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How Donald Trump Has Made Himself Investigation-Proof

He has systematically undermined our best institution for keeping presidents accountable. By Elie Honig

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Gronk’s Guide to Partying (and Life)

By Adam Elder A more temperate Rob Gronkowski explains how a sense of fun defined both his football life and off-field exploits.

politics

Trump Is Back to Threatening New York City

By Nia Prater A day after Governor Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor, President Trump said Washington “will be watching this situation very closely.”

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Tyler Robinson: What We Know

By Margaret Hartmann

Utah’s governor said the suspect was had a “leftist ideology,” but the motive remains unclear.

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early and often

Why a Government Shutdown Really Might Happen This Time

Democrats want an Obamacare subsidy deal. Republicans want to make no concessions. Trump wants vengeance. Things could really go wrong.

Trump Is Back to Threatening New York City

A day after Governor Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor, President Trump said Washington “will be watching this situation very closely.”

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just asking questions

just asking questions

Gronk’s Guide to Partying (and Life)

A more temperate Rob Gronkowski explains how a sense of fun defined both his football life and off-field exploits.

How Donald Trump Has Made Himself Investigation-Proof

He has systematically undermined our best institution for keeping presidents accountable.

The AI-Scraping Free-for-All Is Coming to an End

By John Herrman

The web is tired of getting harvested for chatbots.

Why We’re Not Doomed to a Cycle of Violence After Charlie Kirk

By Allison Quinn

Experts on the phenomenon say the assassination alone won’t tear the country apart. Here’s what would.

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we'll do it live

Charlie Kirk’s Assassination and the Manhunt: What Happened

By Intelligencer Staff

Our account of the three days following Kirk’s shocking murder and the manhunt that followed, including reaction, analysis, and commentary.

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early and often

If Only Donald Trump Sounded Like the Governor of Utah

Trump has blamed his opponents for Kirk’s assassination and vowed vengeance. But Utah’s Republican governor is calling for peace.

Why Bill Belichick Is Slumming It As a College Coach

An era he embodied has ended in the NFL.

Trump and His Many, Many Emergencies

The president has declared emergencies to unlock new powers. Will the courts stop him?

just asking questions

just asking questions

What Charlie Kirk Understood About America

By Benjamin Hart

Author Kyle Spencer explains how Kirk built a culture-war empire from the ground up.

american affairs

american affairs

A New Era of Political Violence

Assassinations are nothing new. But there is something different about this moment.

Trump Declares War on the Opposition After Charlie Kirk Shooting

At a moment when the president should have put the brakes on violent rhetoric, he put his foot on the gas instead.

the city politic

the city politic

Mamdani’s New Ideas on Crime Show Make His Opponents Look Old

What he understands and they don’t.

higher education

higher education

U.S. Colleges Are About to See a Big Decline in Applicants

By Jeffrey Selingo

Forget a lot of what you thought you knew about higher education.

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early and often

Kamala Harris Accuses Biden’s Team of Sabotaging Her

In an excerpt from her upcoming book about the 2024 election, she is seething at what she says was disrespect in the White House.

Donald Trump Is Reminded Why He Doesn’t Dine Out in D.C.

If Trump expected a nice crime-free surf and turf without being called “the Hitler of our time,” the people of D.C. were happy to disappoint him.

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early and often

Epstein Files Will Turn the Shutdown Fight Into a Problem for Republicans

A bill forcing their disclosure could split Republicans when they need to be united against Democrats.

New Poll Shows Mamdani Dominating the Mayoral Race — But With a Catch

The poll published today suggests Mamdani has a double-digit lead against the crowded field, which would almost vanish if he faced only Andrew Cuomo.

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

By Margaret Hartmann

Why is Barron moving back to the White House? Exactly how tall is he? Does he have a beautiful singing voice? Here’s what we know about the First Son.

Has RFK Jr. Finally Gone Too Far?

His war on vaccines has provoked intense backlash, but that doesn’t mean it will be his downfall, or at least not yet.

Finally, a New iPhone That’s Interesting

By John Herrman

Apple ushers in the thin smartphone era.

They’re Narcissists, and They’re Proud

Diagnosed narcissists are discovering how to thrive — by doling out advice to other narcissists.

jeffrey epstein

jeffrey epstein

The Epstein Birthday Book Is Somehow Creepier Than You Thought

The book published by the House Oversight Committee features some horrific drawings and descriptions of Epstein’s predatory behavior.