International trade isn’t the problem—it’s Republican trade policies that have empowered corporations while leaving American workers behind.

America is one country and two nations. They will have to coexist; whether they can work together remains to be seen.

The ratings agency’s decision will have no consequences for the U.S. dollar’s global role, but it highlights the country’s darkening fiscal outlook and governance challenges.

America's democratic difficulties will have major implications for the world.