We Shouldn’t Need Accountants
America’s insane tax-filing process
Ideas
What Viktor Orbán’s Opponents Sacrificed to Beat Him
Hungary offers lessons in defeating right-wing populists.
A Blasphemous President
Bullying won’t work against a power that has little need to curry favor.
SpaceX Is Basically a Huge Meme Stock
The company may be losing money, but it will soon be the most expensive big stock in the market.
Trump’s Latest Meltdown
Attacking the pope was only part of the president’s disturbing night on Truth Social.
Hegseth’s Unholy War
The defense secretary seems less interested in being on the side of God than on insisting that God is on his side.
Three Changes Wrought by the Iran War
The conflict will affect the economy in ways that most Americans still do not understand.
An Oligarchy of Old People
How elderly Americans amassed disproportionate wealth and power
How to Tax Billionaires
Step one: Abolish the estate tax. No, really.
Harmeet Dhillon Is Not Wasting Any Time
She arrived at the Department of Justice with radical changes in mind. One year later, she has completely reshaped the Civil Rights Division.