Pantone draws a blank
The trend forecasters at Pantone confused some readers with their choice for color of the year
Vance joked about Signalgate in chat
The inspector general's report revealed that the vice president made light of the controversy
IG: Hegseth put troops at risk
The Pentagon claimed the report is a "total exoneration"
USIP renamed for Trump amid dispute
Trump’s name was added to the independent institute months after his administration purged staff
The Elf on the Shelf, Christmas narc
For 20 years, an inconspicuous felt toy has delivered formative training in surveillance culture
Costco sues the Trump administration
Costco joins growing corporate pushback, seeking refunds for tariffs it says were unlawfully imposed by Trump
Gift guide: Splurges for every table
From rare cuts to artisanal sweets, this guide gathers the best edible gifts and upgrades to make every meal shine
A better tuna melt, with a kick
Elevate the humble diner classic with a pop of Calabrian chili, caramelized shallots and gooey Fontina
Boat strikes: War crime or "hoax"?
Even as some Republicans turn on the ghastly Pete Hegseth, right-wing media can't handle the truth
Trump is collapsing — what about MAGA?
Even Republicans are unhappy with Trump's vicious, failing agenda. That doesn't mean they're ready to bail
How taxpayers prop up wealthy ranchers
The Trump administration is supercharging a system that props up a wealthy few while harming the environment
Shapiro: Harris tried "cover her a**"
The Pennsylvania governor objected to some characterizations in the former vice president's campaign memoir
Trump legal fees could cost GA taxpayers
Trump's attorney said the legal fees in a recently dismissed racketeering case could cost millions.
Hill presses Hegseth on strike
New reporting on a September strike has prompted bipartisan calls for clarity
ACA subsidies teeter on the brink
Stalled negotiations leave millions facing potential premium increases with no clear path to an extension
The Beatles don’t need help winning fans
Music writer Rob Sheffield joins the season finale of "Everything Fab Four," celebrating "Rubber Soul" turning 60
Trump ripped for Somali tirade
Trump's comments reflect his ongoing hate for Somalian immigrants
What happens when the holidays break mom
Michelle Pfeiffer’s familiarly overworked, taken for granted mom stands out from the typical holiday fare
The antidote to the Trump doomscroll
There’s a relatively simple way to pull out of the dread spiral of Trump 2.0
Hegseth's "warrior ethos" is cowardice
He calls himself the "Secretary of War" and plays a tough guy on TV, but in real life he's a major weenie
Live free, but not too far right
MAGA is testing how moderate New Hampshire truly is
Trump is remaking America — as Russia
I've seen first-hand how autocracy can corrupt democracy — and how women suffer the consequences
WH responds to Carpenter slam
The pop star pushed back against the White House using her song to soundtrack an ICE video
Obama to old Dems: "Get out of the way"
The former president said that it's time to "turn the reins over" to a new generation of politicians