The Real Reason Trump Berated Zelensky
He simply likes Vladimir Putin better.
Let Them Eat Art?
Elon Musk and his allies in the Trump administration are ending most U.S. foreign-assistance programs. But until recently, there was still money for decorating.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
Why It Matters Who Asks the Questions
When the White House handpicks reporters to cover the president, the American public suffers.
Why MAGA Likes Andrew Tate
The same reason Trump likes tariffs: Both aim to put women in their place.
The Democrats’ Working-Class Problem Gets Its Close-Up
A group that spent heavily to defeat Trump is now devoting millions to study voters who were once aligned with the Democratic Party but have since strayed.
Did Russia Invade Ukraine? Is Putin a Dictator? We Asked Every Republican Member of Congress
Two simple questions, few straight answers
The Deportation Show
With its ASMR videos of people being forced out of the country, the White House is turning suffering into entertainment.
The Adolescent Style in American Politics
The version of manhood placed on display by Trump and his aides is the one imagined by teenage boys.
Elon Musk Thinks Democrats Should Love DOGE
Isn’t everyone in favor of efficiency?
‘It’s a Psyop’: Inside Elon Musk’s Empty Ultimatum
Trump’s billionaire enforcer told federal workers they needed to justify themselves—or else. Then the administration changed its mind.
The Real Goal of the Trump Economy
The president isn’t trying to engineer prosperity for Americans. He’s seeking power for himself.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
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.
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.
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.
A Trump Cabinet Pick Gets a Rare GOP Grilling
The fate of Lori Chavez-DeRemer could show whether Trump will soften the party’s long-standing opposition to labor unions.
A Cautionary Tale for Trump Appointees
The evidence of the past few days suggests that they are all deluding themselves.
The Party of Reagan Is Selling Out Ukraine
Even pro-Ukraine Republicans have been silent on Donald Trump’s deference to Vladimir Putin.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire