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Pardons and Populism: Trump’s First Day Back in the White House
Warning: This episode contains strong language.On Monday, in the culmination of an extraordinary political comeback, Donald J. Trump was officially s…
1 year, 5 months ago
The TikTok Flip-Flop
Over the past few weeks, users of the video app TikTok braced themselves for a national ban to take effect.This weekend, the app went dark. But less …
1 year, 5 months ago
The Sunday Read: ‘Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.’
Ingrid Jackson had never lived in a trailer before, or a small town. She was born in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of a man with schizophrenia who, i…
1 year, 5 months ago
'The Interview': Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy Is Done. Powerful Conservatives Are Listening.
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.U…
1 year, 5 months ago
Waiting for Immigration Raids, Again
Five years ago, we interviewed a woman who asked that we call her Herminia. It was the summer of 2019, just as former President Donald J. Trump — the…
1 year, 5 months ago
A Fragile Cease-Fire in Gaza
After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire. The deal prompted hope that the war could end soon, but also caused w…
1 year, 5 months ago
Drunkenness, Women and Wokeness: A Dramatic Confirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth
On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense se…
1 year, 5 months ago
Could the L.A. Fires Have Been Stopped Sooner?
A week after fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, Californians are grappling with the widespread destruction.They’re also seeking answers from th…
1 year, 5 months ago
Big Tech’s Big Bet on Trump
Big Tech’s biggest names are throwing their weight behind Donald J. Trump in the biggest possible way, first as candidate and now as president-elect.…
1 year, 5 months ago