1. early and often
    Trump Goes Full Hitler by Calling Political Foes ‘Vermin’Trump’s use of fascist rhetoric is increasingly hard to ignore — but Republicans are trying their best.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. early and often
    Tim Scott’s Exit Leaves Only Two Serious GOP Trump RivalsNikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are competing for second place, but their chances against Donald Trump remain slim.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. profile
    Fabian Basabe Will Not Be CanceledThe party boy turned Miami GOP politico fights off sexual-harassment claims by male staffers and plots his future. (His wife stands by him.)
    By Ben Widdicombe
  4. the national interest
    The Big Ten Suspending Jim Harbaugh Is InsaneIf the scandal is such a big deal, why is the league lying about it?
    By Jonathan Chait
  5. government shutdown
    Speaker Johnson Has One Weird Plan for Avoiding a ShutdownWith just one week to go, the unpopular “laddered CR” seems to be all he’s got.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. politics
    Eric Adams Got Stopped by the FBIFederal agents stopped him and seized at least two cell phones and an iPad as part of the growing inquiry into Turkish money and his campaign.
    By Nia Prater
  8. poll position
    The 2024 Polls Agree: Trump Has a Significant Lead Over BidenMuch could change in the next year, but right now Trump is ahead of Biden nationally and in most battleground states.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. politics
    Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Push Back His Documents TrialThough Judge Aileen Cannon suggested she may reconsider the matter in March, Donald Trump’s classified documents trial is set to begin May 20, 2024.
    By Nia Prater
  10. politics
    Powder-Laced Letters Sent to Election Officials in Multiple StatesThe letters, some of which contained fentanyl, were discovered in at least five states. The FBI is investigating.
    By Nia Prater
  11. early and often
    Rudy Giuliani Spends His Nights Ranting OnlineIndicted, isolated, and broke, he has one comfort left: the sound of his own voice.
    By David Freedlander
  12. life after roe
    Republicans Need to Come Up With a New Abortion Stance — FastYoungkin tried going on the offensive with a less extreme abortion ban and failed dismally on Election Day. Republicans seem unsure of what to do now.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. early and often
    Joe Manchin Announces End of Senate Career, New 2024 ThreatThe veteran senator was sure to lose his seat in 2024, but he could still run for national office on a troublemaking No Labels ticket.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. the national interest
    Trump’s ‘He Did It First’ Rationale for Locking Up His CriticsThe lie hiding behind the other lie.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. early and often
    Tim Scott’s Girlfriend Is Real, Not That It Matters AnymoreThe senator’s dramatic girlfriend reveal at the third GOP debate probably won’t change the downward trajectory of his 2024 campaign.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  16. early and often
    Could Kamala Harris Be a Cure for Biden 2024 Anxieties?Polls show the vice-president is strong where Biden looks weak. That’s good news for the 2024 campaign and those worried about Democrats’ plan B.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. early and often
    Are Democrats the Party of Low-Turnout Elections Now?One theory about Democratic wins since 2020 and poor prospects for 2024 is that they now excel in non-presidential elections. Could that be right?
    By Ed Kilgore
  18. unsolved mysteries
    What Really Happened to JFK?One thing’s for sure: The CIA doesn’t want you to know.
    By Scott Sayare
  19. early and often
    Ivanka Gives Poised Testimony, Still Hurts Dad in Fraud CaseWhile Ivanka didn’t make any big missteps or explode like her father, her testimony let the attorney general’s office admit damning evidence.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  20. early and often
    Ramaswamy Devises Another Annoying Pledge for RepublicansIn a third GOP debate that’s already likely to get nasty, the tech tyro will demand an “America First” pledge. It will not help.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. early and often
    For the Second Year in a Row, Democrats Win Big Thanks to AbortionThe one reliable issue where they are beating Republicans.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. the national interest
    The Special Elections Tell Us Nothing About Biden’s Chances Against TrumpDemocrats have a Biden problem, not a party problem.
    By Jonathan Chait
  23. ideas
    Do Democrats Need to Get Less ‘Globalist?’A new book argues that Democrats must embrace economic nationalism to win back the working class.
    By Eric Levitz
  24. early and often
    Some Voters Think Trump’s a Criminal and Support Him AnywayPolling shows that not all of Trump’s supporters deny he has committed “serious federal crimes.” They seem to be okay with his criminality.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. politics
    Trump’s Fraud Trial Testimony Was Mostly About Lashing OutThe former president spent most of his time on the stand attacking the judge and prosecutors.
    By Nia Prater and Chas Danner
  26. vision 2024
    The Radical Pessimism of Cornel WestCondemned by Establishment Democrats, dismissed by academics. What else is there to do but run for president?
