Mike Pearl
Mike asks stupid questions to smart people and then writes about it.
An Expert Told Us What Trump's Afghan Endgame Might Look Like
We teased out the strategy that might be behind the latest troop surge.
A Huge Amount of Deadly Fake Booze Was Confiscated from Resorts in Mexico
Regulators seized 10,000 gallons of tainted alcohol from a local supplier after raiding dozens of resorts and nightclubs across Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Not Even Asif and Mudasir Are Safe from Fake News
Pakistan's famous on-and-off friends had to quash an ugly rumor this week.
How the US and North Korea Can Avoid a Nuclear War
Once we get past this moment of tension, how can the two countries reach a new, more stable status quo?
Can Businesses Refuse to Serve Cops?
Some NYPD officers and supporters are mad at Dunkin' Donuts after a clerk allegedly refused to serve two officers because they were cops. Is that even legal?
This Whole North Korea Thing Is Escalating Quickly
The Hermit Kingdom reportedly has the warhead it needs to nuke the US, and Donald Trump is promising 'fire and fury' in response to threats.
No, There's No Anthony Scaramucci Revenge Porn
The viral story is just unfunny satire. Is that so wrong?
How to Horribly Injure Someone on Purpose
Do you hate violence? Author Tim Larkin says you need to be ready to use it anyway—and use it well—if you have no other choice.
'Tax Reform': A Meaningless Buzzword for a Confusing Idea
Republicans want it, but no one really agrees on what it means.
Why the Trump-Putin Bromance Could Be in Serious Trouble
Putin took his anger at pending US sanctions out on some American diplomats and Russian support staff. An expert told us more serious retaliation is likely.
Jared Kushner Does Not Have a Boner for the Turkish President
...and other fake news from the past week.
Here's What a Real Constitutional Crisis Would Look Like
A step-by-step guide to the moves Donald Trump could make that experts say would bring us into truly uncharted territory.