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He campaigned with a lot of swagger. But his first nine months in office have been defined by indecision, vacillation, and a reluctance to call shots.

Enabled by a craven Congress, the president is undermining the Iran deal and risking an escalation that he's incapable of halting.

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The Democrats are trying to cut deals with the president, but doing so risks legitimizing a man-child who is unfit for the office.

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The Democratic leader's negotiations with Trump could further divide the party. But what if her dalliance with the president pays off?

The president's deal with the Democrats could bring even more chaos and dysfunction to Washington.