How Putin Humiliated Trump
The real reason the president suddenly sounds tougher on Russia
The Supreme Court Won’t Explain Itself
In their decision allowing the Trump administration to dismantle the Department of Education, the justices didn’t offer one word of reasoning.
Why Do So Many People Think Trump Is Good?
The work of the moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre helps illuminate some central questions of our time.
What Pixar Should Learn From Its Elio Disaster
The failure of its latest film suggests the studio is stuck in a rut.
Why Trump Can’t Make the Epstein Story Go Away
His brainwashing powers are finite.
Photos: The Grand Canyon Burns
The Dragon Bravo wildfire in Arizona grew rapidly over the past weekend, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures along the canyon’s North Rim.
I Left My Church—And Found Christianity
No one should have to choose between their community and their own integrity.
Disaster at FEMA
It’s getting harder for Americans to find relief under Trump’s vision of government.
The Trump Administration's Surprising New Air-Traffic Control Proposal
The FAA is considering “international talent” for highly sensitive jobs keeping planes in the air.
Congrats on the New DOD Gig, MechaHitler!
Turns out, going on anti-Semitic tirades didn’t stop Grok from winning a big government contract.
Putin Needs to Believe He Can’t Win
The way to get a peace agreement is to change the battlefield.
The AI Mirage
For decades, tech companies have promised that AI will make our computers easier to use. That hasn’t happened yet.
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.
An IRS Regulation Change That Could Sow Societal Division
Churches are now allowed to endorse political candidates. They should resist the temptation.
The Trump Administration Is Violating the First Rule of Disasters
Good disaster management is premised on preparation.
Dear James: My Ex and I Were Horrible to Each Other
Now I struggle with shame and guilt. How to move on?
The Biggest Myth About the YIMBY Movement
There’s nothing centrist or conservative about the push to lower housing costs.
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.
The First Social-Media Babies Are Growing Up—And They’re Horrified
How would you feel if millions of people watched your childhood tantrums?
Flattery, Firmness, and Flourishes
World leaders and diplomats quietly swap strategies for managing Trump.