1. tremendous content
    Trump Forgot All About Those $2,000 Tariff Checks He PromisedHe asked “When did I do that?” when asked about his pledge. Then he gave a new estimated check timeline of “sometime” this year.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. early and often
    Trump Wants to Make ‘Disrespect’ Grounds for ICE ViolenceThe administration’s combative and remorseless reaction to Renee Good’s killing is meant to excite the MAGA base and put protesters on notice.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. politics
    Mamdani Blasts ICE Arrest of City Council EmployeeThe mayor called the Monday detention “an assault on our democracy.”
    By Nia Prater
  4. early and often
    Democrats’ Odds of Taking the Senate Just Went UpThe party gets a promising development in Alaska, of all places.
    By Ed Kilgore
  5. politics
    Fed Chair Powell Holds News Conference Following FOMC Rate Decision
    The Most Notable Reactions to the Jerome Powell InvestigationFrom Powell’s defiant video to an incensed Republican senator.
    By Nia Prater
  7. early and often
    A Majority of Young Voters Now Reject Both PartiesRecord numbers of millennial and Gen-Z voters identify as independents. They’re not pining for moderation; they’re disaffected from the system.
    By Ed Kilgore
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    Democratic Members Of House Ways And Means Committee Introduce New "American Affordability Act"
    Democrats Want to Run on Affordability. Trump Has Other Plans.Democrats thought they’d found a unifying midterms message. But Trump has the power to shift attention to topics like Venezuela and deportation.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. donald trump
    ‘Nobody Can Stop Us’Venezuela and the killing of Renee Good mark a turning point.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  10. early and often
    Trump’s Latest Outrages Could Ramp Up Pressure for Another Government ShutdownUntil Trump decapitated Venezuela and ICE went wild, a January government shutdown seemed unlikely. But tensions are rising again.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. early and often
    A Few Defections Can’t Shake Trump’s Hold on GOP CongressWhile some Republicans voted against Trump on Obamacare subsidies and a War Powers Resolution, his power over the party remains strong.
    By Ed Kilgore
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    Nobel Institute: Trump Can’t Just Take Machado’s Peace PrizeTrump said he’d be “honored” to accept Machado’s Peace Prize. But the Nobel Institute warned that won’t make him a real winner.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. politics
    Hochul, Mamdani Announce Ambitious Universal Child-Care PlanHochul revealed that the state will fully fund the implementation of 2-Care, universal child care for 2-year-olds in NYC, among other investments.
    By Nia Prater
  14. tremendous content
    National Capital Planning Commission Meets To Discuss White House Ballroom Construction
    Ballroom Architect Says Trump May Alter West Wing, TooNew details about the ballroom were revealed to a federal review panel on Thursday, months after the flattening of the East Wing.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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    Republicans See Defending the ICE Shooting As Good PoliticsWell before the facts were known, Team Trump had seized on the opportunity to shift focus to immigration and “law and order” issues.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. early and often
    Trump Is Sabotaging Another Health-Care DealHe’s urging Republicans to be “flexible” on abortion coverage, which may blow up renewed efforts to reach an Obamacare agreement.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. politics
    Mamdani Backs Housing Appointee As Past Social-Media Posts ResurfaceCea Weaver, Mamdani’s pick to lead a tenants-protection office, has come under fire for past social-media messages on race and private property.
    By Nia Prater
  18. tremendous content
    New Food Pyramid Recommends Eating Like Liz LemonWorking on your night cheese is now endorsed by the federal government.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. tremendous content
    The ‘Impossible’ Trump Mobile T1 Phone: Everything We KnowWhy is the Trump Mobile phone still delayed? Is it really made in the USA? Here’s what we’ve gathered from the typo-ridden website and bizarre specs.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  20. early and often
    Trump Bets Impeachment Threat Will Boost Midterms TurnoutHe warned that Democrats will impeach him a third time if they win the House. His low approval ratings suggest this won’t motivate many voters.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. the city politic
    What Zohran Mamdani Has Done Since Becoming MayorA look at the new mayor’s first wave of executive orders and appointees, his moving plans, and his misuse of a subway floor.
    By Nia Prater and Chas Danner
  22. early and often
    Why Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Is So DangerousVenezuela is just the beginning of the threat posed by Trump’s distorted rebranding of the Monroe Doctrine.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. early and often
    Odds Are Dropping for a January Government ShutdownThere’s plenty of drama on the 2026 congressional agenda, from Obamacare to Venezuela. But lawmakers will probably manage to keep the lights on.
    By Ed Kilgore
  24. politics
    Now George Conway Is Running to Replace Nadler, TooNine candidates are competing in New York’s 12th Congressional District primary race.
    By Nia Prater
  25. roundup
    Why Trump’s Venezuela Gambit Doesn’t Make SenseHere’s collected commentary on some of the most befuddling aspects of Trump’s new military misadventure.
