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Politics Archive

Archives for March 2025

The Logoff
Trump’s “third term” comments, briefly explainedTrump’s “third term” comments, briefly explained
The Logoff

How serious is the president about running for an unconstitutional third term in office?

By Patrick Reis
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court seems poised to give religious employers a big winThe Supreme Court seems poised to give religious employers a big win
Supreme Court

Although there are unanswered questions about how far the Court will go.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment?Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment?
Politics

There are early signs that a Democratic revolt is on the horizon. But is it too early to say how it will play out?

By Christian Paz
Today, Explained newsletter
Trump is making Europe great againTrump is making Europe great again
Today, Explained newsletter

The US economy once looked unstoppable, while Europe’s looked doomed. Not anymore.

By Miles Bryan
Politics
Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?
Politics

How America’s opioid crisis became a foreign policy issue.

By Joshua Keating
Future Perfect
This little-known company is a major funder of right-wing politics. You’ve probably eaten their chicken.This little-known company is a major funder of right-wing politics. You’ve probably eaten their chicken.
Future Perfect

And no, it’s not Chick-fil-A.

By Kenny Torrella
How Donald Trump is remaking America
The cockiest thing Trump has done so farThe cockiest thing Trump has done so far
How Donald Trump is remaking America

Maybe targeting John Roberts’s law school classmates is a bad idea?

By Ian Millhiser
The Logoff
The fight for USAID’s future, briefly explainedThe fight for USAID’s future, briefly explained
The Logoff

It’s a struggle with deadly consequences for vulnerable people around the world.

By Patrick Reis
Politics
Elon Musk promised Wisconsin voters a $1 million reward. Is that legal?Elon Musk promised Wisconsin voters a $1 million reward. Is that legal?
Politics

Here’s what election law experts say.

By Nicole Narea
How Donald Trump is remaking America
Trump’s attack on migrants is an attack on everyoneTrump’s attack on migrants is an attack on everyone
How Donald Trump is remaking America

A shocking ICE arrest shows how Trump’s immigration policy is also an assault on civil liberties.

By Zack Beauchamp
Future Perfect
Trump’s takeover holds an unexpected lesson: A weak government isn’t all badTrump’s takeover holds an unexpected lesson: A weak government isn’t all bad
Future Perfect

Imagine how much worse things would be if the federal government had even more power than it does now.

By Kelsey Piper
How Donald Trump is remaking America
The disturbing thread that ties together Trump’s major moves so farThe disturbing thread that ties together Trump’s major moves so far
How Donald Trump is remaking America

The retribution presidency, explained.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Does moderation actually hurt Democratic candidates?Does moderation actually hurt Democratic candidates?
Politics

A buzzy new study says yes — or does it?

By Eric Levitz
Politics
Why is the US bombing Yemen in the first place?Why is the US bombing Yemen in the first place?
Politics

The actual bombing campaign behind the Signal scandal.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
The lawsuits blocking Trump’s agenda, explained in 2 chartsThe lawsuits blocking Trump’s agenda, explained in 2 charts
Politics

The courts are acting as a check on executive power. Will it last?

By Nicole Narea