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President Donald Trump mimics gunfire during an April press conference on the Iran War.

Victory Victory

Sep 8, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro.

Pirro Disagrees With Trump on Reflecting Pool Damage Pirro Disagrees With Trump on Reflecting Pool Damage

Aug 11, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Paper money issued by the Bank of North America, circa 1862.

Trump $250 Bill Trump $250 Bill

Jun 9, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Jared Kushner

Nepo Baby Abroad Nepo Baby Abroad

May 12, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Man waring a suit sits in a courtroom.

Kash Patel Kash Patel

Apr 7, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026.

A Briefing on the War in Iran A Briefing on the War in Iran

Mar 10, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Maduro’s Arrest

Maduro’s Arrest Maduro’s Arrest

Jan 13, 2026 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Gerrymandering

A Happy Decision for Trump A Happy Decision for Trump

Dec 16, 2025 / Column / Calvin Trillin

An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished. The demolition is part of President Donald Trump’s plan to build a ballroom on the eastern side of the White House.

The New Ballroom The New Ballroom

Nov 11, 2025 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth at a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on January 14.

Pete Hegseth’s Call to Arms Pete Hegseth’s Call to Arms

Oct 14, 2025 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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