Trump Is Trying—And Failing—To Shield MAGA From the Shutdown
The administration has tried to hurt only “Democrat things.” It’s not that easy.
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Steve Bannon and the Murderers and Hitmen Who Became His ‘Besties’
What the man who has Trump’s ear learned in prison
ICE’s ‘Athletically Allergic’ Recruits
Push-ups, sit-ups, and a brisk jog pose a threat to Trump’s deportation campaign.
Why the ‘No Kings’ Protest Moved Me
The protesters’ depth of feeling was matched only by the modesty and decency of the event.
Crime in Chicago Is a Choice
The problem with minimizing the city’s violence
American Infrastructure Is About to Get Even Worse
Donald Trump is using the power of the White House to load public-works projects down with bureaucracy.
Why Is Vance Defending That Racist Group Chat?
How a trove of bigoted and violent texts among young Republicans indicates the future of the party
The Conquest of Chicago
Can a deep-blue city fend off Trump’s ICE crackdown?
Why Is Trump Making Excuses for Hamas?
The president seems undisturbed by the terrorist group’s murderous campaign against dissidents. In fact, he seems to admire it.
Don’t Blame the Democrats for Trump’s Revenge Tour
Defending Trump’s lawfare as just deserts misremembers what actually happened.