Paul Jay says the notion of a 'peaceful transition of power' is best understood like the feudal aristocracy's upholding of the prestige of the monarchy and church.
While serving in the house, Interior Secretary nominee Ryan Zinke voted against land, water, and species protections, says Randi Spivak of the Center for Biological Diversity.
Although the Trump presidency is going to preside over a weakened empire, it may have a hard time reversing the nuclear deal with Iran, says journalist Reese Erlich.