One-Sentence Summary: Russia has escalated its covert campaign of sabotage and subversion against Europe and the United States, with the GRU (Russia’s military intelligence service) conducting attacks on critical infrastructure, industry, transportation, and government targets, necessitating a more aggressive Western response to deter future aggression. Russia has intensified its shadow war against the West, complementing…

Thomas L. Friedman expresses deep skepticism about the recent phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin, suggesting that Trump’s approach may lead to compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty and longstanding U.S. foreign policy principles.

David Frum draws a historical parallel between Robert Taft’s infamous “eat less” comment and the Trump administration’s rhetoric defending tariffs, arguing that tariffs disproportionately harm the middle class while benefiting the wealthy.

The Wall Street Journal editorial criticizes the Trump administration’s recent deportation of gang members without due process, warning against disregarding legal boundaries in immigration enforcement.

President Trump and his administration argue that short-term economic pain, including a possible recession, is a necessary sacrifice for long-term economic goals, but economists largely reject his policies as harmful rather than beneficial.