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Washington Enters Its TMZ Era

Can the capital handle an aggressive new tabloid? podcast By Charlotte Klein

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Why the GOP’s New Midterms Strategy Won’t Work

By Ed Kilgore Republicans plan to demonize Democrats. But midterm elections are almost always about presidential performance, and Trump’s isn’t good.

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The GOP’s Dilemma: Pass ICE Funding Now or Make Bill Even Worse

Senate Republicans advanced a bill that gives ICE another $70 billion with no reforms. But the House may want to pack in more MAGA goodies.

Mamdani Has Mightily Pissed Off One of NYC’s Richest People

After the mayor made CEO Ken Griffin the face of a pied-à-terre tax, Griffin’s company said it might halt construction on a new tower.

Trump’s Average Job Approval Hits New Second-Term Low

Thanks to an unpopular war and rising living costs, Trump’s poll numbers continue to sag, especially among voters who helped him win in 2024.

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early and often

Why the GOP’s New Midterms Strategy Won’t Work

Republicans plan to demonize Democrats. But midterm elections are almost always about presidential performance, and Trump’s isn’t good.

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

NBC reports that DHS has ordered the agency not to enter homes without a warrant and to cut down on arresting immigrants in court.

Secretary of Navy Shows Up at White House to Confirm Firing

Navy Secretary John Phelan reportedly sought a meeting with President Trump to confirm his abrupt ouster.

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american affairs

Chuck Schumer Used to Be Popular. Now He’s Stuck.

The Senate minority leader isn’t pleasing many people these days — and he may finally lose an election in two years.

stop the presses

stop the presses

Washington Enters Its TMZ Era

By Charlotte Klein

Can the capital handle an aggressive new tabloid?

AI Job Loss Is Coming. Does Anyone Have a Plan?

As told to Jacob Rosenberg, Rebecca Traister, and Simon van Zuylen-Wood

Elizabeth Warren, Josh Hawley, and other political insiders game out what Congress could and should do.

Another Democratic Congressman Has Died in Office

Georgia congressman David Scott has died at age 80, the fourth Democratic House member since last year to pass away while in office.

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tremendous content

Trump Hiding Ballroom Donors for Secret, Non-Corrupt Reasons

By Margaret Hartmann

The White House has nothing to hide! (Except the donors’ identities, their potential conflicts of interests, and the fundraising contract itself.)

Brooklyn Councilman Arrested, Thrown to Ground at Anti-Eviction Protest

Chi Ossé, an outspoken lawmaker, was later released. Mayor Mamdani called the incident “incredibly concerning.”

Can the U.S. and Iran Avoid Going Back to War?

Trump extended the cease-fire, but with both sides so far apart, the risk of escalation looms.

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Ron DeSantis’s Next Campaign: ‘Begging’ Trump for a Job

Trump’s 2024 rival is now looking for a job in his administration. But it’s unclear if the Florida governor has done enough groveling.

Trump Rants at Supreme Court About Case He Hasn’t Even Lost Yet

The president seemed to know that the Court would reject his birthright citizenship arguments and went straight to the attacking phase.

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Virginia Vote Gives Democrats a Crucial Redistricting Edge

Voters narrowly approved a measure that could flip four House seats to Democrats, countering Trump’s midterms gerrymandering scheme.

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the city politic

Amy Goodman’s Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

The Democracy Now! host, featured in a new documentary, has spent decades avoiding fluff and getting to the heart of essential stories.

5 Reasons Mr. Met Shouldn’t Jump Off a Bridge Quite Yet

It’s been an absolutely brutal season for the Amazins, but there’s still at least a little room for optimism.

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Chip Roy’s MAMDANI Act Is a New Low in Nativism

The Texas extremist wants to denaturalize citizens whose political and religious views he dislikes, radically redefining what it means to be American.

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Will the Becerra Surge Save or Sink California Democrats?

The former HHS secretary’s stock is rising in the suddenly lively governor’s race. But Republicans could still pull off a November lockout.

Dem Congresswoman Resigns Just Before Facing Expulsion

Florida representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down just moments before an Ethics Committee meeting on her fate.

Mace and Mills Escalate Feud With Dueling Expulsion Bids

Nancy Mace has filed an expulsion resolution against her Republican House colleague, and Cory Mills is reportedly mulling a push to boot her out too.

What Will Follow Apple’s Tim Cook Era?

By John Herrman

After successfully expanding Steve Jobs’s vision, Cook is stepping aside as Apple faces a disorienting moment for tech.

Tucker Carlson Apologizes for ‘Misleading People’ to Back Trump

The former Fox News host continues to burn bridges with the president while courting his supporters.

Zuckerberg Is Trying to Figure Out What You’ll Pay Him For

By John Herrman

The basic bargain undergirding companies like Meta — free stuff for ad infiltration — is starting to break down.