Trump Strikes a Blow Against His Greatest Enemy
Donald Trump’s obsession with offshore windmills is costing Congress a chance to reach a deal on legislation that would benefit the country’s energy infrastructure.
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Review of a Week’s Mayhem: Oil Grabs, Mass Shootings, and a Little Wag-the-Dog
Ginning up a case for war with Venezuela, and a few notes on miscellaneous madness.
Trump Will Never Shake Epstein Suspicion Like This
If the Trump administration is trying to convince Americans that there is nothing to see in the Epstein files, it is doing a terrible job.
A Second Look at Trump’s Latest National Security Strategy
The strategy seemingly ignores active threats to the US and instead seeks to redefine what it means to be an American.
What’s in a Name? Trump Doesn’t Care, as Long as It’s His
Having his toadies put his name on the Kennedy Center is far from the worst thing Donald Trump has done this year, month, or even week. But it is the most telling of where he wants to take the country.
Where Will It End? What Other Monuments Will Donald Trump Spoil With His Name?
Americans were disgusted to witness the current president’s act of stolen valor accomplished by putting his name above the name of the Kennedy Center.
The New Scramble for Tanzania’s Savanna
The Maasai are being pushed aside for luxury safaris and carbon-credit deals that promise to save the planet, but threaten to erase a people.
DOJ Ignores Epstein Transparency Law
In defiance of a law requiring the Trump administration to release all its Epstein files, DOJ has held back hundreds of thousands of documents while promising to make them available at a later date.
Trump’s Unpredictability and Pro-Kremlin Sympathies Rattle Nerves in Ukraine
“We don’t really listen to what Trump, Macron, or Zelenskyy say anymore. We focus on our work,” one soldier said.
Prime-Time Trump: Just Lyin’ and Yellin’ in the Rain
The networks may be cowards, but Wednesday night they did us all a big favor.
WhoWhatWhy’s Top 10 Podcasts of 2025 — Part 1
This year, podcasts became the essential space where complexity found its voice — not just reflecting our world, but helping us understand the forces remaking it.
In Prime Time Trainwreck, Trump Promises Americans the Moon
Donald Trump gave Democrats an early Christmas gift on Wednesday night by promising Americans an economic boom that is unlikely to materialize.
The Fight to Stop Data Center Creep
Generative AI isn’t inevitable, and people are already fighting hard to keep power-hungry data centers out of their communities.
Trump’s Colonized Mind: The Cognitive Dysfunction Destabilizing the Planet
The neurological, psychological, and political breakdown of the American president — and the people taking full advantage of it.
It’s Not Always About Guns or Monsters
University of Chicago economist Jens Ludwig challenges nearly everything we think we know about gun violence — and, by extension — violence itself.
Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize Recipient Threatens Venezuela
Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a blockade of “sanctioned oil tankers” coming from and going to Venezuela.
JD Vance Test Drives the Lies That Republicans Hope Will Win the Midterms
Instead of trying to make things more affordable, the Trump administration is lying about who is responsible for the state of the economy. Today, it was Vice President JD Vance’s turn to gaslight the American people.
Exxon’s Next Supreme Court Play
Oil companies are once again asking the high court to intervene in climate deception lawsuits — part of an all-hands-on-deck effort by Big Oil and the Trump administration to shut the cases down.
Trump Finds a New Low; Can Republicans Find the Courage to Point It Out?
In a social media post that is disgraceful even for him, Donald Trump weighed in on the murder of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner by making it all about himself. Will Republicans find it within themselves to call out their president for his deplorable rant?
A Free-Speech Nobel Nomination for Musk and Other Head-Slapping Absurdities
Elon decides whose voice is heard.
Trump’s A+++++ Economy Is a Tough Sell
To prevail in the midterms, Republicans have to hope that an out-of-touch billionaire who only cares about himself can convince Americans that the economy he is ruining with his policies is working great and that the higher prices they are paying are a hoax. Good luck!
If the White House Press Corps Gave Trump a Taste of His Own Vile Medicine
President Trump enjoys being rude to women reporters who ask him reasonable questions that he doesn’t like. The press needs to grow a spine.
