.David Remnick: Donald J. Trump has his unwavering MAGA base, "the cowed compliance of his congressional caucus, and the backing of multibillionaires such as Jeff Bezos, who would rather diminish the vitality of his newspaper than risk the dinner invitations of the sovereign."

The destruction of USAID and American soft power

Producers of "Hamilton" cancel the show's 2026 run at Kennedy Center, saying that "we have sadly seen decades of Kennedy Center neutrality be destroyed." Trump's "purge" of staff and events at the Center "flies in the face of everything this national cultural center represents."

The principled departure of Ruth Marcus a huge loss for the Post. Her words, her example - and what the decision to spike her column says about the thin skin of the Post's owner and those who carry out his wishes

Forest Service workers are hardly the "deep state," the "bureaucracy," the "radical left lunatics" that Donald J. Trump pretends they are

Former dean of Harvard Medical School>>>

Daniel Dale in on the case.

Jewish faculty at Northwestern denounce Trump threats over antisemitism ebx.sh/agpMfh

More than 100 Jewish faculty and staff are speaking out Wednesday—not against the university, but against the Trump administration. fox32chicago.com/news/northwest…

Irony. Is. Dead.

Trump, 2024: "An economic catastrophe." Trump White House, 2025: "JOBS BOOM." Average monthly job growth, 2024: 186,000 Job growth, April 2025: 177,000

There is some conflicting reporting on whether new Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs or White Sox fan. Well, I just spoke with Augustinian friar Joseph Farrell. Last night, Farrell texted to ask. Pope Leo XIV responded — less than 4 hrs after being elected — with one word: “Sox.”

President Trump has cut most of the country’s agricultural innovation labs and attempted to eliminate Food for Peace, a program that bought about $2 billion worth of food from American farmers annually and shipped it to poor countries. nyer.cm/B1D76tp

The Trump Administration cut funding to agricultural labs. Peter Slevin speaks to the American farmers and researchers who say they can see the damage. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/3fNS73

If it feels as though a giant wave is crashing over your head, you’re not alone. A few thoughts about this moment in the Trump presidency, with appearances by Jen Easterly and Jared Wise. One is out, one is in. Guess which way the axe fell. facebook.com/peter.slevin.75

The Texas Democrats can't stop Trump and Abbott, but they have a story they want us to hear. Rep. Gina Hinojosa: “The only way that we have any hope of getting out of this is if every freedom-loving American does everything in their power to push back.” tinyurl.com/xtjzav7r

Perhaps question is better rephrased — Why do you keep suggesting that you would seek to remain in office for a third term despite the Constitution’s clear ban? Why are you misleading your supporters and the American public that this is a possibility?