The ominous implications of the pager attack against Hezbollah

An apparent masterstroke of Israeli sabotage could quash cease-fire talks in Gaza, spark a wider war, and signal a future menace in the Internet of Things.

By David IgnatiusSeptember 17, 2024

We will discover extraterrestrial life within 25 years

Plus: Another potential Trump assassination attempt. Iranian women’s revolution isn’t over.

By Drew GoinsSeptember 17, 2024

Every time JD Vance tells a story, a sinkhole swallows 30 people

This is the story I must tell to raise awareness.

By Alexandra PetriSeptember 17, 2024

Vance had better buckle up: His debate might go as badly as Trump’s

Ninety minutes is more than enough time for Trump’s running mate to remind women why so many dislike him.

By Jennifer RubinSeptember 17, 2024

A photo that captures the bravery of Iran’s women

On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s killing, we must honor the movement that she sparked.

By Jason RezaianSeptember 17, 2024

Harris’s record on marijuana policy presents a big opportunity

Harris is the real responsible candidate on pot. Not Trump.

By Robert GebelhoffSeptember 17, 2024

Five medical innovations that give me hope

These new technologies can improve health and well-being.

By Leana S. WenSeptember 17, 2024

Shots fired and ‘rather quick golf carts’: Trump tells the story

The former president talks about the chaotic moments following Sunday’s gunfire at his Florida golf club.

By Marc A. ThiessenSeptember 16, 2024

Are assassination attempts now just a ‘fact of life’?

In our gun-mad culture, we can keep neither our schoolchildren nor political leaders safe.

By Dana MilbankSeptember 16, 2024

Kamala Harris wants to try something new: ‘Middle-class capitalism’

The vice president is creating a vision that moves beyond neoliberalism.

By Heather LongSeptember 16, 2024

A brief defense of string theory

Plus: Laura Loomer. North Carolina in play. The bad “Reagan” biopic.

By Drew GoinsSeptember 16, 2024

Democrats downplay extremist positions. Do they even remember them?

The politicians have a history of implicitly supporting policies even Democratic voters wouldn’t agree with.

By Megan McArdleSeptember 16, 2024
Shifts Opinion

‘I healed from PTSD using this drug. Now I help others do the same.’

Part of Shifts, an illustrated history of the future of work.

By Beatrix LockwoodSeptember 16, 2024

The new Reagan movie has an anti-MAGA message

It’s the right’s favorite new flick, but it shows Reagan would reject Trump’s isolationist rhetoric.

By Karen TumultySeptember 16, 2024

If Trump loses North Carolina, it could be an early night — and curtains for GOP

A Harris win in the Tar Heel State would be decisive.

By Jennifer RubinSeptember 16, 2024

The presidential campaign is not real life

The America of the campaign trail, debates and political news is not the real America.

By Perry Bacon Jr.September 16, 2024

Thank you, ‘Pod Save America.’ Really.

‘Pod Save America’ showed how to do a political podcast well. Conservatives took notes.

By Hugh HewittSeptember 16, 2024

Ukraine is bleeding out. It cannot fight forever.

Supporting Ukraine “as long as it takes” does not match the reality of this conflict.

By David IgnatiusSeptember 15, 2024

Laura Loomer is the symptom. The real problem is Donald Trump.

Her breathtaking offensiveness underscores who he is and the danger he poses.

By Ruth MarcusSeptember 15, 2024

Debates don’t matter. Except when they really do.

For the second time, a debate revealed the candidates as they really are, without misleading spin.

By Jennifer RubinSeptember 15, 2024