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Meet the America Party, Elon Musk’s Harebrained Third-Party Scheme

WIRED Politics Lab

Meet the America Party, Elon Musk’s Harebrained Third-Party Scheme

Jake Lahut

The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned

Boss Moves

The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned

Paresh Dave

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

Trumpcare

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

Emily Mullin

A Pro-Russia Disinformation Campaign Is Using Free AI Tools to Fuel a ‘Content Explosion’

Fake News

A Pro-Russia Disinformation Campaign Is Using Free AI Tools to Fuel a ‘Content Explosion’

David Gilbert

Unpacking Our Conversation With a Former DOGE Staffer

Uncanny Valley

Unpacking Our Conversation With a Former DOGE Staffer

Zoë Schiffer and Vittoria Elliott

No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

Power Vacuum

No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

Kate Knibbs

JD Vance Is the Loyal Convert in Chief

WIRED Politics Lab

JD Vance Is the Loyal Convert in Chief

Jake Lahut

‘Big Balls’ Is Now at the Social Security Administration

Takeover

‘Big Balls’ Is Now at the Social Security Administration

Makena Kelly, Jake Lahut, and Vittoria Elliott

‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

On the Line

‘They're Not Breathing’: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls

Dhruv Mehrotra and Dell Cameron

‘Big Balls’ No Longer Works for the US Government

Takeover

‘Big Balls’ No Longer Works for the US Government

Jake Lahut, Makena Kelly, Vittoria Elliott, and Zoë Schiffer

Donald Trump and Sean Hannity Set Off a Wave of Disinformation After Iran Bombing

Spin Team

Donald Trump and Sean Hannity Set Off a Wave of Disinformation After Iran Bombing

David Gilbert

International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning in Wake of US Iran Strikes

Iran Strike

International Nuclear Watchdog Issues Stark Warning in Wake of US Iran Strikes

Molly Taft

How Democrats Are Meeting (and Missing) the Moment

WIRED Politics Lab

How Democrats Are Meeting (and Missing) the Moment

Jake Lahut

The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

Hazardous Materials

The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

Beth Mole, Ars Technica

The Minnesota Shooting Suspect's Background Suggests Deep Ties to Christian Nationalism

Extremism

The Minnesota Shooting Suspect's Background Suggests Deep Ties to Christian Nationalism

Tess Owen

US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Law

US Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Emily Mullin

Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC

Flag Day

Far-Right ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Flown Above Government Agency in DC

