Opinion
Pat Ryan’s Polite Populism: A New Test for the Democrats’ Class War
Congressman Pat Ryan is testing a new political strategy that targets concentrated power without vilifying wealthy individuals.
Party Elders Worry Online Extremism Is Drying Up the GOP’s Capitol Hill Talent Pipeline
Republican operatives fear young activists are too immersed in online provocations to commit to the mundane work of congressional staffing.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Defends Pressure on ABC, Kimmel in Broadside Against Media
Trump’s FCC chair discusses his contentious approach to broadcast licences and network scrutiny in a new interview.
Trump Team Fears International Law Will Target Officials After Term Ends
The administration views international legal institutions as a threat to its officials once the president leaves office.
Tech Titans Unleash AI Cash on Midterms With No Regard for Backlash
Two political operatives are directing the AI industry’s vast wealth into midterm elections, ignoring public criticism.
South Carolina’s Early Primary Could Dilute Black Voter Influence, Critics Warn
The party’s calendar overhaul risks an unintended consequence for the voters it sought to empower.
Hungary’s Far Right Retreats as MAGA Alliance Shows Its Cracks
A once-celebrated alliance between Hungarian nationalists and the American MAGA movement is fraying under electoral pressure.
Democrats Urged to Shift Focus From Washington to State Capitols
Democratic strategist Ben Wikler argues the party’s path to power runs through state legislatures, not the White House.
Fusion Energy Nears a Breakthrough. Washington May Not Be Ready.
Fusion companies say they are ready to scale. Convincing a skeptical Washington to fund billions is the next hurdle.
Centrist Politics Faces Irrelevance as Voters Flock to Extremes, French Study Finds
A major French research project shows the far right gaining ground as centrist parties lose credibility with the electorate.
On a Potomac Yacht, Washington’s Hard-Line Deportation Advocates Toast a Crucial Goal
About 200 anti-immigration activists gathered on a rented yacht in Washington to celebrate their push for mass deportations.
How the Term “AI Safety” Became a Rorschach Test for the Future of Technology
The phrase “AI safety” has come to mean different things to different stakeholders, from existential risk to job loss to censorship.
Inside Trump’s Washington, a 90s Revival Carries a Political Argument About American Greatness
Republican elites in Trump’s Washington embrace 1990s culture as the last era of American success, blending nostalgia with anti-establishment politics.
Outgoing Antitrust Chief Defends Trump Era Deal Approvals as ‘Rigorous’
Omeed Assefi rejects claims of weak enforcement in exit interview, citing focus on consumer relief over courtroom battles.
Rahm Emanuel’s Coming Speech Signals End of Blank Check for Israel
A draft of Rahm Emanuel’s speech in Israel declares unconditional U.S. support for the government is over.
Trump’s Night Out With Pelé at Studio 54 Reveals an Early Lesson in Soccer’s Allure
David Hirshey witnessed Donald Trump and Pelé together at Studio 54 in 1977, a meeting that foreshadowed Trump’s later interest in soccer.
The Online Primary in Michigan Tests the Future of Democratic Strategy
Three millennial candidates face off in Michigan’s Senate primary, testing how digital attention shapes Democratic midterm prospects.
Turkmenistan’s Absent Leader Sought Business, Not a Handshake, in Washington
Turkmenistan’s president skipped a photo op with Trump but pursued energy deals and diplomatic access.
Former Top Regulator Warns of Dangerous Gaps in Financial Oversight
A former senior Wall Street regulator warns that weakened oversight is laying the groundwork for a new financial crisis.
Obama's Presidential Center Opens as His Legacy Remains a Work in Progress
Barack Obama's presidential center was dedicated in Chicago as the former president's political influence and unfinished agenda loom over the Democratic Party.
Inside the Secret Ukrainian Drone Facility Where Deep Strikes on Russia Are Prepared
Masked Ukrainian intelligence operatives assemble long-range kamikaze drones at a secret facility for nightly attacks on Russian targets.
Georgia’s Two Democratic Senators Emerge as Early Frontrunners for 2028
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are positioned as leading contenders for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
The Man Who Quit Parliament and Came Back to Claim Britain’s Top Job
Andy Burnham left Westminster in 2016 for a regional mayor role. Now he is poised to become prime minister.
Trump’s HIV Plan Fades in Second Term as Funding Stalls and Focus Shifts
A first-term pledge to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030 has been abandoned in the president’s second term.
How the U.S. Government Broke FIFA and Then Handed It the Trump Cup
The inside story of how a Justice Department takedown of FIFA led to the United States hosting a politicized World Cup.
Trump’s Iran Stance Turns Spain’s Embattled Premier Into Europe’s Unlikely Rockstar
Pedro Sánchez’s opposition to the Iran war has boosted his continental clout despite domestic turmoil.