A Half Century of Failure to Reform the FBI Has Gifted Patel With Alarming Power A Half Century of Failure to Reform the FBI Has Gifted Patel With Alarming Power
Fifty years ago, lawmakers started lifting the lid on the shocking abuses of the new Bureau chief’s most famous predecessor. The trouble is, very little changed.
Feb 21, 2025 / Steve Howell
Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education? Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education?
Maybe because its support for students is popular with Republicans as well as Democrats. And because cutting that funding would blow a big hole in the budgets of red states.
Feb 21, 2025 / Jack Schneider
The Endless Conflicts of Interest in the Trump Administration The Endless Conflicts of Interest in the Trump Administration
Each day, another ethics scandal unfolds—and each day, it gets lost in the white noise.
Feb 21, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Firing Frenzy Is Hitting the GOP Where It Hurts Trump’s Firing Frenzy Is Hitting the GOP Where It Hurts
As layoffs skyrocket, Trump’s own voters are feeling the pain. Will the backlash begin?
Feb 21, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Biden Built the Deportation Machine Trump Is About to Exploit Biden Built the Deportation Machine Trump Is About to Exploit
Biden left office as the king of border contracts, creating a massive border-and-deportation arsenal now at Trump's disposal.
Feb 20, 2025 / Todd Miller
Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election
In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s firewall against the far right is beginning to crack.
Feb 20, 2025 / Linda Mannheim
Trump Is Taking His War on Immigrants to Despicable New Lows Trump Is Taking His War on Immigrants to Despicable New Lows
It’s not hyperbole to say that the White House is making slavery porn the hallmark of its immigration agenda.
Feb 20, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy Another Election Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy Another Election
Not satisfied with controlling the federal government, the shadow president’s political action committee is suddenly spending big on a crucial Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Feb 20, 2025 / John Nichols