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Elon Musk Isn’t the Only One Getting Absurdly Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

 From Donald Trump Jr. to 2 Chainz, a guide to those raking it in today as the rocket-maker goes public. By Bess Levin
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I Figured Out How to Rig Rotten Tomatoes Prediction Markets

 By Matt Stieb It was simple — and speaks to the scope of insider trading and the challenge reining it in.
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democracy

The Full Story of New York’s Biggest Voting Scandal

 By Chris Stanton How a Long Island grandma and a crew of volunteer firefighters helped facilitate a ballot hijacking that changed New York elections forever. podcast
THE FEED
politics
politics
Trump Will Have to Defy Court Order to Pay January 6 Rioters
By Nia Prater
A federal judge has blocked the DoJ’s anti-weaponization fund indefinitely and ordered officials to assert in writing that it won’t go forward.
early and often
early and often
Paxton Risks Senate Race for Gambling College-Football Player
By Ed Kilgore
The Texas Senate candidate’s aggressive intervention on behalf of Brendan Sorsby could prove to be a bad bet.
early and often
early and often
UFC White House: Trump’s Birthday Brawl, Explained
By Margaret Hartmann
The UFC cage fight celebrates America’s 250th (or maybe Trump). Here’s a guide to the fight card, lawsuit, and drama over “the Claw.”

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By Bess Levin
From Donald Trump Jr. to 2 Chainz, a guide to those raking it in today as the rocket-maker goes public.
democracy
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The Full Story of New York’s Biggest Voting Scandal
By Chris Stanton
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Trump Won’t Sacrifice Bill Pulte to Save Spy-Powers Bill
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miracles
miracles
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Knicks fans’ unshakeable belief in the team helped carry them to glory.
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GOP Plots More Safety-Net Cuts to Fund Trump’s Wars
By Ed Kilgore
Trump is demanding a third big bill this summer, which could be toxic to midterm voters.
sports
sports
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As the Knicks made history at the Garden, a city rejoiced.
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The Mirage of the Gifted Child
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We’ll Never See Anything Quite Like That Again
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A Knicks team defined by its tenacity found a way to win in the most exhilarating way possible.
sports
sports
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President Trump’s pick for governor officially finished in the top two — and unintentionally made life a lot easier for his Democratic rival.
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After a fresh wave of scandals, the Maine progressive got a boost from primary voters that quelled opposition in Washington.
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Nancy Mace Crossed Trump on Epstein — and Paid the Price
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Mace’s Epstein vote cost her Trump’s support in the South Carolina governor’s race. She lost badly, and now her volatile political career may be over.
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Hegseth’s Faith Purge Creates a Holy Mess
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The Defense secretary drastically culled the Pentagon’s list of recognized religions, triggering a backlash from Mormons and other faith groups.
the law
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The $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund is toast. But the companion element around taxes might live on.