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The Fake Cartier and the Fake Rockefeller

How a pair of blue-blood impostors turned party crashing in the Hamptons and Palm Beach into a business. podcast By Jen Wieczner

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Why AI Companies Want to Take Control of Your Computer

By John Herrman Claude would like a little help learning how to do your job.

american affairs

Mamdani’s New Democratic Adversary

By Ross Barkan The mayor’s concessions on a major campaign promise point to the power of City Council Speaker Julie Menin.

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early and often

Trump’s Voter-Fraud Myths Fuel State-Level Crackdowns

With the SAVE America Act stalled in Congress, some red states are pushing their own redundant bans on noncitizen voting.

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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.

Why AI Companies Want to Take Control of Your Computer

By John Herrman

Claude would like a little help learning how to do your job.

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american affairs

american affairs

Mamdani’s New Democratic Adversary

The mayor’s concessions on a major campaign promise point to the power of City Council Speaker Julie Menin.

The Fake Cartier and the Fake Rockefeller

By Jen Wieczner

How a pair of blue-blood impostors turned party crashing in the Hamptons and Palm Beach into a business.

A La Guardia TSA Agent Tells All

On the shutdown, ICE agents “doing nothing,” and making your flight.

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early and often

Does Either Party Really Want to End the DHS Shutdown?

In the past 40 days, the two parties have switched sides on a proposal to fund everything but ICE. Now the chances of a deal look remote.

What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?

While border czar Tom Homan has said the ICE agents will be assisting with security, images have circulated showing officers largely standing around.

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tremendous content

Melania Welcomes You to the Robot Apocalypse

By Margaret Hartmann

The First Lady introduced a walking, talking humanoid robot at the White House and breezily suggested it will replace human teachers.

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.

Another Good Sign for Dems: Flipping Mar-a-Lago

Democrat Emily Gregory will soon be representing President Trump in the Florida statehouse after winning his district in a special election.

If Illinois Wins March Madness, I’ll Run Naked Through the Streets

But if you’re not an alumnus, here’s who to root for this weekend.

The True Religion of Reality Television

Strict, often oppressive belief systems governed the lives of the Duggars and the Mormon Wives. We preferred it that way.

artificial intelligence

artificial intelligence

The People Getting Falsely Accused of Using AI to Write

Clean, precise prose is now a liability, and non-native English speakers and autistic writers are often paying the price.

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we'll do it live

Are the U.S. and Iran Actually Talking? Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

Trump backed off his threat to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure and claims negotiations are underway. Here’s the latest.

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Trump Calls Voting by Mail ‘Cheating’ (Except When He Does It)

By Margaret Hartmann

He hates “fraudulent” mail-in ballots … unless they let him spend the weekend golfing instead of voting in person.

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

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

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early and often

Trump Caves on DHS Shutdown, Bets Agenda on Risky Plan B

For unclear reasons, Trump abruptly gave in on DHS funding. Now, he wants to pack the SAVE Act and other priorities into a second Big Beautiful Bill.

american affairs

american affairs

Trump’s Brutalization of Cuba Is Both Cruel and Pointless

An American blockade has made life on the island miserable with no endgame in sight.

More Evidence Emerges of Iran War Insider Trading

Polymarket, long accused of lax gambling rules, saw a series of suspiciously timed bets on the war.

the city politic

the city politic

Hakeem Jeffries Explains His Strategy to Win the Midterms

“Republicans are going to get crushed, as we’ve been seeing all across the country.”

artificial intelligence

artificial intelligence

The Story Behind All Those Fruit and Vegetable AI Slop Videos

By E.J. Dickson

The trend didn’t start with baby carrots begging for their lives. It also won’t end there.

The Vance Whisperer

By Casey Quackenbush

How an earnest GOP reformer became one of the most powerful operatives in Washington.

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early and often

California Candidate Seizes Ballots to Get Trump’s Attention

Sheriff Chad Bianco’s phony 2025 election “audit” sure looks like an attempt to build MAGA cred in the governor’s race.

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early and often

Supreme Court Risks Fueling Trump’s Attack on Mail Ballots

Banning late-arriving mail ballots wouldn’t be fatal to democracy. But it could boost Trump’s broader assault on voting by mail.