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Trump’s Great Enemy Is Time

Republicans are starting to see that the almost-80-year-old president is a lame duck who has given them little to campaign on this fall. By Ross Barkan

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Trump Calls His Foes ‘Deranged’ in Rant on Deporting De Niro

By Margaret Hartmann Trump’s incoherent Truth Social tirade proves someone is a “LUNATIC” — but it’s not De Niro, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, or Rosie O’Donnell.

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Has the U.K. Become Ungovernable?

By Benjamin Hart Making sense of Keir Starmer’s grim prospects and the British perma-crisis with Professor Helen Thompson.

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early and often

Cornyn’s Nasty Attack on Paxton May Haunt Texas Republicans

Senator John Cornyn goes medieval on “Crooked Ken” Paxton in a new ad. Their brutal primary could be a boon to Democrats’ Senate odds.

GOP House Incumbent Refuses to Resign Days Before Primary

Texas congressman Tony Gonzales is under fire from his own party after the release of sexual messages he sent to a staffer who later died by suicide.

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tremendous content

Trump Calls His Foes ‘Deranged’ in Rant on Deporting Robert De Niro

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s incoherent Truth Social tirade proves someone is a “LUNATIC” — but it’s not De Niro, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, or Rosie O’Donnell.

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Haven’t Had Enough Snow? You May Be in Luck!

On the heels of two major storms, meteorologists are monitoring yet more chances for precipitation in NYC.

Of Course Trump Wanted to Get In on the Roosevelt Hotel Deal

By Christopher Bonanos

Just another day for our developer-president.

Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’

By Margaret Hartmann

Why did Barron move back into the White House? Exactly how tall is he? Does he have a lovely singing voice? Here’s what we know about the First Son.

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early and often

All About the White House UFC Fight on Trump’s Birthday

By Margaret Hartmann

The UFC is holding a cage match to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (or maybe Trump). Here’s what we know about plans, tickets, and the fight card.

american affairs

american affairs

Trump’s Great Enemy Is Time

Republicans are starting to see that the almost-80-year-old president is a lame duck who has given them little to campaign on this fall.

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parks and recreation

How to Go to a Knicks Game

By Jeremy Rellosa

There are ways to score cheap tickets that aren’t in the nosebleeds.

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just asking questions

Has the U.K. Become Ungovernable?

By Benjamin Hart

Making sense of Keir Starmer’s grim prospects and the British perma-crisis with Professor Helen Thompson.

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we'll do it live

The State of the Union (According to Trump): As It Happened

By Intelligencer Staff

Here’s our running account of the highlights and lowlights of Trump’s record-length speech.

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state of the union address

Trump’s State of the Union Was a Bloated Awards Show

His base got a wildly partisan, gimmick-stuffed speech. Midterm voters got a nothingburger.

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2026 state of the union address

Al Green Shows Trump ‘Black People Aren’t Apes’ Sign at State of the Union

By Margaret Hartmann

The Democratic representative was kicked out of the chamber in record time.

Pirro Says Never Mind on Those Insubordination Charges

After another grand-jury failure, the U.S. Attorney has reportedly halted efforts to charge six Democrats over a video addressed to soldiers.

Scenes From Your Blizzard

By Maura Friedman and Chas Danner

New York readers’ images from the storm, including ambitious snowmen, pillowy stoops, bewildered animals, and some spectacular window views.

Nearly Half of Americans Strongly Disapprove of Trump

Job-approval polls show the anti-Trump “intensity gap” is growing. That will be tough for Republicans to overcome in the midterms.

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early and often

Trump’s SOTU Mission Is Clear. He Probably Won’t Pull It Off.

He needs to make a coherent midterms affordability pitch. But that means controlling his rage over immigration, the Democrats, and the Supreme Court.

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hollywood diplomacy

Inside Sean Penn’s Daring Rescue of an American Stuck in Bolivia

By Linda Burstyn

When a Brooklyn Hasidic man got trapped in a foreign prison, he knew only one guy could save him.

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we'll do it live

Blizzard of 2026 Buries New York: As It Happened

By Intelligencer Staff

The city got at least 20 inches of snow — and got off easy compared to other parts of the Northeast. Here’s how Monday played out.

5 Great Things About the U.S. Hockey Win (Kash Patel Aside)

Forget about the locker-room celebration. Here’s what to remember about a signature Olympic moment.

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scenes from your blizzard

We Want to See Your Blizzard Photos

By Intelligencer Staff

Send in the views from your windows and stoops or show us what you’re up to inside or outside.

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Trump Gets Back at ‘supreme court’ by Revoking Capital Letters

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s latest Truth Social rant suggests the justices should brace themselves for juvenile antics at the State of the Union.

american affairs

american affairs

The Democratic Party’s Breakup With AIPAC Is Almost Complete

AIPAC’s failed intervention in New Jersey is another blow to a relationship that soured after October 7.

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the city politic

Mamdani’s Surprisingly Moderate Start

By David Freedlander

The mayor is governing like a big-city liberal. His base seems undeterred.

X Really Is Pulling Users to the Right

By John Herrman

Elites may not be as immune to this kind of algorithmic radicalization as they think.