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Should Democrats Help Trump Kill the Filibuster?

Democrats very recently tried to curtail the use of the filibuster. But they probably won’t disarm themselves in the current Trump 2.0 emergency. By Ed Kilgore

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Humans Only: Why Amazon Is Mad About AI Shoppers

By John Herrman The new standoff between Amazon and Perplexity is a taste of the AI agent wars to come.

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The Mysterious Death of a Hamptons Fashion Star

By Jen Wieczner Martha Nolan made beachwear for celebrities and influencers. How did she wind up dead at a yacht club? podcast

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Once Again, Republicans Have a Trump Problem

Republicans believe only Trump can turn out his voters in 2026. But swing voters don’t like his agenda and may be getting tired of his act.

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first family feuds

‘RIP, East Wing’: Obama, First Daughters Slam Trump Ballroom

By Margaret Hartmann

Michelle Obama, Chelsea Clinton, and even Jenna Bush Hager have all lamented the loss of the East Wing as Trump literally tears into the White House.

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early and often

Should Democrats Help Trump Kill the Filibuster?

Democrats very recently tried to curtail the use of the filibuster. But they probably won’t disarm themselves in the current Trump 2.0 emergency.

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Stefanik’s Campaign Launch Is Much About Mamdani

In a video launching her gubernatorial campaign, Stefanik tries to tie Hochul to Mamdani while also vowing to fight for affordability.

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Flags Fly Half-Mast for Cheney, Yet Trump Hasn’t Said a Word on His Death

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump is “aware” of the former vice president’s passing, but the White House hasn’t shared condolences or addressed funeral plans.

Humans Only: Why Amazon Is Mad About AI Shoppers

By John Herrman

The new standoff between Amazon and Perplexity is a taste of the AI agent wars to come.

Get Ready for an Air-Travel Meltdown

The government shutdown is coming for your travel plans. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare.

Trump’s Streak of Big Supreme Court Wins May Be Ending

We may not know the Supreme Court’s tariff decision right away, but based on how the oral arguments went, Trump should get ready to lose.

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the grub street diet

Brad Lander Ended Election Night at a Taco Truck

“I can’t even tell who I’m talking to half the time. At some point, my daughter puts a drink in my hand.”

The Mysterious Death of a Hamptons Fashion Star

By Jen Wieczner

Martha Nolan made beachwear for celebrities and influencers. How did she wind up dead at a yacht club?

ICE Wants NYPD Cops Who Are Mad About Mamdani

The agency put out a new recruitment ad that tries to promote and capitalize on postelection angst within the NYPD.

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early and often

Democrats Might Miss Pelosi More Than They Expect

Nancy Pelosi, who became a symbol of gerontocracy, is retiring from Congress. Finding someone to match her spine and leadership won’t be easy.

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tremendous content

Did FIFA Create a Peace Prize Just for Nobel-Hungry Trump?

By Margaret Hartmann

The Nobel committee keeps snubbing Trump. But he seems to have a good shot at the FIFA Peace Prize, an award his close friend just made up.

The Government Shutdown Is Spreading to the Skies

The FAA is ordering a 10 percent reduction in flights at major U.S. airports due to staffing shortages caused by the never-ending shutdown.

What Did the 2025 Election Mean?

There’s a lot of excitement following Zohran Mamdani’s and Democrats’ big victories. There are a lot of takes, too. Here are some of the best ones.

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The Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 Controversy, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Is the NFL canceling Bad Bunny? Will ICE really be at the game? Here’s what we know about the halftime-show headliner and the MAGA backlash.

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How Gavin Newsom Struck the Year’s Heaviest Blow Against Trump

Under a lot of pressure with no time to spare, the California governor put on a master class in political persuasion with Prop 50.

The 3 Months That Could Make Trump King

By Cristian Farias

In each presidential power grab, you can find the fingerprints of John Roberts. The worst may be yet to come.

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Only Trump Can Reopen the Government. But He’s Not in the Mood.

A strong 2025 Election Night has convinced Democrats to stand firm and Trump that they must be crushed. Senate Republicans are stuck in the middle.

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tremendous content

Trump Adds Ugly Gold Sign So No One Misses ‘The Oval Office’

By Margaret Hartmann

His latest White House renovation: a taped-up sign with “Live, Laugh, Love” energy for the most famous room in the world.

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just asking questions

A Very Close Look at How Mamdani Carried the City

A conversation with voting-data savant Michael Lange about where Mamdani and Cuomo dominated and what surprised him in the results.

Sad Girls for Capitalism

By Brooke LaMantia

Watching the election results with Danielle Goldman, who urged “cool girls” to vote for Cuomo.

A Euphoric First 162 Minutes in Zohran’s New York

By Danya Issawi

Months of hate speech, misinformation, and Curtis Sliwa were finally washed away with happy drunk tears last night.

Scenes From Your Election Night

By Maura Friedman and Jacob Moscovitch

New York readers share their images of celebration after Zohran Mamdani’s victory from all over the city.

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early and often

What Democrats’ 2025 Election Sweep Means for the Midterms

Republicans will sink or swim with Trump.