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Marine One’s Near-Miss Incident Was Scarier Than It Looks

The biggest threat to air-passenger safety right now may be our own government. By Jeff Wise

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reckonings

Will Gianni Infantino Finally Be Sent Off?

By Adam Elder The FIFA president’s attempt to sell off the World Cup started a revolt he’s now struggling to survive. podcast

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The Strange Business of Selling People Their Own Family’s Lost Photos

By David Pogue This online niche sometimes feels like a scam. Is it?

THE FEED

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early and often

Trump Better Hope Supreme Court Buys His Ballroom Malarkey

By Margaret Hartmann

A federal appeals court ruled that Trump can’t keep building without congressional approval. Trump immediately said he’ll appeal to the Supreme Court.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Dammit, Jeanine!

Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.

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early and often

Trump’s Grip on GOP Slips Again With Tennessee Loss

A Republican gerrymander accidentally took down the fiery Islamophobe Andy Ogles, despite Trump’s backing. Marsha Blackburn was luckier.

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Blanche Appears Set for Confirmation As Cassidy Caves Again

The Louisiana senator said he will indeed support Blanche’s nomination for attorney general hours after Lisa Murkowski said she would not.

Marine One’s Near-Miss Incident Was Scarier Than It Looks

The biggest threat to air-passenger safety right now may be our own government.

Will Gianni Infantino Finally Be Sent Off?

The FIFA president’s attempt to sell off the World Cup started a revolt he’s now struggling to survive.

The Strange Business of Selling People Their Own Family’s Lost Photos

This online niche sometimes feels like a scam. Is it?

Mitch McConnell Is Homeward Bound

He says he’s been discharged from the rehab hospital, but it’s still unclear when he might return to Capitol Hill.

central casting

central casting

Trump Is Still in the Honeymoon Phase With New Fed Chair

The president is said to “rave” about Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s looks after watching him on television. But how long can the lovefest last?

Munitions Shortage Has Trump Up in Arms Against Hegseth and ‘Leakers’

Trump is denying ongoing reports of serious shortages of U.S. missiles amid the Iran war, while reportedly lashing out at Pete Hegseth and others.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump Thinks This Year’s ‘No. 1’ Movie Was … Melania?

By Margaret Hartmann

‘Melania’ made a tad less than ‘Spider-Man: Brand-New Day.’ But maybe the First Lady’s upcoming docuseries will make up the $1.14 billion gap.

the city politic

the city politic

‘Capitalist’ Democrats Fear Socialist Wave May Sink Midterms

Representative Tom Suozzi says the DSA’s extreme positions won’t play in his toss-up district.

‘If I Leave, Who Is Going to Rescue People?’

In Lebanon, Israel’s bombs have wounded thousands, including my family. I visited the paramedics risking their lives to save them.

Is Trump Going to Try to Keep His Flying Palace?

Recent comments from Eric Trump indicate that the Qatari-gifted luxury Air Force One won’t be heading for his dad’s presidential library after all.

early and often

early and often

Wisconsin’s Messy Governor’s Race Adds Thanksgiving Drama

Francesca Hong is probably still going to win her primary. But old social-media posts about abolishing Thanksgiving aren’t helping her.

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early and often

Kansas Primaries Give Democrats a Shot at a Big Upset

Gubernatorial nominee Cindy Holscher and Senate nominee Adam Hamilton are about the strongest ticket Democrats could hope for in this red state.

Wall Street Is Not Feeling Musk’s ‘Totally Nuts’ Plan for SpaceX

Meanwhile, one of the company’s rockets reportedly crashed into the moon going 8,700 kilometers per hour.

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early and often

Republican Congressman Ends Reelection Bid Amid Disturbing Allegations

No, the other one. Chuck Edwards.

El-Sayed Pulls It Off. Now Comes the Hard Part.

By David Freedlander

The progressive candidate won a Democratic-primary squeaker, but the left still has something to prove in Michigan.

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early and often

El-Sayed’s Progressive Breakthrough

Like Zohran Mamdani, the fiery progressive overcame well-financed opposition to build a successful coalition. But Haley Stevens didn’t go easily.

foreign interests

foreign interests

Trump Needs to Choose How to Lose the Iran War

No matter how Trump tries to spin the war, Iran has defeated the U.S. strategically — and it’s time accept that and find the least bad way out.

Trump Is Making Another Big Mess With the White House Helipad

He reportedly ordered workers to scrap some of their completed work on the multimillion-dollar project because he didn’t like how it looked.

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early and often

Darline Graham Is Running Away From Lindsey’s Legacy

South Carolina’s appointed senator wants to be known as the heir to her late brother but the ideological servant to Donald Trump.

Pirro Hauled a Box of Reflecting-Pool Evidence to Trump Meeting

Swaying the president with real evidence is no easy task, but maybe she pulled it off.

Trump Pal Ronald Lauder Is Cutting Off the GOP

The megadonor who gave Trump the idea to buy Greenland isn’t spending like he used to.