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Virginia Vote Gives Democrats a Crucial Redistricting Edge

Voters narrowly approved a measure that could flip four House seats to Democrats, countering Trump’s midterms gerrymandering scheme. By Ed Kilgore

iran war

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

By Chas Danner Trump extended the cease-fire, but with both sides so far apart, the risk of escalation looms.

games

5 Reasons Mr. Met Shouldn’t Jump Off a Bridge Quite Yet

By Will Leitch It’s been an absolutely brutal season for the Amazins, but there’s still at least a little room for optimism.

THE FEED

Trump’s Average Job Approval Hits New Second-Term Low

Thanks to an unpopular war and rising living costs, Trump’s poll numbers continue to sag, especially among voters who helped him win in 2024.

Another Democratic Congressman Has Died in Office

Georgia congressman David Scott has died at age 80, the fourth Democratic House member since last year to pass away while in office.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump Hiding Ballroom Donors for Secret, Non-Corrupt Reasons

By Margaret Hartmann

The White House has nothing to hide! (Except the donors’ identities, their potential conflicts of interests, and the fundraising contract itself.)

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Brooklyn Councilman Arrested, Thrown to Ground at Anti-Eviction Protest

Chi Ossé, an outspoken lawmaker, was later released. Mayor Mamdani called the incident “incredibly concerning.”

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

Trump extended the cease-fire, but with both sides so far apart, the risk of escalation looms.

early and often

early and often

Ron DeSantis’s Next Campaign: ‘Begging’ Trump for a Job

Trump’s 2024 rival is now looking for a job in his administration. But it’s unclear if the Florida governor has done enough groveling.

Trump Rants at Supreme Court About Case He Hasn’t Even Lost Yet

The president seemed to know that the Court would reject his birthright citizenship arguments and went straight to the attacking phase.

early and often

early and often

Virginia Vote Gives Democrats a Crucial Redistricting Edge

Voters narrowly approved a measure that could flip four House seats to Democrats, countering Trump’s midterms gerrymandering scheme.

the city politic

the city politic

Amy Goodman’s Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

The Democracy Now! host, featured in a new documentary, has spent decades avoiding fluff and getting to the heart of essential stories.

5 Reasons Mr. Met Shouldn’t Jump Off a Bridge Quite Yet

It’s been an absolutely brutal season for the Amazins, but there’s still at least a little room for optimism.

early and often

early and often

Chip Roy’s MAMDANI Act Is a New Low in Nativism

The Texas extremist wants to denaturalize citizens whose political and religious views he dislikes, radically redefining what it means to be American.

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early and often

Will the Becerra Surge Save or Sink California Democrats?

The former HHS secretary’s stock is rising in the suddenly lively governor’s race. But Republicans could still pull off a November lockout.

Dem Congresswoman Resigns Just Before Facing Expulsion

Florida representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down just moments before an Ethics Committee meeting on her fate.

Mace and Mills Escalate Feud With Dueling Expulsion Bids

Nancy Mace has filed an expulsion resolution against her Republican House colleague, and Cory Mills is reportedly mulling a push to boot her out too.

What Will Follow Apple’s Tim Cook Era?

By John Herrman

After successfully expanding Steve Jobs’s vision, Cook is stepping aside as Apple faces a disorienting moment for tech.

Tucker Carlson Apologizes for ‘Misleading People’ to Back Trump

The former Fox News host continues to burn bridges with the president while courting his supporters.

Zuckerberg Is Trying to Figure Out What You’ll Pay Him For

By John Herrman

The basic bargain undergirding companies like Meta — free stuff for ad infiltration — is starting to break down.

early and often

early and often

Virginia Is the Biggest Battle Yet in the Gerrymandering Wars

Tuesday’s high-stakes referendum could make a big difference in November’s midterms.

The Fantasy of a Super Jail

By Zak Cheney-Rice

As Trump flails, he has returned to his favorite myth of control.

the yesteryear issue

the yesteryear issue

He Dealt Masterpieces by Day, Torture by Night

By Rachel Corbett

The art world was his alibi. How the gallerist Andrew Crispo got away with murder.

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early and often

Labor Secretary Out Over Good Old-Fashioned Scandal

Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi were run off after a lot of high-profile MAGA drama. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s sins were more conventional.

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early and often

Trump Doesn’t Know How Long the War He Dodged Was

The president is distorting history in his attempt to secure unlimited time to end his unpopular war against Iran.

Patel: I’m No Erratic Drunk. Now Give Me $250 Million.

The FBI director is suing The Atlantic after it published a report alleging that he’s way worse at his job than previously known.

Trump Makes a Bold Prediction on Gas Prices

President Trump contradicted his own Energy secretary and projected optimism about a crisis he created.

american affairs

american affairs

MAGA Is Eating Its Own

Trump’s coalition is punishing GOP representative María Elvira Salazar for daring to float a plan to win back Hispanic voters.