Portland’s ‘War Zone’ Is Like Burning Man for the Terminally Online
There’s more absurdity than menace on the city’s streets—at least for now.
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Hundreds of Generals Try to Keep a Straight Face
Pete Hegseth gathered commanders from around the globe to unveil new physical-fitness standards.
Why Is the Pentagon Afraid of the Press?
Pete Hegseth’s department is imposing restrictions that threaten to limit media scrutiny.
Fentanyl Doesn’t Come Through the Caribbean
The White House is using the opioid epidemic to justify lethal strikes and other policies.
Trump Dares the United Nations to Mock Him Now
The president made clear that he’s done “standing up for the world.”
The U.S. Is Quietly Pausing Some Arms Sales to Europe
As part of the “America First” agenda, the Department of Defense is stockpiling weapons.
When You Try to Kill the Negotiators, Negotiations End
The Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha may have missed its target while also extinguishing any hope of a deal.
Trump Is Crossing a Line That Dates Back to the Revolution
A missile strike in the Caribbean and National Guard deployments are pushing the armed forces beyond their traditional mission.
The Neighbor From Hell
Israel and the United States delivered a blow to Iran. But it could come back stronger.
Did the White House Not Understand What Putin Was Really Offering?
Europeans can’t tell what American officials agreed to with the Russian leader.