The Free Press
DEBATE: Do We Need God?
NewslettersSign InSubscribe
MAGA
There Is No MAGA Split on Iran
How a handful of anti-war commentators convinced the media there was a rebellion that polling says doesn’t exist.
Gabe Fleisher
Trump’s Rules of War
‘No ground troops’ and ‘no nation-building’ have been consistent principles of his. But he’s breaking some of his old rules in Iran.
Elliott Abrams
Foreign Lobbying Is Booming in Trump’s Washington
Business has never been better for lobbyists paid to push the agendas of foreign countries and companies, but critics say the surge undermines Trump’s…
Gabe Kaminsky and Frannie Block
Trump’s Tough-Talking Antitrust Chief Is Pushed Out
‘Competent technocrats do not survive the den of vipers,’ says one of Gail Slater’s allies about her sudden exit.
Gabe Kaminsky
The Man Behind Trump’s Attack on the Fed
Bill Pulte runs an agency that most people don’t know exists but is a combative, relentless force known as ‘Little Trump.’
Bethany McLean
Trump’s Dangerous Greenland Game
The president’s petulance has created a diplomatic crisis—and risks undermining his foreign policy achievements.
The Editors
Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘Victimhood Is a Choice’
The Ohio Republican is running for governor—and betting that optimism wins the Rust Belt.
Peter Savodnik
Why the Trump Coalition Is Cracking Up
Trump is dominating the world stage. But at home, inside the MAGA movement he created, his authority is quietly eroding.
Michael Doran
How Rubio Won
Marco doesn’t seem so little anymore.
Eli Lake
Trump vs. MTG
Why the president dumped the MAGA lawmaker—and why it matters.
Eli Lake
The Real Split on the Right: Influencers Versus Conservatives
It’s not about ideology or Israel. This is a battle between those who want votes and those who want views.
Batya Ungar-Sargon
The Brewing MAGA Brawl over NASA
A fight about who will lead the space agency is also a fight about Elon Musk and the tech bros who are at odds with Trump’s working-class base.
Batya Ungar-Sargon
For Free People.
LatestSearchAboutCareersShopPodcastsVideoEvents
©2026 The Free Press. All Rights Reserved.Powered by Substack.
Privacy∙Terms∙Collection notice