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Trump Reveals Arch Is Fully Armed and Operational Battle Station

That harmless, half-finished joke from the Great American State Fair? Now Trump says it’s going to be a “top grade Military Complex.” By Margaret Hartmann

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Press Finally Shows Some Solidarity After Trump White House Ban

By Michael Calderone When the president banned CNN and others from the premises, fellow journalists stepped up. Jim Acosta thinks they should do more.

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The New World Order Is Here

By Jonah Shepp Our allies are tired of the U.S. pushing them around.

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Trump and Mamdani Meet at Gracie Mansion: What Happened

By Nia Prater and Chas Danner

Once again the president seemed like he was a fan of the mayor despite their disagreements. Here’s how their post-meeting press conference played out.

Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

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Trump’s First Press-Pool-Free Event Was a Disaster

If Trump speaks at a White House helipad ribbon cutting and there are no reporters with microphones, did it actually happen?

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Trump Reveals Arch Is Fully Armed and Operational Battle Station

By Margaret Hartmann

That harmless, half-finished joke from the Great American State Fair? Now Trump says it’s going to be a “top grade Military Complex.”

Press Finally Shows Some Solidarity After Trump White House Ban

By Michael Calderone

When the president banned CNN and others from the premises, fellow journalists stepped up. Jim Acosta thinks they should do more.

Big Crypto Is Trying to Block Democrats’ Senate Dreams

The industry’s barrage against Sherrod Brown’s attempted comeback in Ohio is revenge against the whole party.

just asking questions

just asking questions

The Long Shadow of Biden’s Gaza Fiasco

By Michael Calderone

Can Kamala Harris chart a new course on the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

Was Amy Griffin Telling the Truth?

By Jessica Bennett

The author, accused of stealing someone else’s story of abuse, tries to defend herself.

foreign interests

foreign interests

The New World Order Is Here

Our allies are tired of the U.S. pushing them around.

The Chatbots Are Pivoting to Video

By John Herrman

AI companies have a new favorite source material.

Woke Was Never the Problem

Pandemic-era politics have become a source of shame for Democrats — even as they continue to help the party.

early and often

early and often

Democrats Could Break Up a Lot of GOP Trifectas in November

Denying Republicans control of state governments would be a huge power shift, no matter what happens in Washington.

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tremendous content

Trump Is Still Living Every Week Like It’s Shark Week

By Margaret Hartmann

Just when you thought there were bigger things to worry about than ‘Is it better to die via electrocution or shark attack?

We Almost Went to War With China Thanks to AI-Hallucinated Intel

The “AI-first” Pentagon almost tried to seize a Chinese ship after an AI chatbot convinced an analyst it was carrying nuclear components.

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early and often

California’s Landmark Wealth Tax May Be Running Out of Steam

The ballot measure led in early polls, but opposition from Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra, plus heavy ad spending, is taking a toll.

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the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Bring Back Shame to the Jets

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

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early and often

Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Pledge Is More Calculated Than It Seems

The governor says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does. It may be less about deference than forcing her hand.

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just asking questions

Trump Is Flailing on AI. Here’s What Democrats Can Do.

By Benjamin Hart

As politicians wake up to the artificial-intelligence threat, Democratic strategist Rob Flaherty is steering his party toward a coherent plan.

the city politic

the city politic

Don’t Tune Out Trump’s Midterms Sabotage

After January 6, says the New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, “you can’t rule anything out.”

If Trump Can’t Have the Kennedy Center, No One Can

The president is threatening to flatten the center if he can’t put his name on it.

Polls Show Big Midterm Spike for Democrats

The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.

Imagine Trying to Convince Trump That AI Is a Serious Threat

White House aides are reportedly attempting to sway the president, who is publicly dismissing calls for AI regulation as a “hoax.”

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early and often

What We Learned From the 2026 Primaries

Now that the last primary races are over, it’s clear that some national narratives were overblown, while others could have a big impact in November.

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early and often

Republicans Reject Trump’s ‘All About Me’ Midterms Strategy

The president told Republicans to pretend he’s on the ballot and tout his $5,000 bribe. They’re giving that plan a hard pass.

How Much Pat McAfee Is Too Much?

Once-predictable ESPN is wagering its future on a polarizing, overcaffeinated commentator.