How Democrats Tied Their Own Hands on Redistricting
Their threat to match Republican gerrymandering could be difficult to fulfill.
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The War Over America’s Birthday Party
As plans for the festivities became Trumpier, allies of the president tried to oust Republican commissioners.
The Most Nihilistic Conflict on Earth
Sudan’s devastating civil war shows what will replace the liberal order: anarchy and greed.
Why the White House Backed Down From Its First Big Education Cuts
Defunding popular programs can be as unwelcome in Trump country as it is in coastal cities.
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Is Becoming a Bubble
An already insular Defense Department is sealing itself off from outside thinkers.
Republicans Might Regret Putting Emil Bove on the Bench
Even conservative judges might delay retirement rather than give Donald Trump more chances to appoint transparently partisan replacements.
A MAGA Attorney Hired Epstein’s Lawyer for His ‘Valuable’ Experience
A firm that represents Pete Hegseth and once represented Donald Trump now employs a co-executor of the disgraced financier’s estate.
Donald Trump Shoots the Messenger
Classic authoritarian move: When reality doesn’t go your way, deny reality.
ICE’s Mind-Bogglingly Massive Blank Check
Congress has appropriated billions with few strings attached, creating a likely windfall for well-connected firms.
Why Trump Broke With Bibi Over the Gaza Famine
The president wants the war to end and thinks Benjamin Netanyahu is standing in his way.