Benjamin Parker

Philadelphia

Senior Editor at The Bulwark

"With great power comes great responsibility."-Not me. Senior Editor of @BulwarkOnline. https://t.co/fppRXAir0d. 41-33.

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Trump Caves on Tariffs After Insisting They Were Essential

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Andrew Egger |Benjamin Parker

Sam Stein, Andrew Egger, and Ben Parker react to Trump’s latest chaotic tariff announcement in a Truth Social bleat, including his stunning 125% tariffs on China and sudden U-turn on tariffs for dozens of other countries. Markets are surging, but confusion remains. Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, liv…
Trump Chooses Saudi LIV Golf Over Fallen Troops

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Benjamin Parker

Sam Stein and Ben Parker discuss the dignified transfer of four U.S. troops who died in a NATO training accident in Lithuania. President Trump chose to skip the event, attending a golf-related negotiation and fundraiser instead. Stein and Parker criticize Trump's absence, noting his history of controversial comments about veterans and contrasting his decision with past political responses to similar events.
Elon's Worst Day Ever…Just Got Worse

3 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Andrew Egger |Benjamin Parker

Andrew Egger and Ben Parker talk Elon’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day after an embarrassing loss for Republicans in Wisconsin, his rumored impending exit from the the White House, and clear messages from Tesla stocks. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio.
Trump Did the Impossible! Trade War Makes Japan and Korea Cozy up to China

3 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Andrew Egger |Benjamin Parker

Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team. This is the home to ad-free video shorts, Bulwark+ member-only livestreams, and live event archives. The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither do we. Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team. This is the home to ad-free video shorts, Bulwark+ member-only livestreams, and live event archives. The news cycle doesn’t slow down, and neither do we.
Elon and Trump's Goldfinger Plot For Fort Knox

1 month ago | thebulwark.com | Benjamin Parker

Ben Parker is joined by Stan Veuger, senior fellow in economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s plans to check on the gold at Fort Knox, what it’s there for, and their calculated schemes to increase the value of BitCoin. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Don’t care for video?
Inside DOGE’s Dumbest Cut Yet

2 months ago | thebulwark.com | William Kristol |Andrew Egger |Benjamin Parker

Andrew had meant to spend yesterday soaking in the sights and sounds at CPAC, but found himself tied up reporting our lead story below. So he missed Vice President JD Vance’s culture-war ruminations, Steve Bannon’s calls for a third Trump term in 2028 (and coy was-it-or-wasn’t-it Roman salute), and Elon Musk brandishing a chainsaw and wearing giant sunglasses indoors while stammering demands to “legalize comedy.” Bummer!He’ll be there today, though.
Passengers warned of train delays affecting key routes after Hackney cable thefts

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Benjamin Parker |Amelia Neath

Train passengers have been warned of journey disruption after the theft of signalling cables overnight led to significant disruptions on key rail routes. Some of the lines between London Liverpool Street and Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, had been blocked on Thursday morning following the theft last night in the Hackney area, but are now reopened. Trains have been restored on all West Anglia routes, however, severe delays and late notice amendments are likely.
The TravelSmart guide to the best spring holidays

2 months ago | inkl.com | Benjamin Parker |Simon Calder

The winter slog is ongoing but spring is just around the corner – so now is the time to start thinking of holidays in warmer weather. This week, TravelSmart is looking at springtime getaways. Travel editor Benjamin Parker suggests his home county of Dorset might be the place for a UK stay, while Simon Calder, The Independent’s travel correspondent, shares the less-crowded but equally rewarding locations for watching spring unfold – including parts of Wales, Norfolk and Northumberland.
The TravelSmart guide to the best spring holidays

2 months ago | aol.co.uk | Benjamin Parker |Simon Calder

The winter slog is ongoing but spring is just around the corner – so now is the time to start thinking of holidays in warmer weather. This week, TravelSmart is looking at springtime getaways. Travel editor Benjamin Parker suggests his home county of Dorset might be the place for a UK stay, while Simon Calder, The Independent’s travel correspondent, shares the less-crowded but equally rewarding locations for watching spring unfold – including parts of Wales, Norfolk and Northumberland.
The TravelSmart guide to the best spring holidays

2 months ago | aol.com | Benjamin Parker |Simon Calder

The winter slog is ongoing but spring is just around the corner – so now is the time to start thinking of holidays in warmer weather. This week, TravelSmart is looking at springtime getaways. Travel editor Benjamin Parker suggests his home county of Dorset might be the place for a UK stay, while Simon Calder, The Independent’s travel correspondent, shares the less-crowded but equally rewarding locations for watching spring unfold – including parts of Wales, Norfolk and Northumberland.

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Shanah Tovah to all Jewish communities in Ukraine and across the world celebrating #RoshHashanah today! Let the new year bring a fresh start and hope for a brighter future. May it provide the strength for good to triumph over evil and peace to be restored.

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30 Aug 23

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