The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia

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The Democrats Could Still Screw This Up

Can the Democrats finally seize on President Trump’s increasing unpopularity and end their slump? It seems to me as though 2026 is providing them ample opportunity. But I wanted to know what they actually stand for. Have they learned anything about immigration? Are they ready for ...  Show more

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