At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
Conan O’Brien Understood the Assignment
The Oscars host was silly and serious by turns—and delightfully in control of the evening.
The Man in the Midnight-Blue Six-Ply Italian-Milled Wool Suit
A perfect suit, made by an expert tailor out of superlative fabric, would do nothing less than transform me.
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
It Was an Ambush
Friday marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
The Man Who Would Remake Europe
Germany’s incoming leader is an unlikely force for change.
‘It Feels Like It’s Chaotic on Purpose’
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency laid off a team whose purpose was to make the government more efficient.
The Tiny Film That Dominated the Oscars
Anora swept the awards, proving that Hollywood’s biggest night could still recognize indie movies.
What It Takes to Make Shane Gillis Funny
Sometimes, you need the SNL writers’ room.
She Who Remembers
A short story