Wilbur Ross

tremendous content Jan. 9, 2023

Palm Beach’s Hottest Club Is Wilbur Ross’s Birthday PartyThe former Commerce secretary’s shindig had everything: an obscure Trump relative, caviar on baked potatoes, and a guy flying around with a jet pack.

By Margaret Hartmann

corruption Sept. 10, 2019

Democrats Demand Wilbur Ross Resign in Latest Sharpiegate TwistThe Commerce Secretary reportedly threatened NOAA employees for not sufficiently backing Trump.

By Adam K. Raymond

commerce department July 22, 2019

Wilbur Ross Is Falling Asleep in Commerce Department Meetings: ReportAnd other dysfunctional highlights from a new report on the chaotic Commerce Department.

By Matt Stieb

2020 census July 11, 2019

Trump Caves on Census Citizenship Question, But Hints at a Broader Fight AheadIt was a classic Trumpian retreat, disguised in a cloud of obfuscation, lies, and threats.

By Ed Kilgore

2020 census July 2, 2019

Trump Toys With Delaying 2020 Census, Maybe Defying ConstitutionAfter the Supreme Court rejected his rationale for a citizenship question, Trump is mulling a pricy delay or perhaps constitutional brinkmanship.

By Ed Kilgore

supreme court June 27, 2019

Supreme Court Puts Census Citizenship Question on Hold — for NowIn a 5–4 decision, the Court told the Trump administration to supply a better rationale for a Census citizenship question. Whether it can is unclear.

By Ed Kilgore

2020 census May 30, 2019

Why a Dead GOP Operative’s Files Could Change the Electoral Map for a DecadeDiscarded files from a GOP gerrymandering wiz could upset administration’s plans to intimidate immigrants with a 2020 Census citizenship question.

By Ed Kilgore

supreme court Apr. 23, 2019

Supreme Court Telegraphs Approval for Adding Citizenship Question to CensusIf the decision goes the way it appears to be going, states with many immigrants will lose federal funds and all sorts of political clout.

By Ed Kilgore

government shutdown Jan. 24, 2019

Donald Trump Doesn’t Know How Grocery Stores WorkThe president apparently thinks we all still live in 1950’s Brooklyn. Or Little House on the Prairie.

By Sarah Jones

the top line Jan. 24, 2019

Trump Officials Are Too Out of Touch to Get Why the Shutdown Hurts the EconomyThey think it is no big deal because the workers will get paid eventually. That’s only half right.

By Josh Barro

2020 census Jan. 15, 2019

Judge Strikes Down Citizenship Question on 2020 CensusFrom redistricting to federal grant formulas, a lot depends on this case, which will likely wind up on the Supreme Court docket.

By Ed Kilgore

brett kavanaugh Oct. 8, 2018

Kavanaugh’s First Vote Could Help Trump Rig the 2020 CensusThe White House is trying to escape court-ordered depositions about its handling of the Census. This week, Kavanaugh could stay those orders.

By Eric Levitz

census Sept. 18, 2018

Memo Contradicts Ross’s Rationale For Adding Citizenship Question to CensusWilbur Ross insisted that he didn’t add the question to deliberately under-count immigrants, but rather, to protect black Americans’ voting rights.

By Eric Levitz

the national interest Aug. 8, 2018

The Whole Republican Party Seems to Be Going to Jail NowIt’s been the most corrupt 24 hours of Trump’s administration yet.

By Jonathan Chait

Aug. 7, 2018

Report: Wilbur Ross May Have Grifted $120 Million From Investors, PartnersIn a Cabinet stocked with ethically challenged plutocrats, he manages to stand out.

By Benjamin Hart

May 29, 2018

Trump Moves Ahead With Trade Sanctions Against ChinaIn what seems to be a negotiating tactic, the White House announced it was proceeding with tariffs and other trade restrictions until further notice.

By Ed Kilgore

Mar. 2, 2018

Did Trump Start a Trade War Because He Was Having a Really Bad Day?No one expects this president to conduct himself in an orderly way, but the announcement of dangerous new tariffs may take the cake.

By Ed Kilgore

Feb. 22, 2018

Commerce Secretary: The Moon Should Be a ‘Gas Station for Outer Space’How else will astronauts get a Big Gulp on their way to Mars?

By Adam K. Raymond

Feb. 16, 2018

Commerce Department Offers Trump Ammunition for His Trade WarTrump has until April 11 to decide whether to impose high tariffs on aluminum and steel. It’s a subject that divides his party and administration.

By Ed Kilgore

trump palace intrigue Jan. 21, 2018

Report: Trump Has Soured on Wilbur Ross, Who Can’t Stay Awake at MeetingsThe Commerce secretary “has lost a lot of steps,” Trump is reported to have said.

By Chas Danner

Nov. 28, 2017

Trump Takes Rare Trade Action Against ChinaThe Commerce Department just launched a process that could result in steep duties on Chinese aluminum.

By Eric Levitz

Nov. 7, 2017

Report: Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Lied About Being BillionaireAn untruth? In this White House?

By Benjamin Hart

Nov. 5, 2017

Documents Reveal Ties Between Wilbur Ross and Putin-Linked BusinessThis doesn’t look good for Trump’s Commerce secretary.

By Benjamin Hart

June 30, 2017

Trump Planning Steel Tariffs To the Horror of Most of His CabinetReturning to one of the “America First” preoccupations of his campaign, Trump is on the brink of imposing steel tariffs on China and other countries.

By Ed Kilgore

June 22, 2017