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.
The MAGA Reckoning Arrives
Trump has lost most of the country. Now his hold on his own base is weakening.
The Backlash to Corruption Is Going Global
The U.S. may become just the latest country where voters choose to punish profligate behavior.
The Classics Everyone Should Read Today
To build a better world in the age of AI, students need grounding in indispensable ideas.
The Racism Scam
Republicans are resorting to a troubling closing argument.
The Push to Lead the Working Class Without Workers
Morris Katz played a key role in the Graham Platner fiasco. Now the midterms could hinge on his theory of politics.
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.
America Can’t Afford an AI Recession
AI investments are driving the economy. That’s a dangerous tightrope.
DOJ’s Try-Anything Approach
A wide range of last-minute schemes could seed the idea among Trump’s supporters that the election results can’t be trusted.
I Was Lucky to Be Alive. But I Missed Being Pretty.
A pump-up girl faces her own mortality.
The U.S. Is Bullying Europe Like Never Before
The Trump administration tries to micromanage the domestic politics of American allies.
An SNL Sketch to Make Airlines Feel Ashamed
There’s a lot to worry about while flying. Add terrible passengers to the list.
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.
I Thought I’d Left Authoritarianism Behind
Four decades ago, I escaped Communist Czechoslovakia for America. Now my adopted homeland reminds me of the one that I fled.
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.
Can You See What Holds This Painting Together?
With his sly, vacant images, Roy Lichtenstein explored the distance that technology created between us and reality.
The Rise of the Tallboy Is a Sign of the Times
America has entered its big-beer era.
The Protect College Sports Act Isn’t Enough
A much-hyped piece of legislation is more bark than bite.
Inside the Plan to Send 1,000 DOJ Monitors to the Polls
The Justice Department has assured local officials that monitoring will follow past norms, but election clerks say they have reason to worry.
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