1. politics
    Trump Steers Right Into Damaging Feud With Jerome PowellThe president’s latest threat to fire Powell, coupled with a flimsy investigation, may endanger Trump’s next Fed pick.
    By Nia Prater
  2. early and often
    Finally, Democrats Are a United Antiwar PartyConflicts with Vietnam and Iraq deeply divided the party. But now nearly all Democrats oppose Trump’s dangerous and unjust Iran war.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. politics
    Swalwell’s ‘Best Friend,’ Ruben Gallego, Is Now on the Hot SeatThe Arizona senator told reporters that he knew nothing of his ex-colleague’s alleged behavior, saying, “Eric Swalwell lied to all of us.”
    By Nia Prater
  4. tremendous content
    Melania Really Doesn’t Care About Bettina Anderson’s ShowerIvanka, Tiffany, and even Marla Maples showed up to celebrate Don Jr.’s bride-to-be. But the First Lady wasn’t there.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. early and often
    The GOP Needs Discipline, Gets Trump’s Chaos InsteadRepublicans in Congress need a lot of focus to enact their 2026 agenda. But Trump keeps veering into self-destructive tangents.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. politics
    When Will Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Go Away?The two congressmen will be ex-congressmen by the end of Tuesday. But two of their colleagues may still be in the hot seat.
    By Nia Prater
  8. politics
    Congress May Kick Out Some of Its Most Problematic LawmakersEric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales now both say they are leaving office, but two other embattled members of Congress might still get the boot.
    By Nia Prater
  9. early and often
    Swalwell to Resign from Congress Instead of Risking ExpulsionHis gubernatorial bid and probably his political career were already in the dumpster thanks to credible allegations of sexual assault.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. early and often
    J.D. Vance Stumbles Through a Weekend From HellFailed negotiations with Iran, the defeat of Viktor Orbán, and then Trump insulting Pope Leo were quite the trifecta of bad news for the veep.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. politics
    The Pride Flag Will Again Fly at Stonewall National MonumentThe Trump administration has reportedly agreed to reinstate the flag as part of a legal settlement.
    By Nia Prater
  12. tremendous content
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    Correction: Trump Says AI ‘Jesus’ Post Was ‘Me As a Doctor’The president explained the now-deleted image of him healing the sick with his glowing bare hands actually wasn’t blasphemous. We regret the error.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. tremendous content
    Trump Insults the Pope, Doesn’t Seem to Know What His Job IsTrump is standing by his depiction of Pope Leo as a disloyal political rival who’s “WEAK on Crime.” But he deleted a photo of himself as Jesus.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. early and often
    Swalwell Implosion Creates Whole New Race for California GovernorThe front-runner’s spectacular fall could create an opportunity for any number of Democratic, or even Republican, rivals as voting nears.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. social studies
    Are We Actually Experiencing a Christian Revival?News of a Gen-Z religious resurgence doesn’t tell the full story.
    By Sarah Jones
  16. early and often
    The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the SouthWhile the region is still dominated by Republicans, five big midterm contests look promising for the Democratic Party.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. american affairs
    Mamdani’s Approval Rating Is More Impressive Than It LooksUnlike his predecessor, the mayor has withstood a barrage of attacks — and he’s still standing.
    By Ross Barkan
  18. early and often
    If Trump Gives Up on the Midterms, All Bets Are OffThings seem wild now, but we may get into truly uncharted territory if Trump and the GOP stop worrying about trying to win in 2026.
    By Ed Kilgore
  19. politics
    Eric Adams Is Now an AlbanianSeveral Albanian outlets have reported that the former mayor has been granted Albanian citizenship and a passport by the nation’s president.
    By Nia Prater
  20. early and often
    Polls Show Even Republicans Are Souring On IsraelThe once-strong bipartisan support for Israel is gone, and it’s not just a matter of Democrats becoming alienated by Netanyahu and his policies.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. foreign interests
    An Iranian national flag atop the ruins of a building in a residential area in Tehran, Iran, on April 9, 2026.
    Wars Don’t WorkTrump’s debacle in Iran once again demonstrates that full-blown war is no longer an effective tool for superpowers to get what they want.
    By Jonah Shepp
  22. politics
    Trump Shares Gruesome Video of Deadly Attack on Social MediaThe president shared footage of a woman being bludgeoned to death at a Florida gas station to rail against Democrats’ handling of immigration.
    By Nia Prater
  23. early and often
    F-Bombing Trump Is Not a Smart Campaign Message for DemocratsDemocrats like Katie Porter and Juliana Stratton are F-bombing the president. That could alienate voters they will need to stop him.
    By Ed Kilgore
  24. early and often
    All About the White House UFC Fight on Trump’s BirthdayThe UFC is holding a cage match to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (or maybe Trump). Here’s what we know about plans, tickets, and the fight card.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. what is she thinking?
