Author: Tom Nichols, Opinion columnist

Trump knows that defeat is imminent, and so he no longer felt the need to stay even remotely tethered to reality.

The Ukraine situation could erupt into World War III, but Trump and Republicans don’t care. They are in it for themselves and doing Russia’s bidding.

Public servants are protecting us, but don’t invest hope in Republicans — even those who have already blown the canopy to eject from the burning GOP.

I’m not asking you to betray your principles, but Republican culture warriors are lying in wait. Why let them divide us where we already agree?

It is unacceptable for the president to talk like a sociopathic mobster when attacking the Ukraine scandal whistleblower.

President Trump avoided another conflict in the Middle East in the most damaging way possible. He is not equipped to handle our looming conflicts.

Trump has blundered into conflict with competitors, insulted allies and made the US a laughingstock. No one is in charge, and it’s frightening.

A president who takes seriously his oath would be in shock to realize the astonishing level of penetration of his inner circle by agents of Russia.

Trump’s exoneration may rest entirely on Mueller’s caution and prudence, the very qualities that kept his investigation from turning into a witch hunt.