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Mamdani Puts Off the Pain — for Now

The mayor convinced Kathy Hochul to help out with his first budget, but he can’t ignore the city’s bigger fiscal problems. By Errol Louis

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power

The Man Who Explains Israel to John Fetterman

By Alex Shultz How a little-known writer became one of the senator’s closest confidants. podcast

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encounter

Biotech Barbie Had a Hard Year

By Elizabeth Weil Cathy Tie (briefly) married a gene-editing outlaw and got barred from China. So she threw herself a 30th birthday party at Carnegie Hall. podcast

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the city politic

the city politic

Mamdani Puts Off the Pain — for Now

The mayor convinced Kathy Hochul to help out with his first budget, but he can’t ignore the city’s bigger fiscal problems.

Biotech Barbie Had a Hard Year

By Elizabeth Weil

Cathy Tie (briefly) married a gene-editing outlaw and got barred from China. So she threw herself a 30th birthday party at Carnegie Hall.

The Man Who Explains Israel to John Fetterman

How a little-known writer became one of the senator’s closest confidants.

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early and often

Can NAACP’s College-Sports Boycott Save Voting Rights?

The NAACP wants athletes and fans to boycott schools in states decimating Black representation. It could hit the South in the heart and the wallet.

higher education

higher education

Harvard Will Manufacture a Scarcity of A’s

Starting in the fall of 2027, Harvard undergrads will be competing for a limited number of available A grades in each of their classes.

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early and often

Trump’s Self-Absorption Spells Midterms Disaster for the GOP

Forget policy goals or even boosting his party. The president wants his ballroom, his vengeance slush fund, and lots of payback.

JPMorgan Exec Alleges ‘Sex Slave’ Accuser Made ‘Eerily Similar’ Claims Before

Lorna Hajdini has countersued Chirayu Rana for defamation, saying his claims have made her life a “daily, living hell”

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump Mobile Phone Beats Expectations by Actually Existing

By Margaret Hartmann

Don Jr. and Eric’s gold Trump phone is nine months overdue and the American flag logo only has 11 stripes. But hey, it turns on!

Trump’s Iran Regime-Change Plan Was Even Crazier Than Anyone Imagined

The U.S. and Israel reportedly planned on reinstalling former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after decapitating the regime. Yes, that guy.

Who’s Lining Up for a Cut of Trump’s Big New Slush Fund

One ally of the president is already seeking $2.7 million. There will likely be many more.

Jeff Bezos Sees a ‘More Mature’ Donald Trump This Time Around

The Amazon founder also weighed in on Washington Post cuts, the Melania doc, and why people “shouldn’t worry about” AI.

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tremendous content

The Melania Movie, Explained: Box Office, Reviews, and What She Made

By Margaret Hartmann

Jeff Bezos denied any involvement, but told CNBC that the film was a “very wise business decision” for Amazon. Here’s what the numbers say.

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early and often

Trump Gets Revenge on Massie, But Primary May Haunt GOP

The president took down several Republican foes in last night’s primaries. But there was also good news for Democrats in November.

Trump’s Worst Executive Order Yet Is Hiding in Plain Sight

If implemented, even in modified form, it will plunge the midterm elections into chaos.

Why the Amish Are Falling in Love With AI

Cars and TVs might be banned, but some sects are all-in on ChatGPT.

Trump Now Has Retroactive IRS Immunity, Not That He Needed It or Anything

The incorruptible president gets a gift from his DoJ. Just in case.

What We Know About the San Diego Mosque Shooters’ Motives

As law enforcement recovered a manifesto associated with the suspects, the FBI said of the pair, “They didn’t discriminate on who they hated.”

All the GOP Anger and Angst Over Trump’s Paxton Endorsement

By Chas Danner and Nia Prater

From disappointment to annoyance to pointed silence to calling Paxton a felon, here’s how congressional Republicans reacted to Trump’s announcement.

charm offensive

charm offensive

Mamdani Tries to Make Nice With Wall Street After ‘Tax the Rich’ Video Debacle

The mayor’s charm offensive has included meetings with the heads of JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Blackstone.

unlearn to code

unlearn to code

Meta Employees Brace for the Ax to Fall in Mark Zuckerberg’s Latest AI Pivot

Roughly 8,000 employees will be laid off and another 7,000 reassigned as Meta tries to keep pace in the AI race.

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tremendous content

Trump Says Ballroom Is His ‘Gift’ While Demanding $1 Billion

By Margaret Hartmann

The ballroom is somehow both a generous present from Trump to American taxpayers and a necessary security project we must pay for.

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early and often

Trump’s Texas Endorsement Is Great for Paxton — and Talarico

The president let incumbent John Cornyn spend a small fortune before administering a last-minute coup de grâce.

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early and often

At Last, a Promising New Health Care Idea for Democrats

Democrats could benefit from something new to say on health care policy, and free primary care would help a lot of people, too.

Trump DOJ Settles Trump Lawsuit With $1.8B Slush Fund for Trump Allies

President Trump’s supporters have won Donald Trump’s legal fight against the Trump-controlled Justice Department. Congrats to everyone.

Polls Show Democrats Have a Great Shot at Flipping the House

Democrats’ midterms polling lead now seems big enough to overcome Republicans’ recent gerrymandering gains.