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Democrats Can’t Turn Texas Blue—but Republicans Can
Nominating Ken Paxton, a crass and corrupt politician, would risk a longtime GOP Senate seat. It’s happened before in other solid red states.
Mene Ukueberuwa
Donald Trump Is Waging Psychological Warfare
In his war with Iran, is the president a mad king or a genius negotiator? Eli Lake offers a third explanation.
Eli Lake
Joe Kent Resigns. Will Others Follow?
The restrainer wing of the Republican Party gets its anti-war hero. But the intel chief’s resignation letter suggests he is not a reliable witness on…
Eli Lake
The Anti-Israel Podcasters Don’t Speak for MAGA
Online influencers claim Trump betrayed MAGA by fighting Iran on Israel’s behalf. But polls show Republican voters overwhelmingly support both the war…
Batya Ungar-Sargon
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
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