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Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 20, 2025.

Books

Who Enabled Trump’s Second Act?

by Ed Kilgore September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

As Europe struggles to respond to Russian attacks, Ukrainians warn their Western allies: “Putin is at war with you, too.”

Russia’s War on Ukraine

Europe Struggles to Respond to Russian Attacks

by Tamar Jacoby September 14, 2026September 15, 2026

The Tower Stones of 9/11

by Jonathan Alter September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

25 Years After 9/11, What Have We Learned? Peter Bergen's history of the war on terror shows how badly both America and its enemies misunderstood the consequences of their own actions.

Books

25 Years After 9/11, What Have We Learned?

by Christian Caryl September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

September 11 attacks

The Lost Journalistic World of 9/11

by Matthew Cooper September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

As the midterm elections enter their post-Labor Day general election phase, all signs still point to Democrats taking the House, which requires a net gain of three seats. But we can’t know whether they will ride a Blue Wave that would give them a sizable House majority along with control of the Senate.

Will It Be a Blue Wave?

by Bill Scher September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

“Deceive, Disrupt, Deny.” The Looming Threat to This Fall’s Elections

by Anne Kim September 9, 2026October 7, 2026

In "The Castle," Jon Ronson investigates the roots of male alienation and the forces driving men toward grievance and the manosphere.

Books

Are Men Okay?

by Ryan Zickgraf September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Charles Adair told jail officials he had schizophrenia. Less than 48 hours later, he was dead after officers restrained him in his cell.

Mental Health, Police, and The Death of Charles Adair

by Melinda Henneberger September 8, 2026September 8, 2026