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Is Alex Pretti’s Death the Breaking Point? Live Updates

Here’s the latest on the aftermath in Minneapolis and beyond. By Intelligencer Staff

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the power trip

‘The Superhuman President’

By Ben Terris A good-faith attempt to ascertain the truth about Donald Trump’s health. podcast

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How the Minneapolis Killing Made a Shutdown Inevitable

By Ed Kilgore With Democrats united in their outrage over Alex Pretti and Trump offering little leadership, there’s no path out before the January 30 deadline.

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Is Alex Pretti’s Death the Breaking Point? Live Updates

By Intelligencer Staff

Here’s the latest on the aftermath in Minneapolis and beyond.

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early and often

Americans Know Fascism When They See It

There’s been endless debate over whether the “F-word” really applies to Trump. Videos of violence in Minneapolis are speaking louder than any words.

Republican Revolt Forces Trump’s Hand on Minnesota

Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota as Congressional Republicans call for an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti.

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How the Minneapolis Killing Made a Shutdown Inevitable

With Democrats united in their outrage over Alex Pretti and Trump offering little leadership, there’s no path out before the January 30 deadline.

Instagram Reels and the New Era of Desocialized Media

By John Herrman

Platforms built to connect people, for better or for worse, are now for doing the opposite.

‘The Superhuman President’

A good-faith attempt to ascertain the truth about Donald Trump’s health.

american affairs

american affairs

Trump’s Losing War on Minneapolis

The president seems to dimly understand that the American people don’t support ICE. But will that change anything?

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Will Democrats Dare Nominate a Woman for President in 2028?

The fear that America’s “not ready” for a female president can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

transgender rights

transgender rights

The Trojan Horse Before the Supreme Court

By Michael Waters

The details of one trans athlete’s case reveal a right-wing campaign that goes well beyond women’s sports.

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Trump May Crash America 250 With a GOP Midterm Convention

This was already set to be a packed summer with lots of 250th-anniversary celebrations. Now Republicans are eyeing an off-year convention, too.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Will Trump’s Greenland Deal Come With Any Actual Benefits?

An expert on the Arctic explains why Trump’s rationale for controlling the island is full of holes.

just asking questions

just asking questions

The X Factor for New York City’s Impending Winter Storm

By Benjamin Hart

Meteorologist John Homenuk says the difference between a major storm and something even bigger comes down to the sleet line.

Bovino Defends 5-Year-Old’s Detention: We’re ‘Experts’ on Kids

By Margaret Hartmann

The Border Patrol chief said Liam Ramos has been housed with his dad in a Texas detention facility and “I don’t think it gets any better than that.”

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ICE Revolt Puts Government Shutdown Back on the Table

A January 30 shutdown seemed unlikely. But now House Democrats’ uprising against DHS funding is spreading to the Senate.

NYC Braces for Heavy Snow from Weekend Winter Storm

The city is hunkering down as forecasts are predicting that New Yorkers could see six or more inches of snow over the weekend.

let's talk about the weather

let's talk about the weather

All the Terms You Need to Know for the Big Winter Storm

From thunder ice to Arctic blast, here’s a glossary for all the non-meteorologists and hype wary.

Is Mamdani Ready for NYC to Get Buried in Snow?

The new mayor is making the TV-news rounds and mobilizing city agencies as he prepares for the first major snowstorm of his tenure.

Vance’s ‘Softer Tone’ in Minneapolis Was Just More Trolling

By Margaret Hartmann

The VP took no concrete steps to “turn down the temperature,” and he laughed at ICE protesters, saying they just love “sex-offender criminal aliens.”

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Snow and ICE Everywhere

Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.

The Pokémon Heist on West 13th Street

An armed robbery at the new Poké Court is the latest sign of a collectors’ market that’s gone off the rails.

White House Posts AI-Altered Photo of Arrested Protester

The federal government loves to share fake, disturbing images.

How Bill and Hillary Clinton Could Soon Become Criminal Defendants

For decades, Republicans have dreamed of indicting the Clintons. Now they may finally get their chance.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Resistance

By Kerry Howley

On the ground in Minneapolis, watching out for ICE at every corner, crosswalk, church, and school.

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Trump Only Accepts Polls That Proclaim His Greatness

In a series of tirades on Truth Social, the unpopular president expressed his rage at an ungrateful public by lashing out at pollsters.

Trump Is Losing the Swing Voters He Won in 2024

New polling shows once again that the young and non-white voters that helped Trump return to power are as unhappy with him as they were with Biden.