Trump’s New Press Secretary Is an Incompetent Liar. She’s Also Perfect for the Job. Ian Prasad Philbrick
An administration built on clumsy lies deserves a press secretary who’s a clumsy liar. Now Trump has one.
Strongarming Ukraine Is Apparently Trump’s Idea of Peace Talks David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson
Any settlement will require concessions to Russia. Trump is extracting them from Ukraine up front, while approving Russian diesel purchases.
One of Our Most Celebrated Authors Has Had Her Books Effectively Banned in the U.K. How Did We Get Here? Imogen West-Knights
The U.K.’s absurd anti-terrorism laws have come for Sally Rooney.
The Worst Tech Bros and the Worst Christian Nationalists United Behind an Extreme Plan. Then It All Fell Apart. Molly Olmstead
Trump backed off of his proposal, and its defenders were left holding the bag.
This Epic New Movie Is Considered The Odyssey’s Rival for Best Picture. I’m Not So Sure. Dana Stevens
La Bola Negra has everything, including a showstopping number from Penélope Cruz, but I’m not convinced that’s entirely a good thing. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/c86277d7-4467-4902-b250-8d607103d840.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="This Epic New Movie Is Considered The…
My Best Friend Is So Neurotic About Her New Dog That I’m Worried for Its Wellbeing. And Things Are About to Get Worse. Jenée Desmond-Harris and Lizzie O’Leary
Prudie says: “Lizzie! I’m CRYING over the Sarah MacLauchlan comment.”