The Conclave Just Did the Unthinkable
What an American pope means for the Catholic Church and the world
The Actual Math Behind DOGE’s Cuts
If you thought Elon Musk was really trying to cut costs, you weren’t in on the joke.
Trump’s Inevitable Betrayal of His Supporters
Trump never meant to keep his promises. His voters are starting to notice.
Now Is Not the Time to Eat Bagged Lettuce
Food safety in America is under attack.
Why This India-Pakistan Conflict Is Different
India and Pakistan are fueling each other’s extremism without an off-ramp in sight.
The Most Corrupt Presidency in American History
Anne Applebaum on America’s backsliding democracy
We’re All Living in a Carl Hiaasen Novel
In the mangroves with Florida’s poet of excess and grift
The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War
The uncertainty is doing plenty of economic damage. He may make things much worse.
Europeans Have Realized Their Error
The urge to say I told you so is strong these days throughout the Baltics.
The Bliss of a Quieter Ego
We live in a world of noisy narcissism, but you can escape the cacophony—and be happier.
The MAHA Takeover Is Complete
Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon-general nominee, has a lot in common with RFK Jr.
‘I Run the Country and the World’
Donald Trump believes he’s invincible. But the cracks are beginning to show.
The Real Motive Behind the Real ID–Deadline Charade
The Trump administration turned a legitimate national-security priority into an empty threat against immigrants.
The Disturbing Rise of MAGA Maoism
Trump seems to be ceding the future to China while emulating its past.
The Oddball British Comedy Show I Thought I’d Hate (And Learned to Love)
The cult favorite Taskmaster has a nonsensical premise that slowly bowled me over.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Big Focus on Federal Judges Is Not a Good Sign
Elevating them as individuals only serves Trump’s interests.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.