Steven Beschloss

3 days ago | americaamerica.news | Steven Beschloss

Once again last week, Kristi Noem showcased that she will not be deterred by inconvenient things like justice and laws and human dignity. Homeland Security Secretary Noem- who wrote that she killed her own dog to prove she's ready to do what's "difficult, messy and ugly"-was on Capitol Hill Thursday to appear before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

5 days ago | americaamerica.news | Steven Beschloss

I'm not Catholic, but the emergence of a new pope who cares about social justice and particularly migrants' rights is encouraging. My simple notion is that we can always benefit from someone who advocates for and helps bring love and kindness into the world. That's always true, but especially when we are being held hostage by a man and a regime that relishes cruelty and hate.

6 days ago | americaamerica.news | Steven Beschloss

Donald Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, promised 90 trade deals in 90 days. His boss insisted his administration's tariff policies would make America "very rich again, very soon." Now-as leaders around the world are refusing to do business with a madman-Trump's saying the deals don't matter. He's telling parents they should plan on giving their children two dolls, not 30, and paying more for each one.

1 week ago | americaamerica.news | Steven Beschloss

Yes, we are confronted by desecration about desecration. Here's one more: Donald Trump's two oldest sons, Don Jr. and Eric, are doing major deals at home and abroad that are opportunities for blatant influence peddling with Daddy.

1 week ago | americaamerica.news | Steven Beschloss

The words were not a surprise, but they still were stunning. The occupant of the White House, a man who gave a solemn oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, was directly asked yesterday on NBC's Meet the Press if he was obliged to uphold the Constitution. His answer: "I don't know."Translation: No, I don't have to uphold the Constitution, not when it doesn't serve my interests.