President Donald Trump is compelling private businesses, from football teams to AI companies, into the culture war.

While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.

Six months into his second term, Trump’s Ukraine pivot is shaky, his Epstein strategy is backfiring, and Republicans are torching congressional norms because they can. The Washington Monthly politics ...

While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.

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While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.

While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.

At this moment of deep political division, bold ideas to preserve American democracy are more important than ever. The Washington Monthly is an independent voice, listened to by insiders and willing ...

While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.

While Trump promises a “golden age” through punishing tariffs and flashy deals, other countries are learning to play him—and building a global trading system that leaves America behind.

Six months into his second term, Trump’s Ukraine pivot is shaky, his Epstein strategy is backfiring, and Republicans are torching congressional norms because they can. The Washington Monthly politics ...

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