The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
The president-elect’s most controversial Cabinet picks share one crucial tie.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination Is a National-Security Risk
The Senate can stop her.
How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
Matt Gaetz Is Winning
But what’s the prize he’s after?
What to Expect From Elon Musk’s Government Makeover
Welcome to the “move fast and break things” administration.
Pardon Trump’s Critics Now
President Biden has a moral obligation to do what he can for patriotic Americans who have risked it all.
The Terminally Online Are in Charge Now
Prepare for government by meme.
The Weight I Carry
What it’s like to be too big in America
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
The Cost-of-Living Crisis Explains Everything
The economy under Biden looked good but felt bad.
What Trump Can (And Probably Can’t) Do With His Trifecta
Narrow Republican majorities in the House and Senate could help—and frustrate—the president.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.