The president-elect may have the soul of a bully, but he also has the instincts of a dealmaker.

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at his confirmation hearing, you are under the illusion that we live in a serious country.

An addiction specialist on how one monthly injection can save lives.

The group discusses the news and podcasts that shape their opinions about America and the world, what being a man?s man means and what they do and don?t want Trump to do in office.

Our policies encourage Americans to flock to areas particularly prone to climate-related disasters.

The growing number of older people may suffer, but the geriatric approach can help every patient.

Instead of addressing staffing shortages on the lands the federal government manages, Republicans have proposed making them worse.

America?s political future belongs to the most competent, not the most ideological.

They?re trying to overturn a fair election. Gee, who gave them that idea?

Responses to an essay by Chris Hayes. Also: Evasiveness at cabinet hearings; politicizing aid for L.A.; reducing fire risks; ex-presidents together.

A Cold War between the United States and China has now truly begun.

Awareness of doom in Los Angeles, and yet a need to push disaster away, has created a kind of collective psychosis.

Cleaving a consciousness off one?s own is the trope of the season. Why?

Doctors have a responsibility to reassure their patients, regardless of immigration status, that they are welcome and protected.

Marc Andreessen explains the newest faction of conservatism.

The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.

There is a real risk that the nation?s institutions will succumb to Trump?s campaign of intimidation and not do their jobs.

The global landscape of today is less predictable and more disordered. But it need not be less cooperative.

The question hangs in the air, begging to be taken up by the American people.

It?s not just which actors win a prize that matters. It?s also what we call them.

It once might have seemed beneath the dignity of the office for politicians to go at each other, but in today?s mercenary attention company, some aggressive table flipping is essential.

Readers offer both praise and criticism of the outgoing president. Also: Greenland?s rights; resilience amid trauma; near-death experiences.

Do these disasters signal a shift in social conditions?

Readers say he lacks the qualifications and integrity to be defense secretary. Also: Heroism amid the tragedy in L.A.; alone in an empty church.

On ?Girls Gone Wild,? Meta?s moderation changes and the permanence of online cruelty.

Focus on what the Meta chief does, not what he says.

In an era of climate catastrophe, the government must take action to save home insurance ? and homeownership.

The former Florida prosecutor is qualified to be the U.S. attorney general. But will she stand up to Trump when it counts?

What we can learn from countries that have pushed back on threats to democracy.

What does the president-elect actually mean when he talks about making America great again?

Its voice has been largely absent in the national conversation.

Combine a powerful incentive and a credible military threat to dislodge him and his cronies.

It should be derailed after today?s hearing. I doubt it will.

Do or do not, as Yoda might say. But please shut up about it, as I definitely would say.

What happens on Meta?s platforms is more than just a matter of company policy.

Readers react to the special counsel?s report. Also: Israel, Gaza?s schools and the historians; ?people pleasing?; Democrats? fortunes.

As secretary of defense, Hegseth would channel his boss?s blend of jingoism and anger to fundamentally alter the character of the military.

Recovering from a disaster requires patience. And many working people ? especially those whose wealth is tied up in their homes ? might reconsider remaining.

Argentina?s leader is inspiring America?s new right.

He should issue pardons to critics of the incoming president.

Jake Sullivan, Biden?s national security adviser, looks back on the hopes and realities of Bidenism.

What does it mean when Trump says, ?I am your retribution??

Now is the time for the United States to build on its historic success supporting Ukraine, not squander it.

This cruel and sweeping bill could upend our immigration system.

People will need a lot more education to be able to harness A.I. rather than be elbowed aside.

Readers urge public officials to take action on climate change rather than casting blame. Also: Teflon Don; the Gulf of America; treating schizophrenia.

China and Russia are listening.

At this point, we?d take concepts of a plan.

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