Trump, Shakespeare, and the Thirst for Revenge. Plus. . .

“Almost nine months into Trump’s second term, it’s clear the president is intent on exacting retribution,” writes Oliver Wiseman. (Tasos Katopodis via Getty Images)

Coleman Hughes versus Dave Smith. What happens when Russia takes over your school? The immigrants living in fear in Iowa. And much more.

By The Free Press

10.06.25 — The Front Page

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It’s Monday, October 6. This is The Front Page, your daily window into the world of The Free Press—and our take on the world at large. Today: Coleman Hughes and Dave Smith debate; immigrants living in fear in Iowa; the battle for Ukrainian schoolkids’ minds. And more.

But first: Jed Rubenfeld on Trump’s revenge tour.

Which Shakespeare play are we living i…

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