Hoosier Loser: Plucky Indiana Senators Show Trump’s Power Is Waning
In the face of massive pressure, a group of Indiana state senators defied Donald Trump. Can they serve as an example for other Republicans who want to create some daylight between themselves and the unpopular president?
Fired by Email: What It Felt Like To Be Targeted by DOGE’s Federal Purge
Eleven federal workers reveal what it felt like to be fired by Musk’s DOGE — the emails, the trauma, and the institutional destruction we’ve never heard about.
Dear Reader, I Hereby Pardon You
Donald Trump’s use of the pardon power is a reflection of the president himself… and that’s not a good thing. Fortunately, even his authority has (some) limits.
Noem Manages to Perjure Herself Before Skipping Out on Hearing
Before fleeing a House hearing to attend a non-existent FEMA meeting, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem lied to Congress about the number of US veterans her department has deported.
Locusts and Landmines Threaten Ukraine’s Farmland
Ecosystems have also come under threat from toxic plants whose spread has been difficult to control during the Russian invasion.
Judge Orders Trump to Relinquish Control of CA National Guard
Stating that Donald Trump wants a “blank check” instead of checks and balances, a federal judge on Wednesday ordered the president to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
The Great Un-Humaning: What We Lose When Everything’s Easy
Avoiding friction — by expelling people who are different, by outsourcing creativity and connection to AI — feels easier. It actually makes life worse.
Republicans Have to Figure Out How Willing They Are to Cover Up a Murder
Why doesn’t the Trump administration want to release a video that can be used as evidence in a future trial? It’s just one of life’s great mysteries.
Dismantling the Endangered Species Act Will Hurt a Lot More Than Just Wildlife
The Trump administration’s proposed rollbacks open the door for more drilling, mining, and logging.
Trump Announces Bailout for Farmers Hurt by Trump
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was trying to figure out during a meeting at the White House why the production costs of American farmers keep going up. As it turns out, the answer was literally staring her in the face.
Media Dance Around the Big Story: How, Under Trump, the Rich Run the Country
Why billionaire influence must be an election issue — now.
Rule of Fear: MTG’s ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Shows How Trump Keeps GOP in Line
Donald Trump is often accused of running the government like a mobster operating a protection racket. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) explained what can happen to the president’s most loyal supporters when they dare to defy the Don.
Donald Trump Is America’s First Pirate President
America seems to be getting ready to go to war with Venezuela for ratings and oil.
Heroes and Villains — History Will Be the Ultimate Judge of Trump and MAGA
What will your response be when your grandchildren ask: “What did you do when Donald Trump tried to destroy America?”
Saudi Arabia Emerging as a Global Powerhouse
Rare earth minerals, weapons, consumer goods, and chips join oil as sources of the kingdom’s regional and global leverage.
Trump Wins Consolation Peace Prize Created to Stop Him From Ruining World Cup
In the least surprising event in recorded history, Donald Trump was awarded FIFA’s inaugural “peace prize.”
What If the America We Think We Live in Never Existed?
We’re not one nation split by politics — we’re 11 regional cultures that have been at war since the colonies. And now the divisions are life and death.
Hegseth Does Not Know the Meaning of the Word ‘Exoneration’
Former Fox News morning show host Pete Hegseth claims that an investigation into whether he shared sensitive information in a group chat that included a reporter vindicated his behavior. It did not.
Stephen Miller and Fox News Try to Sell Americans on War Crimes
Stephen Miller would like Americans to believe that standing up for the rule of law is the same thing as siding with terrorists.
California Endures Whipsaw Climate Extremes as Federal Support Withers
Data and aid to fight landslides fueled by bigger fires and intense storms are imperiled under Trump.
Was the Killing of the Two Survivors of US Attack ‘Just’ Murder or a War Crime?
In the disgraceful tradition of My Lai and Abu Ghraib, America again shows the world its dark side.
TN Special Election Ends Up Not Too Close, But Too Close for Comfort for GOP
While the GOP held on to its seat in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, the final result shows that Republicans face considerable political headwinds going into 2026 and will likely lead to a slew of retirement announcements in the coming weeks.
They Do Audits, Don’t They? A Hard Look at What They Say Makes Elections Secure
Given the stakes and given the vulnerabilities of US elections, it’s nuts not to look under the hood. I did — and I haven’t slept well since.