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A GOP insider on the Republicans who knew Trump was dangerous — and went MAGA anyway

A conversation with ex-GOP operative Tim Miller about how Trumpism swallowed the Republican Party whole.

By Sean Illing

What comes next in Ukraine’s fight against Russia

The underdog made a comeback. But these three questions will determine the future of the war.

By Jonathan Guyer

Alabama’s high-stakes Supreme Court fight over racial gerrymandering, explained

Merrill v. Milligan could eliminate one of the few remaining nationwide safeguards against rigged legislative maps.

By Ian Millhiser

Did a 1982 book predict America’s decline?

Mancur Olson’s The Rise and Decline of Nations shows how small groups can undermine broader prosperity.

By Dylan Matthews

The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The states where the midterms will directly decide the future of abortion access

Republicans are laying a path to gut abortion rights after Election Day.

By Nicole Narea

How to come up with a unique Halloween costume without spending a ton of money

Tap your creativity (and closet) for the best Halloween costume.

By Allie Volpe

Every movie right now, from Amsterdam to Glass Onion, stars a million A-listers

On the Endgamification of everything.

By Alissa Wilkinson

Elon Musk’s texts offer a rare glimpse at the billionaire boys’ club

Messages released in Twitter’s lawsuit against the Tesla founder show some of the nation’s wealthiest people offered support and even cash to buy the platform, as some users expressed dismay.

By Whizy Kim

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Hurricane Ian’s rapid intensification is a sign of the world to come

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By Phil Edwards September 28

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