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My Adventures With ‘The AI That Actually Does Things’

OpenClaw agents have been touted as the most important software product ever. I have some questions. podcast By John Herrman

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There’s an Actual King in Washington: Live Updates

By Margaret Hartmann With American Revolution jokes and subtle nudges to Trump, he made an elegant attempt to patch up Anglo-American relations in his address to Congress.

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Trump’s Gerrymander Gambit Has (Mostly) Failed

By Ed Kilgore Republicans might make meager gains when all is said and done. But Democrats thwarted Trump’s effort to give his party a huge House advantage.

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royal rumblings

royal rumblings

King Charles Charms Congress After Trump Visit: Live Updates

By Margaret Hartmann

With American Revolution jokes and subtle nudges to Trump, he made an elegant attempt to patch up Anglo-American relations in his address to Congress.

You Can Finally Get a Passport With Trump’s Face on It

The State Department plans to roll out limited-edition passports featuring the president’s visage. But don’t panic: They won’t be randomly assigned.

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early and often

GOP Thinks Its Base Is Enough to Win the Midterms. It’s Not.

After the close results in Virginia, Republicans want to believe they just need to turn out their voters in 2026. But they need swing voters, too.

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Hegseth Rewarded Kid Rock’s Apache Enthusiasm With Joyride

What good is a U.S. attack helicopter if it can’t be used to look cool and make liberals cry?

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early and often

WHCD Shooting Makes House GOP Even More Dysfunctional

The security breach could have spurred Republicans to reopen DHS. Instead, they’re issuing new demands, like funding Trump’s ballroom.

ABC Shows No Sign of Caving to Trump Over Kimmel This Time

As the late-night host defends another contested punch line, his network seems wary of creating the kind of backlash it did last year.

My Adventures With ‘The AI That Actually Does Things’

By John Herrman

OpenClaw agents have been touted as the most important software product ever. I have some questions.

early and often

early and often

Trump’s Gerrymander Gambit Has (Mostly) Failed

Republicans might make meager gains when all is said and done. But Democrats thwarted Trump’s effort to give his party a huge House advantage.

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early and often

Trump Called for Unity After WHCD. It Didn’t Last Long.

Despite the post-shooting “Kumbaya” moment, Trump and his allies are already weaponizing the attempted assassination against the opposition.

New Details Emerge About WHCD Shooter’s Path to Violence

Cole Tomas Allen, who railed against Trump in a manifesto, has been charged with attempting to assassinate the president and faces a life sentence.

‘I’m Not Happy. Buyers Are Not Happy.’

The pied-à-terre tax has caused quite a stir among brokers who deal in eight-figure listings.

just asking questions

just asking questions

‘I’m Not Sure When I’m Ever Not Going to Be Angry Anymore’

By Benjamin Hart

USAID whistleblower Nicholas Enrich recalls how Elon Musk’s “incompetent buffoons” destroyed a lifesaving agency.

american affairs

american affairs

We Can Stop Pretending Trump Was Ever Pro-worker

His recently departed Labor secretary will be remembered more for misconduct allegations than doing anything for unions.

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we'll do it live

WHCD Shooting and Aftermath: As It Happened

By Intelligencer Staff

Our running account of the shocking attempted attack.

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stop the presses

The Strange Aftermath of the WHCD Shooting

By Charlotte Klein

Sean Spicer, flamenco dancers, and a tequila cart.

What I Saw and Felt Inside the Ballroom During the WHCD Shooting

Security did its job — and the instant collective response of other guests was more rattling than the chaos itself.

Why Can’t We Treat GLP-1’s Like Medicine?

Last summer, I was prescribed Mounjaro for my diabetes and entered a debate I never asked for.

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

By John Herrman

Meta is laying off more workers — and monitoring the ones who are left in order to train AI to maybe replace them.

Is Melania Trump a U.S. Citizen? Her Immigration Story, Explained.

By Margaret Hartmann

Where is Melania from originally? How did she meet Donald Trump? Despite her memoir and movie, parts of the First Lady’s backstory are still hazy.

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early and often

Tom Steyer Wants to Be California Left’s Favorite Billionaire

The candidate for California governor is winning over progressives by promising to take on ultrawealthy people (like himself).

The Whole Mike Vrabel–Dianna Russini Mess, Explained

Here’s what we know about the scandal involving the New England Patriots coach and a top sports reporter covering the NFL.

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early and often

Why Is a Magician Hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner?

Oz Pearlman is a “mentalist” who likes to guess people’s PIN numbers and will probably not make fun of President Trump.

Trump Seems to Be Planning Ahead for Losing the Senate

His firing of Pam Bondi and his nudging of Samuel Alito toward retirement suggest he is well aware of the GOP’s nightmare midterm scenario.

from the archives

from the archives

From the Archives: The Macabre Case of the Man in the Mask

By Anthony Haden-Guest

And the shadowy world of Andrew Crispo.

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early and often

The GOP’s Dilemma: Pass ICE Funding Now or Make Bill Even Worse

Senate Republicans advanced a bill that gives ICE another $70 billion with no reforms. But the House may want to pack in more MAGA goodies.