News | Politics & Elections Amid Scandal-Plagued Week, Trump Agenda Looks in Trouble Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that Trump's proposed “border adjustment tax” stands little chance of being approved by the upper chamber. By Sam Knight , TheDistrictSentinel May 17, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor Illusions and Dangers in Trump’s “America First” Policy: An Interview With Economist Robert Pollin Trump's “America First” policy is not new. The US has always put itself first, supported by global military dominance. By Marcus Rolle & C.J. Polychroniou , Truthout May 17, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections John Kiriakou on Blowing the Whistle on CIA Torture and Why Trump’s Presidency Worries Him CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou discusses his own case and the significance of Trump divulging classified secrets to Russia. By Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! May 17, 2017 Truthout
Op-Ed | Environment & Health Why Is Trump Delaying His Climate Decision? Does Trump's apparent wavering over the Paris climate deal signal yet more strife within the administration? By Anne Perks , Speakout May 17, 2017 Truthout
News Analysis | Henry A. Giroux | Dancing With the Devil: Trump’s Politics of Fascist Collaboration Historical memory serves as both a moral witness and a crucial asset in stopping the normalization of Trump's fascism. By Henry A. Giroux , Truthout May 16, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Environment & Health Disrupt Town Halls and Fundraisers: An Expert Bird-Dogger’s Guide to Pressuring the Senate Every fundraising event for an elected official is a great opportunity for bird-dogging them, says Jennifer Lynn. By Sarah Jaffe , Truthout May 16, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Economy & Labor An Impeachable Offense? Questions Swirl as Trump Accused of Sharing Top Secret Intelligence With Russians Senior White House officials were apparently so alarmed by President Trump's disclosures. By Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! May 16, 2017 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections Why I Am Suing Trump: Washington State Attorney General Fights Trump Administration on Muslim Ban A federal appeals court in Seattle, Washington, heard arguments over Trump's second travel ban. By Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! May 16, 2017 Truthout
News Analysis | War & Peace Tulsi Gabbard Cautions Against Proposed Afghanistan Troop Surge Gabbard visited Afghanistan, insisting that stability in the country can only be achieved by the Afghan people. By Chelsea Skojec & Michael Sainato , Speakout May 16, 2017 Truthout
News Analysis | Politics & Elections Evidence Suggests Comey’s Firing Was Not Justified Behavioral science-based approaches can bridge the political divide. By Gleb Tsipursky , Speakout May 16, 2017 Truthout