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Baseball’s Latest Innovation: A Fun New Way to Mock Umpires

MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike system has been an instant hit with fans — and, surprisingly, with the umps they love to hate. By Will Leitch

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legacies

The Mystery of Steve Jobs

By David Pogue Apple is turning 50. I am still trying to make sense of the man who created it. podcast

iran war

Pete Hegseth Finally Got His Holy War

By Sarah Jones Iran has become a personal Crusade.

THE FEED

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump: MAGA Dating Drama, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Woods has been dating Don Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa, for more than a year. Here’s what President Trump said about the golfer’s car crash and DUI arrest.

Will AOC’s Vow to Oppose Military Aid to Israel Set a New Standard?

The congresswoman said she would oppose all military aid to Israel, including defensive weapons. Other Democrats may follow her lead.

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In Husband’s Photo Scandal, No One Feels Bad for Kristi Noem

By Margaret Hartmann

Kristi Noem is “devastated.” But incredibly, her South Dakota neighbors have only expressed sympathy for her “bimbofication”-enthusiast husband.

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Trump Says Never Mind About Iran’s Nuclear Material

The president, scanning for an exit to the war, now says “I don’t care” about Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Trump Got a Front-Row Seat to Supreme Court Skepticism

His attendance for oral arguments before the Court made history. His attempt to upend birthright citizenship probably won’t.

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early and often

Trump’s Order Restricting Mail Voting Is Blatantly Unconstitutional

Trump is claiming a power he doesn’t have to stop mass voting fraud, which doesn’t exist.

the white house

the white house

The Bloated Trump Ballroom Is Paused for Now

By Christopher Bonanos

A judge has ruled that congressional approval is required. Anyone think it won’t be given?

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Highs and Lows of Trump’s AI-Slop Presidential Library

By Margaret Hartmann

Renderings of the Miami skyscraper show two gold Trump statues, replicas of Trump’s dumbest White House additions, and lots of AI-generated weirdness.

Will the Iran War End Soon? Trump’s Shifting Timetables

Is the minor excursion very complete, ending in a couple weeks, or just beginning? Here are the latest estimates from Trump and other U.S. officials.

Baseball’s Latest Innovation: A Fun New Way to Mock Umpires

MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike system has been an instant hit with fans — and, surprisingly, with the umps they love to hate.

Pete Hegseth Finally Got His Holy War

Iran has become a personal Crusade.

The Mystery of Steve Jobs

Apple is turning 50. I am still trying to make sense of the man who created it.

Hegseth Reverses Suspension of Army Helicopter Crew Who Visited Kid Rock

“No punishment. No investigation,” Hegseth said.

Is Trump Walking Out on His War?

He may just let everyone else figure out how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so he can be done with the whole thing.

A Manned NASA Rocket Is Headed to the Moon. There Are Questions on Its Safety.

Artemis II is scheduled to blast off this week, but a former astronaut and heat-shield expert has major concerns.

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early and often

Trump’s White House Ballroom: Plans, Cost, and Who’s Really Paying

By Margaret Hartmann

Why did a federal judge halt construction? Was the East Wing demolition illegal? Is Trump paying a cent? Here’s everything we know.

early and often

early and often

With DHS Still Shut Down, GOP Gives Up on Dealmaking

Now that the Senate deal to reopen DHS has flopped, Trump and Republicans are only interested in another totally partisan Big Beautiful Bill.

Casey Means May Be Too Kooky Even for Republicans

The wellness influencer has yet to advance in the Senate a month after her hearing as Republicans are reportedly torn on her nomination.

Did Jill Biden’s Secret Service Agent Shoot Himself in the Butt?

By Olivia Craighead

The agent discharged his weapon at the Philadelphia airport.

Pentagon Demands Retraction Over Hegseth Investment Claim

The Financial Times reported that Pete Hegseth’s broker inquired about investing in defense contractors just before the start of the Iran war.

the city politic

the city politic

It Will Be a Scandal If Mamdani Can’t Pay EMS Workers Better

New York’s crucial “street doctors” have been grossly undercompensated for years. That needs to change.

The Question That Will Doom Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Gambit

Trump-administration lawyers will argue their case before the Supreme Court this week. Simple logic stands in their way.

The Dog Owners Taking Their Injured Corgis and Doodles to Tijuana

By Helaine Olen

Mexico is to pet MRIs what Turkey has become for hair transplants.

Trump’s Job Approval Is in Free Fall

March has been a bad month for the president in the polls with his Iran war and its economic effects having a clear impact on his popularity.

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Trump Interrupts Iran Update for ‘Important’ Ballroom News

By Margaret Hartmann

The president said he’s “so busy” fighting wars. But that didn’t stop him from breaking out the props to defend his precious ballroom.