Ideas

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The Fox News Rebound

After the 2020 elections, the network seemed in peril. Today, it’s where Donald Trump goes for Cabinet members.

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Donald Trump Gets Away With It

Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.

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The #MeToo Cabinet

Trump’s choice to begin a new administration with this particular slate of picks represents a remarkable commitment to moral ugliness.

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Pam Bondi’s Comeback

In 2017, Pam Bondi was passed over as too scandal-tainted. This time, she’s the safe, acceptable fallback choice.

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Put Down the Vacuum

Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.