Hunter Biden pardon undermines Democrats’ defense of justice system
Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter gives cover to President-elect Donald Trump.
By the Editorial BoardHow L.A.’s ‘godfather’ of progressive prosecution failed
District Attorney George Gascón will leave office on Monday after being defeated by 20 points.
By the Editorial BoardHow the world should brace for Trump 2.0
“America First” means diminished U.S. global leadership.
By the Editorial BoardIf Trump wants Haitians to go home, his mission is clear
Haiti’s rampant gang violence could be a first test for our intervention-averse president-elect.
By the Editorial BoardWhy is Donald Trump talking up crypto?
Trump’s new decentralized finance business raises big conflict of interest questions.
By the Editorial BoardThis year, be thankful for AI in medicine
The technology is making health care more accurate and less expensive.
By the Editorial BoardRanked-choice voting continues to work in Alaska. It would everywhere else, too.
Alaskans saved ranked-choice voting on the same day they elected a conservative to Congress.
By the Editorial BoardThe first step for Democrats: Fix blue states
Blue states, and especially blue cities, should be advertisements for the benefits of Democratic Party control. They are not.
By the Editorial BoardThe International Criminal Court is not the venue to hold Israel to account
The ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and defense chief undermine the court’s credibility and give rise to accusations of selective prosecution.
By the Editorial BoardTrump wants a deal on Ukraine. But a bad deal is worse than none.
If Trump leaves Ukraine dismembered, America will look weak and dictators will feel emboldened.
By the Editorial BoardOn Gaetz, the Senate did its job. It has more work to do on Trump’s nominees.
Several of the president-elect’s picks remain unworthy. His replacement for Gaetz also requires scrutiny.
By the Editorial BoardThe Gaetz report remains secret. Precedent suggests it shouldn’t be.
The Ethics Committee’s failure is not the final word on the probe into the attorney general nominee.
By the Editorial BoardYes, the FDA needs an overhaul. But RFK Jr. isn’t the answer.
He’s not wrong to seek changes to how the government regulates food. But he would make the problem worse.
By the Editorial BoardHow to save the climate in a second Trump term
The United States needs to invest in new technologies to trim emissions.
By the Editorial BoardCalifornia’s never-ending election
The Golden State takes up to a month to tally ballots, leaving results in tight House races hanging.
By the Editorial BoardBiden’s student loan relief plans didn’t pan out. Here’s the way forward.
Student borrowers have endured a roller-coaster of policy changes — and it’s time for consistency.
By the Editorial BoardDemocrats thumb their nose at the rule of law in Pennsylvania
Elections need rules, and they must be applied equally and consistently.
By the Editorial BoardNeeded: A respectful debate on trans women in sports
Rep. Seth Moulton says Democrats should be open to differing views on the subject. He’s right.
By the Editorial BoardFor Trump, dubious nominees come in threes
Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth will test Senate Republicans’ commitment to the country.
By the Editorial BoardSpace trash is falling from the sky. And that’s not the worst of it.
The world needs to clean up its junk.
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