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Trump’s Losing War Against the Federal Reserve

The thing is, if he’d gone about it more smartly, he would have gotten his way. By Elie Honig

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Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency: Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic. Here’s the latest reporting and analysis.

just asking questions

What the ‘Dubai Is Over’ Narrative Misses

By Matt Stieb As influencers flee, a longtime resident discusses the city’s resilience and why she trusts the government’s policy on spreading attack footage.

THE FEED

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early and often

Even California Voters Aren’t Thrilled About a Kamala Comeback

Two recent polls show Harris running far behind Gavin Newsom if she attempts another presidential run.

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we'll do it live

Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency: Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic. Here’s the latest reporting and analysis.

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early and often

Who Will Blink First on Paying TSA Agents?

With the DHS shutdown beginning to cause long security lines at airports across the country, something’s got to give.

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Will the Iran War End Soon? Trump’s Shifting Timetables.

Is the “minor excursion” very complete, ending soon or in a “couple weeks,” or just beginning? Here’s the latest on what Trump feels in his bones.

Trump Approval Hits New Low — and Iran War Won’t Help

If the unpopular and economically damaging conflict drags on, Trump and the GOP are in serious trouble for the midterms.

Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’

By Margaret Hartmann

Why did Barron move back into the White House? Exactly how tall is he? Does he have a lovely singing voice? Here’s what we know about the First Son.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Poly Insecure

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

Men Like Cesar Chavez Are Not Exceptional

It’s not just the Epsteins of the world who are capable of monstrosities.

Trump’s Losing War Against the Federal Reserve

The thing is, if he’d gone about it more smartly, he would have gotten his way.

just asking questions

just asking questions

What the ‘Dubai Is Over’ Narrative Misses

As influencers flee, a longtime resident discusses the city’s resilience and why she trusts the government’s policy on spreading attack footage.

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early and often

White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did Nothing

By Margaret Hartmann

Several companies have accused Corey Lewandowski of seeking payment for DHS contracts. Trump was even told of it.

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early and often

All About the White House UFC Fight on Trump’s Birthday

By Margaret Hartmann

The UFC is holding a cage match to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (or maybe Trump). Here’s what we know about plans, tickets, and the fight card.

american affairs

american affairs

J.D. Vance Is Having Kamala Harris Problems

A vice-president who is billed as an heir apparent but has been sidelined on policy? That sounds familiar.

Hegseth: World Should Say ‘Thank You’ to Trump for Disastrous War

The Defense secretary wants the media and our “ungrateful allies in Europe” to show a little appreciation.

tremendous content

tremendous content

‘TACO’ Trump? Iran War Revives Nickname Trump Loathes

By Margaret Hartmann

The acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out” was originally about “Liberation Day” tariffs. Now it’s morphed into a broader Trump insult.

Why Iran Is Winning the Slop War

By John Herrman

The most prominent AI fantasies about the war on social media exaggerate the destruction and conjure visions of America’s failure.

Bright Lights, Big Problem

Americans agree: Blinding headlights have become a scourge of the roads. What can be done?

Rand Paul–Markwayne Mullin Feud Explodes in Surreal Hearing

After this, it’s safe to say that Paul is a “no” on Mullin’s DHS confirmation.

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tremendous content

Judge Isn’t Buying White House’s ‘Brazen’ Ballroom Defense

By Margaret Hartmann

He blasted the Trump administration for offering “shifting” arguments and describing the East Wing destruction as a little “alteration.”

Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate Race

The governor and possible presidential hopeful strongly backed Juliana Stratton, who will likely become the sixth Black woman to serve in the Senate.

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early and often

What’s Really Going On With Trump’s Hand Bruise and Health Issues?

By Margaret Hartmann

The official explanations for Trump’s ailments — from CVI to a hand bruise to a neck rash — are odd and incomplete. Here’s everything we know.

Will Trump Be Able to Stop His Own War?

Almost nothing he has said or done suggests he knows what he is doing, and this is still just the beginning.

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we'll do it live

Another Key Iranian Leader Has Been Killed: Live War Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

Israel conducted another round of decapitation strikes, Europe is not impressed with Trump, and more of the latest developments on Day 18 of the war.

royal rumblings

royal rumblings

Meghan Markle Has Low Ratings, But at Least Merch Won’t Sell

By Margaret Hartmann

Honestly, there’s not a lot of good news in Variety’s report on the fraying of Meghan and Harry’s relationship with Netflix.

A Terrorist Attack on Thursday. A Bat Mitzvah on Friday.

By Ashley Zlatopolsky

Scenes from a synagogue that prepared for the worst — then faced it.