John Cassidy's Blog, page 6

Donald Trump Will Go Down in History As the Troll-in-Chief

John Cassidy writes about Donald Trump���s sexist, crass tweets about Mika Brzezinski, the co-host of ���Morning Joe,��� and the bipartisan condemnation that Trump���s outburst has sparked.

Why Mitch McConnell and the Republicans Can���t Fix Health Care

John Cassidy writes about how the Senate Republicans��� health-care bill would result in many Americans losing health insurance.

The C.B.O. Gives the Senate Twenty-Two Million Reasons to Reject the Health-Care Bill

John Cassidy on the Congressional Budget Office���s analysis of the Senate Republicans��� health-care bill.

The Dubious Counting at the Center of the G.O.P.���s Health-Care Reform

John Cassidy analyzes Mitch McConnell and the Republicans��� new health-care bill, which would cut Medicaid to deliver tax cuts to wealthy households.

Jon Ossoff���s Georgia Sixth Loss Is a Reality Check for Democrats

John Cassidy on the Democrat Jon Ossoff's loss to his Republican challenger, Karen Handel, in the special congressional election in Georgia���s sixth district.

The Trials of Britain and Theresa May

John Cassidy on the tumultuous circumstances���including a spate of terrorist attacks and the Grenfell Tower fire���facing Prime Minister Theresa May as Parliament opens.

Behind the Scenes with Laura Loomer, the Right-Wing Activist Who Crashed ���Julius Caesar���

Andrew Marantz on Laura Loomer, the right-wing activist who interrupted the Public Theatre���s Shakespeare in the Park performance of ���Julius Caesar.���

Jon Ossoff, With Election Day Looming, Explains His Cautious Politics

Charles Bethea on Jon Ossoff���s congressional campaign, in Georgia, and why the candidate is running a cautious campaign.

The Real Problem with Megyn Kelly���s Alex Jones Segment

Amy Davidson on Megyn Kelly���s problematic interview with the far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, whom Donald Trump has praised.

Are Russian Operatives Attacking Putin Critics in the U.S.?

Dexter Filkins writes about the suspicious deaths and assaults within the United States of critics of Vladimir Putin, like Mikhail Lesin and Paul Joyal.