Hot Mics, Cold Comfort: Trump's Ukraine-Russia Balancing Act

August 19 | In just the last week, President Donald Trump’s held separate meetings with the presidents of Ukraine and Russia as part of what administration officials say is a three-step process to end the war.

After No Deal in Alaska, Trump Tries a Reset in DC

August 18 | President Donald Trump tried to reset the narrative ahead of today’s key meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies on the war in Ukraine.

From the Group Chat: Taylor Swift’s Big Week, Georgina Rodríguez’s Engagement Ring, and Timothée Chalamet's Unibrow

August 17 | A recap of the week’s most fun and interesting stories.

Eat, Read, Go: Sungold Spaghetti alla Chitarra, “Loved One,” and Lyon

August 16 | One recipe, one book, and one travel destination worth your time.

August 15, 2025

Trump's Human Rights Report Raises Alarms for Edits and Omissions

August 14 | The State Department is facing backlash after its annual human rights report scrubbed references to abuse and repression in countries friendly with President Donald Trump.

Trump's CEO Playbook Faces Oval Office Test

August 13 | President Donald Trump’s The Apprentice days may be over, but his corner-office instincts are alive and well.

Trump Declares "Liberation Day" With Federal Takeover of DC Police

August 12 | For weeks, President Donald Trump has threatened a federal takeover of Washington, DC.