The FBI Arrests a Milwaukee Judge in “a Whole New Descent Into Government Chaos” The FBI Arrests a Milwaukee Judge in “a Whole New Descent Into Government Chaos”
Trump’s escalation in the struggle between the courts and his administration sent shock waves through Milwaukee and beyond.
Apr 25, 2025 / John Nichols
Trump Shreds the Constitution to Better Hound Immigrants and Eviscerate Universities Trump Shreds the Constitution to Better Hound Immigrants and Eviscerate Universities
In his first three months in office, Trump’s ire has been particularly ferocious on two policy areas: immigration and higher education.
Apr 25, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
In a Normal World, Harvard’s Lawsuit Against Trump Would Be a Slam Dunk In a Normal World, Harvard’s Lawsuit Against Trump Would Be a Slam Dunk
The university’s case against the administration is incredibly strong. The question is whether normal rules still apply.
Apr 24, 2025 / Elie Mystal
The New York State Police Are Feeding ICE a Gang Database The New York State Police Are Feeding ICE a Gang Database
For 20 years, the state police have been quietly building a database of suspected gang members—and they’re feeding it to Donald Trump’s administration.
Apr 23, 2025 / Chris Gelardi
Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine? Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine?
The court’s ruling ordering Trump not to deport a group of Venezuelan immigrants was an unprecedented rebuke. Are they finally taking back power?
Apr 22, 2025 / Elie Mystal
Overturning “Roe” Wasn’t the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the “New Civil War” Overturning “Roe” Wasn’t the End Goal: Mary Ziegler on the “New Civil War”
A conversation with legal historian Mary Ziegler on her new book about the anti-abortion movement’s fight to establish constitutional rights for embryos and fetuses.
Apr 22, 2025 / Q&A / Amy Littlefield
This President Has Many Puppet Masters This President Has Many Puppet Masters
Trump’s Weekend at Bernie’s White House is inherently chaotic.
Apr 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Chris Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference Chris Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference
The Maryland senator put a wedge between Trump and Salvadoran dictator Bukele and showed Democrats how to find their spines.
Apr 21, 2025 / Joan Walsh