Dispatch
Will L.A.’s Fires Permanently Disperse the Black Families of Altadena?
In a Los Angeles suburb, multigenerational families like the Benns found affordable housing and a deep sense of connection. After the devastating fires, many wonder whether they’ll be able to rebuild what they’ve lost.
By Emily Witt
Donald Trump’s Administration Hopefuls Descend on Mar-a-Lago
Since Election Day, the Florida club has played host to a rotating cast of characters from MAGA world, all vying for positions of power.
By Antonia Hitchens
The Price Lebanon Is Paying for the Hezbollah-Israel War
The group’s supporters remain steadfast in the face of widespread displacement and thousands of deaths.
By Rania Abouzeid
The End of Kamala Harris’s Campaign
At Howard University, a sombre crowd came out to support their candidate and witness history.
By Emily WittPhotography by Natalie Keyssar
Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach Victory Celebration
Surrounded by an ever-expanding cast of MAGA characters, the perpetual candidate becomes President-elect again.
By Antonia HitchensPhotography by Sinna Nasseri
War Comes to Beirut
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has erupted, displacing more than a million people. Many in Lebanon fear a Gaza-like campaign of violence.
By Rania Abouzeid
The Oscars for the Deep State
Who are the best bureaucrats in America? Every year, one awards show makes the case—to surprisingly moving results.
By Casey Cep
The Complicated Rise of the Right in Germany’s Left-Behind Places
As populist parties surge in the eastern part of the country, the ruling coalition is stumbling and the traditional political spectrum is being scrambled.
By Alec MacGillis
The New Faces of Abortion Rights
Democrats used to talk about abortion in abstract terms. Now Harris campaign volunteers are getting specific and changing the debate.
By Peter Slevin
The Betrayal of American Border Policy
A young Jesuit priest arrived in Texas hoping to cultivate hospitality toward migrants. During the past four years, he’s watched that possibility slip away.
By Jack Herrera