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I Was Dick Cheney’s Cardiologist. Trump Has Not Looked Well, and We Should Know Why.

The president has not been looking well. Americans should get answers to these seven questions.

Ben Rhodes

He’s Young and Thoughtful, With Kennedyesque Good Looks. Can He Break the Republican Grip on His State?

Just shy of 44 with boyish good looks, Rob Sand is very much a moderate, but he has a withering critique of the political establishment in this country.

Thomas Morton

Gen Z-ers Dress Like They’ve Never Worn Clothes Before

It used to be that you could tell goths from preps by the look of them.

Peter Navarro

It Was a Great Scam While It Lasted

U.S. tariff rates are not for rent.

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Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.

The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.

The administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.

How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health

Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.

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