Oligarchy Now
From Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump is about to provide the world’s wealthiest people with unprecedented influence over his administration.
Donald Trump
Explore The Lever’s coverage of the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
The Dark Money Plan To Spend Your Tax Dollars On Bitcoin
Fossil fuel operatives are pushing Trump and state governments to buy billions of a volatile cryptocurrency, jeopardizing taxpayer dollars and the environment alike.
As Ceasefire Nears, Jared Kushner’s New Investments Could Boost Israeli Settlements
Just before the Israel-Hamas war ceasefire deal, Donald Trump’s son-in-law doubled his stake in an Israeli firm that stands to gain from expanding Israeli settlements.
Biden And Trump Help Wall Street Prey On Your Retirement
Thanks to Trump’s giveaways and Biden’s reticence, private equity is coming for your 401(k) savings.
MAGA’s Civil War Over Immigration
A spat between tech bros and Trump’s base illuminates the growing cracks in the Right’s anti-immigrant coalition.
Trump, Magic, and Misdirection
Magicians rely on misdirection and deception to create an illusion. The science behind their craft may explain how politicians manipulate the public in a post-truth era.
Trump Nominee Pressured IRS To Crush The Humane Society
Billy Long pushed the agency to target the group after it supported an initiative to protect dogs. Long could get new power to target more nonprofits.
LIVE EVENT REPLAY: Dissecting Trump’s Cabinet With The Revolving Door Project
A wide-ranging discussion about the conflicts of interest plaguing President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.
Inside The Plan To Let Trump Track Millions of Immigrants
The private prison lobby has been quietly pushing a drastic expansion of ICE’s surveillance apparatus. Trump’s reelection may be the final step.
My DOGE Job Application
David Sirota has a plan for Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy’s government efficiency department.