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The Irony of the AI Industry’s Massive Lobbying Push

AI heavyweights are waging a multifront political war with super-PACs. Populist backlash — and China — could swallow them all. By John Herrman

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The New York Young Republican Club Has an Antisemitism Problem

By Nathan Taylor Pemberton A burner account that belonged to the group’s treasurer reveals a hateful, far-right turn. podcast

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Trump Adds Founding Father Statues to Rose Garden Clutter

By Margaret Hartmann The roses are now sharing space with Mar-a-Lago patio tables, multiple gold signs, a Presidential Walk of Fame, and five bronze statues.

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The Irony of the AI Industry’s Massive Lobbying Push

By John Herrman

AI heavyweights are waging a multifront political war with super-PACs. Populist backlash — and China — could swallow them all.

The New York Young Republican Club Has an Antisemitism Problem

By Nathan Taylor Pemberton

A burner account that belonged to the group’s treasurer reveals a hateful, far-right turn.

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GOP’s Midterm Message: Democrats Stink More Than We Do!

With Trump unwilling to defend his own record, Republicans must struggle to make the election comparative and smear the opposition as extremist.

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Trump Adds Founding Father Statues to Rose Garden Clutter

By Margaret Hartmann

The roses are now sharing space with Mar-a-Lago patio tables, multiple gold signs, a Presidential Walk of Fame, and five bronze statues.

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I Can’t Stop Watching Trump’s Awkward World Cup Lingering

The president’s World Cup presentation to Spain played out like a slow-motion fender bender no one could stop.

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Maine Democrats Quickly Rally Around Troy Jackson for Senate

Democrats have settled on the logger and labor leader to replace Graham Platner. He should be a strong challenger to Susan Collins.

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Like It or Not, Kamala Harris Is the Front-runner

By David Freedlander

“Her mindset is that ‘I should have won, and I am going to do it my way because my way would have won.’”

Spain-Argentina Wasn’t a Classic, But This World Cup Was

Spain deserved their win, and America desperately needed a feel-good summer.

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A Government Shutdown This Fall Is Looking Likely

Between Trump’s SAVE Act obsession and fury over Democrats’ unwillingness to “fight,” odds of a shutdown before the midterms are rising.

The Blockbuster Final That Caps Off a Triumphant World Cup

What you need to know ahead of Sunday’s Argentina-Spain showdown.

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Darline Graham Is Maneuvering Herself Into a Full Senate Term

Originally a temporary fill-in giving Republicans a chance to sort out their options, Lindsey Graham’s sister seems to be making a power move.

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Now There’s No Escaping Trump International Airport

By Margaret Hartmann

United Airlines actually isn’t offering free flight changes to people who object to the Trumpification of the Palm Beach, Florida, airport.

Todd Blanche’s Meeting With Epstein Survivors Did Not Go Well

Several survivors said they were let down by the encounter, but Blanche will still probably be confirmed as attorney general.

Trump Is Finding Out About Forever War

He thought he understood why something like the Iran war was a trap. Now he’s learning the hard way.

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Trump Drags America Deep Down the Rabbit Hole

In a White House address, Trump spouted wild election conspiracy theories. Damage to the midterms could be profound.

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Trump ‘Repairs’ White House Lawn With Unauthorized Helipad

By Margaret Hartmann

The UFC was supposed to fix the South Lawn after the arena came down. Instead, Trump forged ahead with another unsanctioned project.

Pete Hegseth Is Taking His Macho Shtick to New Levels

The Defense secretary is green-lighting annual testosterone tests for servicemembers and defending a dangerously low Blue Angels flyover.

Billionaires Who Tried to Dodge California Asset Tax May Not Be in the Clear

Sergey Brin and other absurdly wealthy people who’ve fled the state could be subject to “intrusive” residency audits.

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Republicans Are Dreading Trump’s Speech — With Good Reason

For years, many Republicans have tried to avoid engaging with his election denial. Tonight, he’s rubbing their faces in it.

The Insider Trading Is Coming From Inside the White House Teleprompter

Trump’s teleprompter operator reportedly made over $100,000 on Kalshi betting on his boss’s speeches.

The Reflecting Pool Is a Bad Paint Job, Not a Crime Scene

Looks like the peeling is not what Trump made it seem.

Fetterman Reveals What Would Make Him Leave the Democratic Party

The Pennsylvania senator, whom Republicans have courted, said he’d bail if Democrats become “the anti-Israel party.”

The Accidental Cartel Queen

By Julia Lindau

How a suburban mom working at a seafood restaurant became a fugitive in Mexico.

What Does It Mean to Be a Working-Class Candidate?

Graham Platner’s campaign was fatally flawed. Its message is still worth examining.

OpenAI’s First Device Will Want to Know Everything About You

By John Herrman

Sam Altman really is committed to making Her.