admin Can Hakeem Jeffries Lead a Democratic Takeover of the House?
An unprecedented gerrymandering effort led by Donald Trump—and internal divisions among Democrats—has made the Minority Leader’s path to victory harder…
All of a Sudden, the Glories of Cannes Are Upon Us
Justin Chang writes about the first week of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which unveiled standout new works by James…
The Enrollment Cliff Is Here. Which Schools Will Survive It?
As the number of new high-school graduates drops, colleges will close, some will merge, and others may change beyond recognition,…
What Thomas Massie’s Race Says About Trump’s Influence
Jon Allsop on why a Republican congressional race in Kentucky has become the most expensive House primary of all time.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s War at Home
Bernard Avishai on how the Israeli Prime Minister’s government is bringing radical change to the country’s democratic institutions.
The Mystery and Mass Appeal of the N.F.L. Draft
The annual draft is watched by millions, and analyzed by a set of professional and amateur prognosticators. Still, it comes…
While Donald Trump Adventures in China, D.C. Entertains Itself
The President travelled with a bevy of business moguls—and no China experts. Antonia Hitchens writes about the scene back Stateside,…
Can the Democrats Take Back the Senate?
Amy Davidson Sorkin on Josh Turek, Zach Wahls, Sherrod Brown, and James Talarico—and how something has changed lately in the…