Donald Trump pardons 63-year-old drug offender, after plea from Kim Kardashian West

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The president's pro-Russia pivot has alienated allies, emboldened adversaries, and placed members of his party in an uncomfortable position

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 20 February 25

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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 20 February 25

Speed Read The MTA quickly filed a lawsuit to stop the move

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 February 25

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The White House said in a court filing that Elon Musk isn't the official head of Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency task force, raising questions about just who is overseeing DOGE's federal blitzkrieg

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 19 February 25

Speed Read Mass firings by Elon Musk's team have included employees working on the H5N1 bird flu epidemic and US nuclear weapons programs

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 19 February 25

Speed Read The US and Russia have agreed to work together on ending the Ukraine war — but President Trump has flipped America's approach

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 19 February 25

Today's Big Question US determination to strike a deal with Russia over Ukraine means Europe faces 'betrayal by a long-term ally'

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 19 February 25

Opinion Elon Musk is gutting the government — and our capacity for kindness

By Theunis Bates Published 18 February 25