Voters have once again handed President Donald Trump a loss in one of the defining fights of his second administration: the national congressional redistricting race.  Tuesday night, Virginia approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s 11 congressional districts to give Democrats a significant edge — salvaging Democratic hopes of flipping control of the House […]

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Hi readers — Donald Trump announced a last-minute extension to the US-Iran ceasefire on Tuesday, hours before the agreement was set to expire. It’s good […]

Are the US and Iran on the verge of a full peace agreement — or a return to all-out war? On the one hand, President Donald Trump has told multiple reporters in recent days that Iran has effectively agreed to all US conditions and that talks are going well, with Vice President JD Vance set […]

For most Americans who have ever eaten lunch, a chicken Caesar wrap is simply a tortilla-wrapped tangle of lettuce, grilled chicken, and creamy dressing. But aficionados see this midday meal item as exponentially more than the sum of its simple parts.  They’re the singular glimmer of happiness in a work day that’s designed to humble us. […]

If you’ve ever wanted to buy sandals made with leather from invasive lionfish, I’ve got some good news — you can!  A clothing and gear company called Grundéns is now selling flip-flops with a “panel” of scaly lionfish leather. The leather itself is made by a Miami-based startup called Inversa that produces the material from […]