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  27. early and often
    The Third Republican Debate Could Be BrutalRon DeSantis and Nikki Haley are locked in a vicious battle for second place in Iowa. Tim Scott is struggling to make the stage to bash them both.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. tremendous content
    Ivanka Runs Out of Excuses, Plans to Testify in Fraud CaseShe’s set to testify in the New York fraud trial on Wednesday, after unsuccessfully arguing that appearing on a school night is an “undue hardship.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  29. joe biden
    Biden Needs to Go Very Negative on Trump or He’ll Probably Lose in 2024Polls show Biden’s reelection bid is in trouble, mostly from younger and nonwhite voters. He needs to convince them they’d hate a Trump return.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. early and often
    Four Races to Watch on Election Day 2023From close governor’s races in Kentucky and Mississippi to a battle over abortion rights in Ohio, Tuesday’s election may hold lessons for 2024.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. the discourse
    Is That Antisemitic?The fraught terminology surrounding the war in Gaza.
    By Eric Levitz
  32. the national interest
    It Is Actually Possible to Oppose Bias Against Jews and Muslims at the Same TimeA revealing conservative complaint.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. neighborhood news
    The Trump Boys Are Back in TownEric and Don Jr. defend their father in court.
    By Nia Prater
  34. the money game
    The Real SBF Stood UpAn open-and-shut case finally revealed the criminal behind the legend.
    By Kevin T. Dugan
  35. tremendous content
    DeSantis Makes Things Even Weirder by Offering to Wear Boot on His HeadThe governor’s awkward attempt to turn the high-heeled-boot allegations back on Donald Trump backfired spectacularly.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  36. government shutdown
    Does Mike Johnson Even Want to Avoid a Government Shutdown?With the clock ticking down, the new Speaker is coming up with complications that will make keeping the government open even harder than before.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. politics
    FBI Investigating Adams Campaign Donations Tied to TurkeyAuthorities searched the home of a fundraiser for the mayor as part of a larger inquiry into whether the Adams campaign received illegal donations.
    By Nia Prater
  38. court appearances
    The Trump-SBF Trial Doubleheader Is the Ultimate New York SceneWhat I saw awaiting Don Jr. and a verdict.
    By Owen Long
  39. the national interest
    The Authoritarian Right’s Code-Phrase: ‘Do You Know What Time It Is?’The sinister implications of a piece of jargon.
    By Jonathan Chait
  40. on with kara swisher
    Ben Mezrich on the Musk and Zuck Messiah ComplexesKara Swisher talks all things Elon with the author of the new book, Breaking Twitter.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  41. tremendous content
    Donald & Melania Trump Dressed Up As a Normal Couple for HalloweenThe Mar-a-Lago bash was the former First Couple’s first joint public appearance in five months.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. early and often
    Nikki Haley’s Rise Will Clinch Donald Trump’s VictoryAnti-Trump Republicans are delighted to see Haley climbing as Ron DeSantis sinks. Trouble is there aren’t enough of them to stop the front-runner.
    By Ed Kilgore
  43. the national interest
    Bob Knight Was a Misogynistic BullyI grew up hating the Indiana basketball coach, and I was right.
    By Jonathan Chait
  44. early and often
    The Blood Feud Between New York Republicans and George SantosHis own neighbors are leading the charge to expel him from Congress.
    By Ben Jacobs
  45. politics
    Senate Republicans Are Finally Sick of Tommy TubervilleSeveral of his Senate colleagues challenged his block on military nominations by forcing a vote Wednesday evening.
    By Nia Prater
  46. the national interest
    Why Haven’t the Free-Speech Liberals Denounced This? (They Have.)Not every free-speech advocate is a hypocrite.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. early and often
    Will a Backlash to Biden Over Israel Risk His Reelection?Warnings of Arab Americans and Muslims throwing the 2024 election to Trump aren’t based on much evidence. But in close elections, every vote counts.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. early and often
    What Will Democrats Give Up to Get More Aid for Ukraine?Republicans are demanding border-security concessions that will divide Democrats deeply, and even that may not be enough to save help for Kyiv.
    By Ed Kilgore
  49. early and often
    Why Are Republicans Falling Out of Love With Vivek?Turns out being an abrasive know-it-all doesn’t come off well if you’re a 38-year-old Trump mini-me.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. the national interest
    Joe Biden Is a Morally Decent President in a Time of HateAn appreciation of the administration’s response to 10/7.
    By Jonathan Chait
  51. early and often
    Doug Burgum Still Has a Lot of Money to Light on FireThe North Dakota governor is spending a lot of money for no apparent purpose. But he’s a piker compared to 2020 billionaires Steyer and Bloomberg.
    By Ed Kilgore
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