The Bombs of August

Victor Davis Hanson

The modern controversy over Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japanese cities was far from controversial at the time. Read More

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Out of Time

Kevin D. Williamson

Apparently, Elon Musk is seeking solace in poetry. That’s an excellent instinct. “The Waste-Land” is a famously obscure and recondite poem.

Tennessee’s Senate Race Pits Pistol-Packing Republican against Milquetoast Democrat

George Will

Marsha Blackburn and Phil Bredesen couldn’t be more different. Their fight for outgoing senator Bob Corker’s seat will be fascinating.

Rep. Duncan Hunter Pleads Not Guilty to Misusing $250k in Campaign Funds

Mairead McArdle

The California Republican and his wife, Margaret, both entered not-guilty pleas at their arraignment on campaign-finance-related charges Thursday.

Muppets Go (Almost) X-Rated

Kyle Smith

Happytime Murders has considerably less wit and bounce than a real Muppet film. Far from being freewheeling, it’s a slog to sit through.

The Problem with Kanye’s Casual Endorsement of Porn

Marlo Safi

Kanye's casual endorsement of porn reflects a society-wide refusal to acknowledge its effects.

The Cohen Drama

The Editors

President Trump is paying the price for his poor judgment, in his associates and in his conduct.

Myths of the SALT Deduction

Joshua T. McCabe

Journalists, pundits, and think-tank fellows continue to perpetuate the myth that only partisanship could motivate Congress to curtail the SALT deduction.

Graham Predicts Trump Will Fire Sessions ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’

Jack Crowe

Senator Lindsey Graham (R, S.C.) predicted Thursday that President Trump will replace Jeff Sessions as attorney general in the near future.

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