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Tariffs Without Industrial Policy Won't Work

It's a lesson that the White House should learn if it wants to build up manufacturing in America

What Harvard Learned From Columbia’s Mistake

If cooperation and even capitulation don’t get you anywhere, why give in to the Trump administration’s demands?

Top energy regulator resigns, effective immediately

In the wake of the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Fareed speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about how and why the modern-day GOP has changed since the Reagan era of the 1980s.

Noem, DHS outline next step to speed up deportation process

DHS will work alongside DOGE and USCIS to revamp the SAVE program, which allows agencies and local law enforcement to identify and track illegal migrants.

China Warns Against Siding with the US on Trade Deals

Schumer Asks for Documents That Prove a Claim on DOGE’s Website

Elon Musk’s group says it saved $318 million by canceling a “request for proposal” from the Office of Personnel Management but did not release the request itself.

When Good Academics Do Bad Things

In a recent speech delivered at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, a Quillette editor describes lessons he learned while investigating the school’s teachers college.

Judge: WH Must Give 21 Days' Deportation Notice to Some Venezuelan Migrants

A federal judge in Colorado directed President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday to give Venezuelan migrants detained in that state notice 21 days in advance before any deportations under a law historically used only in wartime and to infor…

Al Gore compares Trump admin to Hitler's Third Reich

Former Vice President Al Gore delivered a keynote speech on climate change in San Francisco, during which he compared the Trump administration to Hitler's Third Reich.

Politico Seeing a 'MAGA World Meltdown' and Rubio's 'Shaky Hold' at State

Commander Out After Trump, Hegseth, Vance Photos Not Displayed

The garrison commander at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin has been suspended after a social media post showing that the pictures of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were not being displayed...

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday backed a group of Maryland parents seeking to...

What Voters Really Want

The Democratic Party might be surprised to learn that working-class voters don't desire the same agenda as their new base of college-educated voters.

Rubio Announces Major State Dept Reorganization

The Trump administration is reorganizing the State Department to eliminate offices it considers redundant and cut some programs it says do not align with U.S. interests, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

Trump Is Flirting With Economic Disaster

By threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve, the president risks undermining many of his key goals.

The Force That Holds Trump’s Coalition Together

Traditional Republican elites tolerate the authoritarianism because they want the tax cuts.

Federal Workers Are Facing a New Reality

The problem for government employees isn’t just low morale. It’s the manufactured chaos.

Supreme Court Oral Arguments: Can Parents Opt Young Kids Out of LGBT Readings? (Update)

Grover Norquist Can’t Believe What He’s Hearing

Is the GOP about to raise taxes?

Prosecute Bureaucrats for Defrauding Government

Tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel said "virtue signalling is a sign that you're doing something evil" in an interview on Joe Lonsdale's podcast.

Trump Vowed to Stop Houthi Attacks in Letters to GOP Lawmakers

The White House on Tuesday released texts of letters President Donald Trump sent to two leading Republican lawmakers to explain his directive that U.S. Central Command begin large-scale strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

Scott Jennings: The Elites Sent a Message to Maher -- And Everyone Else

Rubio overhauling 'bloated' State Department in sweeping reform

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slashing 132 offices around the world, saying the department had become bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission.

IMF Expects Trump’s Tariffs Will Slow Global Economic Growth

The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.

Supreme Court seems likely to let religious families opt out of LGBTQ storybooks

The lawsuit over story time with titles like “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” and “Love, Violet” is one of three major religious-rights cases on the Supreme Court docket.

Marco Rubio Shares Plans for Overhaul of State Department

The secretary of state aims to eliminate an office that advances American values abroad in a plan aligning the agency with President Trump’s foreign policy approach.

Democrats' El Salvador trip lampooned by Senate GOP group in faux tourism ad: '¡Bienvenidos!'

In an ad Tuesday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee lampooned Democrats like Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who traveled to El Salvador to try to free Kilmar Garcia.

What’s So Terrible About Trade Deficits Anyway?

Populist rhetoric and the hidden costs of economic illiteracy.

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

Vice President Kamala Harris, a former US senator from California who previously served as the state's attorney general, could be the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket after receiving President Joe Biden's support t…

Trump vs. Powell. It's On!

In pushing for rate cuts the president insults the Fed chairman - but Trump's tariffs are driving prices the other way

Manufacturer Welcomes Level Playing Field Against China

Nine Line Apparel founder Tyler Merritt said President Donald Trump's tariffs will help his business.

Hegseth says he ‘won’t blink’ in the face of criticism of his leadership.

America’s Grief Cycle: The Negotiation Phase

How Trump’s tariffs and foreign policy signal the third phase of US decline on the world stage.

Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference

On Sunday, Senator Chris Van Hollen conquered all five morning talk shows.

