A cold call to Donald Trump revealed what matters in DC
An unexpected interview with the president revealed DC's priorities.
Trump’s MAGA brand is fading — and that makes it dangerous
As the president's favorability sinks, the danger to democracy rises — not the other way around
Trump’s crackdown on ICE protesters already shows signs of backfiring
A move aimed at stifling political dissent has already spurred protesters into action in Minneapolis
“Huge grab of power”: Trump is defying Congress on foreign aid
Congress gave orders to Trump officials on foreign aid spending, but officials have largely refused.
Even Fox News is panning JD Vance’s Iran clean-up act
MAGA media is attacking the administration's deal with Iran — and the vice president is the primary target
The military helped Black Americans find belonging. Pete Hegseth wants to reverse course
The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to…
AI doomerism is misplaced. Here’s what it will take to pop the bubble
Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters
He profits off raw milk that’s making people sick. The government isn’t stopping him
Top officials are championing the dangerous industry’s expansion rather than curbing the danger.
“Won’t even make it back to your f**king country”: Trump threatens Iranian officials during talks
The president said the officials "would not have a country" if they closed the Strait of Hormuz
Trump is desperate for a big win after the Iran debacle
The president is eyeing Cuba and Greenland to erase the sting of defeat