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The Government’s Computing Experts Say They Are Terrified
Four IT professionals lay out just how destructive Elon Musk’s incursion into the U.S. government could be.
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The Rise of the Selfish Plutocrats
Instead of pursuing philanthropy, many now seek to evade social responsibility.
Behold My Suit!
A lifetime of fashion misery comes to an end.
Civil Servants Are Not America’s Enemies
Trump wants to bring back the spoils system of the 19th century.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
Trump’s Assault on USAID Makes Project 2025 Look Like Child’s Play
“I have never seen a government action have such an immediate impact.”
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
A Greenland Plot More Cynical Than Fiction
In Donald Trump’s world, reality has quickly become stranger than I ever imagined in Borgen.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Elon Musk Wants What He Can’t Have: Wikipedia
Musk and other right-wing tech figures have been on a campaign to delegitimize the digital encyclopedia. What happens if they succeed?
Pay Attention to the FBI
That’s a whole other crisis brewing.
What Does the Department of Education Actually Do?
With the help of Congress, a president could get rid of the agency. Getting rid of the programs it runs and the money it spends would be a different matter.
Photos of the Week: Mandarin Duck, Groundhog Day, Llama Race
Hot summer weather in Brazil, snowboarding in Colorado, protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk in several states, and much more
The Challenges the U.S. Would Face in Gaza
The president offered no outline for overcoming a daunting set of obstacles.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
The Spies Are Shown the Door
Trump has never understood how the CIA’s people work. But he might know how to make them quit.