"The Schmidt Storm:" payoffs, policies and presidential power

In the latest edition of "The Schmidt Storm", I answer your questions about Trump's "Man of the Year" interview, Boris Epshteyn's latest scandal, and how much power Elon Musk will actually have in the Trump administration:

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This past week’s commentaries

Need to catch up on this past week’s news? Here is a sampling of what I covered:

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Being "nice" is the wrong path -- and the most dangerous one

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How Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel could reshape America

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Midnight at Mar-a-Lago

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Donald Trump takes aim at Canada

"The times they are a-changin"

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Danger ahead

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American News Media Is Becoming Propaganda

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Sir Andrew drivels and quibbles in The New York Times

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