Trump’s First 100 Days
Panelists discuss the president’s most consequential actions—and the biggest changes to American governance.
How Drug Cartels Took Over Social Media
Mexico’s gangs are influencers now.
Trump’s Cosplay Cabinet
The president’s appointees often appear to be acting out a made-for-television version of their jobs rather than actually doing them.
What Porn Did to American Culture
Sophie Gilbert discusses how the industry defined womanhood, sex, and power.
AI Executives Promise Cancer Cures. Here’s the Reality
The technology is genuinely useful for scientific discovery, but its applications are less dramatic than you might think.
The Last True Private Realm
When our waking thoughts get transmuted into dreams, what do we learn?
How the Trump Administration Flipped on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Officials were developing a plan to get him back to the United States. Why did they stop?
Ben-Gvir Can’t Bring Himself to Pretend
The Israeli national-security minister came to New Haven to tell the story of his political awakening.
The Conversation That Moviegoers Don’t Need to Be Having
Sinners has made a splash at the box office, but analysts want to focus on the money it isn’t making.
‘All We Wanted to Do Was Play Video Games’
Streamers such as Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt have more influence than ever. What are they really saying?
What Would Be Worse Than a Recession?
The loss of America’s economic hegemony
How to Say No to a Would-Be Autocrat
The head of Israel’s internal-security agency stands up for the rule of law.
Photos of the Week: Pony Run, Corgi Race, Rocket War
Mourners of Pope Francis gathered at the Vatican, scenes from the the second weekend of Coachella 2025, a humanoid-robot half-marathon in China, and much more
The Coming Economic Nightmare
Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation for the first time in decades. It may go on for a long, long time.
Finally, Someone Said It to Joe Rogan’s Face
Should the star podcaster take any responsibility for how he uses his power?
My Near-Future Dystopia
Imagine a surveillance state powerful enough to incarcerate people for the wrong dreams. In 2025, it doesn’t feel like such a leap.
Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History
The Founders had disagreements about the role of religion in America’s public schools, but there was always one line they would not cross.
I’ve Seen How This Plays Out for Ukraine
Appeasement won’t stop Putin.
Inside the Fiasco at the National Security Council
Firings and leadership challenges have destabilized an institution that has little margin for error.
The Project 2025 Presidency
The blueprint for Trump 2.0 predicted much of what we’ve seen so far—and much of what’s to come.
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