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Hampshire College and the Death of a Boomer Utopia

The kind of unconventional education I got there has fallen out of fashion, but we need it now more than ever. podcast By Gabrielle Moss

just asking questions

The O.C. Guy Says Bitcoin Is ‘Still a Ponzi Scheme’

By Matt Stieb “Not only gotten away with it, they’ve made a ton of money,” says actor Ben McKenzie, whose doc explores crypto’s crash and Trump-fueled rise.

the law

The Maduro Case Needs a New Judge

By Elie Honig Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein is a good man, but there are already several signs the 92-year-old is not up to this very important task.

THE FEED

Why LeBron’s Memphis Comments Won’t Go Away

By Zak Cheney-Rice

In our new era, athletes talk more than ever.

we'll do it live

we'll do it live

Is the Strait of Hormuz ‘Completely Open’?

By Intelligencer Staff

President Trump’s grand reopening announcement has not lined up with reality.

Jack Schlossberg May in Fact Happen, According to Polls

A new poll shows the Kennedy scion leading the field in New York’s 12th District race, but a significant number of voters still appear undecided.

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the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: SantaCons, LEGO Heists, Maybe Even George Santos Jr.

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

Trump Says Mamdani Will Ruin NYC But That They’re Still Cool

The president railed against Mamdani online over a proposed tax on the ultrawealthy but told a local outlet that he and the mayor haven’t fallen out.

early and often

early and often

Looks Like Trump Is Throwing Cornyn to the Right-Wing Wolves

The four-term Texas senator’s Washington friends have about given up on a Trump endorsement, which could even go to his bitter rival Ken Paxton.

just asking questions

just asking questions

The O.C. Guy Says Bitcoin Is ‘Still a Ponzi Scheme’

“Not only gotten away with it, they’ve made a ton of money,” says actor Ben McKenzie, whose doc explores crypto’s crash and Trump-fueled rise.

The Maduro Case Needs a New Judge

Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein is a good man, but there are already several signs the 92-year-old is not up to this very important task.

Hampshire College and the Death of a Boomer Utopia

By Gabrielle Moss

The kind of unconventional education I got there has fallen out of fashion, but we need it now more than ever.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump Claims ‘Everybody Knew’ About Surprise Ballroom Demo

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump is mad that the National Trust didn’t sue to stop the project until after he bulldozed the East Wing with no warning.

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

The Hennepin County attorney’s office is charging an ICE agent for a February incident where he allegedly pointed his firearm at a car of civilians.

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tremendous content

Pete Hegseth Adds Press and Pulp Fiction to His Sacrilege

Per Hegseth, the Trump-hating media are like the enemies of Jesus and a fictional murderer’s speeches are sacred prayers.

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early and often

Trump’s White House Ballroom: Plans, Cost, & Construction News

By Margaret Hartmann

Why did a federal judge halt above ground construction? Was the East Wing demolition illegal? Is Trump paying a cent? Here’s everything we know.

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early and often

Trump Is Nudging Alito and Thomas Toward Retirement

The president is probably worried about his legacy and the possibility that the GOP will lose the Senate, making confirmations tough.

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early and often

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

Haitian refugees were a Trump target in the 2024 election. Now some Republicans are rebelling against his push to end their protected status.

Justin Fairfax and His Wife Dead in Murder-Suicide: Updates

By Margaret Hartmann and Nia Prater

Police say Fairfax, the former Virginia lieutenant governor, shot his wife, then himself.

early and often

early and often

Can Newsom Clean Up California’s Messy Governor’s Race?

Eric Swalwell’s implosion has revived fears of Republicans winning both general-election spots. Democrats may need the incumbent to step in.

How Did a Surgeon in Florida Mistake a Man’s Liver for His Spleen?

By Rachel Nuwer

Inexplicable medical mistakes like this are called “never events,” and they aren’t quite as rare as their name suggests.

Why Orbán’s Loss Was So Devastating to the New Right

The autocratic Hungarian prime minister showed J.D. Vance and his cohort what was possible. Now they have to regroup.

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we'll do it live

Will the U.S. and Iran Meet Again? Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

It’s still a confusing lull in the fighting, as the prospect of additional direct U.S-Iran talks lingers. Here’s the latest.

Kathy Hochul Finds a Way to Tax the Rich

The governor is proposing a surcharge on the second homes of the ultrawealthy. Both Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin are in favor.

early and often

early and often

Trump Picked the Wrong Pope to Bully

Pope Leo is very popular, even among Catholic conservatives who strongly disliked his predecessor.

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tremendous content

Trump Addresses Jesus Post Backlash With More Bad Jesus Art

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump could have kept quiet and let the controversy die down. Instead, he posted more attacks on Pope Leo and an image of Jesus hugging him.

So SantaCon Was a Con?

The organizer of the Christmas bar crawl was indicted for allegedly diverting proceeds from charity to pay for luxury vacations and home renovations.

Trump Steers Right Into Damaging Feud With Jerome Powell

The president’s latest threat to fire Powell, coupled with a flimsy investigation, may endanger Trump’s next Fed pick.