    Melania Trump Denies Ties To Epstein In Rare Public Statement
    What’s Up With Melania’s Surprise Epstein Denial: 3 TheoriesThe First Lady might be trying to get ahead of a bombshell story about her ties to Epstein … or maybe she’s just keeping it weird.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. the law
    Why Any Attorney General Pick Is Doomed to Fail TrumpThe president is still going to expect impossible victories against his enemies.
    By Elie Honig
  27. we’ll do it live
    Will Israel Derail U.S.-Iran Peace Talks?The first few days of the cease-fire were a confusing mess.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  28. early and often
    California Candidate Offers Donors Money-Back GuaranteeSan Jose mayor Matt Mahan will refund donors if he doesn’t hit the fundraising goal in his long-shot gubernatorial bid.
    By Ed Kilgore
  29. tremendous content
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    Trump Is Keeping Kristi Noem’s Luxury Jet As a SouvenirIs a $70 million plane for Melania and Cabinet officials really necessary? No, but the White House never turns down a fancy jet.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. early and often
    Why One ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Wasn’t Enough for RepublicansWith midterms losses likely, the GOP suddenly wants to use reconciliation to force through ICE funding and other Trump priorities.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. early and often
    What Is the Iran War About? Trump Still Has No Clue.The Iran cease-fire only solves problems created by the war itself, making Trump’s original decision to attack even more indefensible.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. early and often
    GOP Stumbles in Wisconsin & Georgia Warn of Midterms TroubleA Democrat-backed candidate won big in a Wisconsin Supreme Court election, and MTG’s GOP successor in Georgia won by a sharply reduced margin.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. politics
    New Yorkers Like What They See From Mamdani So FarResidents gave Mamdani high marks on his leadership, but his approval rating is lower than Eric Adams’s was around the same period.
    By Nia Prater
  34. tremendous content
    ‘TACO’ Trump? Iran War Revives Nickname Trump LoathesThe acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out” was originally about “Liberation Day” tariffs. Now it’s morphed into a broader Trump insult.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. we’ll do it live
    U.S. and Iran Agree to Cease-fire: How It HappenedThe day started with Trump threatening to end a civilization and ended with a two-week cease-fire leaving Iran in control of the Strait of Hormuz.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  36. early and often
    Vance and Putin Work Hard to Save Viktor OrbánThe ties between Trump and Iran’s ally in Russia are nowhere clearer than in their mutual support for Hungary’s embattled strongman.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. early and often
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    Trump’s New Truth Social Threat to Iran Is Insane Even for HimHe casually announced “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran doesn’t meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. iran war
    In the Room With Iran’s Social Media SavantsThe new generation of IRGC content creators is younger, quicker, and less afraid of the U.S.
    By Narges Bajoghli
  39. iran war
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    Trump Confirms He Committed War Crime in IranHe targeted Iran’s B1 Bridge, which is civilian infrastructure, as a negotiating tactic. “Tell them to look out their window and watch.”
    By Chas Danner
  40. iran war
    Pete Hegseth
    Trump and Hegseth Frame Rescue of Downed Airman As Religious EventTrump said it was one of the best Easters ever, militarily, while Hegseth compared the downed airman to Jesus.
    By Chas Danner
  41. tremendous content
    Trump’s Wildest Iran Remarks From the Easter Egg RollSure, you’ve seen Trump say incoherent, totally bonkers things about Iran. But have you seen him say them in front of the Easter Bunny?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. early and often
    Trump’s Governor Endorsement Kills GOP’s California DreamTrump gave Steve Hilton a big primary boost. But, weirdly, he probably ensured that California won’t have a Republican governor.
    By Ed Kilgore
  43. early and often
    What’s the Deal With Trump’s Hand Bruise and Health Issues?The official explanations for Trump’s ailments — from CVI to a hand bruise to a neck rash — are odd and incomplete. Here’s everything we know.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. magalopolis
    Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump: MAGA Dating Drama, ExplainedWoods has been dating Don Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa, for more than a year. And after the golfer’s DUI car crash, he immediately called the president.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. just asking questions
    What Trump Got So Badly Wrong About IranHis administration failed to understand how power works in the country.
    By Benjamin Hart
  46. the power trip
    The Revenge PlotInside the battle at the Justice Department to get Trump what he wants.
    By Andrew Rice
  47. the money game
    Wall Street’s Eyes on the StraitWith bad information everywhere, Citrini Research sent an analyst to the war zone to figure out what’s really happening.
    By Jen Wieczner
  48. early and often
    How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor’s RaceThe top two primary and scattered Democratic field could guarantee a Republican governor. Here are four strategies to prevent that.
    By Ed Kilgore
  49. early and often
    Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against TrumpTrump has traditionally done well with “I hate everybody” voters. But polling suggests they may help Democrats win in 2026.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. politics
    Noem. Bondi. Who’s Next?Report suggests that President Trump is not done shaking up his Cabinet. Here’s who might be on the chopping block.
    By Nia Prater
  51. early and often
    What the Epstein Files Say About Trump: UpdatesPam Bondi was reportedly fired, in part, over the botched Epstein files release. So what did DoJ reveal about Trump? Here’s everything we’ve learned.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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