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Silicon Valley Employees Are Starting to Protest Again

The self-censorship that accompanied big tech’s MAGA pivot seems to be ending. By John Herrman

health care

‘It’s Clear When People Don’t Have Experience’

By Matt Stieb Three weeks into the nurses strike in New York City.

the law

Team Trump Spews Legal Garbage on Minnesota Shootings

By Elie Honig Debunking some of its worst falsehoods, from “absolute immunity” for federal agents to a major distortion of gun laws.

THE FEED

What Will Alex Pretti’s Death Change? Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

Trump has changed his tone and may be changing tactics, but how far will it go? Here are the latest developments.

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early and often

Republicans Beg Trump to Curb ICE and Avert Shutdown

Congressional Republicans can’t find a legislative solution, so they need Trump to offer ICE reforms that might appease Democrats.

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early and often

Why ‘TACO Trump’ Can’t Really Chicken Out on Mass Deportation

Despite talk of a pivot, the reality is Trump has invested too much in violent immigration rhetoric and tactics to turn back now.

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How Greg Bovino’s Strongman Act Backfired Spectacularly

The Border Patrol officer who wanted attention for his “badass” persona has been demoted for failing in Minneapolis.

Silicon Valley Employees Are Starting to Protest Again

By John Herrman

The self-censorship that accompanied big tech’s MAGA pivot seems to be ending.

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early and often

All the Trump Allies Turning Against His ICE Tactics

By Margaret Hartmann

After the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Trump is getting rare pushback from the WSJ, gun-rights groups, and some Republican lawmakers.

The Trump Administration Spews Legal Garbage on Minnesota Shootings

Debunking some of its worst falsehoods, from “absolute immunity” for federal agents to a major distortion of gun laws.

the city politic

the city politic

Kathy Hochul’s Challenger Is All In On ICE

Republican Bruce Blakeman faces an uphill climb against the governor, and his immigration stances probably won’t help.

‘It’s Clear When People Don’t Have Experience’

Three weeks into the nurses strike in New York City.

Life on Peptides Feels Amazing

Says everyone who’s buying the drugs from looksmaxxers on Instagram or AI bots in China.

Scott Galloway: To Weaken Trump, Stop Buying iPhones

By Intelligencer Staff

Pivot hosts Galloway and Kara Swisher discuss why a national economic strike could be so effective.

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Americans Know Fascism When They See It

There’s been endless debate over whether the “F-word” really applies to Trump. Videos of violence in Minneapolis are speaking louder than any words.

Republican Revolt Forces Trump’s Hand on Minnesota

Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota as Congressional Republicans call for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti.

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How the Minneapolis Killing Made a Shutdown Inevitable

With Democrats united in their outrage over Alex Pretti and Trump offering little leadership, there’s no path out before the January 30 deadline.

Instagram Reels and the New Era of Desocialized Media

By John Herrman

Platforms built to connect people, for better or for worse, are now for doing the opposite.

‘The Superhuman President’

A good-faith attempt to ascertain the truth about Donald Trump’s health.

american affairs

american affairs

Trump’s Losing War on Minneapolis

The president seems to dimly understand that the American people don’t support ICE. But will that change anything?

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early and often

Will Democrats Dare Nominate a Woman for President in 2028?

The fear that America’s “not ready” for a female president can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

transgender rights

transgender rights

The Trojan Horse Before the Supreme Court

By Michael Waters

The details of one trans athlete’s case reveal a right-wing campaign that goes well beyond women’s sports.

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Trump May Crash America 250 With a GOP Midterm Convention

This was already set to be a packed summer with lots of 250th-anniversary celebrations. Now Republicans are eyeing an off-year convention, too.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Will Trump’s Greenland Deal Come With Any Actual Benefits?

An expert on the Arctic explains why Trump’s rationale for controlling the island is full of holes.

just asking questions

just asking questions

The X Factor for New York City’s Impending Winter Storm

By Benjamin Hart

Meteorologist John Homenuk says the difference between a major storm and something even bigger comes down to the sleet line.

Bovino Defends 5-Year-Old’s Detention: We’re ‘Experts’ on Kids

By Margaret Hartmann

The Border Patrol chief said Liam Ramos has been housed with his dad in a Texas detention facility and “I don’t think it gets any better than that.”

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early and often

ICE Revolt Puts Government Shutdown Back on the Table

A January 30 shutdown seemed unlikely. But now House Democrats’ uprising against DHS funding is spreading to the Senate.

NYC Braces for Heavy Snow from Weekend Winter Storm

The city is hunkering down as forecasts are predicting that New Yorkers could see six or more inches of snow over the weekend.