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8h ago

I'm a sixth-generation farmer. Trump's funding freeze is throwing my world into chaos.

How the administration's funding freeze threatens the infrastructure that keeps rural communities — and everyday America — running.
A farmer in a wheat field.
A farmer in a wheat field.
9h ago

It will be hard to dislodge Elon Musk — but not impossible

Besides having Trump’s support as head of DOGE, the billionaire’s companies have a deep grip within the national security state.
Elon Musk smiles and looks up, text says Space X on the backdrop behind him
Elon Musk smiles and looks up, text says Space X on the backdrop behind him
13h ago

Trump has no issue burning bridges. But he should think twice about this one.

The Trump administration is essentially abandoning Ukraine and signaling to our European allies not to expect us to come to the rescue, either.
Image: belgium brussels NATO pete hegseth
Image: belgium brussels NATO pete hegseth
1d ago

Prepare to be unnerved by season three of ‘The White Lotus’

Creator Mike White invites viewers to spiritually reframe the darkest parts of humanity.
The White Lotus cast for season 3.
The White Lotus cast for season 3.
2d ago

Trump and Musk are firing federal workers. Efficiency isn’t the goal.

Trump’s purge is continuing in a new form after his buyout offers didn't hit their targets.
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally for federal workers at the US Capitol in Washington, DC,  on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally for federal workers at the US Capitol in Washington, DC,  on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
2d ago

The complicated political legacy of 'Saturday Night Live'

The right has long despised the legendary sketch show for its supposed “liberal bias.” But the show’s history tells a different tale.
Image: Tina Fey as Governor Sarah Palin, Amy Poehler as Senator Hillary Clinton
Image: Tina Fey as Governor Sarah Palin, Amy Poehler as Senator Hillary Clinton
2d ago

Pope Francis schooling JD Vance brings ‘harsh words’ from border czar Tom Homan

The Trump administration, which describes itself as “faith based,” is in fact setting itself up for an epic religious and social battle with religious groups over deportation.
White House Border Czar Tom Homan; Pope Francis.
White House Border Czar Tom Homan; Pope Francis.
2d ago

The Trump admin claims it wants to protect girls in sports. Then it does this.

Women’s athletic opportunities are important, the administration claims — but not necessarily as important as the opportunities afforded to men.
Protesters during the #ProtectTransKids rally outside Orlando City Hall in June 2021.
Protesters during the #ProtectTransKids rally outside Orlando City Hall in June 2021.
2d ago

These prosecutors just created the blueprint for standing up to Trump

The Trump administration ordered the prosecution of New York Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped, so several assistant U.S. attorneys simply quit.
Danielle Sassoon, assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Danielle Sassoon, assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
2d ago

The three most likely ways Republicans will try to cut Medicaid

Trump and his allies have little choice but to market large Medicaid savings as only harmless belt-tightening and reducing waste. Don't believe them.
Mike Johnson.
Mike Johnson.
3d ago

The latest inflation report should be a rude awakening for Trump voters

This week’s Consumer Price Index release showed the largest single-month increase in inflation since August 2023.
Image: donald trump oval office politics political politician
Image: donald trump oval office politics political politician