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Are We Stuck With Trump’s Outrageous IRS Immunity Deal?

The $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund is toast. But the companion element around taxes might live on. podcast By Elie Honig

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Hegseth’s Faith Purge Creates a Holy Mess

By Ed Kilgore The Defense secretary drastically culled the Pentagon’s list of recognized religions, triggering a backlash from Mormons and other faith groups.

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Apple’s Big AI Pitch: What If Siri Actually Did Something?

By John Herrman No, for real this time, it promises.

THE FEED

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UFC White House: Trump’s Birthday Brawl, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

The UFC cage fight celebrates America’s 250th (or maybe Trump). Here’s a guide to the fight card, lawsuit, and drama over “The Claw.”

3 Ways Team Trump Went Into Epstein Damage Control

By Michael Calderone

Could Tucker Carlson have helped contain the fallout?

It’s Dolan vs. Mamdani on Game 4 Watch Parties

The MSG fan gathering is back, but so is security.

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Elizabeth Warren: Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO May Screw Retirees, Must Be Delayed

The Massachusetts senator is calling on the SEC to delay Friday’s public offering.

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tremendous content

Trump Shows Off Photo of (Imaginary) Reflecting Pool Admirers

By Margaret Hartmann

Actual “before and after” photos show the Reflecting Pool doesn’t look much different. And contrary to Trump’s post, there are no adoring throngs.

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early and often

Graham Platner Survives Major Test in Maine Senate Primary

After a fresh wave of scandals, the Maine progressive got a boost from primary voters that quelled opposition in Washington.

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Nancy Mace Crossed Trump on Epstein — and Paid the Price

Mace’s Epstein vote cost her Trump’s support in the South Carolina governor’s race. She lost badly, and now her volatile political career may be over.

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Hegseth’s Faith Purge Creates a Holy Mess

The Defense secretary drastically culled the Pentagon’s list of recognized religions, triggering a backlash from Mormons and other faith groups.

Are We Stuck With Trump’s Outrageous IRS Immunity Deal?

The $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund is toast. But the companion element around taxes might live on.

Tom Homan Keeps Making Ominous Immigration Threats About NYC

Trump’s border czar vowed to deploy “more ICE agents than you have ever seen” in the city after another clash with Governor Hochul.

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Spencer Pratt Was More Meme Than Candidate in L.A. Mayoral Race

The hype surrounding Pratt’s AI-enhanced bid couldn’t overcome the fact that he was running a MAGA campaign in a Democratic city.

New Poll Shows James Talarico’s Promise in Texas

A survey shows Talarico with a slim lead over scandal-scarred Ken Paxton in their high-stakes Senate matchup.

Apple’s Big AI Pitch: What If Siri Actually Did Something?

By John Herrman

No, for real this time, it promises.

JPMorgan ‘Sex Slave’ Accuser Says ‘Substantial New Evidence’ Is Coming

Former JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana is also trying to move his case to federal court.

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Trump Gets Booed at Knicks Game Yet Insists ‘NYC Loves’ Him

By Margaret Hartmann

He appeared to be sleeping during the game, so maybe he thought the repeated booing was just a bad dream.

Yes, Straight Women Are In Trouble

When it comes to facing our political reality, heteropessimism might not be a bad thing.

Why Always Vini?

By Peter L'Official

The Brazilian superstar’s lonely, galvanic fight against racism in global soccer.

The Knicks Will Have to Do This the Hard Way

They were outplayed by the Spurs at a feverish MSG on Monday night, but the NBA Finals remain in their grasp.

Trump to Make Magical New York Experience Highly Unpleasant

Thanks to the president’s game-three attendance, ticket-holders must deal with heavy security Monday night. A watch party outside MSG was canceled.

Bernie Sanders and Trump Want Stakes in AI Companies for Very Different Reasons

The Vermont senator says AI funds can support health care, education, and housing, while the president boasts of his stock-picking prowess.

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California Republican’s Success Screws Up Trump’s Fraud Narrative

If Democrats are rigging the 2026 primaries, why are they letting Trump’s pick for governor, Steve Hilton, proceed to the general election?

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Everyone’s Out to Ruin Trump’s White House UFC Birthday Bash

By Margaret Hartmann

If a last-minute lawsuit doesn’t stop the UFC Freedom 250 fights, the weather might.

Won’t Somebody Let Kevin O’Leary Build an AI Data Center?

In rural Utah and Canada, the former ‘Shark Tank’ judge is learning that the business of building data centers for AI compute is not so wonderful.

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just asking questions

Tim Miller Wants Everyone to Be Angry About Trump

By Benjamin Hart

The ubiquitous Bulwark front man thinks Democrats should take a leaf out of his book.

Corporate America Is Experiencing AI Sticker Shock

By John Herrman

Many companies went all-in on using AI. Then they got the bill.