Things Are Going to Get Ugly
Donald Trump is about to redefine the lame-duck presidency.
The Election Deniers Are in Retreat
The president is not getting the political cover he once enjoyed from Republicans.
The Voters Sitting This One Out
They could help determine the balance of Congress.
Who Thought This Ad Was a Good Idea?
Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas is using his final campaign message to call attention to the biggest criticism of him.
The Democrat Who’s Winning Over Voters in Trump Country
Josh Shapiro is looking past his own reelection.
Three Tips for Watching the Results Roll In
The best bet is to just wait a few days. But if you must follow more closely, here are some tips.
The Time Is Right for a ‘Great Books’ Revival
To build a better world in the age of AI, students need grounding in indispensable ideas.
The U.S. Is Bullying Europe Like Never Before
The Trump administration tries to micromanage the domestic politics of American allies.
Israel’s Common Ground
Israel is becoming dangerously indifferent to world opinion, but still finds strength in its social bonds.
Maybe Donald Trump Doesn’t Want His Party to Win the Midterms
If he does, he’s certainly picking a strange way of showing it.
Trump Searches for a Fall Guy to Blame for Iran
The president might resume strikes, but he is also questioning allies about the performances of Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine.
An SNL Sketch to Make Airlines Feel Ashamed
There’s a lot to worry about while flying. Add terrible passengers to the list.
The MAGA Reckoning Arrives
Trump has lost most of the country. Now his hold on his own base is weakening.
I Was Lucky to Be Alive. But I Missed Being Pretty.
A pump-up girl faces her own mortality.
How American Girl Doll Lost Its Way
At 40, the brand faces a midlife crisis.
The States Where Democrats Have the Most to Gain
The party is trying to take maximum advantage of the moment.
The Backlash to Corruption Is Going Global
The U.S. may become just the latest country where voters choose to punish profligate behavior.
America Can’t Afford an AI Recession
AI investments are driving the economy. That’s a dangerous tightrope.
The Questions Adam Hamawy Won’t Answer
He’s likely to end up in Congress. He still hasn’t fully accounted for why he once kept company with the man known as the Blind Sheikh.
Haley Stevens Is Sending the Wrong Message
In trying to stand up for one minority religious group, she is conveying her comfort with bigotry toward another.
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