Eric Black

If Trump had admitted that he had improperly pressured President Zelenskiy, apologized and asked to be forgiven, I might be on the side of censuring Trump but not removing him from office.

Schiff’s tale cast additional ironic shade on the current tragedy of Ukraine, especially the significant portion of it that is under Russian occupation.

What kind of deep-down qualities and values tend to separate liberals and conservatives? New York Times columnist Thomas Edsall takes a deep dive into that question.

The Democrats’ plan may have had some parliamentary purpose but was also, apparently, intended to demonstrate that Republicans had no interest in finding out the truth.

This is sad, but, at least according to me, this where we are. I fear for the future of our system and our republic.

The lay religion of America is Americanism, a key tenet of which is that America is the world’s leading “good guy,” and fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.

It’s as inevitable as it is ridiculous. We’re about to obsess on Iowa polls, followed by Iowa caucus results, followed by a silly game called “How many tickets out of Iowa?”

After a sudden, sharp rise, built on lies and demagoguery, from backbencher to one of the most prominent political figures in America, McCarthy’s fall was even more sudden.

“None of the president’s positives can balance the moral and political danger we face under a leader of such grossly immoral character,” the editorial says.

As of Dec. 19, 43.4 percent of Americans approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president, compared to 52.1 percent who disapprove.

Without being clear or explicit, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implied that the House has, in a weird way, more leverage to play.