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Elon Musk Isn’t the Only One Getting Absurdly Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

From Donald Trump Jr. to 2 Chainz, a guide to those raking it in today as the rocket-maker goes public. By Bess Levin

money

I Figured Out How to Rig Rotten Tomatoes Prediction Markets

By Matt Stieb It was simple — and speaks to the scope of insider trading and the challenge reining it in.

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democracy

The Full Story of New York’s Biggest Voting Scandal

By Chris Stanton How a Long Island grandma and a crew of volunteer firefighters helped facilitate a ballot hijacking that changed New York elections forever. podcast

THE FEED

Knicks Diehards Can Almost Taste It

A pair of stalwart fans ride the Finals roller coaster with a championship in sight.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Bill Bradley Says Being a Knicks Champ Is a ‘Lifetime’ Bond

Without jinxing it, we asked the ’73 champ and former U.S. senator about what a championship ring would mean after the 53-year drought.

Building Back the Bidens

The urgent, embarrassing, and occasionally convincing campaign to salvage their legacy.

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Trump Will Have to Defy Court Order to Pay January 6 Rioters

A federal judge has blocked the DoJ’s anti-weaponization fund indefinitely and ordered officials to assert in writing that it won’t go forward.

early and often

early and often

Paxton Risks Senate Race for Gambling College-Football Player

The Texas Senate candidate’s aggressive intervention on behalf of Brendan Sorsby could prove to be a bad bet.

early and often

early and often

UFC White House: Trump’s Birthday Brawl, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

The UFC cage fight celebrates America’s 250th (or maybe Trump). Here’s a guide to the fight card, lawsuit, and drama over “the Claw.”

tremendous content

tremendous content

Barron and Kai Battle for Top Trump Energy Drink

By Margaret Hartmann

The president’s son and granddaughter want America to run on their respective low-calorie caffeinated beverages.

Scott Galloway on Why SpaceX Should ‘Pop Out of the Gates’

By Intelligencer Staff

Stephanie Ruhle joins Pivot co-hosts Galloway and Kara Swisher to discuss Musk’s new IPO.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Spurs, Enjoy the Bagels

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

Elon Musk Isn’t the Only One Getting Absurdly Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

From Donald Trump Jr. to 2 Chainz, a guide to those raking it in today as the rocket-maker goes public.

The Full Story of New York’s Biggest Voting Scandal

By Chris Stanton

How a Long Island grandma and a crew of volunteer firefighters helped facilitate a ballot hijacking that changed New York elections forever.

I Figured Out How to Rig Rotten Tomatoes Prediction Markets

It was simple — and speaks to the scope of insider trading and the challenge reining it in.

early and often

early and often

Trump Won’t Sacrifice Bill Pulte to Save Spy-Powers Bill

The president is digging in his heels on his unqualified DNI pick, though it’s jeopardizing tools allegedly needed to stop terrorists.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Did Kim Guilfoyle Plot Revenge With a Chewing-Gum Tycoon?

By Margaret Hartmann

If you believe the latest gossip, Don Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s relationship survived a very silly scheme concocted by their exes.

What I Witnessed at a Frenzied MSG on Wednesday Night

By Jeremy Rellosa

Knicks fans’ unshakeable belief in the team helped carry them to glory.

early and often

early and often

GOP Plots More Safety-Net Cuts to Fund Trump’s Wars

Trump is demanding a third big bill this summer, which could be toxic to midterm voters.

Scenes From the New York Knicks’ Game 4 Victory

As the Knicks made history at the Garden, a city rejoiced.

The Mirage of the Gifted Child

By Katie Arnold-Ratliff

Critics say the systems we use to educate the brightest kids are flawed and exclusionary. What if it’s the very premise of giftedness that’s faulty?

We’ll Never See Anything Quite Like That Again

A Knicks team defined by its tenacity found a way to win in the most exhilarating way possible.

Game 4 Watch Party Devolves Into Sudden Dolan-Mamdani Feud

The Knicks owner is bickering with city officials over security measures at Madison Square Garden.

early and often

early and often

Hilton’s California Primary Success Is Really a Becerra Win

President Trump’s pick for governor officially finished in the top two — and unintentionally made life a lot easier for his Democratic rival.

3 Ways Team Trump Went Into Epstein Damage Control

By Michael Calderone

Could Tucker Carlson have helped contain the fallout?

Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO May Screw Retirees, Must Be Delayed

The Massachusetts senator is calling on the SEC to delay Friday’s public offering.

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tremendous content

Trump Shows Off Photo of (Imaginary) Reflecting Pool Admirers

By Margaret Hartmann

Actual “before and after” photos show the Reflecting Pool doesn’t look much different. And contrary to Trump’s post, there are no adoring throngs.

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early and often

Graham Platner Survives Major Test in Maine Senate Primary

After a fresh wave of scandals, the Maine progressive got a boost from primary voters that quelled opposition in Washington.