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Part One: Just what was Jeffrey Epstein doing in Santa Fe?

Was Jeffrey Epstein part of Russia's broader war on the West? In this multi-part series we examine his obsession with nuclear scientists, eugenics, transhumanism, and influence. What we found will likely surprise you.

Is democracy dying? Here's why — and what to do about it.

In the 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, democracy has been in retreat around the world. Can we build new designs that help it flourish?

Podcast: ‘Ghost Nation’ Tells the Story of Taiwan — And Why It Matters

What do you really know about Taiwan? A new book, “Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival” aims to fill the knowledge gap for Western audiences.

Zombie State Department Social Account Now Relaying Musk Propaganda

The former DOGE staffer who gutted USAID is now allowing a State Department social media account to promote corporate communications for Elon Musk's X, in its conflict with the French government.

We mapped Jeffrey Epstein's social network. Here's what we found.

We used custom tech tools to analyze the Epstein-Musk-Trump social network. We found little evidence of a broader conspiracy — but did find a real threat to Donald Trump.

Lawmakers Eye Plan to Abolish Debt Ceiling in 2027

The debt ceiling has been a source of constant political gamesmanship. A bipartisan chorus of lawmakers is finally calling for its elimination.

As Trump Fails to Deliver, Russia Looks to Musk's America Party for Leverage

While Donald Trump has shown deference to the Putin regime, Moscow is turning to Musk to help close the gap on their most important policy goals.

Libertarian “Anti-War” Backers Have Buyer's Remorse as Trump's Agenda Unfolds

Six months into Trump 2.0, backers have buyer's remorse. And is Pakistan up next to be "denuclearized" by Trump?

Will Trump's Iran Gamble Spell the End of MAGA?

MAGA is a fragile coalition of Christian conservatives and anti-war libertarians. Can it survive Trump's military adventurism in Iran?

The Trump-Musk Conflict Runs Through Los Angeles – and Ukraine

The Kremlin is becoming increasingly unhappy with Donald Trump as it struggles to realize its war plans. Will he fall in line?

Is this the New Face of MAGA?

Rand Paul and Thomas Massie are emerging as vocal critics of Donald Trump and the ever-expanding federal budget — and the Putin regime agrees with them.

Musk Isn't “Gone” — and Tech Fascism Is Running Rampant

Musk wants us to believe he's "left government" to focus on his companies. But the broader tech fascist movement he's enabling is moving forward at astonishing speed.

“Is Cory Booker for real?” — Why Democrats Should Think Twice Before Betting on the Senator From New Jersey

Many see Senator Cory Booker as presidential material — but his complex personal ties raise questions about his judgment.

“Weaponization Czar” Ed Martin Threatens U.S. Security

Ed Martin, Trump's so-called "Weaponization Czar" has a long history with foreign disinformation and anti-democratic networks.