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How Nick Shirley Became Republicans’ Favorite Poster

His videos on fraud helped push Trump to target Minneapolis. They were just the start of a “beautiful synergy.” podcast By Eamon Whalen

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Why the Supreme Court Slapped Down Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Rules

By Elie Honig The president’s effort to throw a smoke bomb into the 2026 midterms has been foiled — for now, anyway.

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The Women Fighting for Fewer Rights

By Sarah Jones Two recent books examine why women embrace a politics that puts them last.

THE FEED

60 Minutes’ Big Premiere Saw Ratings Dive

Viewership is down from the last season premiere, but the Trump administration seemed to be pleased.

early and often

early and often

Mitch McConnell Is Alive and (Sort of) Well

By Margaret Hartmann

The Kentucky senator went back to work for the first time in three months. Yet aside from a long smile and a wave, he was still barely seen or heard.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Bettina and Don Jr. Bravely Defend Their Oligarch-Funded Wedding

By Margaret Hartmann

According to the couple, reporting that Trump’s son let a close Putin ally secretly pay for his wedding is discrimination. And it’s NOT okay!

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Why the Supreme Court Slapped Down Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Rules

The president’s effort to throw a smoke bomb into the 2026 midterms has been foiled — for now, anyway.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Colin Kaepernick Says ‘Woke’ Misses the Point

A conversation with the activist and blackballed quarterback, who has a lot to get off his chest in a new autobiography.

Trump Can’t Stop Backing Stuff Americans Hate

Forget what you heard: Trump says AI, data centers, and Flock are all actually great.

the christian right

the christian right

The Women Fighting for Fewer Rights

Two recent books examine why women embrace a politics that puts them last.

How Nick Shirley Became Republicans’ Favorite Poster

By Eamon Whalen

His videos on fraud helped push Trump to target Minneapolis. They were just the start of a “beautiful synergy.”

early and often

early and often

Property-Tax Cuts Are the GOP’s Favorite Affordability Fix

State-level Republicans are racing to cut, cap, or abolish property taxes, though that could hurt renters and wreak havoc on public services.

Watching Football Isn’t American Enough?

By Zak Cheney-Rice

Some Republican politicians are upset that students cheering on the University of Texas football team do not look like them.

AI-Doomsday Warnings Haven’t Derailed Anthropic IPO

The AI giant is expected to list on the NASDAQ as early as next month, while OpenAI delays its plans to go public.

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early and often

Republicans Are Losing Trump’s 2024 Gains With Texas Latinos

The defection of non-MAGA 2024 Trump voters, and particularly Latinos, is shaping up to be the big story of the midterms.

Donald Trump Couldn’t Do It Alone

By Michael Calderone

Jacob Weisberg chronicles the enablers of his return to power and fateful second term.

Why Everyone’s Talking About the AI Apocalypse

By John Herrman

The AI-safety people finally have the public’s attention. Now what?

Ben Shelton Is Just Beginning

He fell to Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s U.S. Open final, but has a plausible chance to win here in the future.

A Queasy Appreciation of Alexander Zverev

By Caira Conner

As a fellow type 1 diabetic, I marvel at the U.S. Open finalist’s tenacity. But his sordid personal history complicates everything.

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tremendous content

Talarico Tells Kimmel Trump’s Freaky Nickname Is Backfiring

By Margaret Hartmann

During the interview, which did not air on TV due to FCC drama, the Texas Senate candidate thanked the president for boosting his T-shirt sales.

Giuliani Manages to Be Cordial to Mamdani at Ground Zero

The former mayor, who has launched a series of Islamophobic broadsides against Mamdani, appeared to offer words of encouragement on Friday.

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early and often

J.D. Vance Previews Republicans’ Nasty Midterm Smears

In his GOP Midterm Convention speech, the vice-president called Democrats anti-American “crazies” and played fast and loose with the facts.

from the archives

from the archives

A Look Back at 25 Years of New York’s Coverage of 9/11

By Intelligencer Staff

From our first issue after the attacks to the unfolding consequences in the weeks, years, decades that followed, here are some highlights.

It Took a Nation to Break Pierre Damas Bel

By Zak Cheney-Rice

With their attacks on Haitians, Trump and his allies have invited everyday Americans to join their bullying. Now a 20-year-old is dead.

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early and often

Democratic Establishment Bites the Dust in Another State

Rhode Island’s incumbent governor got thwacked in his primary, and a 27-year-old socialist will be the next mayor of Providence.

early and often

early and often

The Psychology Behind Trump’s Plan to Give Everyone $5,000

The president believes Americans should be more grateful to him. If he has to bribe them into it, he will.

The Wildest, Weirdest Moments From Day One of the GOP Midterm Convention

By Nia Prater and Chas Danner

From Trump’s desperate pleas to Hasan Piker’s underwear, here’s how Republicans tried to convince Americans to let them keep Congress.

Trump Dangles $5,000 Bribe for Voters to Keep GOP in Power

He has previously promised Americans money that never materialized.