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Trump’s tariff defeat, briefly explained
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: Donald Trump’s tariffs are unlawful, the Supreme Court said on Friday. What just happened? In a 6-3 decision, the Court struck down the sprawling tariffs […]
The Supreme Court’s tariff decision could save you $1,000
Editor’s note, February 21, 4 pm ET: President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would impose a global tariff of 15 percent to replace the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The following story was originally published on February 20. The Supreme Court just upended President Donald Trump’s trade war. In a 6-3 decision, […]
Why a Republican Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs
Editor’s note, February 21, 4 pm ET: President Trump said Saturday that he would impose a global tariff of 15 percent to replace the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. This story was originally published on February 20. The Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in Learning Resources v. Trump on Friday, with […]
Why the western US is running out of water, in one chart
More than one in 10 Americans rely on the Colorado River to take showers and drink clean water. But with no end in sight to the decades-long drought in the western US and rapidly decreasing river levels, this essential resource is fueling bitter disputes over who, exactly, should be cutting back on water. This fight […]
The pro-gun case liberals don’t want to hear
The Gray Area is now publishing twice a week on audio and video. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Tyler Austin Harper didn’t set out to become a culture warrior. He trained as a scholar. His PhD was in comparative literature. He has written widely about the history of […]