The Day Trump Became Un-President
The first press conference of Trump’s second term had a lot in common with the freewheeling, falsehood-packed sessions of his first.
Donald Trump Is Just Watching This Crisis Unfold
But he’s not taking charge.
The Memo That Shocked the White House
The directive from the Office of Management and Budget that froze most federal funds on Monday had not gone through the usual approval process.
The ‘Exciting Business Opportunity’ That Ruined Our Lives
Amway sold my family a life built on delusion.
The Near Misses at Airports Have Been Telling Us Something
The deadly crash over the Potomac River is the culmination of an alarming pattern.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Is There Anything Trump Won't Blame on D.E.I.?
The president is promising a return to meritocracy—while staffing his government with underqualified loyalists.
The Return of Snake Oil
The Trump administration is poised to supercharge America’s appetite for supplements.
What Trump’s Nominees Revealed
Takeaways from three Senate confirmation hearings
If Iranian Assassins Kill Them, It Will Be Trump’s Fault
The president has denied protection to four men he put in mortal danger.
50 Years Ago in Photos: A Look Back at 1975
Half a century ago, the Vietnam War came to an end with the fall of Saigon, the blockbuster movie Jaws was released, and so much more.
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Tulsi Gabbard
Other than raw ambition, only one through line is perceptible in a switchbacking political career.
Is This How Reddit Ends?
The site has become a reservoir of humanity on the web. Now it, too, is turning to AI.
The Benefit of Doing Things You’re Bad At
To learn a difficult new skill means risking failure—but it’s also a path to greater happiness.