1. early and often
    Why Trump Dropping the F-bomb on Israel and Iran Felt So SurprisingThe president has, of course, brought a new level of profanity to the White House. But it’s rare for him to use the curse word in this context.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. politics
    Could the Heat Wave Hurt Cuomo?The former governor is banking on strong Election Day turnout in the mayor’s race as temperatures are expected to crack the triple digits on Tuesday.
    By Nia Prater
  3. early and often
    Trump Declares War on ‘Not MAGA’ Massie for Iran DefianceTeam Trump is looking to make an example of the Republican congressman by vowing to primary him for criticizing the Iran strikes.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. politics
    Mamdani Overtakes Cuomo in Pre–Election Day PollAn Emerson College–PIX 11 poll shows Mamdani winning over Cuomo by 52 percent to 48 percent in the eighth round of a ranked-choice voting simulation.
    By Nia Prater
  5. the city politic
    The Political Class Is Responsible for the Man They’re Trying to StopZohran Mamdani is what happens when the status quo fails.
    By Errol Louis
  7. early and often
    President Trump
    MAGA Is All In on Trump’s War With IranFor now, Trump’s supporters imagine he achieved victory without sacrifice and war without consequences. The rest of us will rightly fear tomorrow.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. the city politic
    The 1975 Election That Explains Cuomo vs. MamdaniA telegenic progressive clashes with a defender of the old guard. The city was San Francisco 50 years ago.
    By Ross Barkan
  9. foreign interests
    People observe fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15 in Tehran
    ‘Regime Change’ Won’t Liberate IranDestabilizing a country doesn’t help its people, and contrary to what Iran hawks and Israel claim, what comes next could be worse.
    By Jonah Shepp
  10. early and often
    Andrew Cuomo and the Rise of the Belligerent Democratic CentristThis ascendant breed of centrist offers conflict with both MAGA Republicans and progressives, but no actual substance.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. politics
    Protesters Gather Outside Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil's Court Conference In New York
    ‘Justice Will Prevail’: Mahmoud Khalil Released From CustodyA federal judge determined that Khalil, who has been held for more than three months, is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community.
    By Nia Prater
  12. early and often
    US-POLITICS-HARRIS
    Democrats May Not Hate Their Leaders As Much As They ThinkPolls show Democrats’ unhappiness may be less about specific party leaders and more about being out of power.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. encounter
    Motherhood Without Mahmoud KhalilWith her husband locked in a detention center 1,500 miles away, dentist Noor Abdalla is suddenly a single parent.
    By Angelina Chapin
  14. early and often
    WH Arrival 6/9/25
    Trump Ignores Juneteenth but Grouses About Nonworking HolidaysAfter regularly honoring Juneteenth during his first term, he acknowledged the 2025 holiday with a snarky post on Americans getting too many days off.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. the law
    "No Kings" Protest In Los Angeles
    Appellate Court Backs Trump’s Constitutional Right to Do Stupid ThingsHow to understand the Ninth Circuit’s decision on Trump’s National Guard deployment.
    By Elie Honig
  16. mobama
    All the Juicy Gossip From the Michelle Obama PodcastA guide for those who want to hear her thoughts on divorce rumors and not having a son, but not enough to listen to hours of IMO.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. politics
    NYPD Investigating Racist Threats Against Zohran MamdaniThe NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force has opened an inquiry into a series of voice-mails sent to Mamdani’s office, including one making a car-bomb threat.
    By Nia Prater
  18. the city politic
    How Zohran WinsThe Mamdani campaign broke the rules of running for mayor. Will it be enough?
    By David Freedlander
  19. liveblog
    TOPSHOT-IRAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-STRIKES
    Is the U.S. Going to War With Iran?After openly threatening to bomb Iran, Trump now seems willing to give diplomacy some more time. Here’s the latest.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  20. early and often
    Why the Juneteenth Federal Holiday Survived Trump’s War on DEISurprisingly, Trump pledged to recognize the holiday commemorating the end of slavery back in 2020.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. aviation
    Can the U.S. Destroy Iran’s Deepest Nuclear Bunker?Bombing the Fordow enrichment plant would be a complex, dangerous process, and it isn’t guaranteed to succeed.
    By Jeff Wise
  22. poll position
    Polls Show Trump’s Approval Rating Slipping AgainWhile there is still disagreement among pollsters, Trump is losing ground on immigration, and polling on his budget bill isn’t great either.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. tremendous content
    Why Trump’s ‘TACO’ Nickname Has Him So UpsetThe acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out” was originally about his tariffs, but it’s morphing into a broader Trump insult.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. tremendous content
    Trump ‘Erects’ White House Flagpoles, Can’t Say the WordThe president isn’t that stressed about possible war with Iran, but is very worried about getting bullied at school tomorrow.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. life after roe
    Vance Boelter and the Return of Violent Anti-Abortion ZealotryThe murder of a pro-choice Minnesota lawmaker comes amid a post-Roe rise in anti-abortion terror tactics.
    By Ed Kilgore
  26. politics
    A New Poll Shows Mamdani Closing on CuomoIt’s a big jump for the Democratic socialist against the former governor.
