What Happens Next in Venezuela—and the Rest of Latin America?

Donald Trump says that Venezuela’s governance will remain in the hands of senior US officials until a “proper and judicious transition” can take place. The rest of the region is on notice.

Big Balls Was Just the Beginning

DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.

Politics Is Fandom; Fascism Is Fanfic

From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s Halo memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.

Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein File Release—and What’s Missing

From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.

WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

The DOJ’s Jeffrey Epstein Files Are Here

Forced by an act of Congress, the Justice Department has released “hundreds of thousands” of pages of documents related to Epstein—but not everything, as is required by law.

Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate

The latest photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee includes more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman’s body.

The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences’ politics—especially those who don’t normally share political content.