Morning Shots

Politics and news, every morning with Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger.

Trumpism Is Not Inevitable

But if Trump and Musk are going to be defeated, it has to start now.

9 hrs ago •

William Kristol

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Inside DOGE’s Dumbest Cut Yet

Last week’s hastily reversed firings at the National Nuclear Security Administration have left a reeling, rattled agency in their wake.

Feb 21 •

William Kristol

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Benjamin Parker

To Russia, With Love, Donald

Moscow can’t even believe its luck.

Feb 20 •

William Kristol

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The Cruelty Isn’t the Point. It’s the Pleasure.

Trump 2.0 is a shared sensual experience in hurting other people.

Feb 19 •

William Kristol

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Staying Patriotic in Trump’s America

Loving the country while hating its government.

Feb 18 •

William Kristol

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Breaking Things Faster Than You Can Read About It

Plus: Where have all the Democrats gone?

Feb 17 •

William Kristol

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Fool Me Twice, I’ll Make You FBI Director

Plus: Going along to get along in a time of democratic decline.

Feb 14 •

William Kristol

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A Valentine for Vladimir

Plus: How did the federal government take $80 million out of a private bank account?

Feb 13 •

William Kristol

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Martyn Wendell Jones

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Benjamin Parker

When President Musk Speaks, Donald Trump Listens

DOGE is in charge now.

Feb 12 •

William Kristol

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Benjamin Parker

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