The Supreme Court made Trump’s attack on Jerome Powell possible
On Sunday evening, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into him, ...
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Why America can’t build anything anymore, explained
There’s a familiar mood in American life right now, a frustration that feels both personal and ambient. The bridge doesn’t ...
Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center as politics reshape the arts
As it enters its 70th season, the Washington National Opera announced Friday that it will end its more than 50-year ...
How the US shut the door on asylum-seekers
When he first emerged on the political stage more than a decade ago, Donald Trump made closing America’s borders and ...
Trump’s Greenland push, briefly explained
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting ...
Is this time different in Iran?
On Thursday night, the Iran government cut off internet service and international calling in the country as anti-government protests broke ...
Dr. Oz claims there’s no data to support reducing alcohol consumption. That’s not true.
How much alcohol should you drink? The US government now vaguely, in effect, says just don’t drink too much. And ...
How right-wing creators bend reality to their will
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of ...
Trump’s menacingly dishonest response to the Minnesota ICE shooting
Renee Nicole Good sat idling in her car Wednesday, observing an ongoing ICE operation. The 37-year-old then attempted to drive ...
Can anyone stop Trump from seizing Greenland?
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, along with recent comments from the White House have made clear that US ...
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