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President Donald Trump, seen on the South Lawn of the White House on May 12, has some strong feelings about Broadway plays. Maybe that's because he helped finance one himself, Wetherbee writes.

Can a musical that flopped on Broadway save PBS?

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted May 19, 2025 at 2:37pm
Folk musician Woody Guthrie is on the list of potential National Garden of Heroes statues proposed by the Trump administration. (Universal History Archive/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Trump would like to honor the artist that kills fascists

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted May 5, 2025 at 5:12pm
President Donald Trump attends the UFC 314 event alongside UFC President and CEO Dana White at Kaseya Center on Friday in Miami. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa via Getty Images)

After UFC appearance, don’t expect Trump at WrestleMania

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted April 15, 2025 at 1:08pm
A Maracas Ice Pop is prepared during the Washington Nationals media preview day at Nationals Park on Friday, March 21, 2025.

The Thai popcorn does not detract

By Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee
Posted March 27, 2025 at 10:26am
Sports thrive in every aspect of the game when they lean into diversity, inclusion and equity, Wetherbee writes. Above, the field is seen during Friday’s media preview day at Nationals Park.

Organizations that believe in DEI should follow Major League Baseball’s lead

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted March 25, 2025 at 6:00am
Among the small number of Democrats who have shown they can navigate the current political environment, according to Brandon Wetherbee, is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

‘If I can get you to feel’ — politics, wrestling and connecting with people

By Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee
Posted February 19, 2025 at 5:22pm
CM Punk at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. on April 29, 2024.

The pro wrestlers the Democratic Party needs to emulate

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted February 14, 2025 at 12:39pm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, and a big Replacements fan. Did not win.

Replacements fans don’t belong on national tickets

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted December 20, 2024 at 6:00am
Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s budget director, doesn't think much of Meals on Wheels . (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Opinion: The Trump White House: A Modest Proposal

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted March 21, 2017 at 2:32pm
President Donald Trump, seen here during his press conference Thursday, has the media right where he wants them, Wetherbee writes. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

The Donald vs. Very Fake News

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted February 17, 2017 at 3:46pm
Linda McMahon did not get New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s vote, but he did express an interest in working out with her son-in-law. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Cory Booker’s Bear Hug

By Brandon Wetherbee
Posted February 3, 2017 at 10:29am