1. the media
    Mehdi Hasan Wants to Debate YouHis aggressive interviewing style landed him a Sunday show on MSNBC. Until he started talking about Palestine.
    By E. Alex Jung
  2. trump on trial
    A Porn-Star Payoff or a Threat to Democracy?Trump goes on trial for the least of his offenses.
    By Andrew Rice
  3. early and often
    Passing Ukraine Aid Doesn’t Make Mike Johnson a Bipartisan HeroAs with Mike Pence, one good deed can’t erase the Speaker’s long history of toadying to Trump.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. tremendous content
    President Donald Trump
    Melania Trump Honors ‘All Mothers’ by Selling Ugly $245 NecklaceThis Mother’s Day, express “Her Love & Gratitude” — whatever that means — with a gold necklace featuring the former First Lady’s signature.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. the national interest
    Why Anti-Israel Protesters Won’t Stop Harassing JewsThe movement’s ideological character invites rage and violence.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. early and often
    U.S. President Joe Biden in Pittsburgh
    Biden’s Uncle (Probably) Wasn’t Eaten by CannibalsDo the facts support Biden’s tale of World War II–era cannibalism? Not really. And Papua New Guinea’s prime minister was offended by the claim.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  8. that happened
    The Time Trump Claimed He Won a Fake ‘Man of the Year’ AwardA small but brazen lie resulted in a cringey display of Republican fealty.
    By Benjamin Hart
  9. early and often
    U.S. House Votes On Foreign Aid Package For Ukraine, Israel, And Taiwan
    House Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid: How It HappenedThe House approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson faced a crucial test.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  10. just asking questions
    "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" at Columbia University continues
    Isra Hirsi On the Resilience of Columbia University’s Pro-Palestinian ProtestsThe suspended Barnard student talks about the purpose of the encampment, the crackdown, and what’s next for her and other activists on campus.
    By Sarah Jones
  11. trump trial
    Man Who Self-Immolated Near Trump Trial Dies: How It HappenedA disturbed 37-year-old man published a manifesto of conspiratorial beliefs shortly before igniting himself.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  12. early and often
    Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces His Running Mate
    Democracy Doesn’t Need Independent Candidates Like RFK Jr.Candidates who represent no party or distinct point of view other than their own ambitions don’t make our system better. They’re often just spoilers.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. early and often
    House House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks to reporters following votes on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Anna Rose Layden/The New York Times)
    Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Far Right“I thought it was a profile in courage to do the right thing and be on the right side of history,” explained one House GOP colleague.
    By Ben Jacobs
  14. early and often
    Voters Head To The Polls To Cast Their Vote In The New Hampshire Primary
    Trump Is Ready to Flood Courts With Election Fraud ClaimsThe 100,000 election “observers” Trump plans to deploy in 2024 will ensure there’s lots of material for fraud allegations, even if it’s all frivolous.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. poll position
    Trump vs. Biden Polls: How Will the Hush-Money Trial Play?Polling shows voters consider these charges the least serious made against Trump, and reactions to a possible conviction match party affiliation.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. the national interest
    Lara Trump Threatens ‘Four Years of Scorched Earth’ If Trump Retakes PowerSounds like a fun time for America.
    By Jonathan Chait
  17. what we know
    NYPD Arrests Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: How It HappenedMore than 100 people were arrested after Columbia University requested an NYPD crackdown on the protesters’ encampment.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  18. life after roe
    Ben Toma
    Why Are Republicans Suddenly Sounding So Pro-Choice?Maybe it’s because they want the 19th century to do their dirty work.
    By Irin Carmon
  19. the national interest
    Why a Second Trump Term Will Make the Middle Class PayNo more low-interest-rate free ride.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. early and often
    1968 Democratic National Convention Riots
    This Year’s Democratic Convention Won’t Be a Replay of 1968Expected protests over the Israel-Gaza war are drawing comparisons to 1968. But much has changed since that riotous Chicago convention.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. alejandro mayorkas
    DHS Secretary Mayorkas Testifies Before House Homeland Security Committee
    The Mayorkas Impeachment Trial Was a JokeRepublicans hoped for a messaging exercise against Biden’s border policies, but Senate Democrats quickly dismissed their charges.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. early and often
    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Speaks To The Reporters After Meeting With Speaker Johnson
    The ‘Uniparty’ Delusion Shared by MTG and RFK Jr.Despite increased polarization, right-wing extremists, conspiracy theorists, and some pro-Palestinian protesters say the two parties are no different.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. politics
    Senator Menendez Arraigned On Further Charges In New York City
    Bob Menendez’s Possible Legal Defense: My Wife Did It!Unsealed court documents reveal how the senator may negotiate his upcoming bribery trial.
    By Nia Prater
  24. the national interest
    Conservatives Suddenly Realize Tucker Carlson Is a Lying Russia DupeWhat changed?
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. trump on trial
    The Who’s Who of Trump’s TrialA president, a porn star, a tabloid king, and more.
    By Nia Prater
  26. early and often
    shooting-US-UNREST-SHOOTING-EID
    Murder Rates Are Dropping Despite GOP ‘Crime Wave’ RhetoricTrump’s talk of “American carnage” fed by migrants and liberal prosecutors doesn’t match stats that show homicides falling in most cities.
    By Ed Kilgore
  27. early and often
    Members Of Congress Hold Candlelight Vigil For Israeli Victims And Hostages
    Johnson’s Foreign-Aid Plan Relies on Democrats Saving Him RepeatedlyThe Speaker will need Democratic votes to pass aid for Ukraine and Israel — and then to keep his gavel.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. early and often
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
    Did Trump Really Consider Making RFK Jr. His VP Pick?Team MAGA is denying a flirtation with the independent candidate, but the two demagogues have a lot in common and could yet conspire to smite Biden.
