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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. By Jonah Shepp

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Trump Drags America Deep Down the Rabbit Hole

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

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Pete Hegseth Is Taking His Macho Shtick to New Levels

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

THE FEED

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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early and often

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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tremendous content

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.

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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.

early and often

early and often

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.

tremendous content

tremendous content

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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early and often

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.

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Mike Johnson Tries to Appease Trump With Third Reconciliation Bill

The Speaker is trying to break Trump’s legislative logjam by giving him Iran-war funding and a watered-down SAVE America Act.

A Sensible New Yorker’s Guide to Legionella Season

By Matthew Sedacca

Yes, you can drink your tap water. Maybe wear a mask while walking by the Met.

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we'll do it live

Will Todd Blanche Survive the Senate? Confirmation Hearing Highlights.

By Intelligencer Staff

Trump’s attorney-general pick fielded five hours of questions, attacks, and softballs from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are the key moments.

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early and often

MAGA Won’t Stand for Limits on ICE Brutality

Efforts to rein in ICE tactics and poorly targeted mass deportations have been met with a backlash from Trump’s base.

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Congress Is Fixing Daylight Saving Time (Or Toying With Us)

By Margaret Hartmann

Once again, one chamber has voted to end biannual clock switching. But despite Trump’s strong support, the bill’s future is uncertain.

the body politic

the body politic

The Democrats Have an ICE Problem

By Rebecca Traister

What the killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero reveals about the appeal of the insurgent left.

Ken Griffin, GOP Megadonor and Rubio Fan, Goes All in on Midterms

The billionaire Citadel founder is said to be focusing on Senate races in hopes of shaping the party beyond Trump.

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early and often

As Maine Goes, So Goes the Senate? Not Necessarily.

Even if the Platner campaign’s implosion saves Susan Collins, Democrats have enough opportunities elsewhere to flip the Senate.

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just asking questions

Kalshi’s Core Business May Already Be in Serious Trouble

States are cracking down on sports betting, and a major court ruling bodes poorly for the prediction-market giant.