Donald Trump
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- The Economist24 min
Rule and divide: Donald Trump is judged immune
Donald Trump, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Stephen Mazey, Katrine Braig, Nicole Phan
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling granting former President Donald Trump partial immunity from federal prosecution for official acts, a decision critics warn may establish a monarch-like "president for life." Concurrently, scientists are debating polar geoengineering projects to halt ice sheet melting, though experts predict these extreme interventions will fail due to logistical impossibility and high environmental risks. Meanwhile, the iconic Hoi Fong Sriracha brand faces prolonged production halts stemming from a 2017 supply dispute, prompting consumers to switch to competitors while the rancher who supplied the chili launched a rival product.
- The Economist26 min
Spring a leaker: Assange goes free
Assange, Peter Navarro, Donald Trump, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Shashank Joshi, Simon Rabinovich, Varinia Sardines, Lizzie Peet, Mei Liao, Melanie Bartelm, Becca Milstein
Former Wikileaks founder Julian Assange secured a plea deal with the United States to avoid prison time for disclosing classified documents on Iraq, Afghanistan, and the 2016 election, ending a seven-year legal saga that raised concerns over journalistic freedom under the Espionage Act. In the realm of economic policy, former Trump advisor Peter Navarro is championing a protectionist agenda for a potential second administration that prioritizes aggressive global tariffs over subsidies to counter Chinese influence, despite widespread expert criticism regarding the inflationary impact on consumers. Simultaneously, a luxury shift in the American food market has rebranded canned fish as a premium consumer good, driven by social media influencers and nostalgic packaging to push sales of high-end tins to over $3 billion while challenging traditional perceptions of canned goods as mere hardship rations.
- The Economist10 min
Cindy McCain: what next for the Republican Party?
Cindy McCain, Joe Biden, John McCain, Donald Trump
Cindy McCain, the widow of Senator John McCain, asserts that the Republican Party has strayed from its historic values of inclusion and predicts a potential fracture due to current high partisanship and the January 6th insurrection. She contrasts the recent violence with the successful democratic transition under President Joe Biden, whom she praises for prioritizing bipartisanship and immediate crisis management regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Ultimately, McCain envisions a new era of cooperation where the law-abiding majority within the party helps restore the United States' global standing as a beacon of hope and democratic stability.
- The Economist12 min
How Biden can be a global leader
Biden, Donald Trump, John Prideaux
The Biden administration seeks to restore America's diminished global standing by rejoining international bodies like the WHO and Paris Climate Accord while reversing the isolationist "America First" policies of the Trump era. Facing a fragile domestic political landscape with slim congressional majorities, President Biden aims to stabilize diplomatic relations through predictable multilateralism, including a planned global democracy summit and strategic continuity in containing China. Ultimately, the administration recognizes that healing domestic division and successfully navigating congressional hurdles are prerequisites for proving US democratic resilience and rebuilding trust with allies.
- The Economist7 min
Who will challenge Donald Trump in 2020?
The 2020 Democratic primary acts as a decisive ideological referendum that will narrow a large field to a nominee by September. Vice President Joe Biden leads as the moderate frontrunner focused on electability, while Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren compete for progressive voters with distinct policy platforms. Secondary contenders including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and Senator Cory Booker seek to capitalize on the race's central tension between generational change and broad electoral appeal.
- The Economist21 min
Why Jeremy Hunt thinks he'll be Britain's next prime minister
Jeremy Hunt, Donald Trump, Michael Gove, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, Anne
Contender Jeremy Hunt warns that failing to deliver Brexit will lead to a Labour victory and political extinction, arguing that a no-deal outcome remains a necessary negotiation lever to overcome parliamentary blockades. To ensure the EU trusts the UK's delivery capacity, he proposes a unified government team including the DUP and ERG while rejecting a second referendum as undemocratic. Hunt further outlines his economic strategy of corporate tax cuts, asserts that NHS ownership will not be sold in US trade talks, and emphasizes that 5G decisions must prioritize national interest over foreign dependency.
- The Economist38 min
James Comey on emails, the "American giant" and the end of Donald Trump
James Comey, Donald Trump, Anne McElvoy
Former FBI Director James Comey articulates his judgment that President Trump is morally unfit for office while asserting the FBI remains a rock-solid, unpoliticized institution despite intense scrutiny. He reflects on the contentious October 28 decision regarding the Clinton email investigation and expresses skepticism about the North Korean denuclearization deal, maintaining high confidence that the Mueller probe will uncover criminal facts regardless of political fallout. Looking ahead to his public policy course at the College of William & Mary, Comey emphasizes that ethical leadership is defined by rigorous truth-seeking processes rather than outcomes, arguing that American democratic values may ultimately strengthen through a necessary national reassessment.