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A Democratic ‘Power Grab’ in Brooklyn

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is forging ahead with committee expansion plans despite stiff opposition from reformers and party leaders. By Errol Louis

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Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Threat to Canada Is Just Lazy

By Margaret Hartmann Instead of coming up with a creative new way to bully our neighbors, he’s giving Lake Ontario the “Gulf of America” treatment.

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Rebecca Katz’s Risky Formula for Winning Elections

By David Freedlander The political consultant has an uncanny gift for finding charismatic progressives. Why do so many of them implode? podcast

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tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Threat to Canada Is Just Lazy

By Margaret Hartmann

Instead of coming up with a creative new way to bully our neighbors, he’s giving Lake Ontario the “Gulf of America” treatment.

the city politic

the city politic

A Democratic ‘Power Grab’ in Brooklyn

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is forging ahead with committee expansion plans despite stiff opposition from reformers and party leaders.

Trump’s Ballroom May Be Built Before the Law Can Stop Him

The president bet that if he acted fast enough, no one would be able to beat him in court before it was too late. He was likely right.

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Rebecca Katz’s Risky Formula for Winning Elections

By David Freedlander

The political consultant has an uncanny gift for finding charismatic progressives. Why do so many of them implode?

early and often

early and often

Hakeem Jeffries Picked a Bad Time to Cozy Up to Jared Kushner

If Jeffries becomes Speaker, talking with President Trump’s son-in-law might make sense. But it can wait until after the midterms.

Trump Wants a Bunker, But the White House Already Has One

A new report reveals that Trump’s security-based argument for his beloved ballroom isn’t exactly airtight.

Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

Politicians Are Now Competing to Prove Who Hates Data Centers the Most

As voters’ opposition to data centers continues to grow, midterm candidates on both sides of the aisle are desperate to keep up.

just asking questions

just asking questions

The Enormous Stakes of the Federal Case Against Meta

By Benjamin Hart

A novel legal argument could wreak havoc on the company — but it may contain a fatal flaw.

The Pay-to-Play Childhood

By Caitlin Moscatello

Private travel leagues have made youth sports expensive, hypercompetitive, and all-consuming for families. At least investors are making a killing.

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early and often

Bill Clinton’s Party Needs a ‘Different Kind of Democrat’ Again

The 42nd president’s legacy has diminished, and many of his policies now seem misguided. But his revival of the party holds lessons for 2028.

instant gratification

instant gratification

I Can’t Stop Watching This Amazon Drone Drop Someone’s Package in Their Pool

Are incredibly loud flying wind machines that dump our impulse buys into our swimming pools really the future we want?

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early and often

Despite Primary Whiffs, Poll Haters Are Still Wrong

Yes, there have been some misfires in 2026 primary polling. But ignoring data isn’t the solution.

Supreme Court Gives Trump Temporary Pass for His Ballroom

The ongoing construction can continue while the full court considers Trump’s appeal of a lower-court decision ordering him to stop.

Navy Might Rename Aircraft Carrier After Trump Instead of Black War Hero

Doris Miller received the Navy Cross for his heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Donald Trump likes having his name on things.

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early and often

AOC and Ossoff Are Young. Why Rush to Run in 2028?

Either of the Democratic 2028 prospects would be the youngest president ever. Unlike fellow millennial J.D. Vance, it may be smarter for them to wait.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Chanty Beluga, Meet Pablo Pledgescobar

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

the sporting life

the sporting life

The Shmancification of the U.S. Open

By Ben Ryder Howe

Is the new Arthur Ashe just another members’ club for the elite?

just asking questions

just asking questions

The Communist Conspiracy Theory Consuming the Right

For conservatives, “cultural Marxism” is a shape-shifting, decades-old bogeyman. Aja Woods’s latest book traces its origins.

The Man Taking Mamdani to Court

If anyone’s going to stop the mayor’s pied-à-terre tax, it’s probably Randy Mastro.

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tremendous content

Melania ‘Doesn’t Like’ Natalie Harp Chatter? You Don’t Say!

By Margaret Hartmann

The First Lady is back at the White House after a monthlong disappearance. And she isn’t thrilled with all the talk about her husband’s aide.

family business

family business

The Sibling Drama Surrounding Lakers Sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Team governor Jeanie Buss is refusing to sell her family’s stake.

Outgunned Ken Paxton Needs a Trump-Musk Bailout

The Texas Senate race is now a toss-up, and Paxton may finally get some much-needed cash.

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early and often

Midterm-Convention Trump-fest May Backfire on GOP

Republicans are putting their unpopular president at the center of their midterms pitch. Democrats should enjoy the show.

ChatGPT Is a Huge Snitch

By John Herrman

Never say anything to AI that you wouldn’t want read aloud in a court of law.