The Guardian
California governor signs bills to protect elections from federal meddling, because apparently that's a thing that needs protecting now.
The Guardian
Trump wants a 30ft 'Colossus' of George Washington to replace abstract art, because subtlety is for losers and history needs more bronze.
The Atlantic
Twenty-five years after Colin Powell stayed in Lima to sign a democracy charter while America burned, Marco Rubio visits Peru to promote a foreign policy where "democracy" gets three mentions and "interests" gets 36.
BBC World
Drones turn border crossings into parking lots and shopping centers into rubble, while diplomats pretend talks are imminent.
BBC World
South Park rebrands as 'South America' in a satirical salute to Trump's renaming spree, proving that if tech giants can bow to executive orders, so can a cartoon.
The Guardian Europe
Gray wolf makes historic appearance in Mendocino forest, sparking joy among conservationists and a presidential order that's basically a 'Wolves Beware' sign.
The Atlantic
Focus groups reveal Democratic voters want a wrecking ball of their own, not a policy platform - just maybe one that doesn't come with the Epstein files baggage.
The Verge
Tim Cook's CEO legacy is less about iPhones and more about a masterclass in geopolitical tightrope walking between Xi and Trump - with a few gold statues thrown in.
The Guardian Europe
Artemis II crew gets the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, Trump announces a space academy with no location, and everyone agrees Mars is next (shortly, of course).
The Guardian
LA fire victims wait 600+ days for federal aid, breaking records and patience, while Trump plays politics with disaster relief.
BBC World
The internet's favorite provocateur gets a taste of his own deportation rhetoric, but this time the ICE raid is on him.
The Atlantic
Karoline Leavitt's press briefings were less about informing the public and more about insulting reporters - a skill she perfected, making her both a Trump loyalist and utterly forgettable.
The Atlantic
In 2027, America renames everything, making maps useless and inflation invisible - but at least we're geographically best at guessing.
The Guardian
West Point fires its only climate scientist for teaching climate science, proving that ignorance is now a military strategy.
NPR Economy
Canada fires back with tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods, because if you can't beat 'em, tax 'em.
The Atlantic
Kindergarten vaccination exemptions hit a record high, and it's not because kids suddenly developed a fear of needles.
The Guardian Europe
Larry David calls Alan Dershowitz's Trump gig a literal deal with the devil, and honestly, we're just here for the grocery store drama.
BBC World
Target gets a $1bn refund from the government, proving that tariffs are like a bad joke - everyone pays, then gets their money back with interest.
The Guardian
Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska hold primaries with notable races; Trump's baseless claims and a slew of other political developments keep us busy.
The Guardian Europe
Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to promise independence from the White House, which is totally normal and definitely not a sign of a constitutional crisis.
The Good Times
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