1. christianity
    Trump Unleashes MAGA War on Liberal ChristianityThe president felt personally insulted by the bishop of Washington. But his clerical defenders have a much bigger agenda of monopolizing faith.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. early and often
    Democrats May Not Reach Trump’s Level of Power for a Long TimeThey can reconquer the House and the White House. But the Senate looks problematic, thanks to a solid red bloc of 25 states.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. early and often
    Kamala Harris Hasn’t Ruled Out Running in 2028She’s processing Trump and hasn’t given up on the presidency. But California and retirement also beckon.
    By Gabriel Debenedetti
  4. politics
    Actually, Republicans Want to Talk About January 6 After AllSpeaker Johnson is all about looking forward, which is why the House is reinvestigating the assault on the Capitol.
    By Nia Prater
  5. early and often
    Will Musk-Dominated DOGE Go Big or Small?With Ramaswamy gone, Musk’s DOGE will be inside the White House. The size of its ambitions for remaking the federal government are unclear.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. politics
    The Biggest Moments from Eric Adams’s Strange Tucker Carlson InterviewIn a nearly 50-minute sit-down, the mayor railed against former president Joe Biden and said he was targeted for his criticism of the administration.
    By Nia Prater
  8. early and often
    Why Did Bishop Budde’s National Prayer Service Anger Trump?Trump is big on God and religion — so long as they command obedience to his wishes and don’t get “woke.”
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. crime
    The Good Ol’ Boys of MontgomeryA group of corrupt leaders in a small New York town thought they were untouchable, until one woman’s quest for freedom took them down.
    By James D. Walsh
  10. early and often
    January 6 Pardons Split Republicans on Trump’s First Full DayWe’re keeping track of the latest developments and what they mean on Trump’s first full day back in power.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  11. tremendous content
    Ivanka Trump’s Inauguration ‘Prayer’: Dad Will Become Different PersonShe hopes Donald Trump will lead with “compassion” and an “open heart” — not exactly qualities he’s known for.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. gallery
    Trump Allies and Fans Paint the Town Red at Inaugural BallsPhotographer Mark Peterson captured the feverish scene in Washington on Monday.
    By Mark Peterson
  13. early and often
    The Biden and Trump Pardons Are Not at All the SameShielding people who have never officially been accused of any wrongdoing and conducting a jail break for insurrectionists are not equivalent acts.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. tremendous content
    Inauguration Of Donald Trump As 47th President Of The United States
    Melania Is Wearing a Carmen Sandiego Hat to the InaugurationWhere in the world is Melania Trump? In Washington, hiding her eyes behind a giant hat.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  15. gallery
    Trump Supporters Party and Rally on Inauguration EvePhotographer Mark Peterson captures scenes at Trump’s MAGA Victory Rally and several inaugural balls.
    By Mark Peterson
  16. early and often
    We’re About to Get Whiplash From Trump’s Assault on Modern AmericaHis plans aren’t about restoring Trump 1.0, but rather rolling back the progress of of the 21st century and most of the 20th.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. just asking questions
    Why the Gaza Cease-fire Probably Won’t LastAndrew Miller, a high-ranking State Department official under Biden, discusses the state of a fragile truce and Trump’s effect on the Middle East.
    By Benjamin Hart
  18. tremendous content
    US-POLITICS-TRUMP-INAUGURATION
    The Most Bizarre Trump Inauguration AttendeesSpace is extremely limited in the Capitol Rotunda, but they found seats for Trump foe Mike Pence, UFC CEO Dana White, and podcaster Joe Rogan.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. trump inauguration
    Trump Begins Blitz of January 6 Pardons, Executive OrdersHere’s what happened on Trump’s second inauguration day along with commentary and analysis from the entire Intelligencer team.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  20. early and often
    Michelle Obama Isn’t Sick — She Just Hates TrumpWhy isn’t Michelle Obama at the Inauguration? There’s no reason to think she’s sick or divorcing, she just over hiding her dislike for Trump.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  21. trump inauguration
    After Trump’s Inauguration, There Is No Limit on His EgoThe 47th president’s address, a relentless exercise in rhetorical hubris, makes it clear he’s been liberated from all accountability.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. what we know
    U.S. President Joe Biden
    Everyone Biden Has Granted Presidential Pardons and CommutationsOn the last day of his presidency, Biden preemptive pardoned numerous people who faced possible reprisals from Trump.
    By Chas Danner
  23. politics
    New York Mayor Eric Adams
    Adams Bolts NYC in the Middle of the Night for Trump InaugurationThe mayor canceled a pair of MLK Day events after receiving a last-minute invitation to Trump’s swearing-in.
    By Nia Prater
  24. liveblog
    Supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump wait outside for a MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on January 19.
