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Trump Turns White House Wall Into Ex-President Burn Book

He made his “Presidential Walk of Fame” even more stunningly stupid by adding plaques insulting Biden, Obama, and his other predecessors. By Margaret Hartmann

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Democrats Don’t Need a Huge ‘Wave’ to Win Big in 2026

By Ed Kilgore Democrats probably can’t repeat 2018’s blue wave. But a net gain of just three House seats would bust up Trump’s control of Washington.

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Bari Weiss in Wonderland

By Charlotte Klein Her exile in Hollywood paved the way for a triumphant return to New York. podcast

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12 Hours at Brown

As told to Nia Prater and Maura Friedman

With a gunman on the loose, students build barricades, frisk classmates, and prepare to fight.

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Manhunt Continues for Brown University Shooter: Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

Police are making more calls for the public’s help, but it’s still far from clear how much longer it will take to apprehend the gunman.

Anti-Abortion Groups Try to Get New Restrictions Past Trump

Though Trump took a national abortion ban off the table, they’re still pushing to restrict abortion pills via FDA and EPA regulations.

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Trump Turns White House Wall Into Ex-President Burn Book

By Margaret Hartmann

He made his “Presidential Walk of Fame” even more stunningly stupid by adding plaques insulting Biden, Obama, and his other predecessors.

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Trump Alone Can Fix the Obamacare Subsidies Crisis

GOP moderates joined Democrats to force another House health-care vote. But it’s all moot unless Trump decides to make his party compromise.

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Melania Trump’s Mysterious Film: Trailer & What We Know

By Margaret Hartmann

Why did the notoriously private First Lady film a Brett Ratner–directed documentary? It might have something to do with the $28 million paycheck.

The Eyes Wide Shut Conspiracy

Did Stanley Kubrick warn us about Jeffrey Epstein?

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Democrats Don’t Need a Huge ‘Wave’ to Win Big in 2026

Democrats probably can’t repeat 2018’s blue wave. But a net gain of just three House seats would bust up Trump’s control of Washington.

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Susie Wiles’s Big Slip Is a Test of Her Power

If she survives the fallout from her comments to Vanity Fair, it will prove that her control as White House chief of staff is truly extraordinary.

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Susie Wiles Denies Her Own Comments That Trump White House Is a Mess

She made some surprising admissions in a new Vanity Fair report, but Trump is already rushing to her defense.

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Don Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s MAGA Fairy-Tale Engagement

By Margaret Hartmann

President Trump and Laura Loomer broke the news, just as every little girl dreams.

Rob Reiner Remembered by Maria Shriver, Kathy Bates, and More

By Jason P. Frank

Zooey Deschanel paid tribute to her onscreen father.

Zohran Mamdani Is Now Even More Popular

A new poll showed that the mayor-elect’s favorability rating has grown both in the city and statewide and that even more voters support his policies.

New York’s 20 Most-Read Stories of 2025

AI cheaters, crypto maniacs, MAGA cool kids, and furious Canadians. The articles that captured your attention the most this year.

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Bari Weiss in Wonderland

By Charlotte Klein

Her exile in Hollywood paved the way for a triumphant return to New York.

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Another Government Shutdown May Be Just Weeks Away

Republicans won’t bend on Obamacare subsidies, and a January shutdown is the only leverage Democrats have.

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Trump’s Post on Rob Reiner’s Death Is Truly Deranged

By Margaret Hartmann

He falsely and disrespectfully suggested that the director was murdered due to his dislike of the president.

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What We Know About the Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack

By Nia Prater and Chas Danner

Australia and the global Jewish community are reeling after gunmen killed at least 15 people in a horrifying attack on a Hanukkah celebration.

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How the Phone Ban Saved High School

By Anya Kamenetz

Since the bell-to-bell device lockup, teens in New York have rediscovered the simple pleasures of conversation, board games, and poker.

The War on Everything Doctrine

By Zak Cheney-Rice

Hegseth’s deadly missile strikes mirror Trump’s domestic priorities.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner Found Dead in Apparent Homicide

By Bethy Squires

Police are still investigating.

ChatGPT Got Your Attention. Now It’ll Do Anything to Keep It.

By John Herrman

The AI engagement wars are here. Get ready for a lot of glazing.

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Donald and Melania Trump Have Themselves an Awkward Little Christmas

By Margaret Hartmann

Melania shared an unflattering party video after Donald reminisced about her décor debacles and admitted he’s clueless about her next project.

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Trump Is Angry at Americans for Not Appreciating His Greatness

The president is fuming about his low approval ratings, which he seems to view as ingratitude given all his accomplishments.

How Are King Charles & Kate Middleton Doing? Latest Health Updates.

By Margaret Hartmann

The king said his treatment will soon be “reduced.” Here’s the latest on Charles and Kate’s cancer battles, and how the royals are coping.