Meena Ganesan

2 days ago | vanityfair.com | Meena Ganesan

“Trick question:Which of Donald Trump’s Cabinet secretaries do you think is causing the most chaos right now?”Sigh. That was the opening query of this week’s episode of Inside the Hive, hosted by Vanity Fair editor in chief Radhika Jones, alongside executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone. While there are a number of viable options, the group presents a strong case for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

3 weeks ago | vanityfair.com | Meena Ganesan

It may seem like an odd time to party in Washington. But this weekend, political journalists and politicos will gather for the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner (and a slew of late-night soirees and boozy brunches).

1 month ago | vanityfair.com | Meena Ganesan

“If you had to sum up the Democratic Party’s response to the Trump administration since the election in just a word or two, what would you say?”“Long silence.”“Feeble…disarray.”“Depressed.”Sigh. That was the opening question of this week’s episode of Inside the Hive, hosted by Vanity Fair editor in chief Radhika Jones alongside executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone.

Jul 31, 2024 | vanityfair.com | Meena Ganesan

Kamala Harris spoke to a crowd of fervent supporters Tuesday night in Atlanta at the Georgia State Convocation Center, less than two weeks after President Biden announced he would end his reelection campaign and back Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee. The chants and cheers in Georgia made clear that the race's momentum had suddenly shifted. Below is a complete transcript of the vice president's speech. Kamala Harris: Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening, Georgia.

Apr 17, 2024 | vanityfair.com | Meena Ganesan

When the country seems out of sorts, the ex-president is sitting trial, and the next election could determine whether democracy itself survives, Doris Kearns Goodwin will remind you: “The thing about history is you do realize you’ve lived through really hard times before.” Having written several award-winning biographies of US presidents, Goodwin can say that with confidence.