Vittoria Elliott and Leah Feiger

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets’ Addresses

Over Exposed

Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets’ Addresses

Lily Hay Newman

‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA

Psyop

‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA

David Gilbert

The Definitive Story of Tesla Takedown

Over Drive

The Definitive Story of Tesla Takedown

Aarian Marshall and David Gilbert

The Online Tools That Fueled ‘No Kings’ and the Trump Resistance

Burn After Reading

The Online Tools That Fueled ‘No Kings’ and the Trump Resistance

David Gilbert

This Historian Has Seen the Future of Trans Health Care

True Visionary

This Historian Has Seen the Future of Trans Health Care

Harron Walker

How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border

Search Terms

How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border

Lily Hay Newman and Matt Burgess

Why We Made a Guide to Winning a Fight

TK-Oh

Why We Made a Guide to Winning a Fight

Katie Drummond

Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry

Breaking News

Suspect in Minnesota Shooting Linked to Security Company, Evangelical Ministry

Tess Owen, Tim Marchman, and Leah Feiger

‘No Kings’ Protests, Citizen-Run ICE Trackers Trigger Intelligence Warnings

Put a Pin in It

‘No Kings’ Protests, Citizen-Run ICE Trackers Trigger Intelligence Warnings

Dell Cameron and Dhruv Mehrotra

The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

Uncanny Valley

The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

Zoë Schiffer

Here’s What Federal Troops Can (and Can’t) Do While Deployed in LA

Rules of Engagement

Here’s What Federal Troops Can (and Can’t) Do While Deployed in LA

Dell Cameron

RFK Jr.’s Appointees to CDC Vaccine Panel Are Not Good

Public Health

RFK Jr.’s Appointees to CDC Vaccine Panel Are Not Good

Beth Mole, Ars Technica

Social Media Is Now a DIY Alert System for ICE Raids

ICE'd Out

Social Media Is Now a DIY Alert System for ICE Raids

Fernanda González

Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

Takeover

Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

Makena Kelly

AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse

Unverified

AI Chatbots Are Making LA Protest Disinformation Worse

David Gilbert

The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests

Battlefields

The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests

Dell Cameron

One, Big, Beautiful Breakup

Uncanny Valley

One, Big, Beautiful Breakup

Zoë Schiffer

The Trump Administration Is Turning ICE Raids and Protests Into Reality TV

Deportation TV

The Trump Administration Is Turning ICE Raids and Protests Into Reality TV

Makena Kelly

The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. to Make Their Dreams Come True

Bad Solution

The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. to Make Their Dreams Come True

David Gilbert

Elon Musk’s Fight With Trump Threatens $48 Billion in Government Contracts

Divorce Deals

Elon Musk’s Fight With Trump Threatens $48 Billion in Government Contracts

Paresh Dave

‘100% Stupid’: MAGA World Is Cautiously Turning on Elon Musk

Since U Been Gone

‘100% Stupid’: MAGA World Is Cautiously Turning on Elon Musk

Jake Lahut

DOGE Is on a Recruiting Spree

Takeover

DOGE Is on a Recruiting Spree

Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott

Conspiracy World Thinks the Musk-Trump Breakup Is a ‘Psyop’

Fake News

Conspiracy World Thinks the Musk-Trump Breakup Is a ‘Psyop’

David Gilbert

Elon Musk Is Posting Through It

Post Mates

Elon Musk Is Posting Through It

Brian Barrett

The Elon Musk and Donald Trump Breakup Has Started

All Too Well

The Elon Musk and Donald Trump Breakup Has Started

Jake Lahut

ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids

Bearing Witness

ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids

Dhruv Mehrotra and Dell Cameron

‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee

Takeover

‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee

Makena Kelly

Trumpworld Is Getting Tired of Laura Loomer. They Hope the President Is Too

WIRED Politics Lab

Trumpworld Is Getting Tired of Laura Loomer. They Hope the President Is Too

Jake Lahut

DOGE Is Busier Than Ever—and Trump Says Elon Musk Is 'Really Not Leaving'

Takeover

DOGE Is Busier Than Ever—and Trump Says Elon Musk Is 'Really Not Leaving'

Makena Kelly, Leah Feiger, and Zoë Schiffer

Republican Operatives Want to Distance Themselves From Elon Musk's DOGE

Takeover

Republican Operatives Want to Distance Themselves From Elon Musk's DOGE

Jake Lahut

WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge

Takeover

WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge

Vittoria Elliott

The Trump Administration Wants to Create an ‘Office of Remigration’

Takeover

The Trump Administration Wants to Create an ‘Office of Remigration’

David Gilbert

Another Top Musk Lieutenant Appears to Be Leaving DOGE

Takeover

Another Top Musk Lieutenant Appears to Be Leaving DOGE

Zoë Schiffer

DOGE Has Achieved Its Final Form

WIRED Politics Lab

DOGE Has Achieved Its Final Form

Brian Barrett

Nancy Mace’s Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her

Computers

Nancy Mace’s Former Staff Claim She Had Them Create Burner Accounts to Promote Her

Jake Lahut

A Helicopter, Halibut, and ‘Y.M.C.A’: Inside Donald Trump’s Memecoin Dinner

VIP

A Helicopter, Halibut, and ‘Y.M.C.A’: Inside Donald Trump’s Memecoin Dinner

Joel Khalili

DOGE Used a Meta AI Model to Review Emails From Federal Workers

Takeover

DOGE Used a Meta AI Model to Review Emails From Federal Workers

Makena Kelly

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season

FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

Molly Taft and Vittoria Elliott

What It’s Like to Interview for a Job at DOGE

DOGE

What It’s Like to Interview for a Job at DOGE

Vittoria Elliott

Who Even Is a Criminal Now?

Rogue Ones

Who Even Is a Criminal Now?

Katie Drummond

Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back From DOGE?

Uncanny Valley

Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back From DOGE?

Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, and Katie Drummond

The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship

Uncanny Valley

The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship

Lauren Goode and Manisha Krishnan

Violent Threats Against US Judges Are Skyrocketing Online

Extreme

Violent Threats Against US Judges Are Skyrocketing Online

David Gilbert

CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers

Free for All

CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers

Dell Cameron and Dhruv Mehrotra

A VIP Seat at Donald Trump’s Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 Million

Golden Ticket

A VIP Seat at Donald Trump’s Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 Million

Paige Oamek, Joel Khalili, and Natasha Bernal

Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office

Takeover

Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office

Kate Knibbs

Computer Ban Gave the Government Unfair Advantage in Anti-War Activist’s Case, Lawyer Says

Double Standard

Computer Ban Gave the Government Unfair Advantage in Anti-War Activist’s Case, Lawyer Says

Dell Cameron

US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants

Inhumanity

US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants

Dhruv Mehrotra

Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years

P@55W0RD

Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years

Tim Marchman

Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked

Phone Wars

Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked

Lily Hay Newman

DOGE Is in Its AI Era

WIRED Politics Lab

DOGE Is in Its AI Era

Brian Barrett

A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government

Takeover

A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government

Caroline Haskins and Vittoria Elliott

Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen

Quid Pro Quo

Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen

Joel Khalili

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

Takeover

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

David Gilbert and Vittoria Elliott

A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas

Uncanny Valley

A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas

Zoë Schiffer and Louise Matsakis

Behold the Social Security Administration’s AI Training Video

The Machines

Behold the Social Security Administration’s AI Training Video

David Gilbert

‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question

Takeover

‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question

Zoë Schiffer and Kate Knibbs

The US Has Spent Over $500,000 on Hyper-Targeted YouTube Ads to Discourage Irregular Migration

Ad Blitz

The US Has Spent Over $500,000 on Hyper-Targeted YouTube Ads to Discourage Irregular Migration

Anna Lagos

Here’s All the Health and Human Services Data DOGE Has Access To

Takeover

Here’s All the Health and Human Services Data DOGE Has Access To

Matt Giles, Leah Feiger, Zoë Schiffer, and Caroline Haskins

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

Takeover

The ACLU Is Suing the Government to Get Access to DOGE Records

Dell Cameron

DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants

Takeover

DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants

Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott

Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

Breaking News

Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

Paresh Dave

DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up

WIRED Politics Lab

DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up

Brian Barrett

ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform

ICE'd Out

ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform

Caroline Haskins

DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers

Takeover

DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers

Leah Feiger and Vittoria Elliott

The CFPB Has Been Gutted

Takeover

The CFPB Has Been Gutted

Makena Kelly

Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It

Conspiracy Theory

Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It

David Gilbert

Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel

Disinformation

Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel

Noah Shachtman

DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs

DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs

Molly Taft

Here’s What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages

Autodelete

Here’s What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages

Dell Cameron

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

Takeover

HHS Systems Are in Danger of Collapsing, Workers Say

David Gilbert

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to ‘Immediately’ Self-Deport

Inbox Outrage

Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to ‘Immediately’ Self-Deport

Andrew Couts

Palantir Is Helping DOGE With a Massive IRS Data Project

Takeover

Palantir Is Helping DOGE With a Massive IRS Data Project

Makena Kelly

The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X

Takeover

The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X

Zoë Schiffer

The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself

WIRED Politics Lab

The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself

Brian Barrett

Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All

Uncanny Valley

Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All

Zoë Schiffer and Louise Matsakis

US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission

Takeover

US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission

Leah Feiger and Tim Marchman

Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America

Under the Influence

Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America

Vas Panagiotopoulos

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Getting Audited

Auditing Auditors

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Getting Audited

Leah Feiger and Tim Marchman

Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall

CMS

Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall

Leah Feiger and Steven Levy

'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return-to-Office Mandate Is Going Terribly

Takeover

'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return-to-Office Mandate Is Going Terribly

David Gilbert

DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data

Hackathon

DOGE Is Planning a Hackathon at the IRS. It Wants Easier Access to Taxpayer Data

Makena Kelly

Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening the US Semiconductor Revival

Chips Down

Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening the US Semiconductor Revival

Will Knight and Zeyi Yang