On the first day of February, consider a monthly intention-setting ritual, even if you think you don’t have a minute to spare ...

In The Washington Post, Ron Charles observed that the scolds who ban books have taken issue with, for example, “Maurice ...

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to sideline Congress and the courts in remaking American government, some ...

REPORT It’s Monday. Either the morning after the Super Bowl should be a holiday or the game should happen earlier in the day.

Gear up for the budget battle Under scrutiny, Musk defends DOGE Netanyahu threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire  Zelensky floats ...

In today’s newsletter ... the new head coach for the University of North Carolina. A cease-fire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect this morning.

Consumers are also "likely to see higher prices on clothing, with about 30% of U.S. apparel coming from China," said NBC News ...

Trump pauses North American tariffs; China retaliates USAID on the chopping block Gabbard, RFK Jr. face key committee votes ...

Comparing a one-term president to F.D.R. might be a little like comparing me, your humble newsletter writer ... Democrat of New York, told me this afternoon, although she added that she disagreed ...

Tariffs could “pain” U.S. consumers DOT secretary envisions FAA changes Musk announces shutdown of USAID Beyoncé wins ...

Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Dick Durbin (D-IL) doubled down on his claim that Kash Patel personally ...

Trump’s clashes spiral Democrats warn of “Trump shutdown” Who wins and loses with Trump’s tariffs? Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy ...