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Vivek Ramaswamy Has a Different Vision for Trumpism From JD Vance
The former Trump primary challenger discusses the ideological divides he sees within Trumpism.
By Ezra Klein
Maggie Haberman on What an Unleashed Trump Might Do
The New York Times political correspondent discusses Donald Trump’s past, present and possible future.
By Ezra Klein
What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
I think there’s an answer. But it’s not age — or, at least, it’s not just age.
By Ezra Klein
The Hidden Politics of Disorder
The crime researcher Charles Fain Lehman discusses why people feel unsafe, even as violent crime rates have dropped.
By Ezra Klein
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel: ‘I Felt Lied To’
The journalist discusses his experience visiting Israel and the West Bank.
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How Biden’s Middle East Policy Fell Apart
The journalist Franklin Foer traced the Biden administration’s diplomacy in the Middle East since Oct. 7 and emerged with an “anatomy of a failure.”
By Ezra Klein
The Economy Is at a Hinge Moment
The economist Jason Furman discusses the economic fights that the next presidential administration will face.
By Ezra Klein
The V.P. Debate Came Down to One Moment
JD Vance’s response to a question about challenging this year’s election results was telling.
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MAGA Is Not as United as You Think
The journalist Emily Jashinsky discusses the “huge gulf” between various factions of the New Right.
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What Pete Buttigieg Learned Playing JD Vance
The politician discusses how Democrats can rebuild trust.
By Ezra Klein