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The real reason DOGE failed isn’t what you think
Politics

Musk tried to act as the CEO for the federal workforce. His effort fell apart — due to some surprising resistance.

By Andrew Prokop
The real reason DOGE failed isn’t what you think
Politics

Musk tried to act as the CEO for the federal workforce. His effort fell apart — due to some surprising resistance.

By Andrew Prokop
The turmoil at 60 Minutes, briefly explainedThe turmoil at 60 Minutes, briefly explained
The Logoff

The vaunted news program is under attack.

By Patrick Reis
Trump’s tariffs hurt the working class. Why are some unions on board?Trump’s tariffs hurt the working class. Why are some unions on board?
Politics

The president’s economic policy has put unions in an awkward position.

By Abdallah Fayyad
How to talk to your boomer parents about retirementHow to talk to your boomer parents about retirement
Explain It to Me

It’s time to take a hard look at your own finances — and theirs.

By Jonquilyn Hill

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Democrats keep saying America is an “oligarchy.” Is that true?Democrats keep saying America is an “oligarchy.” Is that true?
Politics

A political scientist explains “oligarchy” and argues that America has earned that label.

By Lee Drutman
Why Trump is losing his trade war with ChinaWhy Trump is losing his trade war with China
Politics

Trade wars are easy to win — if you’re China.

By Eric Levitz
Why does Gen Z smell like sugar?Why does Gen Z smell like sugar?
Culture

From Dunkin’ deodorant to Sabrina Carpenter perfume, smelling good isn’t enough — it’s all about smelling edible.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Can Trump call off his trade war with China while pretending he’s not?Can Trump call off his trade war with China while pretending he’s not?
The Logoff

The latest on the trade war.

By Andrew Prokop
Trump’s tariffs are driving a gold rushTrump’s tariffs are driving a gold rush
Economy

Gold has become a rare safe bet in Trump’s economy.

By Nicole Narea
The domestic fallout from Trump’s tariffs, in 3 chartsThe domestic fallout from Trump’s tariffs, in 3 charts
How Donald Trump is remaking America

Businesses and consumers are already appearing to panic.

By Nicole Narea
The daunting task facing Democrats trying to win back the working classThe daunting task facing Democrats trying to win back the working class
Politics

The Democratic Party faces an electoral math problem post-Trump. A new project is trying to solve it.

By Christian Paz
Trump vs. the Fed, briefly explainedTrump vs. the Fed, briefly explained
The Logoff

A post is not a crisis — yet.

By Patrick Reis
Is Trump still winning with the working class?Is Trump still winning with the working class?
How Donald Trump is remaking America

A large share of the country still seems to view the Republican Party as the party of the people.

By Christian Paz
The everyday electronics that won’t survive Trump’s trade warThe everyday electronics that won’t survive Trump’s trade war
Technology

Say goodbye to your $30 toaster.

By Adam Clark Estes
3 signs the US might already be in a recession3 signs the US might already be in a recession
Economy

Consumer confidence is plunging, bond markets are panicking, and gas prices are coming down alarmingly quickly.

By Nicole Narea
What Trump’s team really wants out of tariffsWhat Trump’s team really wants out of tariffs
Politics

Some of his advisers have a theory about what they want. It isn’t working out.

By Andrew Prokop
The strange link between Trump’s tariffs and incel ideologyThe strange link between Trump’s tariffs and incel ideology
Culture

Meet the lonely men who think the tariffs will get them girlfriends.

By Constance Grady
How Joe Rogan’s America processed Trump’s tariffsHow Joe Rogan’s America processed Trump’s tariffs
Trump Administration

Trump’s podcasting and new media allies in the “manosphere” don’t know what to make of his tariff policy.

By Christian Paz
The far-reaching effects of Trump’s tariffs on low-income people, explainedThe far-reaching effects of Trump’s tariffs on low-income people, explained
Policy

Wall Street may be reeling, but it’s poor and working-class people who’ll be hurt by the Trump’s trade war.

By Abdallah Fayyad
How commerce became our most powerful tool against global povertyHow commerce became our most powerful tool against global poverty
Good News

The inconvenient truth about trade.

By Bryan Walsh
The Trump administration says cheap goods aren’t part of the American dream. They’re wrong.The Trump administration says cheap goods aren’t part of the American dream. They’re wrong.
Future Perfect

Everyone likes cheap consumer goods that will get more expensive under Trump’s tariffs.

