Readers react to developments in the U.S.-Venezuela confrontation. Also: A group of six women with decades of connection.

A decade after the end of the one-child policy, China has over 30 million so-called surplus men. Can this dating boot camp help them find love?

The way to oppose President Trump’s era of corrupt deal-making is to present the American people with a clear and principled alternative.

Two columnists debate this strange moment.

David Ellison is cozying up to Trump in his effort to save Hollywood. It’s a risky strategy for our democracy.

The benefits of serving have never been more appealing, but the Pentagon needs a better approach to recruiting new talent.

The participants discuss public service, their perception of military service and the state of America in 2025.

For hundreds of millions of Indians, toxic winter air poisons bodies, constricts lives and wears down spirits.

Andrew Kolvet of Turning Point USA explains why he endorses a tough-love approach to politics on this episode of “Interesting Times.”

On a recent episode of “Interesting Times,” Andrew Kolvet shares what it’s like to be on the receiving end of conspiracy theories from other conservative influencers after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Trump is not interested in refighting the Cold War. He is, in my view, interested in fighting the civilizational war over what is the American “home.”

Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay about the justices and unitary executive theory. Also: The danger posed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

It isn’t easy.

Unlike during his last time in the White House, people now disapprove of Trump because of the economy, not in spite of it.

If he learns the right lessons, the mayor-elect could pull off something remarkable.

The battle over Charlie Kirk’s legacy is fracturing the right.

The battle over Charlie Kirk’s legacy is fracturing the right.

The U.S. defense industry has lost the ability to build quickly and effectively.

It’s an actual place, not an arbitrarily bounded zone.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has pushed California to offer health insurance to undocumented immigrants. He also thinks the Democratic Party has failed on border policy in recent years. On a recent episode of “The Ezra Klein Show,” he explains why.

Newsom has emerged as a front-runner for the Democratic Party’s 2028 ticket. But will he be able to reconcile his track record as the governor of one of the least affordable states in the country?

Gov. Gavin Newsom has resisted the Trump administration with his push to redistrict California, while also inviting major right-wing figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk on his podcast. In a recent conversation on “The Ezra Klein Show,” he explains why he’s willing to take these risks.

The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy is a pivot to the agenda of online reactionaries.

Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Phil Klay. Also: American evangelicals.

While the United States is not yet close to a full-on autocracy, the New York Times editorial board outlines some of the warning signs of democratic erosion already taking place, thanks to the efforts of President Trump.

The holidays became easier when my children could meaningfully participate in religious and household rituals.

How the California governor became the 2028 Democratic front-runner.

Colleges should not be allowed to squeeze applicants in a vise.

Wasteful spending and byzantine regulations keep the U.S. military stuck in a failing status quo.