Trump's Inaugural of Optimism
He begins his second term with a far better message than in 2017.
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Biden's Pardons and a Last Broken Norm
His lawfare campaign ends in protection for his family and allies.
Hochul's California Priorities
New York’s Governor doles out welfare but skimps on public works.
Sam Altman Chats Back to Sen. Warren
He doesn’t sound intimidated, after giving to Trump’s inaugural.
Donald Trump, Act III
He overcame huge personal challenges. Now can he do the same for the country?
American Exceptionalism Is Back
Trump has assembled a potentially powerful coalition of tech moguls and populists.
Beat China With Fortress Am-Can
The U.S. and Canada should join forces to promote trade, energy and economic growth.
The New Oligarchy Is a Vast Improvement on the Old
For decades the powerful have produced discord, distrust and failures both at home and abroad.
Democrats' Gerrymandering Made the GOP Majority Slim
Republicans in 2024 had a nearly 4-point advantage in the aggregate national House popular vote.
DOGE's Challenge Is Gargantuan
Take a peek at what all those bureaucrats are doing, from watermelons and whales to wampum.
Bidenomics Delivered on Its Promises
Though he may not admit it, Trump must know we’re handing him a strong economy.
Where's Trump on Venezuela?
Mixed messages from Republicans worry the opposition to Maduro in Caracas.
In California, Human Beings Come Last
Efforts to protect endangered species contribute to disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires.
Joe Biden's Legacy of Deceit
The attempts to deny inflation were bad enough. But the falsehood that history will remember is the conspiracy to cover up his infirmity.
Can Trump Do Better the Second Time?
He’s stronger now, but his brand of political disruption has limits.
Trump, TikTok and Xi Jinping
The President’s duty is to enforce the law, not cut a deal with China.
Scott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.
China's Cut-Rate Economic Growth
Rosy official data mask a deepening malaise—except for exports.
Journal Writers Look Ahead to Trump 47
Our hopes, fears and expectations for the first nonconsecutive White House term in 132 years.
Nebraska Will Fight the Radical Campaign for Electric Trucks
Unelected regulators and oligopolists try to force a change that will leave rural Americans high and dry.