    By Chas Danner
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    President Trump Returns To The White House After Spending Holidays In Florida
    Is Trump Annexing Greenland or Just High on Imperialism?After the Venezuela attack, Trump breezily threatened Greenland would be next — despite warnings that seizing the island would end NATO.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  27. early and often
    Tim Walz’s Exit Gives Minnesota Democrats a Much-Needed ResetA social-services-fraud scandal made the governor a bad bet for a third term. Now, Amy Klobuchar may step in to replace him.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. early and often
    President Trump Holds News Conference After US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro
    The Wildest Things Trump Said About the Venezuela AttackFrom declaring “Nobody can stop us” to coining the term “Donroe Doctrine,” Trump’s remarks on the attack were staggeringly dumb and brazen.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  29. foreign interests
    A demonstrator holds an image of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in U.S. custody, during a protest in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday.
    Trump’s Venezuela Coup Sets a Destabilizing PrecedentAsserting the power to kidnap a head of state and take over their country could inspire other countries to do the same or Trump to do it again.
    By Jonah Shepp
  30. early and often
    California’s Starless Governor’s Race Could Get Very WeirdAfter a series of legendary governors, the state will be led by someone from a large field of lesser-known politicians, possibly even a Republican.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. rejected elected neglected
    Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City's New Mayor
    Eric Adams Exited Gracie Mansion in the Most Eric Adams Way PossibleOn his way out, Adams dropped weird catchphrases, hit back at Andy Cohen for his “drunken rant,” and vowed to fight antisemitism with cryptocurrency.
    By Matt Stieb
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    Trump Fears ‘Thick Blood,’ So He’s Taking Way Too Much AspirinThe president said he has a persistent hand bruise because he takes a huge dose of daily aspirin, against his doctors’ wishes.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. the city politic
    Zohran Mamdani Takes Reins Of New York City After Historic Election Win
    Mamdani BeginsThe new mayor’s inauguration aimed to set a bold new progressive standard. Now we’ll see if he and his administration can also do the work.
    By David Freedlander
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    Trump Teases White House Ballroom Is ‘Bigger Than I Told You’The ballroom also features a “drone-free roof,” and we’ll be holding inaugurations in there — or the president might just be spitballing.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. politics
    Kennedy Center Adds Trump's Name To Building
    Artists Flee Kennedy Center After Trump Name ChangeNumerous artists are canceling their scheduled shows at the storied Washington, D.C., institution in response to its Trumpy rebranding.
    By Nia Prater
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    Trump’s Hand Bruise Is on the MoveWhile the White House still claims it’s a hand-shaking injury, the bruise is now on Trump’s left hand, too.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  37. the city politic
    The Making of Mayor MamdaniHe is a brilliant political talent with dizzying ambitions to change the city. Is he ready for the actual job, though?
    By David Freedlander
  38. the city politic
    The New Mayor’s Power BrokersEven as Zohran Mamdani expands his circle, a tight-knit group has his ear.
    By Matt Stieb and Nia Prater
  39. early and often
    WhiteHouse
    Why History Points to Huge 2026 Losses for Trump’s GOPA few presidents have pulled off what Trump is trying to do in the 2026 midterms. None had much in common with Trump or his party.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. games
    FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw
    5 Big Questions for Sports in 2026From the spread-out Winter Olympics to the Trump-heavy World Cup to a looming MLB lockout, there’s a lot on the horizon.
    By Will Leitch
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    2025’s Biggest Political LosersIt was a rough year for a lot of people in Washington. But few had as bad a 2025 as Elise Stefanik and Andrew Cuomo.
    By Ed Kilgore
  42. crime
    Eric Adams and His Aides Are Not Out of Legal TroubleThe outgoing mayor is living it up. A series of court cases still loom.
    By Noah Shachtman
  43. early and often
    Trump Started 2025 Strong, Then His Approval Rating CrashedThe president’s back in the polling doldrums where he spent most of his first term, with particularly bad numbers on the economy.
    By Ed Kilgore
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    Supreme Court Finally Reins In Trump’s Use of National GuardIt was a highly technical decision, but it may put a big roadblock in front of Trump’s plans to use armed military units in Democratic cities.
    By Ed Kilgore
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    Jeffrey Epstein
    Did Epstein Really Send Larry Nassar a Suicide Note?A handwritten prison note from “J. Epstein” claims Trump shared the pedophiles’ love of “young, nubile girls.” The DOJ claims it’s “FAKE.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. politics
    Why Did Bari Weiss Pull the 60 Minutes CECOT Segment?The mess at CBS News keeps getting messier.
    By Nia Prater and Chas Danner
  47. physical city
    What Did Eric Adams Build?Less than you’d hope, more than you might think.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  48. tremendous content
    MLK Day Out, Christmas Eve In? All Trump’s Holiday Changes.While Trump can’t unilaterally create permanent federal holidays, he did give federal workers Christmas Eve and December 26 off this year.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. early and often
    Vance Rebrands MAGA Revenge As a Christian CrusadeIn his Turning Point speech, the VP blamed the left for Charlie Kirk’s murder and portrayed fighting for MAGA causes as a religious obligation.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. early and often
    This Trump-Epstein Photo Wasn’t Fishy — Until DOJ Deleted ItYet again, the Justice Department’s bungling is making Trump’s Epstein-files appearances look even worse.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  51. the media
    Candace Owens Wants You to Think She’s a Moderate NowThe conspiracy theorist has pissed off Turning Point, alienated Trump, shed her Republican identity — and is gaining more listeners than ever.
    By Brock Colyar
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