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Joseph Zeballos-Roig: Back to school
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It's the mark of an influential president that economists attempt to distill their various policies into a coherent school of thought. Reaganomics meant trickle-down tax cuts and tight monetary policy; Clintonomics focused on fiscal discipline and free trade; and Obamanomics meant middle-class tax credits and expanded access to health care. Then there's President Donald Trump, whose policies don't fit neatly into a straightforward explanation. In his first term, Trump stuck to standard conservative fare of tax cuts and deregulation. Despite vowing to fight for America's "forgotten men and women," his $1.9 trillion tax cut package largely benefited top earners and multinational firms. His most dramatic innovation was reviving the use of tariffs and threatening trade wars, but he mostly backed down in favor of tinkering with a free trade deal with Canada and Mexico. But if Trumponomics 1.0 was a slightly more bellicose version of trickle-down economics, it's clear that his second term is a much different animal. One that's broken free of its cage. Read Joseph Zeballos Roig's full column here. |
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Do you agree with Trump's decision to bomb Iran? |
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Here are some highlights of the president's actions over the last seven days: |
- Dropped an f-bomb when responding to reporters about Iran and Israel accusing each other of violating a ceasefire.
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- Rescinded a rule that blocked logging and road construction on 58 million acres of national forest lands.
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The news can feel overwhelming. But each week, we're highlighting a person, organization or movement that's sticking up for their principles or their fellow Americans. This week's challenger is Rep. Thomas Massie. As a libertarian-leaning maverick in the GOP, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has long been out of favor with Trump. But his decision to criticize the president's decision to bomb Iran put him at the top of the list. Trump called Massive "weak" and "ineffective" and said his criticism amounted to disrespecting the military. The president also launched Kentucky MAGA, a super PAC dedicated to defeating Massie in the 2026 Republican primary. In an interview with a conservative podcaster, Massie said he was aware of the risk. "It's going to be a hell of a fight," he said. Read more. |
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— Stephanie Ruhle, host of "The 11th Hour"
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Nicolle Wallace is sitting down with some of the smartest, funniest, and wisest people she knows in her chart-topping podcast, "The Best People with Nicolle Wallace." This week, she speaks with Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas, the brothers behind the MeidasTouch digital media empire, on how to keep our democracy thriving, build community, and why their digital-first approach is giving Fox News a run for its money. Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for early access, ad-free listening, and bonus content. Listen to the podcast. |
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