The Happiness Guru Who Immiserated America
A right-wing operative cashes in on convincing liberals that he’s the cure for the despair he sowed.
Politics
Breaking news and analysis on U.S. politics, including the latest coverage of the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
Justices Have Financial Interest In Major Tax Case
John Roberts and Samuel Alito own shares of companies that could score billions in tax relief from the outcome of Moore v. United States.
Rise Of The Robotruck Lobby
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes driverless truck safety bill after autonomous vehicle interests spent big on lobbying and wined and dined his top aides.
The Menendez Scandal Reflects The World That SCOTUS Built
The high court has been telling politicians that flagrant corruption is now perfectly legal.
The Missing Inflation Data
The Biden administration is getting bad data and bad advice — but there’s a way out.
@BigBrother Is Following You
Inside ShadowDragon, the tool that lets immigration agents track expectant mothers and online gamers.
Top Dems Press Supreme Court To Block Billionaire Tax
Obama’s former acting Solicitor General and a senator-turned-lobbyist are helping a dark money group pressure the high court.
California’s Climate Crisis Double Agents
Exclusive: A watchdog group finds that lobbyists in California are working for both the culprits of climate change and its victims.
American Oligarchy
How Warren Buffett’s billionaire son, Howard Buffett, took over a U.S. city and made it his personal playground.
The Lobbying Surge Behind San Francisco’s Robo-Taxi Mayhem
Driverless taxi companies Cruise and Waymo wined and dined officials and landed a plum regulatory appointment before they scored free rein on San Francisco’s streets.