Though I tend to think it’s usually a waste of space to devote a column to President Donald Trump’s personality — what more is there to say about the character of this petty, hollow, squalid, overstuffed man? — sometimes the … Continued
“What a decade this year has been.” That’s how a friend in Washington described 2025 to me. The last 12 months saw a flurry of activity as Republicans in the White House and Congress worked to enact President Donald Trump’s … Continued
Imagine that your child has been kidnapped and taken far away. That child is scared, and you can offer no comfort. You don’t know if your child is being tortured, abused or militarized, but you know that someone is trying … Continued
I have been absorbed in holiday baking and menu planning lately, so much so that I had to do a little reset and check in with myself to figure out what to make for dinner in the days ahead. Was … Continued
If you’re headed to the airport this holiday season, you’re not alone. A record 8.03 million people will get on a plane in the period around Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to AAA. Lucky for us, restaurants and bars … Continued
Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2025. There are 13 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 18, 2011, the last convoy of heavily armored U.S. troops left Iraq in the final moments of … Continued