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How the Fatal La Guardia Collision Happened

 “Stop, stop, stop. Stop Truck 1, stop, stop. Truck 1, stop!” By Jeff Wise
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One Missile Could Make the Oil Crisis Much Worse

 By Benjamin Hart A particularly devastating Iranian strike could make a bad problem even more dire.
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Could the Girls of Camp Mystic Have Been Saved?

 By Kerry Howley Twenty-seven children died in a Texas flood, dividing families over whether it was an act of God or adult failure. podcast
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we'll do it live
Are the U.S. and Iran Actually Talking? Live Updates
By Intelligencer Staff
Trump backed off his threat to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure and claims negotiations are underway. Here’s the latest.
early and often
early and often
California Candidate Seizes Ballots to Get Trump’s Attention
By Ed Kilgore
Sheriff Chad Bianco’s phony 2025 election “audit” sure looks like an attempt to build MAGA cred in the governor’s race.
early and often
early and often
Supreme Court Risks Fueling Trump’s Attack on Mail Ballots
By Ed Kilgore
Banning late-arriving mail ballots wouldn’t be fatal to democracy. But it could boost Trump’s broader assault on voting by mail.

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poll position
Trump Approval Hits New Low — and Iran War Won’t Help
By Ed Kilgore
If the unpopular and economically damaging conflict drags on, Trump and the GOP are in serious trouble for the midterms.
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tremendous content
Trump’s Latest White House Horror: A Zombie Columbus Statue
By Margaret Hartmann
A Baltimore statue torn down in 2020 has been resurrected on the White House grounds.
politics
politics
ICE Agents Are in Airports Now. Do You Feel Safer Yet?
By Nia Prater
Federal immigration agents have been spotted at American airports after President Trump ordered their deployment amid TSA staff shortages.
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early and often
Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead
By Ed Kilgore
The president is throwing a tantrum over the SAVE America Act, and American travelers are paying the price.
aviation
aviation
Here’s How the Fatal La Guardia Collision Happened, Second by Second
By Jeff Wise
“Stop, stop, stop. Stop Truck 1, stop, stop. Truck 1, stop!”
tremendous content
tremendous content
‘TACO’ Trump? Iran War Revives Nickname Trump Loathes
By Margaret Hartmann
The acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out” was originally about “Liberation Day” tariffs. Now it’s morphed into a broader Trump insult.
just asking questions
just asking questions
One Missile Could Make the Oil Crisis Much Worse
By Benjamin Hart
A particularly devastating Iranian strike could make a bad problem even more dire.
natural disasters
natural disasters
Could the Girls of Camp Mystic Have Been Saved?
By Kerry Howley
Twenty-seven children died in a Texas flood, dividing families over whether it was an act of God or adult failure.
just asking questions
just asking questions
What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump’s America?
By Sarah Jones
A group of activists set off fireworks outside a Texas detention center. Then they were arrested.
sports
sports
The World Baseball Classic Was Supposed to Avoid Politics. Then Came Team USA.
By Zak Cheney-Rice
Tournament speech rules were uniquely beneficial to the powerful.
foreign interests
foreign interests
Why Are the U.S. and Israel at War With Iran? No One Knows.
By Jacob Bacharach
What is the endgame here? The question assumes there is one.
iran war
iran war
Will the Iran War End Soon? Trump’s Shifting Timetables
By Chas Danner
Is the minor excursion very complete, ending in a couple weeks, or just beginning? Here’s the latest on what Trump feels in his bones.
early and often
early and often
Even California Voters Aren’t Thrilled About a Kamala Comeback
By Ed Kilgore
Two recent polls show Harris running far behind Gavin Newsom if she attempts another presidential run.
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we'll do it live
Iran War Triggers Global Energy Emergency
By Intelligencer Staff
The impact of the war has quickly gone from bad to potentially catastrophic.
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early and often
Who Will Blink First on Paying TSA Agents?
By Ed Kilgore
With the DHS shutdown beginning to cause long security lines at airports across the country, something’s got to give.
magalopolis
magalopolis
Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’
By Margaret Hartmann
Why did Barron move back into the White House? Exactly how tall is he? Does he have a lovely singing voice? Here’s what we know about the First Son.
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the approval matrix
The Approval Matrix: Poly Insecure
Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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power
Men Like Cesar Chavez Are Not Exceptional
By Kate Manne
It’s not just the Epsteins of the world who are capable of monstrosities.
the law
the law
Trump’s Losing War Against the Federal Reserve
By Elie Honig
The thing is, if he’d gone about it more smartly, he would have gotten his way.
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just asking questions
What the ‘Dubai Is Over’ Narrative Misses
By Matt Stieb
As influencers flee, a longtime resident discusses the city’s resilience and why she trusts the government’s policy on spreading attack footage.
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early and often
White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did Nothing
By Margaret Hartmann
Several companies have accused Corey Lewandowski of seeking payment for DHS contracts. Trump was even told of it.
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early and often
All About the White House UFC Fight on Trump’s Birthday
By Margaret Hartmann
The UFC is holding a cage match to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (or maybe Trump). Here’s what we know about plans, tickets, and the fight card.