    By Nia Prater
  27. tremendous content
    All of Trump’s Tacky and Trollish White House RenovationsFrom replacing Obama’s portrait to paving over the Rose Garden, Trump’s décor changes reflect his second-term quest for dominance and revenge.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. politics
    Brad Lander Denounces Trump Administration After ICE ArrestThe mayoral hopeful was handcuffed at immigration court.
    By Nia Prater
  29. early and often
    Trump Has the Only Vote That Matters on the Big Beautiful BillAll the yelling and screaming among Republicans on provisions in the megabill will matter only up until the moment Trump says it’s time to vote.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. politics
    The New York Times Leads the Movement to Stop Zohran MamdaniAs the democratic socialist surges against Andrew Cuomo, the opposition to his campaign is also increasing.
    By Nia Prater
  31. politics
    Bernie Sanders Endorses Zohran Mamdani for MayorIn a statement, the Vermont senator said, “We need the kind of visionary leadership that Zohran is providing in this campaign.”
    By Nia Prater
  32. american affairs
    MAGA Has Reached a Crossroads in IranThe GOP has until now papered over a fundamental disagreement between hawks and isolationists. No more.
    By Ross Barkan
  33. tremendous content
    Trump Mobile Photo Illustrations
    Is the Gold Trump Mobile T1 Phone Real? Sort Of!The Trumps really are launching a smartphone. But many of their promises about the American-made T1 phone are impossible.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. liveblog
    Two Minnesota State Legislators And Spouses Shot In Targeted Attacks
    Suspected Assassin Visited 4 Lawmakers’ Homes During Attack: Live UpdatesHarrowing new details about the case are emerging via court documents.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  35. early and often
    Trump Openly Orders ICE to Punish Democratic CitiesEven as he eases deportations in Trump-friendly industries and places, the president is using ICE as an instrument of partisan warfare.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. poll position
    Trump’s Job Approval Depends on Which Pollsters You BelieveSharp divergences between Trump-friendly pollsters and others make his standing a bit of a mystery. Beware any hype about spikes in his popularity.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. just asking questions
    ‘We Are Less Safe, Plain and Simple’Former CDC director Tom Frieden explains the damage RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are doing to public health.
    By Benjamin Hart
  38. foreign affairs
    Israel’s Crimes of the CenturyHow Israel, with the help of the U.S., broke not only Gaza but the foundations of humanitarian law.
    By Suzy Hansen
  39. liveblog
    US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during the Army 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC on June 14,
    Trump Got to See So Many Tanks for His BirthdayIt was the big military parade he’s always wanted. There were celebrations of the Army too. Here are the highlights.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  40. early and often
    The Right Is Renewing Its Fight Against Same-Sex MarriageRolling back marriage equality hasn’t been a MAGA priority, but conservative Christians are taking steps to return the issue to the Supreme Court.
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. roundup
    8 Ways to Think About Israel’s Attack on Iran and What Comes NextA roundup of commentary and analysis regarding Israel’s massive new attack on Iran.
    By Chas Danner
  42. liveblog
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    Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Takeover in California: Live UpdatesThe Trump administration is appealing the decision, which will likely go all the way to the Supreme Court.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  43. early and often
    All About the Trump Military Parade & No Kings Day ProtestsThe White House co-opted the Army’s 250th anniversary to stage a military parade on Trump’s birthday. And now nationwide protests are set for June 14.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. early and often
    Trump’s Assault on California Is FalteringA federal judge’s National Guard order, backlash to roughing up Padilla, and growing protests show the administration may have overplayed its hand.
    By Ed Kilgore
  45. the power trip
    Pete Hegseth Is Playing SecretaryAs he sends troops into L.A. and prepares for war, his Pentagon is beset by infighting over leaks, drugs, and socks. How long will Trump stand by him?
    By Kerry Howley
  46. power
    E. Jean Carroll Has Written a Secret Book — And Learned to ShootA year and a half after defeating Trump for the second time, Carroll is showing a side of herself kept hidden in the trials.
    By Jessica Bennett
  47. early and often
    The Ugly Policies Hidden in Trump’s Big Beautiful BillIn addition to cutting Medicaid, Trump’s massive bill also enables climate denialism, nationwide ICE raids, and public-school privatization.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. tremendous content
    Trump Loves Les Misérables, Can’t Say What It’s AboutThe president said the Broadway musical is one of his favorites, yet he flunked a basic question about Javert versus Valjean.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. politics
    It’s Looking More and More Like a Two-Person Race for MayorA new poll showed Zohran Mamdani ahead of Andrew Cuomo for the first. But could a New York Times quasi-endorsement shake up the race?
    By Nia Prater and Benjamin Hart
  50. early and often
    Ramaswamy’s Comparison of Newsom to George Wallace Is LudicrousOnce again, the tech bro turned politician gets his history very wrong.
    By Ed Kilgore
  51. early and often
    Trump Wants to Make U.S. Armed Forces His Partisan MilitiaHis MAGA-rally-style speech at Fort Bragg crossed a bright-red line.
    By Ed Kilgore
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