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Donald Trump speaks to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Michael Tomasky

Trump Is a Liar. That’s Bad. But He’s Delusional—and That’s Even Worse

This Venezuela deal is just the latest example: The president has marinated his brain in an insane fantasy that he is an effective leader. It would all be funny if we didn’t have to live through it.

Bamilia Delcine Olistin restocks product at Bon Samaritain Grocery, a Haitian-owned store in Springfield, Ohio.

For Springfield’s Haitians, Ankle Monitors and Fear of Going to Church

A check-in with a Haitian pastor in the Ohio town smeared by right-wing lies in 2024 reveals that all is far from well.

How Trump Uses Dormant Laws to Amass Power

Donald Trump arrives at Myrtle Beach International Airport.

How Trump Uses Dormant Laws to Amass Power

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Peggy Flanagan speaks to supporters during a primary election night party.

Democrats: Make Peace With Becoming a Little Radical

If the party wants to win elections and defeat Trumpism for good, they’ll all have to get out of their comfort zone.

Congressman Chris Pappas, a Democratic candidate for Senate, talks with voters in Warner, New Hampshire

Virginia Heffernan

New Hampshire’s Senate Race Leans Dem, but the State Is—Well, You Know

Democrats think the New Hampshire Senate contest is in the bag. But the Granite State has surprised us before.