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An Interview With Asif Kapadia About His Brilliant Documentary on Diego Maradona

The Oscar winner explains what drew him to the enigmatic soccer legend.

The Federalist Society Just Proved It’s All In for Trump

Attorney General William Barr’s speech revealed the Federalist Society’s true colors.

The Angle: We Built a Nonfiction Canon

The best memoirs, travelogues, cultural criticism, and housekeeping tips of the past 25 years.

Trump’s War Crimes Pardons Show How Little the Commander in Chief Understands the Military

American service members are not trained to be “killing machines.”

Trump Blasts Pence Aide as “Never Trumper” After She Said Ukraine Call Was “Inappropriate”

It marks the latest example of the president lashing out against someone who is cooperating with the impeachment inquiry.

This Saturday Night Live Sketch Has a Good Dog in It, and Also Harry Styles

Harry Styles is also playing a good dog.

Democrats Say Trump Is Welcome to Testify in Impeachment Inquiry

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi once again compared Trump to Nixon, saying the former president at least cared enough about the country to resign.

Asking for a Raise Is Easier Than You Think

Now is the time to ask.

What Was the NFL Trying to Achieve With Its Bizarre Colin Kaepernick Workout?

The NFL’s rushed, sloppy plan was doomed to fail.

Trump Tweets at Kim Jong-un: Biden Is “Somewhat Better” Than a “Rabid Dog”

The president called on the Korean dictator to restart talks with the United States.