The DOGE Project Will Backfire
Trump’s war on public employees is bad for all of us.
Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
Some of the top nature photography featured in this year’s competition
A Friday-Night Massacre at the Pentagon
Trump’s purge started with his firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top Navy officer, and the vice chief of the Air Force.
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.
Elon Musk Can’t Stop Talking About Penises
The world’s richest man needs new material.
MAGA Has Found a New Model
The leading figures of the Trump administration have fallen for a far-right party in Germany.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing
The far-right AfD seems destined for a strong showing in Sunday’s federal parliamentary election.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
The Ultimate Antidote to Toxic Behavior Online
Changing your perception and withholding your attention are great ways of regaining control over online abuse.
This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take Over
Inside the federal agencies where Elon Musk’s people have seized control, fear and uncertainty reign.
The Governor Who Stood Up to Trump
The president sees himself as national king, and every other American—including Maine Governor Janet Mills—as one of his quavering subjects.
The Fantasy of a Nonprofit Dating App
Imagine if digital matchmakers had no financial incentives.
Trump’s Military Purge Has Washington Asking ‘Who’s Next?’
The president fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as part of a stunning shake-up across the military’s senior ranks.
‘Constitutional Crisis’ Is an Understatement
It’s the hottest, and most useless, buzz phrase of the moment.
What Trump’s Purge Could Mean for the Military
Panelists discuss the president’s firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C. Q. Brown.
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