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.

The Lies About Josh Shapiro Have Consequences

An attack on the Pennsylvania governor shows the dangers of tendentious misrepresentations.

Pope Francis' Gift to Us Was His Big Heart

Pope Francis sure did his job so very well! We will miss him!

EPA chief Zeldin launches talks with Mexico to end sewage hitting San Diego, Navy SEALs: 'out of patience'

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to San Diego April 22, where he met with Navy SEAL vets and local leaders to assess a Mexican sewage crisis contaminating US waters.

Republicans troll Dems' El Salvador visits with offer to foot travel bill – in exchange for one thing

Republican elections groups are seizing on Democrats' recent trips to El Salvador ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Can Democrats Pivot to the Center?

The party's activist wing is formidable.

Alex Soros on Why Dems Lost: We Need to Lie Better

Does TED Still Make Sense?

Last week’s TED Talks in Vancouver featured dozens of brilliant speakers. But the earnest belief that big new ideas can save humanity from itself now feels painfully dated.

US Birthrate Falls Through the Floor

Democrats' identity crisis: Youth revolt rocks party after Trump comeback

We don’t know what the political real estate market will look like in 2026, but Democrats now occupy a remote, unfamiliar province and are trying to map and navigate this alien territory.

Trump to Speak at Alabama, West Point Graduations

President Donald Trump said he will deliver this year's commencement addresses at the U.S. Military Academy and the University of Alabama.Trump on Monday evening took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to announce the speeches.

'Let us be the parents': Supreme Court should let parents opt kids out of LGBTQ school lessons, lawyer argues

Counsel representing a coalition of parents fighting to opt their children out of LGBTQ-related curriculum says the case is "not a book ban case but a religious freedom one.

Have We Forgotten Weimar?

This is not the first time Germany has resorted to censorship in the mistaken belief that the state can contain dangerous ideas. The last time they tried this, it facilitated the rise of the Nazis.

Gorsuch, Roberts side with left-leaning Supreme Court justices in immigration ruling

In an immigration appeals case, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s liberal justices Tuesday in a 5-4 ruling.

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marria…

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs in sustainability and clean energy.

Gov. Newsom on Democrats: 'Don't Know What the Party Is'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is "struggling" to pinpoint what the Democratic Party is and what it stands for in the wake of the 2024 elections.

Trump on Hegseth: 'Fake News' From 'Disgruntled' Pentagon Employees; UPDATE: NPR Sticks With 'Fugaze'

Joint Chiefs Chairman Visits Border as Military Presence Expands

Gen. Dan Caine’s first official trip underscored how the White House has prioritized the mission, which now involves nearly 7,000 active-duty troops.

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

A Loophole That Would Swallow the Constitution

If Donald Trump can disappear people to El Salvador without due process, he can do anything.

EPA to Fire, Reassign Workers From DEI, Environmental Justice

The Trump administration plans to fire or reassign hundreds of Environmental Protection Agency employees who have been working on environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion, according to multiple reports.

Harvard, a Once-Great University, at the Crossroads

As Harvard rejects the Trump administration's conditions for maintaining its federal funding, will it-like Hillsdale College-learn to live without it?

Al Gore Compares Trump Admin to Nazi Germany

Former Vice President Al Gore said President Donald Trump's administration is acting like Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler.

Rep. Reschnethaler to Newsmax: Dem Support for Abrego Garcia 'Great' for GOP

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., told Newsmax on Tuesday that Democrats' support for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was accused by the Trump administration of being a member of the gang MS-13 and deported to an El Salvadorian prison, will hurt them in th…

Rubio unveils sweeping reorganization of State Department

The Trump administration’s proposed shake-up of the State Department targets human rights programs and others focused on war crimes and democracy.

Live updates: White House press secretary says Hegseth is ‘doing a tremendous job’

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

Monday's Final Word

Podcast #281: Making the Case for ‘Free-Range Parenting’

Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with author and TED Talker Lenore Skenazy, whose campaign to give children more opportunities for independent play and learning once earned her the title of ‘America’s Worst Mother.’

Trump's third term trial balloon gets resounding response in new poll

President Donald Trump has repeatedly teased potentially running for a third term in the White House. What do Americans think? A new national poll has some answers.

Even on the gravest of issues, GOP can’t summon the will to question Trump

Just weeks after Republicans stood by as Trump’s tariffs threw the economy into chaos, they’re doing the same with Pete Hegseth and national security.

The Passion of Pope Francis

There's a striking symmetry in the timing of Francis's death: The most influential figure of the global left departs just as right-wing populism rises around the world.

Elizabeth Warren Defends Biden's Mental Acuity, Sort Of

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.

We’re About to Find Out What Mass Deportation Really Looks Like

The Trump administration’s campaign to remove millions of people from the United States could soon be supercharged by Congress.

