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Blow: Harris proved who Trump is; and who she is

Trump was Napoleon-like in his tendency to believe his own propaganda and take the bait Harris laid out.

Bouie: Vance echoes boss with smear against Haitian immigrants

There’s no basis to a rumor about disappearing pets in Ohio, yet Vance persists in cynical attack.

Krugman: Trump’s promise of $2-a-gallon gas is a mirage

Unless Trump plans on throwing the U.S. economy into depression, we’re not going to see gas that cheap.

Burke: Judge these former presidents by their words

To add to what you heard in last night’s debate, enjoy some select past quotes from Donald Trump.

Goldberg: Why Trump won’t pay price for his shift on abortion

The Christians most allied with Trump are OK with him waffling on abortion; as long as he wins.

Reflections on triumph and tragedy

I recently saw the remake of “A Star Is Born.” It’s a well-done film. I had no idea that Lady Gaga (Ally) had such a… Continue reading

Douthat: Yes, it’s a toss-up, but here’s why Trump may win

All considered, Harris should be doing better than she is now. And the polls always underestimate Trump.

Friedman: The 23 words Harris can say to win debate, election

“Joe and I got a lot of things right, but we got some things wrong, too; and here is what I have learned.”

Krugman: It should be clear now; it’s time for rate cut, Fed

The last five reports on inflation and jobs show inflation is over; waiting any longer risks recession.

Blow: Trump team desperately scrounging for Harris-Walz scandals

Surprises are always possible, but as yet, nothing slung at the Democratic ticket seems to have landed.

Schwab: Like wearing flip-flops to a cemetery

Trump didn’t wear flip-flops to Arlington, of course; he saved them for his stance on abortion.

Douthat: Ideas, not economics, changed the way cities look

Blame cultural disillusionment for a rejection of ornamentation, not labor costs and budget consciousness.

Krugman: Crypto finds purpose as clothier to its emperors

In backing those officials who tout its future success it’s inadvertently showing its uselessness.

Kristof: Demeaning Trump voters isn’t civil, fair; or smart

Those who are economically disadvantaged and open to Trump’s promises deserve the attention FDR gave their peers.

Tufekci: Regulation why food-borne illness isn’t more common

Lax practices at a Boar’s Head plant show why regulation and inspection are necessary for the food industry.

French: Even constrained, new indictment against Trump stronger

Forced to concentrate on Trump’s private actions, the case has been made clearer and easier to argue.

Are you an overthinker?

Every day, families make difficult decisions, often without expert guidance. This spring, my daughter struggled for weeks trying to decide which day camp her seven-year-old… Continue reading

Collins: Is Trump considering RFK Jr. for taxidermy post?

Now backing Trump — and angling for a job — Kennedy’s resume includes the wrangling of dead animals.

Paul: What do we see in the immediate response to Gus Walz?

The reaction to Gus Walz reminds us what unfiltered human reactions look like, both honest and ugly.

Schwab: A tale of two national conventions

From the two parties’ conventions, voters have a clear picture of the best of choices and worse of choices.