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This isn't the new normal. It's the old normal.

States feel emboldened to try and subvert democracy because the Supreme Court has enabled them to.

The whole exchange has to be seen to be believed.

We finally found someone willing to tell Donald Trump the truth. It's a robot.

The results could shape responses to climate change for decades to come.

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Sept. 29, 2026.

How high-stakes poker brought down a pillar of Supreme Court coverage.

He really did used to be good at this.

Even before the scandal broke, Susan Collins was facing down strong Democratic headwinds.

Why you're getting rained on.