    Trump Fans Flock to D.C. Victory Rally on Eve of Inauguration: Live UpdatesUpdates on the final news and events ahead of Trump’s second inauguration.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  25. tiktok
    A content creator on TikTok, holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court Building
    How Long Will TikTok Return For? UpdatesThe app is back after Trump promised to order a temporary reprieve.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  26. gallery
    Parties and Protest Ahead of Trump’s Second InaugurationPhotographer Mark Peterson captures scenes from Saturday’s People’s March and several inaugural balls ahead of Trump’s return to the White House.
    By Mark Peterson
  27. tiktok
    TikTok shut down in US following ban
    Tell Me You’re Grieving TikTok Without Telling Me You’re Grieving TikTokWatching TikTok get banned, then agonizing over its possible comeback, feels simultaneously embarrassing and devastating.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. gallery
    Scenes From the Pre-Inaugural Kentucky Blue Grass and Crypto BallsPhotographer Mark Peterson captures the first formal D.C. events celebrating Trump’s return to the White House.
    Photographs by Mark Peterson
  29. early and often
    Sorry, President Biden, You Would Not Have Beaten TrumpHis regrets notwithstanding, Biden did the right thing in stepping aside last summer.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. early and often
    GOP Threatens to Play Politics With California Disaster AidRepublicans say they may make California bend to their policy demands before approving wildfire aid. That would set a terrible precedent.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. early and often
    Trump Gets Sad Indoors Inauguration: What We KnowTrump, who is famously obsessed with pomp and crowd size, will take the oath of office indoors due to dangerously cold weather.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. early and often
    Biden Says ERA Is Ratified, But Supreme Court Gets Final SayThe outgoing president’s move is mostly symbolic, but he has given the push for the 28th Amendment some new momentum.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. early and often
    Trump 0-for-2 in Senate Appointments Since Election DayNeither Lara Trump nor Vivek Ramaswamy will join the Senate. But it’s likely the president-elect didn’t really go to the mat for their appointments.
    By Ed Kilgore
  34. los angeles wildfires
    Will the L.A. Fires Sink Bass, Newsom – and the Olympics?All natural disasters are also political tests.
    By Ross Barkan
  35. the body politic
    The Fear Driving Trump’s Second TermPete Hegseth’s nomination relied on brute force for a reason.
    By Rebecca Traister
  36. the city politic
    Mayor Eric Adams
    How Desperate Will Eric Adams Get for Trump’s Pardon?The mayor is heading to Mar-a-Lago for a meetup with the president-elect.
    By Chas Danner
  37. early and often
    Trump 2.0 May Already Be Off ScheduleFor all the hype over the new regime “hitting the ground running,” its legislative strategy is in disarray with more trouble on the horizon.
    By Ed Kilgore
  38. tremendous content
    Trump Names ‘Special Ambassadors’ for Trolling HollywoodAppointing Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone isn’t just stupid. He’s also taunting an industry suffering from the Los Angeles wildfires.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. politics
    Almost No One Is Donating to Eric Adams’s Legal Defense FundAs the mayor’s trial draws nearer, he has received a grand total of three donations in three months.
    By Nia Prater
  40. early and often
    Will Trump’s Mass Deportation Depend on Self-Deportation?You can get a lot done on the cheap by instilling fear and making life miserable for immigrants.
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. politics
    Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip
    The World Reacts to Reported Israel-Hamas Cease-fire: PhotosScenes from the moment the news broke that Israel and Hamas had reached a cease-fire deal after more than a year of brutal warfare.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  42. tremendous content
    Coca-Cola Gifting Trump a Fancy Bottle Is Peak Spineless GrovelingThe president-elect already loves Diet Coke as much as a human can love a carbonated beverage, so why bother?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. politics
    Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back HegsethThe Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t want to talk about it.
    By Nia Prater
  44. tremendous content
    Et Tu, Village People?: Disco Group to Play Trump InaugurationThe band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. early and often
    Trump-Fearing Republicans Give Hegseth a Major PassThey accepted his lack of qualifications as an asset.
    By Ed Kilgore
  46. we’ll do it live
    Republicans Salute Hegseth at Confirmation HearingTrump’s once-embattled Defense secretary pick now looks much closer to confirmation.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  47. early and often
    Fires Interfere With Newsom Plan to ‘Trump-Proof California’California Democrats are holding a special legislative session to prepare to fight Trump. It’s not a good look.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. i regret to inform you
    President Trump Visits MLK Memorial in Washington, DC
    When Is the Trump Inauguration? On MLK Day, Unfortunately.The depressing coincidence, explained.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. politics
    When You Come at the KingTrump’s prosecutors tried and missed. His payback starts on Monday.
    By Andrew Rice
  50. free country
    The Tragic Legacy of the Mourner-in-ChiefJoe Biden was the anti-frailty president.
    By Sam Adler-Bell
  51. cable news
    Biden’s Giving a ‘Last Word’ to MSNBCThe outgoing president’s “final interview” has been set.
    By Josef Adalian
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