Editorial Cartoon 10-7-26
Editorial Cartoon 10-7-26
The revolt against tariffs
In 2016, Donald Trump's support for tariffs helped propel him to a shocking electoral victory. In 2026, his tariff policy may help tank Republicans in the midterms. This turnabout counts as a surprise of Trump's second term, and an unwelcome one for the president and his party. During ...
Everybody stop buying votes
It would be hard to find a more insulting offer than to exchange money for your vote. That's exactly what President Donald Trump did in announcing that if voters keep Republicans in power come the midterms, he'll send every adult citizen a $5,000 check. Now, one would not put money on that ...
Yanks face prospect of 17th season without WS title
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried's words were as sharp as the break on some of his pitches. "It's important to have a little bit of pride and to be able to say: `That's not us and we're going to prove it,'" the New York Yankees pitcher said. After making four errors in a dismal Game 2 defeat, New York's players and staff arrived home about 5 a.m. Tuesday in a 2-0 AL Division Series deficit for the second straight year, this time against the Tampa Bay Rays. The best-of-five matchup resumes tonight in the Bronx with Fried starting for the Yankees and Nick Martinez for the Rays. With one more ...
Yamamoto is dominant again, Dodgers down Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 in seven innings, Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series. Yamamoto dominated the much-anticipated matchup with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, who allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings. Yamamoto, the MVP of the 2025 World Series, permitted only four hits with one walk while improving to 8-1 in his postseason career. The Dodgers can win the best-of-five series and take another step in their attempt to become the ...
Asking about market reaction to debt is wrong question
Is the federal government's history of enormous deficits proof that it can keep up the borrowing? Some people think so, and legislators sure act that way. Federal debt held by the public now equals the size of the annual economy -- and is growing. Yet investors continue buying Treasury ...