Madman Theory: President Donald Trump speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.

Politics

Trump Believes in “Madman Theory.” But He’s Actually a Madman

by Bill Scher April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

After six weeks of insane behavior, the ceasefire should not lead us to believe Trump has regained his faculties.

Third Term? Attorney Alan Dershowitz, background center left in blue shirt, listens to remarks by President Donald Trump during his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, in May 2024.

Books

Alan Dershowitz: Trump Can Serve a Third Term

by Garrett Epps April 2, 2026May 5, 2026

The 22nd Amendment is clear: Trump can't run for a third term.

Law and Justice

Donald Trump’s Third-Term Enablers

by Garrett Epps April 3, 2025April 2, 2025

Politics

Two Cheers for Biden Running Again

by Matthew Cooper April 24, 2023April 23, 2023

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by Martin Longman January 7, 2021January 9, 2022

Featured, Politics

A Hospitalized President, A Continuity Crisis?

by Marc Ambinder October 4, 2020January 9, 2022

Featured, Politics

Eight Questions About President Trump Testing Positive for COVID-19

by Matthew Cooper October 2, 2020January 9, 2022

Political Animal

We’re Past the Point of Giving Trump Advice

by Martin Longman March 25, 2020January 9, 2022

Political Animal

I Believe Rod Rosenstein

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Political Animal

Who’s In Charge of U.S. Foreign Policy?

by Nancy LeTourneau August 10, 2018January 9, 2022

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Trump Believes in “Madman Theory.” But He’s Actually a Madman

Alan Dershowitz: Trump Can Serve a Third Term

Donald Trump’s Third-Term Enablers

Two Cheers for Biden Running Again

At Long Last But Too Late, Impeachment and the 25th Amendment Have Bipartisan Support

A Hospitalized President, A Continuity Crisis?

Eight Questions About President Trump Testing Positive for COVID-19

We’re Past the Point of Giving Trump Advice

I Believe Rod Rosenstein

Who’s In Charge of U.S. Foreign Policy?

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