Acquittal, but Not Vindication

Acquittal, but Not Vindication

Then-president Donald Trump prior to boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., January 12, 2021 (Carlos Barria/Reuters) The impeachment trial is hurtling toward a conclusion, after brief drama over potentially calling witnesses. Former President Trump is almost certain to get acquitted, but it won’t be much of a vindication. His conduct in the…

In Reversal, Senate Reaches Deal to Skip Witness Testimony in Trump Impeachment Trial

In Reversal, Senate Reaches Deal to Skip Witness Testimony in Trump Impeachment Trial

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.y.) stands with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) as they attend the Electoral College vote certification in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. (Kevin Dietsch/Reuters) The Senate has reached a deal to allow a statement by Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R., Wash.) into the record of former President Donald…

The Green Bubble

The Green Bubble

View of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm off the coast of Blackpool, Britain, September 5, 2018 (Phil Noble/Reuters) The week of February 8: the green bubble, the minimum wage, the deficit and much, much more, including the latest in our new podcast series, the Capital Record. Yes, I am going to talk about bubbles…