The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know
The agency responsible for air safety is facing deep cuts and interference by Elon Musk.
Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns
‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’
Move Fast and Destroy Democracy
Silicon Valley’s titans have decided that ruling the digital world is not enough.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
J. D. Vance Finally Found a Use for the Vice Presidency
The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.
Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?
The online right is trolling one of its own.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
The Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird
Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.
Russia Is Losing the War of Attrition
Ukraine is not on the verge of collapse. That makes the Trump administration’s decisions particularly shortsighted and tragic.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Putin Won
The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.