One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
Where Jeff Bezos Went Wrong With The Washington Post
The billionaire handled his ownership admirably for more than a decade. But his courage failed him when he needed it most.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
How the British Broke Their Own Economy
With the best intentions, the United Kingdom engineered a housing and energy shortage.
J. D. Vance Stopped Talking About Eggs
Last year, the vice president made prices a central theme of the GOP election campaign. Now that eggs cost more than ever, he’s gone quiet.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
America’s Cultural Revolution
What Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center really means
Conan O’Brien Understood the Assignment
The Oscars host was silly and serious by turns—and delightfully in control of the evening.
You May Miss Wokeness
Mere weeks into Trump 2.0, the war on “wokeness” is in full swing.
A Thriller That’s Most Fun When It’s Boring
Even the most mundane moments are riveting in the new deep-sea drama film Last Breath.
The Man Who Would Remake Europe
Germany’s incoming leader is an unlikely force for change.
The Putinization of America
Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation.
What It Takes to Make Shane Gillis Funny
Sometimes, you need the SNL writers’ room.
The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
The Great Forgetting
Andrew Cuomo has come back from scandals once seen as career-ending.
Merle Oberon Was Way, Way Ahead of Her Time
The actor is often erased from narratives of racial progress in Hollywood. That should change.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
It Was an Ambush
Friday marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.