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politics
politics
Everyone Trying to Cash In on Trump’s Slush Fund
From former Trump fixer Michael Cohen to the gun-toting McCloskeys to seditionist Enrique Tarrio, here are the people vying for a payout.
politics
politics
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns As Trump’s Intelligence Chief
In her resignation letter, Gabbard says she is leaving her post as director of national intelligence following her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
disasters
disasters
Death by Manhole
Donike Gocaj’s fall and the anatomy of an urban nightmare.
early and often
early and often
California Governor’s Race Is Turning Into a Three-Way Fight
After a surprisingly chaotic race, we’re finally getting a clearer picture of who’s likely to be the next governor of California.
wall street
wall street
JPMorgan ‘Sex Slave’ Saga Takes Another Twist
Accuser Chirayu Rana gave an interview about his life and the lawsuit before allegedly blocking the reporter’s number.
just asking questions
just asking questions
Trump’s Weaponization Slush Fund Is ‘Completely Insane’
Former New Jersey attorney general Matt Platkin on the legality of the controversial fund created by President Trump’s IRS settlement.
early and often
early and often
Ken Paxton’s Campaign May Have Been Saved by a Staffer’s Joke
A downcast brainstorming session after a bad night yielded an unlikely idea to win Trump’s endorsement.
the law
the law
Louisiana v. Callais Belongs in the Supreme Court’s Anti-canon
Like Dred Scott and past repudiated rulings, the justices’ latest betrayal of Black Americans can’t be the last word.
wall street
wall street
SpaceX Warns Humans May Suffer ‘Same Fate As Dinosaurs’ in Eye-Popping IPO Pitch
Among the vivid declarations and “spicy” revelations as Elon Musk opens the books.
early and often
early and often
Senate GOP Turns on Trump, Freezes ICE Bill
Trump’s demands for ballroom money and an “anti-weaponization” slush fund just blew up Republicans’ slam-dunk reconciliation bill.
early and often
early and often
Autopsy Report Shows Democrats Really Are in Disarray
It was a mistake for the DNC to release this unfinished look at what went wrong for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
tremendous content
tremendous content
Trump Gives Absurd Reason for Skipping Don Jr.’s Wedding
Trump said he’ll “try and make it.” But the guy who’s been fixated on ballrooms and gold statues claims he’s worried about the optics.
politics
politics
The Race to Be the Face of Manhattan Is Extremely Tight
New polling shows a close contest between Micah Lasher and Alex Bores. Downtown, Brad Lander may be on the brink of a landslide.
the city politic
the city politic
Mamdani Puts Off the Pain — for Now
The mayor convinced Kathy Hochul to help out with his first budget, but he can’t ignore the city’s bigger fiscal problems.
encounter
encounter
Biotech Barbie Had a Hard Year
Cathy Tie (briefly) married a gene-editing outlaw and got barred from China. So she threw herself a 30th birthday party at Carnegie Hall.
power
power
The Man Who Explains Israel to John Fetterman
How a little-known writer became one of the senator’s closest confidants.
early and often
early and often
Can NAACP’s College-Sports Boycott Save Voting Rights?
The NAACP wants athletes and fans to boycott schools in states decimating Black representation. It could hit the South in the heart and the wallet.
higher education
higher education
Harvard Will Manufacture a Scarcity of A’s
Starting in the fall of 2027, Harvard undergrads will be competing for a limited number of available A grades in each of their classes.
early and often
early and often
Trump’s Self-Absorption Spells Midterms Disaster for the GOP
Forget policy goals or even boosting his party. The president wants his ballroom, his vengeance slush fund, and lots of payback.
wall street
wall street
JPMorgan Exec Alleges ‘Sex Slave’ Accuser Made ‘Eerily Similar’ Claims Before
Lorna Hajdini has countersued Chirayu Rana for defamation, saying his claims have made her life a “daily, living hell”
tremendous content
tremendous content
Trump Mobile Phone Beats Expectations by Actually Existing
Don Jr. and Eric’s gold Trump phone is nine months overdue and the American flag logo only has 11 stripes. But hey, it turns on!
what the?
what the?
Trump’s Iran Regime-Change Plan Was Even Crazier Than Anyone Imagined
The U.S. and Israel reportedly planned on reinstalling former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after decapitating the regime. Yes, that guy.
politics
politics
Who’s Lining Up for a Cut of Trump’s Big New Slush Fund
One ally of the president is already seeking $2.7 million. There will likely be many more.
amazon
amazon
Jeff Bezos Sees a ‘More Mature’ Donald Trump This Time Around
The Amazon founder also weighed in on Washington Post cuts, the Melania doc, and why people “shouldn’t worry about” AI.
tremendous content
tremendous content
The Melania Movie, Explained: Box Office, Reviews, and What She Made
Jeff Bezos denied any involvement, but told CNBC that the film was a “very wise business decision” for Amazon. Here’s what the numbers say.