The Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi has been used by President Trump as a political tool to target his perceived opponents, often with extreme speed and disregard for established independence. Specifically, a rush to investigate prominent Democrats named in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein at Trump’s command, which critics argue was an effort to distract from negative news cycles about the president's own connections to Epstein.

Max & Jacks detail the controversial presidential pardon granted to Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, following his conviction for violating anti-money-laundering rules. They examine how Binance facilitated a multi-billion dollar deal involving the stablecoin of a new cryptocurrency venture linked to the Trump family, World Liberty Financial, shortly before the pardon was issued. And suggest that Zhao’s representatives sought a solution to his legal troubles by establishing a business relationship with Trump’s family enterprise, aiming to leverage this into executive clemency.

Here is an extensive overview of Project 2025, a comprehensive plan spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation intended to fundamentally reprogram the U.S. administrative state under a future conservative administration, particularly a second Trump term. The initiative signals a shift in conservative strategy, moving away from simply "deconstructing" the administrative state toward aggressively harnessing its power to advance a social and economic conservative agenda, including elements of Christian nationalism. Key tactics discussed include the use of Schedule F to sideline or fire thousands of career civil servants, the politicization of federal agencies like the Department of Justice, and the use of federal contracts and grants to promote conservative ideology. Ultimately, Project 2025 is presented as a detailed blueprint for seizing control of the administrative state to sustain archconservative rule for decades by undermining safeguards against executive overreach and limiting congressional oversight.

Max and Jacks conducts an extensive overview of Andrew Wakefield's shift from a disgraced British doctor to a central figure in the American anti-vaccination movement. After his 1998 study linking the MMR vaccine to autism was retracted as fraudulent and he lost his medical license, Wakefield relocated to Austin, Texas, where he was embraced by a community of parents and activists.

Max & Jacks discuss the idea Trump exhibits clinical psychopathy/malignant narcissism, a dangerous condition that makes him an existential threat to the Republic. The core of the argument is built upon an assessment using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (HCL-R), for which Dr. Greenwood claims Trump scored a 33, passing the formal diagnostic threshold. The article explains that the diagnosis is rooted in three immutable, governing traits—impulsivity, remorselessness, and a drive to dominate

Free speech in the United States is under severe threat, using the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a catalyst for examining various assaults on open expression.

A false dilemma faced by Democrats: whether to prioritize defending constitutional democracy from rising authoritarianism or focus on economic issues. While some argue that economic concerns resonate more with swing voters, the author contends that politicians are capable of addressing both. Join the debate

Max & Jacks discusses the surging popularity of "romantasy," a subgenre blending romance with fantasy, significantly driven by fanfiction, especially that spun from the "Harry Potter" universe. It highlights how "Dramione" fanfiction, focusing on a romantic pairing of Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, has transitioned from online communities to mainstream publishing, generating immense sales and devoted fanbases.

Max & Jacks examine the historical and contemporary challenges faced by boys and men in America, drawing parallels between the "boy problem" of the early 20th century and today's "boy crisis." It highlights how technological shifts, immigration, and rising inequality contributed to social isolation and delinquency in the past, leading to the formation of influential civic organizations like the Boy Scouts and Big Brothers.

An in-depth look at Stephen Miller's expanding influence within the Trump administration, contrasting it with his more limited power during Trump's first term. It highlights how Miller, now the White House deputy chief of staff, has become the de facto leader of multiple departments, including Homeland Security and Justice, due to the perceived deference of cabinet secretaries and the chief of staff's disinterest in policy.