Why the hell is he with her? William Kristol’s cheerleading for an Oprah Winfrey presidential run is arguably the most disturbing non-Trump development of the new year. Notwithstanding my skepticism about celebrity involvement in politics, if Winfrey is actually serious about running, she should disavow the Kristol vision in the strongest terms possible. It’s fairly […]
Todd Blanche’s Hobson’s Choice
Go along with Trump’s most corrupt schemes, like the settlement slush fund, or become attorney general. Republican U.S. senators, finally showing some spine, are unlikely to let him do both.
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Maine Voters, It’s Not Too Late to Save Democrats from Graham Platner
Weekend revelations of extramarital sexting and subsequent dissembling make nominating the untested oyster farmer riskier than ever.
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Could the Tide Be Turning in Ukraine?
The long-range drones and missiles pummeling Russia showcase Kyiv’s growing military might and its determination to end its dependence on Western allies.
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Five Big Changes Coming to Higher Education This Summer
If you have federal student loans—or plan to take them out—here’s what you need to know about the biggest changes to financial aid in decades.
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Tom Steyer’s Expensive Populist Bet
On the eve of California’s primary, the billionaire climate activist is trying to turn a campaign full of contradictions into a path to the governor’s mansion.
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Antisemitism—Left, Right, and Growing
Criticism of Israel and its conduct is fair game. Conspiratorial delusions about Zionism are not.
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How AI Broke the Entry-Level Job
The data say white-collar jobs are booming. The Class of 2026 says the opposite. Both are right.
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