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Why Did the FAA Suddenly Close El Paso’s Airspace?

According to reports, the closure stemmed from the military’s plan to move ahead with the testing of anti-drone technology without consulting the FAA. By Nia Prater

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DHS Shutdown Will Spare ICE, Punish Everyone Else

By Ed Kilgore Odds of a Homeland Security shutdown are high with Congress at an impasse on ICE reform. Yet mainly FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard will suffer.

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The Most Important Thing Democrats Can Do to Stop Trump

By Ross Barkan The party needs to think hard and creatively about the single best bulwark to halting MAGA in its tracks.

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higher education

The Homeschooling Hack

By Lauren Hilgers

Looking for an edge in college admissions? Just pull your kid from school.

How Much Ground Has Trump Lost on Immigration in the Polls?

Surveys taken in the aftermath of the Minnesota killings show a complicated picture.

Pam Bondi Refuses to Apologize to Epstein Victims at House Hearing

The attorney general shouted and insulted lawmakers during her House testimony on the DOJ’s botched Epstein-files rollout. Here, the wildest moments.

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Why Did the FAA Suddenly Close El Paso’s Airspace?

According to reports, the closure stemmed from the military’s plan to move ahead with the testing of anti-drone technology without consulting the FAA.

early and often

early and often

What the New Epstein Files Say About Trump: Updates

By Margaret Hartmann

Did Trump call the police on Epstein? Are there new Trump sexual assault claims? Did he visit the island? Here’s everything we’ve learned.

american affairs

american affairs

The Most Important Thing Democrats Can Do to Stop Trump

The party needs to think hard and creatively about the single best bulwark to halting MAGA in its tracks.

I Miss My Black Brooklyn

By Naomi Jackson

A notable number of Black residents are leaving the city — no longer able to afford it. I might be one of them.

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early and often

DHS Shutdown Will Spare ICE, Punish Everyone Else

Odds of a Homeland Security shutdown are high with Congress at an impasse on ICE reform. Yet mainly FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard will suffer.

The Updated Epstein List: Who Is Named in All of the Files?

By Chas Danner, Benjamin Hart, and Matt Stieb

The list of prominent people associated with Epstein keeps growing and growing.

Outrage Builds Over Pride-Flag Removal at Stonewall Monument

Another Trump-administration directive has altered the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ movement.

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early and often

Susan Collins’s Luck Could Finally Run Out in 2026

After three decades in the Senate, the Maine Republican’s tricks may be getting old. Could she be the key to Democrats flipping the Senate?

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trump epstein files

Trump Told Police Chief ‘Everyone’ Knew About Epstein Abuse

By Margaret Hartmann

The Trump administration said a 2006 call is fake, or maybe real, but somehow it “corroborates” the president’s claims of innocence either way.

Howard Lutnick’s Epstein Problem Isn’t Going Away

As Democrats (and one Republican) called for the Commerce secretary’s resignation, he confirmed that he visited Epstein’s private island.

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early and often

The GOP Is Panicking Over Noncitizen Voting. It’s Imaginary.

Trump has made mass voting by noncitizens a core MAGA myth. But more and more data shows it’s rare and insignificant.

the city politic

the city politic

Mamdani’s Newest Ally: The Catholic Church?

Meet New York’s enigmatic new archbishop, Ronald Hicks.

What Mira Nair Taught Zohran Mamdani

By Rebecca Traister

The mayor’s famous filmmaker mother reveals the origins of his ferocious ambition.

the city politic

the city politic

To Avoid More Police Shootings, Mamdani Must Keep His Word

The mayor vowed that cops would no longer be the default response to mental-health crises. Now he has to follow through.

Mamdani Takes on the Self-Storage Wild West

By Adriane Quinlan

A new suit filed by the city alleges price hikes seem to have “no correlation to any market conditions or costs.”

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early and often

Texas Senate Race Could Be a Match for the Ages

The latest polls favor a matchup between Jasmine Crockett and Ken Paxton, which might make this high-stakes midterms race even messier.

Ghislaine Maxwell: I’ll Talk for a Pardon

Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment in a House deposition as her lawyer said she is “prepared to speak fully and honestly” if given clemency by Trump.

All Those Super Bowl Ads About AI Were a Strange and Unsettling Mess

By John Herrman

Ring’s was downright creepy. Many others were confusing. Does big tech know what it’s selling?

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under renovation

Why the Kennedy Center Was an Easy Target for Trump

By Christopher Bonanos

Few loved the building, even as it became D.C.’s defining cultural institution.

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tremendous content

Turning Point Halftime Got Big Ratings (If You Round Way Up)

By Margaret Hartmann

TPUSA is proudly touting its 20 million–plus viewers across various social channels. It’s just a tad shy of Bad Bunny’s estimated 135 million viewers.

At Least One Country Is Having a Serious Epstein Reckoning

U.K. prime minister Keir Starmer faces Cabinet resignations and calls to step down for appointing Epstein friend Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.

It’s Nadler vs. Pelosi on the Upper West Side

Outgoing Representative Nadler endorsed his handpicked successor to replace him in the district, while former Speaker Pelosi is backing a Kennedy.