The replacement lawyer
What a difference a new prosecutor makes. The struggle over TikTok ends in a shakedown. + Up now—this week’s member’s despatch.
New orders
Now, the U.S. administration is investigating a billionaire’s foundation for possible terrorism charges. American defense officials are gathering for a mysterious meeting. + The environmental costs of some environmental solutions.
Statutes of limitations—and other deadlines
A hand-picked U.S. prosecutor gets ready for a big indictment. Nicaragua eliminates civil society. + What’s Moscow doing in Moldova?
Fire and brimstone
Trump pivots suddenly on Ukraine, now backing total territorial victory over Russia. The U.S. Secret Service busts a sprawling telecom plot aimed at crippling NYC cell networks. + What was Trump doing at the UN?
Testing boundaries
European allies threaten to shoot down Russian aircraft as they continue to buzz NATO countries. Jimmy Kimmel returns as Disney reverses course. + What does it mean to recognize Palestinian statehood?
‘Nowhere to run’
Putin purges his inner circle of dissent. Haiti's gangs reach the countryside. + Up now—this week’s member’s despatch.
The killing joke
Teenagers hack billion-dollar networks by impersonating employees. Trump pitches Pacific alliance while mourning his Putin diplomacy. + Why the late-night U.S. television host Jimmy Kimmel is off the air.
‘It’s not incredibly obvious what to do’
Windsor Castle welcomes Trump as Epstein images hit the walls. The Federal Reserve trims borrowing costs while a White House adviser pushes for more cuts. + China’s leverage over Russia.
Above ground and beneath
“Gaza is burning.” “Hamas is using the old human shield deal.” + Two curiously timed deals between the Trump team and the U.A.E.
Smoke you could click on
A U.S.-China deal with undisclosed terms. One investigation in America gets ahead of another. + Does the Chinese Communist Party really control TikTok?
