The Solzhenitsyn Test
Lying is a prerequisite for securing a Trump appointment.
Why ‘Late Regime’ Presidencies Fail
The coalition collapse that doomed Biden follows a grim precedent set by another Democratic leader: Jimmy Carter.
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
Stop the (North Carolina) Steal
The Democratic incumbent got more votes. Now the Republican challenger is trying to throw out tens of thousands of them.
The Particular Horror of the Los Angeles Wildfires
Southern California is no stranger to fires. But the dreadful blazes that began yesterday are potentially transformative.
Judge Cannon Comes to Trump’s Aid, Again
The president-elect would rather Jack Smith’s report never sees the light of day. Luckily for him, he has an ally.
The Political Logic of Trump’s International Threats
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico is a lot simpler than building the wall.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
The Coming Assault on Birthright Citizenship
The Constitution is absolutely clear on this point, but will that matter?
Bad News for Trump’s Legislative Agenda
The Republicans barely elected Mike Johnson as speaker of the House.
The President Trump Is Pushing Aside
Grover Cleveland enthusiasts aren’t thrilled.
Jimmy Carter Was America’s Most Effective Former President
The 39th president of the United States died at 100 today.
Not the Life Matt Gaetz Was Planning On
The disgraced former Florida representative now faces the blunt reality of his own political irrelevance.
Have the Conversation Before It’s Too Late
The politics of procrastination
The Potential Backlash to Trump Unbound
A returning president who expects to govern without constraints leaves his opponents hoping to benefit from the blowback.
Musk Makes a Mess of Congress
The billionaire may have just tanked a bipartisan bill to fund the government. All he needed was a few hours on X.
Trump Has Found the Media’s Biggest Vulnerability
Most major media properties are tied to larger business interests that can benefit from government policy—or be harmed by it.
The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military
The U.S. failed to produce weapons and ammunition fast enough to supply Ukraine. Could it equip its own armed forces in the event of war?
How to Navigate the Era of Trump
Advice from the friends who sit on my bookshelves.
How Democrats Lost Their Way on Immigration
The party once championed an approach popular with voters and politicians alike. Why give up on it?