“Personal enrichment stands out: Imagine any other president collecting a cut of sales from a cryptocurrency marketed with his likeness.” (Unlocked gift link included) One-sentence summary: In his second term, Donald Trump has dismantled ethical norms and government regulations to personally enrich himself, reward wealthy donors, and further entrench his power, setting a new low…

Masha Gessen argues that recent immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration resemble those of a secret-police state, with unchecked detentions, legal disregard, and public denunciations creating a pervasive climate of fear and surveillance.