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Washington, its turns, its red lines, and the blowback for the rest of the world.
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Essay· No. 509

ESSAY: The Big Beautiful Bill, Trump's Tax Immunity, and the Democracy Being Dismantled Piece by Piece

On June 24, 2026, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a procedural vote for the following day at noon — a vote

Reportage· No. 508

NARRATIVE: Russian Oil Flows Freely as Washington Closes the Waiver Tap

On June 17, 2026, without fanfare, the United States allowed General License 134C to expire — the third consecutive 30-day waiver granted

Profile· No. 507

PROFILE: Golden Dome — The Missile Shield That Wants to Save Tomorrow's America

There is something profoundly American in the concept of the Golden Dome: the idea that a nation can build an impenetrable shield

Commentary· No. 506

COMMENTARY: GOP vs. Trump — The Party's Fractures Six Months Before the Midterms

Six months out from the November 2026 midterms, the American Republican Party presents a paradoxical spectacle: it simultaneously controls the White House,

Note· No. 505

OPINION: SAVE America Act — Trump Furious, Johnson Maneuvers, Democracy Held Hostage

On June 24, 2026, Donald Trump cancelled the signing ceremony for a housing bill. The reason? His frustration with Republican Senate rebels

Editorial· No. 504

EDITORIAL: Jay Clayton, the Senate and the DNI — How Trump Is Undermining Intelligence Safeguards

The question appears straightforward on the surface: should Jay Clayton, nominated to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI),

Investigation· No. 502

INVESTIGATION: Trump and Zelensky — From Contempt to Respect, Anatomy of a Spectacular Reversal

Just days ago, United States President Donald Trump was suggesting that Ukraine lacked the resources to effectively defend itself against the Russian

Reportage· No. 501

REPORT: CISA in Freefall — DOGE Has Bled America's Digital Defense Dry

Exactly one year ago, the teams from the Department of Government Efficiency — that instrument of brutal austerity steered by Elon Musk

Analysis· No. 500

DECODING: Trump, Midterms, and Iran — The Perfect Storm That Could Shake Everything

The American midterm elections are looming on the horizon, and the Trump administration is searching for victory narratives to present to voters.

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