Ignore the Haters. Russia Is Not Our Enemy.
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How Trump Apologists Will Defend the Indefensible Next
Making excuses for power is a bipartisan disease. Here's how to recognize the sickness.
Chuck Schumer Is Protecting the Nation From Snortable Chocolate [Reason Podcast]
Reason editors discuss Trump's Warsaw speech, the Putin meeting, Mike Pence's Mars shot, and more.
Matt Welch Interviews Sen. Mike Lee, Kmele Foster, James Kirchick and More from 9-12 AM ET
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Russia's Global Anti-Libertarian Crusade
How Vladimir Putin's desire for domination and acceptance is scrambling American politics.
Stalin Edges Out Putin in Russian Poll on Greatest Figure in World History
Coming to terms with one's own delusions is a difficult task.
Mueller Probe Could Set the Stage For Hillary's 2020 Return
Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election could take the blame off Clinton for losing.
Interventionism and Domestic Russia Hysteria Ratchet Up Syria Tensions
The U.S. shoots down a Syrian fighter jet; Russia responds by warning US planes could be considered air targets.
New Russia Sanctions Not Helpful For Anything but Domestic Political Rhetoric
New sanctions harm Russians, Europeans, Americans, and the prospects for improved relations.
Unnamed Sources: Trump Now Being Investigated for Obstruction
Let's not overreact in any particular direction.
Defending His Honor, Jeff Sessions Highlights His Dishonesty
The attorney general dodges questions about his phony excuse for firing the FBI director.
A Presidency Consumed by Pettiness
By fixating on his election victory, Trump may ensure it's his most impressive accomplishment
What if Under All That Trump/Russia Smoke There's Just Smoke?
If the establishment cashiers the anti-establishment president based on ticky-tack violations, the political ramifications could get ugly
Rand Paul: Trump/Russia Is 'Overplayed,' and 'Distracting us From Everything Right Now'
Senator reacts to Comey hearing while unveiling new legislation to halt indefinite detention.
Comey Tells Senate He Believes Trump Wanted to Stop Flynn/Russia Investigation
But is it obstruction? That's a tougher question.
Comey to Testify that Trump Tried to Shut Down Flynn Investigation
The Senate Intelligence Committee releases Comey's prepared statement in advance of tomorrow's hearing.
Trump's First Leak Arrest: An Old War on Leakers, Not a New War on the Press
Imprisoning people who reveal top-secret reports has become business as usual. Should it be?
Paris Pullout, Russia Reboots, and LeBron Hate Crimes: The New Fifth Column
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Jared Kushner's Russian Escapade
It raises the perennial question about Trump: What's worse-if he doesn't know what he's doing or if he does?
Report: President Trump Asked Top Intelligence Officials to Push Back Against FBI
Unnamed sources tell The Washington Post that Trump approached the director of national security and head of the NSA to publicly denounce FBI's Russia probe.
Russia Investigation Identifies Current White House Official, Trump Bragged About Firing 'Nut Job' James Comey
"That's taken off," Trump told the Russians. "I'm not under investigation."
Should We Even Care About Trump Scandals and Russia? Michael Moynihan and Thad Russell Duke it Out on The Fifth Column
Seditionists quarrel over rumormongering, leaks, abuse of power, deportations, and NATO.
Times Claim: Trump Asked Comey to Drop Flynn Investigation
The impeachment cries will grow louder. The White House denies allegations.
The Dangers of President Trump's Incompetence
His recklessness doesn't necessarily weaken the executive branch. In fact the opposite may be true.
Resisting Nixon Comparison, Trump Provokes Tempest Over Secret White House Tapes
Republican senators say they want the probably nonexistent recordings of the president's conversations with James Comey.
White House Statement on North Korea Missile Test Name Checks Russia. Good!
North Korea poses a greater threat to other major powers like China and Russia than it does to the U.S.
Watch Matt Welch Tonight on HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher
Reason editor at large joins Killer Mike and Jon Favreau in conversation about Comey, Russia, health care and more
Justin Amash Joins Democrat's Push for Independent Investigation into Trump Campaign's Russia Ties
The libertarian legislator says Trump's letter to Comey was "bizarre."
Comey's Dismissal Shows Trump Is Really Bad at Cover-Ups
The president's ham-handed efforts to stifle interest in Russia's election meddling have only drawn more attention to it.
Maybe Donald Trump Isn't Actually a Master Media Manipulator
When the president reprised his you're-fired shtick last night, this wasn't the outcome he expected.
Drunk Man Assaults R2D2-Style Security Robot and Gets Arrested
Good thing he didn't mess with a pistol-packing Russian FEDOR robot
100 Years After the Russian Revolution, Russians Are Still Paying
How much more developed would Russia be if it didn't suffer from nearly a century of communism?
Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Switcheroos: The New Fifth Column, With Michael Weiss
Also: Watch Matt Welch talk North Korea on MSNBC tonight at 8 pm ET
MOABs, Russkies, Prog Rock, Jesus, Jackie Robinson, and the F-word: Matt Welch Hosts on Sirius XM 9-12 AM ET
Lots o' loose talk, w/ Dave Weigel, Michael Brendan Dougherty and more, on channel 121. Call in at 1-877-974-7487.
Former Trump Adviser with Russian Ties Revealed as Surveillance Target
FBI got warrant to monitor Carter Page's communications.
Have Months of Trump-Russia Hysteria Now Shut the Door on Avoiding War in Syria?
The Trump administration is slouching toward war with Syria, and Congress, as usual, is failing to assert its constitutional role.
How Those Trump/Russia Tales Are Like a Bowl of Spaghetti
Three guidelines for keeping your head
Concern Over Tillerson Skipping NATO Meeting Misplaced
The secretary of state is staying in the U.S. to be at President Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping.
Comey Confirms FBI Investigating Ties Between Russia, Trump Associates
Will assess whether anything illegal happened, but wouldn't provide details.
Vault 7 Versus Snowden: Why Was One Such a Bigger Story?
Vault 7 serves as another reminder of the inherent folly in building government-mandated backdoors into secure systems.
John McCain Makes Heinously False Charge That Rand Paul 'is now working for Vladimir Putin'
Apparently, opposing Montenegro's inclusion in NATO is the new treason.
Global Press Freedom at 12-Year Low
The real fake news is calling the free press an enemy of the people.
Trump Wiretapping Circus Turns Real Surveillance Issues into Crazy Sideshow
Fight over government control ignores issue of snooping on all the rest of us.
Sessions Scandal, Border Wall, and the Terribleness of Garfield: Matt Welch on Red Eye
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