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Supreme Court Deals Trump Surprise Loss on Election Law

In a 5-4 decision, the Court said states can allow post–Election Day receipt of mail ballots. It will boost Trump’s crusade for the SAVE America Act. By Ed Kilgore

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ICE Won

By Zak Cheney-Rice The ugliest immigration crackdown in recent history is becoming normal.

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Actually, the World Cup Should Have Even More Teams

By Adam Elder The author of Soccernomics has some counterintuitive ideas about this year’s tournament and future editions.

THE FEED

climate control

climate control

An American in Paris, Sans Air-Conditioning

The French disdain for climatisation hits its breaking point.

Don Jr. and Eric Trump’s Sweet, Sweet Tungsten Deal

Jon Ossoff called out the Trump sons’ Kazakhstan investment and threatened to probe the First Family’s deal-making abroad.

u.s. supreme court

u.s. supreme court

Trump Goes 1 for 2 on Firing Powers at the Supreme Court

The Court confirmed sweeping presidential powers over independent agencies. But it drew a line, at least temporarily, at the Fed.

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early and often

early and often

Supreme Court Deals Trump Surprise Loss on Election Law

In a 5-4 decision, the Court said states can allow post–Election Day receipt of mail ballots. It will boost Trump’s crusade for the SAVE America Act.

Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

AI Inflation Is Screwing With the Rest of the Economy

By John Herrman

Rising prices for computers, phones, game consoles, appliances, and cars are just the beginning

The Today Show Goes Dark

Savannah Guthrie brought optimism and faith to Today. Can it survive her tragedy?

just asking questions

just asking questions

Actually, the World Cup Should Have Even More Teams

The author of Soccernomics has some counterintuitive ideas about this year’s tournament and future editions.

By Zak Cheney-Rice

The ugliest immigration crackdown in recent history is becoming normal.

early and often

early and often

Democrats Can’t Just Go Back to Biden on Immigration

Highlighting Trump’s excesses isn’t enough. For 2028, Democrats need a credible plan to control the border and a clearer path to citizenship.

Lionel Messi Has Something His Rivals Never Will

The greatest soccer player ever remains an enigma, which is one reason we can’t get enough of him.

Congress Isn’t Done With Epstein Benefactor Leon Black

The billionaire refused to answer specific questions about Jeffrey Epstein at Friday’s House hearing, but his emails shed light on their relationship.

natural disasters

natural disasters

5 Things to Know About the Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela

Including the still-rising death toll, the country’s unique vulnerability, and the science behind what happened.

John Bolton May Be Going to Prison

The former Trump adviser turned critic pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information and could serve at least some time.

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early and often

J.D. Vance Identifies With Nixon, Which Says a Lot

The veep compared himself to the former president, painting him as another bad boy who overcame his snooty detractors and achieved supreme power.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Paddington Bear, Reflecting-Pool Vandal?

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

What Does Mark Zuckerberg Want With Prediction Markets?

By John Herrman

Meta’s latest copycat act may be less about getting into gambling than about creating another siphon for unpaid content and data.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Say Reporting Trump Book ‘Almost Killed Us’

By Michael Calderone

Regime Change authors discuss how Trump wields power much differently in his second term.

Mamdani Gets His Rent Freeze

By Matthew Sedacca

The Rent Guidelines Board voted not to increase rents on nearly 1 million apartments, fulfilling the mayor’s campaign promise.

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early and often

Trump Claims He Changed California Election Results With a Phone Call

The bizarre assertion betrays Trump’s ignorance of how votes are actually counted and suggests he’s fine with election fraud that benefits him.

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tremendous content

A Guide to Trump’s Reflecting-Pool Enemies, Real or Imagined

By Chas Danner and Nia Prater

It’s not just bottom slashers and pro-algae agitators. Here’s everything the paranoid president has or could blame for his reflecting-pool problems.

Redditors Vow to Save Wendy’s, But Will Stock Surge Last?

Shares of the fast-food chain soared on Wednesday and early Thursday after r/WallStreetBets declared it the next meme stock.

rolling revolution

rolling revolution

‘You’re Next’

Mamdani and DSA won big and want more.

Tom Kean Jr. Suddenly Reappears As If Nothing Happened

The New Jersey representative, who’s been absent for months, was spotted at his home by a reporter ahead of his planned return to Congress on June 30.

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early and often

Supreme Court Gives Trump Two Big Wins on Immigration

The conservative majority just made it easier for the administration to close the borders and deport refugees.