Conspiracy Theorists Are Turning on the President
MAGA influencers are furious that Trump’s FBI says no more Jeffrey Epstein secrets are forthcoming.
What Exactly Is Required to Preserve Our Democracy?
It will take a “total mobilization of our forces,” in the words of new Autocracy in America host Garry Kasparov.
Trump Loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable.
A “mission impossible” deportation campaign has left many employees burned out and morally conflicted.
Start Budgeting Now
Households will pay an average of $2,400 more for goods this year, thanks to Trump’s policies.
The End of Airport Shoe-Screening Is Populism Theater
A hated policy is over. But why?
Elon Musk Updated Grok. Guess What It Said.
After praising Hitler earlier this week, the chatbot is now listing the “good races.”
What Really Happened to Malaysia’s Missing Airplane
Five years ago, the flight vanished into the Indian Ocean. Officials on land know more about why than they dare to say.
What It Means to Be a Mystic Girl
Camp was the place these girls felt safe and free.
America Has Never Seen Corruption Like This
Trump’s Qatari jet was just the beginning.
Men Might Be the Key to an American Baby Boom
Fertility policy has a big missing piece.
The Reality Show That Captures Gen Z Dating
This season of Love Island USA is a romance competition with very little romance.
Going to Space Is Overrated Anyway
Trump wants to slash NASA’s budget. A Real World star will lead the agency. But everything’s okay!
The Big Story: Nuclear War and the Future of National Security
Ross Andersen, Tom Nichols, and Missy Ryan join Jeffrey Goldberg for a conversation about the intersection of national defense, technology, and global conflict. Tune in for this subscriber-only event.
Zohran Mamdani Reveals the Absurdity of Affirmative Action
Is the nominee for New York City mayor “African American”? Wrong question.
How the Grateful Dead Nearly Solved the Problem With Live Music
The band’s innovative sound system made them sound better than ever. It also nearly broke them.
What the Next Phase of Trump’s Presidency Will Look Like
The president got his “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Can he sell it to voters?
The Jubilation in Israel Is Premature
The military strikes on Iran were impressive, but they haven’t brought the war to an end.
The ‘Russia Hoax,’ Revisited
CIA Director John Ratcliffe wants to rewrite history.
That Dropped Call With Customer Service? It Was on Purpose.
Endless wait times and excessive procedural fuss—it’s all part of a tactic called “sludge.”
What Your Favorite Grocery Store Says About You
Once a place of utility, the supermarket is now an object of obsession.