Israel can afford to lose US aid
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Trump’s anti-weaponization fund is dead. His push for a slush fund is…
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here.We always like a bit of good [...]
Trump and Rubio declare war on the International Criminal Court: What…
The International Criminal Court is in the trenches right now.Last week, its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was voted out of his position. In a first-of-its-kind vote, 82 member states decided [...]
The Antichrist and Trump: An old evangelical Christian idea is politi…
The Antichrist is back in American political discourse. After President Donald Trump posted an AI photo of himself depicted as Jesus on Truth Social, many of his Christian followers were [...]
Raúl Castro indictment: Two ways Trump’s Cuba standoff could end, exp…
The United States indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro in federal court last week, one of its most aggressive actions against the island since the end of the Cold War.The [...]
Trump polls: MAGA Republicans on ICE, the Epstein files, the economy.
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What does Trump’s AI czar want?
This summer, as President Donald Trump signed a new industry-friendly “Genius Act” for cryptocurrency, he deferred to White House “AI and cryptocurrency czar” David Sacks to explain why crypto companies [...]
Trump TikTok deal: Oracle, Fox, and other potential investors
Years of uncertainty around a possible TikTok ban in the United States may finally be coming to an end.The Trump administration is reportedly very close to finalizing a deal with [...]
South Park is doing what the rest of the media won’t
South Park is back, and the show’s creators are going full force on their jabs at the Trump administration. Three episodes in, the show’s world-building centers fully around President Donald [...]
Elon Musk departs DOGE: What is the legacy of DOGE now?
Elon Musk may be gone from the Trump administration — and his friendship status with President Donald Trump may be at best uncertain — but his whirlwind stint in government [...]
How doomsday prepping became trendy
If you’re anything like me, following the news makes it feel like the world is on the verge of collapse. There are wars on multiple continents, millions are dying because [...]
Brad Underwood turns 60 today. He’s a gift to Illinois.
For two days, Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood will be exactly 20 years older than me. BU turns 60 today. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy [...]