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America has lost faith in experts, and it’s certainly showing in some of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Beyond a lack of qualifications, there are concerns over character problems with several nominees too. But do either really matter in American politics anymore? Deputy Opinions Editor David Von Drehle talks with columnists Ruth Marcus and Dana Milbank about what, if anything, can sink a nominee in today’s political culture.
13 days ago
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Senators must do their constitutional duty once again by rejecting Trump’s nomination of loyalist Kash Patel.
22 days ago
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Opinion | Biden had good reason to pardon Hunter. Except he promised he’d never do it.
21 days ago
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The president-elect is setting the stage for a vast, dangerous and unconstitutional expansion of presidential power
about 1 month ago
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The former congressman’s exit cannot be an excuse for the Senate to give other Trump nominees a free pass.
about 1 month ago
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Speaker Mike Johnson suddenly opposes releasing the report on Trump’s attorney general nominee.
about 1 month ago
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Trump is stocking his Cabinet with amateurs and pranksters. Can democracy survive it?
about 1 month ago
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The president-elect wants to make appointments without Senate approval. Can anyone stop him?
about 1 month ago
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All of this was predictable but that does not make it any less chilling.
about 1 month ago
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Opinion | Impromptu after the election: ‘It’s still sinking in’
about 2 months ago
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Our columnists are trying to keep calm as this year’s immensely consequential vote wraps up.
about 2 months ago