    By Ed Kilgore
  29. the national interest
    Paul Krugman Is Right About the Economy, and the Polls Are WrongSometimes experts get it wrong, but not this time.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. early and often
    Sarah Longwell, GOP strategist and campaign consultant, is seen at her firm's offices in Washington, D.C., on July 8, 2022
    The Never Trumper Listening to Trump VotersSarah Longwell thinks there are still “normie” Republicans left. She happens to be one.
    By David Freedlander
  31. tremendous content
    Former President Trump Holds Rally In Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
    Trump’s Gettysburg Address Featured a Pirate ImpressionHe claimed that during the battle, Robert E. Lee exclaimed, “Never fight uphill, me boys!” like a Confederate Captain Jack Sparrow.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  32. the national interest
    Marjorie Taylor Greene Attempts Trump Legal Defense, Fails Very BadlyDo not hire the space laser congresswoman as your criminal attorney.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. trump on trial
    Free the Trump Trial TranscriptsThe New York court system’s maddening lack of transparency is about to be a national embarrassment — unless the state’s chief judges intervene.
    By Errol Louis
  34. the national interest
    What Is Donald Trump’s Stance on Seizing Russian Assets?Trump loves taking other countries’ money, but maybe not all countries.
    By Jonathan Chait
  35. poll position
    Biden Has All But Caught Up With Trump in PollsThere are many variables at play, including RFK Jr. and whose voters turn out.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. early and often
    Donald Trump,Mike Johnson
    Why Trump and Mike Johnson Are Promoting a Redundant Ban on Noncitizen VotingIn an effort to win Trump’s protection, the Speaker is abetting a preemptive attack on the legitimacy of the 2024 election.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. early and often
    Former President Trump Holds A Campaign Rally In Ohio
    Trump Boots Anti-Abortion Extremists From His VP ShortlistPotential running mates like Kristi Noem and Tim Scott may be out now that Trump is embracing “states’ rights” to downplay the issue.
    By Ed Kilgore
  38. life after roe
    Women's March Rally Ahead Of Roe V. Wade Anniversary
    The Best Way to Protect Abortion Rights Is by State ConstitutionState by state, pro-choice voters are recreating Roe’s protections, and there’s nothing Republican lawmakers can do about it. Arizona may be next.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. life after roe
    US-politics-abortion-RALLY
    Ross Douthat Is Wrong About What Caused a Powerful Pro-Abortion BacklashGrowing pro-choice sentiment arose independently of any partisan motives.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. early and often
    Candidate RFK Jr. Holds Cesar Chavez Day Event As He Pushes Latino Outreach In His Presidential Bid
    Will RFK Jr.’s Appeal Sputter Before November?His bond with mistrustful voters could prove durable — if he can get on key state ballots.
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. life after roe
    A woman holds an anti-abortion placard as she kneels in
    Abortion Opponents Can’t Be ‘Pro-Family’No matter what they say, or want us to believe, abortion opponents are extremists.
    By Sarah Jones
  42. early and often
    U.S.-NEW YORK-PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
    Polls Aside, New Research Shows the Parties Are DeadlockedLong-term trends show Democrats and Republican in constant balance with some exchanges of supporters and more polarization.
    By Ed Kilgore
  43. the national interest
    Kari Lake Pretends Not to Know Abortion Law She Very Specifically EndorsedOh, you mean that ARS 13-3603?
    By Jonathan Chait
  44. life after roe
    Kari Lake And Senator John Barrasso Hold Press Conference In Phoenix, Arizona
    In a First, Arizona Republicans Rush to Dismantle a Total Abortion BanAfter decades of tactical advances, they’re engaging in tactical retreats. Get used to it.
    By Ed Kilgore
  45. the national interest
    The Media Did Not Make Up Trump’s Russia ScandalLiberal bias mostly exists outside politics coverage.
    By Jonathan Chait
  46. the law
    A Handgun for ChristmasWhy were James and Jennifer Crumbley found guilty for their son’s mass shooting?
    By Lisa Miller
  47. early and often
    President Biden Delivers Remarks On UAW And Plant Reopening
    Rust Belt or Sun Belt? Biden Has to Choose Both to Beat Trump.Right now, Biden’s shortest path to 270 electoral votes is through Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. But he should hedge his bets.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. life after roe
    William G. Montgomery,John R Lopez IV,Vice Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer,Chief Justice Robert M. Brutinel,Clint Bolick and James Beene
    Draconian Abortion Ruling Supercharges Arizona ElectionsState courts have suddenly added Arizona to the list of states where abortion is illegal. But voters in this battleground state could change all that.
    By Ed Kilgore
  49. politics
    Former President Donald Trump Attends Pre-Trial Hearing In New York Hush Money Case
    Trump’s Last Try at Slowing His Hush-Money Trial Is Truly DesperateOne week before D-Day, Trump’s legal team has filed two motions seeking to move the trial out of Manhattan and halt a gag order on him.
    By Nia Prater
  50. politics
    Congress Considers Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown
    MTG Just Won’t Leave Mike Johnson AloneShe made the case for his ouster in a harsh five-page letter to colleagues.
    By Nia Prater
  51. life after roe
    OMB Director Shalanda Young Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
    Trump Tells Lindsey Graham, Anti-Abortion Activists to STFU Until He WinsIf they go back to lying about their position like they did for nearly 50 years, Trump may give them the total ban they want.
    By Ed Kilgore
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