By Kelsey Piper
Trump just made it harder to have a kid in AmericaTrump just made it harder to have a kid in America
Policy

The tariffs are a baby tax, too.

By Anna North
What Trump’s tariff pause can’t solveWhat Trump’s tariff pause can’t solve
Politics

Nobody knows what Trump will do next — and that’s a problem.

By Nicole Narea
The problem with the “progressive” case for tariffsThe problem with the “progressive” case for tariffs
Politics

Democrats shouldn’t echo Trump’s myths about trade.

By Eric Levitz
Trump’s tariff war isn’t overTrump’s tariff war isn’t over
Politics

There’s a questionable assumption fueling the stock market rally.

By Eric Levitz
Why Trump blinkedWhy Trump blinked
Politics

His advisers claimed it was all part of the plan. Trump said otherwise.

By Andrew Prokop
The real losers from Trump’s stock crash, explained in 2 chartsThe real losers from Trump’s stock crash, explained in 2 charts
Politics

It’s not just the wealthy.

By Nicole Narea
Trump’s tariffs are an opportunity for China. Can Beijing seize it?Trump’s tariffs are an opportunity for China. Can Beijing seize it?
World Politics

Is America remaking the global economy or leaving it to its rival?

By Joshua Keating
Would you pay more for an American-made TV? This influential thinker thinks you will.Would you pay more for an American-made TV? This influential thinker thinks you will.
Politics

A conversation with Oren Cass, the right’s point person on tariffs.

By Noel King and Miles Bryan
The best financial advice right now is the most counterintuitiveThe best financial advice right now is the most counterintuitive
Even Better

It feels terrible to do nothing while the market tanks. It’s still the best course of action.

By Allie Volpe
What happened the last time the US went all-in on tariffs?What happened the last time the US went all-in on tariffs?
Politics

Plus 6 other questions about Trump’s tariffs, answered.

By Nicole Narea
Trump’s tariffs are a mess. But are tariffs always bad?Trump’s tariffs are a mess. But are tariffs always bad?
Policy

Don’t judge tariffs on how Trump is using them.

By Abdallah Fayyad
America may be headed for this rare type of economic crisisAmerica may be headed for this rare type of economic crisis
Politics

Stagflation, explained.

By Eric Levitz
I can’t afford a house right now. Am I screwed?I can’t afford a house right now. Am I screwed?
Explain It to Me

There are other ways to invest in yourself besides homeownership.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Trump’s tariffs risk destroying his winning coalitionTrump’s tariffs risk destroying his winning coalition
How Donald Trump is remaking America

Already distrusted on the economy, Trump’s tariffs will be a liability with the voters who put him in office.

By Christian Paz
My boyfriend wants to pay my expenses. Am I a bad feminist if I let him?
Future Perfect

I value my independence and don’t want my partner to end up controlling me.

By Sigal Samuel
How the Nintendo Switch 2 delay explains Trump’s tariffsHow the Nintendo Switch 2 delay explains Trump’s tariffs
Culture

Trump threw a blue shell at Nintendo — and the global economy.

By Nicole Narea
The right is cooking up a surprising legal fight against Trump’s tariffsThe right is cooking up a surprising legal fight against Trump’s tariffs
How Donald Trump is remaking America

At least some GOP legal elites are lining up against Trump’s trade policy. That could be enough to sway the justices.

By Ian Millhiser
You have questions about Trump’s tariffs. We have answers.You have questions about Trump’s tariffs. We have answers.
Politics

And also more questions.

By Nicole Narea
The best legal case against Trump’s tariffs, explainedThe best legal case against Trump’s tariffs, explained
Supreme Court

The president has broad authority over trade, but SCOTUS sometimes vetoes the president when they think he went too far.

By Ian Millhiser
The powerful force behind Trump’s tariffsThe powerful force behind Trump’s tariffs
How Donald Trump is remaking America

The nostalgia is the point.

By Eric Levitz
5 big questions about Trump’s tariffs and how they might work5 big questions about Trump’s tariffs and how they might work
How Donald Trump is remaking America

Here’s what “Liberation Day” means for you.

By Eric Levitz
Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs. Here’s what to know.Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs. Here’s what to know.
LIVE

Trump has vowed to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on all nations that he claims disadvantage American products through trade, tax, or regulatory policy.

By Vox Staff
One state’s desperate new plan to fix its egg shortageOne state’s desperate new plan to fix its egg shortage
Future Perfect

Arizona is delaying its cage-free standards to free up the egg supply. Experts say it won’t help much.

By Kenny Torrella