Poisoning Mosquitoes with Human Blood

Scientists may have discovered a new weapon in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases.

Hegseth: 'Informal, Unclassified Coordinations' Shared in Chat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that "informal, unclassified coordinations" were shared in an online chat and added that an internal probe into leakers at the Pentagon continues.

President Donald Trump has been briefed on the “brutal terrorist attack” on civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir...

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.

When Do Scholarly Retractions Become a Form of Censorship?

Focusing on the handful of papers that are retracted for political reasons can obscure the more important problems afflicting the field of academic publishing.

Woman seeks $5M in damages after removal from GOP town hall for heckling

Why Trump Is Standing by Hegseth, for Now

Trump is currently supporting his defense secretary, but some in the administration are speculating about how long Pete Hegseth will last.

Top Producer of ‘60 Minutes’ Quits, Saying He Lost Independence

The news program has faced mounting pressure from both President Trump and its corporate ownership at Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.

Democrat Eggsistential Crisis: Trump Dumps Cackleberries But Americans Have to Dye Taters for Easter

What Adolescence Gets Wrong

Adolescence is a moving work of art but a misleading representation of the challenges facing British boys.

Trump Administration Continues to Defy Judge’s Orders in Abrego Garcia Case, Lawyers Say

In refusing to reveal much of anything about the administration’s efforts, department lawyers insisted the information constituted state secrets that needed to be protected.

What Recourse Does the Supreme Court Actually Have?

As the Trump administration talks itself into refusing to comply with judicial orders, federal judges are moving closer to deploying the most powerful tool they have: contempt of court.

Haley Stevens Will Run for Senate in Michigan

The Democratic representative from suburban Detroit is likely to be seen as a centrist in the primary contest to replace Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring.

Hegseth amps up criticism of ‘leakers’ after more scrutiny of Signal usage

The defense secretary has not denied a new report but has insisted no classified information was shared and sought to shift attention to the anonymous sources in the story.

Harvard Has Sunk Deeply Into the Progressive Swamp

Liberals are portraying President Donald Trump's threat to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status as an abuse of power. But something deeper is at work.

Master of Cinema

Éric Rohmer’s films demand patience and close attention, but they are immensely rewarding for those able to tolerate the absence of spectacle.

Tesla’s Falling Profit May Pressure Elon Musk to Return to Day Job

The carmaker is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings after Tesla’s brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

Brownshirts At It Again in New York

Under Pete Hegseth, Chaos Prevails at the Pentagon

The defense secretary’s inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing among civil servants and senior military officials.

Rubio: It's Time to Clean House at State

Fr. Connolly to Newsmax: Church Won't Get More Progressive

Father Seán Connolly, priest at the church of Saint Margaret of Cortona in the Bronx, said while he doesn't see the Roman Catholic Church getting more progressive under a new Papacy, he cautions that the chatter around progressive vs. conservative…

Larry David Mocks Bill Maher's White House Visit in Satirical Essay

Larry David took aim at Bill Maher for his praise of a recent dinner with President Donald Trump by writing a satirical essay for The New York Times, mockingly titled "My Dinner With Adolf."

Global Economic Leaders Gathering in U.S. Confront Trump’s New World Order

The I.M.F. and World Bank are holding their spring meetings as President Trump’s trade war upends the global economy.

They Never Thought Trump Would Have Them Deported

The administration’s drive to carry out the largest campaign in history has ensnared people who didn’t see themselves as targets.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff will return to Russia later this week to continue negotiations to reach...

Hamas Should Never Be Decriminalised

The campaign to remove Hamas from the UK’s list of proscribed organisations is not about defending free speech or political dissent. It is about legitimising jihadist warmongering.

House Republican asks Trump DOJ to criminally prosecute ex-New York Gov Andrew Cuomo

The House Oversight Committee referred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, now a New York City mayoral candidate, to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution.

Trump backs Republican rivals in Arizona governor's race after Rep. Biggs enters contest: 'I had a problem'

Two Republican candidates in the 2026 Arizona governor's race have both been endorsed by President Donald Trump, he announced on Monday.

Fania Oz-Salzberger on Israel’s Current Turmoil

Israel is a struggling, desperate, deeply flawed liberal democracy.

White House continues to defend Hegseth, calls news about him ‘a smear campaign’

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democr…

More Democrats expected to visit El Salvador in effort to free Maryland father

Migrants Are Heading South

For years, millions of people traveled through Central America north to the United States. Now that flow is changing direction.

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump’s ‘Overreach’

The statement came a day after Harvard University sued the administration over its decision to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding, following the school’s refusal to submit to a list of demands.

Google Faces Historic Breakup

A three-week trial began today that could force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, among other remedies for its illegal monopolization.