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Question Alvin Bragg’s Methods, But the Numbers Don’t Lie

The Manhattan district attorney has proved that a “tough on crime” attitude isn’t necessary to achieve public safety in New York. By Errol Louis

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Finally, Democrats Are a United Antiwar Party

By Ed Kilgore Conflicts with Vietnam and Iraq deeply divided the party. But now nearly all Democrats oppose Trump’s dangerous and unjust Iran war.

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Will the U.S. and Iran Meet Again? Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff It’s still a confusing lull in the fighting, as the prospect of additional direct U.S-Iran talks lingers. Here’s the latest.

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Will the U.S. and Iran Meet Again? Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

It’s still a confusing lull in the fighting, as the prospect of additional direct U.S-Iran talks lingers. Here’s the latest.

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Trump Addresses Jesus Post Backlash With More Bad Jesus Art

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump could have kept quiet and let the controversy die down. Instead, he posted more attacks on Pope Leo and an image of Jesus hugging him.

So SantaCon Was a Con?

The organizer of the Christmas bar crawl was indicted for allegedly diverting proceeds from charity to pay for luxury vacations and home renovations.

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Trump Steers Right Into Damaging Feud With Jerome Powell

The president’s latest threat to fire Powell, coupled with a flimsy investigation, may endanger Trump’s next Fed pick.

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Finally, Democrats Are a United Antiwar Party

Conflicts with Vietnam and Iraq deeply divided the party. But now nearly all Democrats oppose Trump’s dangerous and unjust Iran war.

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the city politic

Question Alvin Bragg’s Methods, But the Numbers Don’t Lie

The Manhattan district attorney has proved that a “tough on crime” attitude isn’t necessary to achieve public safety in New York.

Swalwell’s ‘Best Friend,’ Ruben Gallego, Is Now on the Hot Seat

The Arizona senator told reporters that he knew nothing of his ex-colleague’s alleged behavior, saying, “Eric Swalwell lied to all of us.”

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Melania Really Doesn’t Care About Bettina Anderson’s Shower

By Margaret Hartmann

Ivanka, Tiffany, and even Marla Maples showed up to celebrate Don Jr.’s bride-to-be. But the First Lady wasn’t there.

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The GOP Needs Discipline, Gets Trump’s Chaos Instead

Republicans in Congress need a lot of focus to enact their 2026 agenda. But Trump keeps veering into self-destructive tangents.

When Will Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Go Away?

The two congressmen will be ex-congressmen by the end of Tuesday. But two of their colleagues may still be in the hot seat.

The Winners This Tax Season? Private-Jet Owners.

How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act led to a “spike” in jet sales.

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american affairs

MAGA Loses an Icon

Is the landslide defeat of Orbán in Hungary an omen for Trump and the GOP?

Was My Elite Education Worth It?

By Jason Mandell

Decades ago, a reporter described my graduating class at Horace Mann as mediocre. Were we?

Congress May Kick Out Some of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales now both say they are leaving office, but two other embattled members of Congress might still get the boot.

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Swalwell to Resign from Congress Instead of Risking Expulsion

His gubernatorial bid and probably his political career were already in the dumpster thanks to credible allegations of sexual assault.

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J.D. Vance Stumbles Through a Weekend From Hell

Failed negotiations with Iran, the defeat of Viktor Orbán, and then Trump insulting Pope Leo were quite the trifecta of bad news for the veep.

The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National Monument

The Trump administration has reportedly agreed to reinstate the flag as part of a legal settlement.

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Correction: Trump Says AI ‘Jesus’ Post Was ‘Me As a Doctor’

By Margaret Hartmann

The president explained the now-deleted image of him healing the sick with his glowing bare hands actually wasn’t blasphemous. We regret the error.

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Trump Insults the Pope, Doesn’t Seem to Know What His Job Is

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump is standing by his depiction of Pope Leo as a disloyal political rival who’s “WEAK on Crime.” But he deleted a photo of himself as Jesus.

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Swalwell Implosion Creates Whole New Race for California Governor

The front-runner’s spectacular fall could create an opportunity for any number of Democratic, or even Republican, rivals as voting nears.

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just asking questions

Trump Is About to Make the Oil Crisis Even Worse

By Benjamin Hart

Iran and oil expert Gregory Brew on the president’s misguided blockade and what a best-case scenario looks like now.

Are We Actually Experiencing a Christian Revival?

News of a Gen-Z religious resurgence doesn’t tell the full story.

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The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

While the region is still dominated by Republicans, five big midterm contests look promising for the Democratic Party.

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american affairs

Mamdani’s Approval Rating Is More Impressive Than It Looks

Unlike his predecessor, the mayor has withstood a barrage of attacks — and he’s still standing.

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If Trump Gives Up on the Midterms, All Bets Are Off

Things seem wild now, but we may get into truly uncharted territory if Trump and the GOP stop worrying about trying to win in 2026.