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Is the Trump administration backing down in Minneapolis?Is the Trump administration backing down in Minneapolis?
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The immigration agents leaving Minneapolis, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
Culture
2026 Winter Olympics in Italy2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
Culture
By Vox Staff
Politics
Trump’s occupation of Minneapolis has broken the Justice DepartmentTrump’s occupation of Minneapolis has broken the Justice Department
Politics

This DOJ is no longer capable of doing its job.

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
Why the government really, really wants you to drink (whole) milkWhy the government really, really wants you to drink (whole) milk
Future Perfect

Washington’s obsession with dairy didn’t start with RFK Jr.

By Kenny Torrella
Explain It to Me
You shouldn’t have posted that. Now what?You shouldn’t have posted that. Now what?
Podcast
Explain It to Me

Don’t be afraid of your bad posts.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Today, Explained newsletter
Epstein gave America a common enemyEpstein gave America a common enemy
Today, Explained newsletter

His case has become a vehicle for a strain of anti-elite populism that’s growing across the political spectrum.

By Caitlin Dewey
The hidden double standards driving our housing crisis
Future Perfect

Apartments are safer and more affordable than single-family homes. Why do we treat them like a hazard?

By Marina Bolotnikova
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A victory for Haitian immigrants, briefly explainedA victory for Haitian immigrants, briefly explained
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A federal court says deportation protections for Haitian immigrants will remain in place.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Is a new US-Russia arms race about to begin?Is a new US-Russia arms race about to begin?
Politics

We’re about to lose our last nuclear arms control treaty with Russia. What does that mean?

By Joshua Keating
Today, Explained newsletter
Three issues that could sink TrumpThree issues that could sink Trump
Today, Explained newsletter

Even some of the president’s supporters think he’s mishandling issues like the economy and immigration.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
Gen Z really doesn’t want to go warGen Z really doesn’t want to go war
Politics

One big reason why Trump has been losing the youngest voters.

By Rachel Janfaza
Future Perfect
Moltbook, the AI social network freaking out Silicon Valley, explainedMoltbook, the AI social network freaking out Silicon Valley, explained
Future Perfect

AI agents populated their own social network. Then they started a religion.

By Bryan Walsh
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3 million new Epstein files, briefly explained3 million new Epstein files, briefly explained
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What to know about the latest — and last? — Epstein release.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Republicans are normalizing the one reform they should fear mostRepublicans are normalizing the one reform they should fear most
Politics

The Supreme Court is the GOP’s most durable power center. It makes no sense for them to endanger that source of power.

By Ian Millhiser
Culture
Why is Trump so obsessed with the Kennedy Center?Why is Trump so obsessed with the Kennedy Center?
Culture

The president has always loved theater. It’s never loved him back.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Other first ladies had cash grabs. Melania tops them all.Other first ladies had cash grabs. Melania tops them all.
Culture

A short history of presidential spouses making bank.

By Alyssa Rosenberg
Politics
Minneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistanceMinneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistance
Politics

Is this what democracy looks like?

By Christian Paz
Politics
Donald Trump’s ego might just save democracyDonald Trump’s ego might just save democracy
Politics

Minnesota provides a blueprint for how to prevent a slide into authoritarianism we’ve seen in other countries.

By Thomas Pepinsky
Politics
Trump’s massive self-ownTrump’s massive self-own
Politics

The president has turned his biggest political asset into a liability.

By Eric Levitz
Podcasts
Trump is trying to shape a new world order. Here’s what it looks like.Trump is trying to shape a new world order. Here’s what it looks like.
Podcast
Podcasts

He’s teaching some dangerous lessons to China and Russia.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
Podcasts
You may not like what comes after Charlie KirkYou may not like what comes after Charlie Kirk
Podcast
Podcasts

His followers are drifting toward Nick Fuentes, his onetime nemesis.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
Podcasts
Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?
Play
Podcasts

A MAGA diehard on ICE in Minneapolis, the Epstein files, and what Trump must do before the midterms.

By Astead Herndon
Podcasts
Why is Gen Z so obsessed with the 2010s?Why is Gen Z so obsessed with the 2010s?
Podcast
Podcasts

2016 really wasn’t that great. Why are we so nostalgic for it?

By Danielle Hewitt and Astead Herndon
Politics
The dismaying response to a new Alex Pretti videoThe dismaying response to a new Alex Pretti video
Politics

The new footage of Pretti clashing with ICE is real — and irrelevant.

By Eric Levitz
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The Don Lemon indictment, briefly explainedThe Don Lemon indictment, briefly explained
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Trump’s Justice Department is arresting journalists.

By Cameron Peters
The End of HIV
America’s culture wars are killing people overseasAmerica’s culture wars are killing people overseas
The End of HIV

When “pro-life” foreign aid hurts women and children the most.

By Sara Herschander
Culture
How the supermarket’s cheapest fish became Gen Z’s latest obsessionHow the supermarket’s cheapest fish became Gen Z’s latest obsession
Culture

The secret to “looks-maxxing” and saving money? Sardines.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Today, Explained newsletter
Democrats’ demands to reform ICE, briefly explainedDemocrats’ demands to reform ICE, briefly explained
Today, Explained newsletter

They’re focused on three areas: ending warrantless patrols, curtailing aggressive tactics, and increasing accountability.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
The man Trump is hoping can fix ICE optics in MinneapolisThe man Trump is hoping can fix ICE optics in Minneapolis
Politics

Tom Homan, explained.

By Christian Paz
America’s wildfire risk data quietly puts millions of homes in danger
Climate

Federal models keep missing homes that burn. A new AI tool zooms in.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Trump looks ready to bomb Iran again. Why?Trump looks ready to bomb Iran again. Why?
Politics

This Iran war may not end as quickly as the last one.

By Joshua Keating
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Why Trump is threatening Iran againWhy Trump is threatening Iran again
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Trump says “time is running out” for Iran’s regime to make a deal.

By Cameron Peters
Future Perfect
How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyondHow to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyond
Future Perfect

What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.

By Sara Herschander
Climate
Something very unexpected is happening to Norway’s polar bearsSomething very unexpected is happening to Norway’s polar bears
Climate

Scientists are baffled by the results from new Arctic research.

By Benji Jones
Today, Explained newsletter
How much trouble is Kristi Noem in?How much trouble is Kristi Noem in?
Today, Explained newsletter

Even some Republicans have begun calling for the Homeland Security secretary’s resignation.

By Caitlin Dewey
Technology
The new TikTok is freaking people outThe new TikTok is freaking people out
Technology

President Trump helped create a US version of the app, which now appears to be censoring people.

By Adam Clark Estes
Life
The one goal that unites most Gen Z menThe one goal that unites most Gen Z men
Life

Gen Z men are surprisingly excited about parenthood.

By Anna North
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How Trump endangered Ilhan OmarHow Trump endangered Ilhan Omar
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Trump’s many attacks on Somali Americans, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The Supreme Court will soon decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymanderThe Supreme Court will soon decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymander
Politics

The Republican justices already upheld Texas’s gerrymander, now we’ll find out if the same rules apply to blue states.

By Ian Millhiser