Angry voters. Corrupt leaders. Shakespeare’s ‘Coriolanus’ feels like a modern tragedy

Plus, President Trump’s former personal attorney is up for confirmation as attorney general. And Israel has lost the Democratic Party. Even centrist Rahm Emanuel questions unconditional U.S. support.

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