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The Man Taking Mamdani to Court

If anyone’s going to stop the mayor’s pied-à-terre tax, it’s probably Randy Mastro. By Chris Smith

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The Communist Conspiracy Theory Consuming the Right

By Sarah Jones For conservatives, “cultural Marxism” is a shape-shifting, decades-old bogeyman. Aja Woods’s latest book traces its origins.

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Bari Weiss Blew Up 60 Minutes. Now She Has to Fix it.

By Charlotte Klein Inside her battles with the staff and her attempts to overhaul the show. podcast

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Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

the sporting life

the sporting life

The Shmancification of the U.S. Open

By Ben Ryder Howe

Is the new Arthur Ashe just another members’ club for the elite?

just asking questions

just asking questions

The Communist Conspiracy Theory Consuming the Right

For conservatives, “cultural Marxism” is a shape-shifting, decades-old bogeyman. Aja Woods’s latest book traces its origins.

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The Man Taking Mamdani to Court

If anyone’s going to stop the mayor’s pied-à-terre tax, it’s probably Randy Mastro.

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tremendous content

Melania ‘Doesn’t Like’ Natalie Harp Chatter? You Don’t Say!

By Margaret Hartmann

The First Lady is back at the White House after a monthlong disappearance. And she isn’t thrilled with all the talk about her husband’s aide.

family business

family business

The Sibling Drama Surrounding Lakers Sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Team governor Jeanie Buss is refusing to sell her family’s stake.

Outgunned Ken Paxton Needs a Trump-Musk Bailout

The Texas Senate race is now a toss-up, and Paxton may finally get some much-needed cash.

early and often

early and often

Midterm-Convention Trump-fest May Backfire on GOP

Republicans are putting their unpopular president at the center of their midterms pitch. Democrats should enjoy the show.

ChatGPT Is a Huge Snitch

By John Herrman

Never say anything to AI that you wouldn’t want read aloud in a court of law.

stop the presses

stop the presses

Bari Weiss Blew Up 60 Minutes. Now She Has to Fix it.

By Charlotte Klein

Inside her battles with the staff and her attempts to overhaul the show.

80-Year-Old Ed Markey May Trounce Another Young Challenger

Recent polls show the Massachusetts senator with a sizable lead over Representative Seth Moulton two weeks out from the state’s Democratic primary.

Ossoff Gets Under Trump’s Skin With Natalie Harp Comment

The Georgia senator’s mention of the president’s close aide prompted a seemingly coordinated White House attack.

Jeff Bezos, Javanka Have Yet to Score Invites to ‘Billionaire Bunker’ Club

Groveling and sewage control are apparently ways to win over wealthy members.

Fortress Columbia, Two Years Later

By Justin Davidson

The university closed its gates in a crisis. But now it’s courting a new one.

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early and often

Was Darline Graham’s Dumb Debate Answer Just an Act?

The interim senator pleaded ignorance on national security issues. But she could just be distancing herself from Lindsey Graham’s legacy.

Is Trump’s Steam-Catapult Obsession Really About Top Gun?

His weird fixations on steam power and magnets are making a mockery and a mess of the U.S. Navy.

Trump-Endorsed Candidates Are Having a Rough Go of It Lately

Recent primary results have showed that the president’s endorsement isn’t the near-guarantee of victory it once was.

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early and often

DSA Senate Candidate Scores Huge Florida Primary Upset

Scandal-plagued Cory Mills and another Trump-endorsed GOP candidate lost in Tuesday’s primaries. But Angie Nixon’s surprise win stole the show.

Everything We Know About Leopold Aschenbrenner, the ‘Nostradamus of AI’

The just-married wunderkind’s unraveling fund has become the talk of Wall Street.

The Fight to Write the Rules on AI

As the Trump administration scraps safeguards, China has become the unlikely adult in the room.

ICE Agent Who Lied About Shooting Might Be About to Go Free

Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison is suing Texas’s governor to extradite the agent, who could walk out of prison soon.

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tremendous content

Trump Is Replacing Karoline Leavitt With … No One?

By Margaret Hartmann

Though many MAGA allies are jockeying to be the next press secretary, Trump has “expressed zero urgency” about filling the role.

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early and often

Pete Hegseth Wants Promotion to President of War

Trips to Iowa and South Carolina are stirring rumors about the Defense secretary bringing his clownish macho act to the 2028 field.

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early and often

Florida’s Chaotic Primaries Show Impact of GOP Takeover

Republicans’ recent gerrymander upended Florida’s map, setting off messy GOP battles as Democrats fight for survival.

Trump’s Menacing But Dumb Plan to Break the Midterms

He can try to fake a national emergency to seize control of elections, but that doesn’t mean it will work.