1. early and often
    There’s a DHS Shutdown Deal, But the Crisis Isn’t Over YetThe Senate has agreed to end the airport chaos and put off the ICE fight. But Trump could still change his mind, and House GOP hard-liners may revolt.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. politics
    Attack Ads and Scandals Haven’t Dented Graham Platner’s LeadA new poll shows Platner leading Governor Janet Mills by 27 points, a sign that the oyster farmer is still in firm control of the Maine primary.
    By Nia Prater
  3. early and often
    Trump’s Voter-Fraud Myths Fuel State-Level CrackdownsWith the SAVE America Act stalled in Congress, some red states are pushing their own redundant bans on noncitizen voting.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. getting around
    A La Guardia TSA Agent Tells AllOn the shutdown, ICE agents “doing nothing,” and making your flight.
    By Clio Chang
  5. early and often
    Does Either Party Really Want to End the DHS Shutdown?In the past 40 days, the two parties have switched sides on a proposal to fund everything but ICE. Now the chances of a deal look remote.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. politics
    What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?While border czar Tom Homan has said the ICE agents will be assisting with security, images have circulated showing officers largely standing around.
    By Nia Prater
  8. tremendous content
    Melania Welcomes You to the Robot ApocalypseThe First Lady introduced a walking, talking humanoid robot at the White House and breezily suggested it will replace human teachers.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  9. poll position
    Trump Approval Hits New Low — and Iran War Won’t HelpIf the unpopular and economically damaging conflict drags on, Trump and the GOP are in serious trouble for the midterms.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. politics
    Another Good Sign for Dems: Flipping Mar-a-LagoDemocrat Emily Gregory will soon be representing President Trump in the Florida statehouse after winning his district in a special election.
    By Nia Prater
  11. we’ll do it live
    Donald Trump
    Are the U.S. and Iran Actually Talking?Trump backed off his threat to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure and claimed negotiations are underway. Here’s what happened in the aftermath.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  12. tremendous content
    Trump Calls Voting by Mail ‘Cheating’ (Except When He Does It)He hates “fraudulent” mail-in ballots … unless they let him spend the weekend golfing instead of voting in person.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  13. early and often
    Trump Caves on DHS Shutdown, Bets Agenda on Risky Plan BFor unclear reasons, Trump abruptly gave in on DHS funding. Now, he wants to pack the SAVE Act and other priorities into a second Big Beautiful Bill.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. politics
    More Evidence Emerges of Iran War Insider TradingPolymarket, long accused of lax gambling rules, saw a series of suspiciously timed bets on the war.
    By Nia Prater
  15. early and often
    California Candidate Seizes Ballots to Get Trump’s AttentionSheriff Chad Bianco’s phony 2025 election “audit” sure looks like an attempt to build MAGA cred in the governor’s race.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. early and often
    Supreme Court Risks Fueling Trump’s Attack on Mail BallotsBanning late-arriving mail ballots wouldn’t be fatal to democracy. But it could boost Trump’s broader assault on voting by mail.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. tremendous content
    Trump’s Latest White House Horror: A Zombie Columbus StatueA Baltimore statue torn down in 2020 has been resurrected on the White House grounds.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. politics
    ICE Agents Are in Airports Now. Do You Feel Safer Yet?Federal immigration agents have been spotted at American airports after President Trump ordered their deployment amid TSA staff shortages.
    By Nia Prater
  19. early and often
    Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos InsteadThe president is throwing a tantrum over the SAVE America Act, and American travelers are paying the price.
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. foreign interests
    Why Are the U.S. and Israel at War With Iran? No One Knows.What is the endgame here? The question assumes there is one.
    By Jacob Bacharach
  21. early and often
    Even California Voters Aren’t Thrilled About a Kamala ComebackTwo recent polls show Harris running far behind Gavin Newsom if she attempts another presidential run.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. early and often
    Who Will Blink First on Paying TSA Agents?With the DHS shutdown beginning to cause long security lines at airports across the country, something’s got to give.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. magalopolis
    Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’Why did Barron move back into the White House? Exactly how tall is he? Does he have a lovely singing voice? Here’s what we know about the First Son.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. power
    Cesar Chavez At The University Of San Francisco
    Men Like Cesar Chavez Are Not ExceptionalIt’s not just the Epsteins of the world who are capable of monstrosities.
    By Kate Manne
  25. early and often
    White House Heard Lewandowski Kickback Allegations, Did NothingSeveral companies have accused Corey Lewandowski of seeking payment for DHS contracts. Trump was even told of it.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. politics
    Hegseth: World Should Say ‘Thank You’ to Trump for Disastrous WarThe Defense secretary wants the media and our “ungrateful allies in Europe” to show a little appreciation.
    By Nia Prater
  27. screen time
    Why Iran Is Winning the Slop WarThe most prominent AI fantasies about the war on social media exaggerate the destruction and conjure visions of America’s failure.
    By John Herrman
  28. scourges
    Bright Lights, Big ProblemAmericans agree: Blinding headlights have become a scourge of the roads. What can be done?
    By Nate Rogers
  29. politics
    Rand Paul–Markwayne Mullin Feud Explodes in Surreal HearingAfter this, it’s safe to say that Paul is a “no” on Mullin’s DHS confirmation.
    By Nia Prater
  30. tremendous content
    Judge Isn’t Buying White House’s ‘Brazen’ Ballroom DefenseHe blasted the Trump administration for offering “shifting” arguments and describing the East Wing destruction as a little “alteration.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. politics
    Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate RaceThe governor and possible presidential hopeful strongly backed Juliana Stratton, who will likely become the sixth Black woman to serve in the Senate.
    By Nia Prater
  32. iran war
    Jerusalem Day Rally Amid U.S.-Israeli Military Campaign In Tehran
    Will Trump Be Able to Stop His Own War?Almost nothing he has said or done suggests he knows what he is doing, and this is still just the beginning.
    By Jonah Shepp
  33. we’ll do it live
    Another Key Iranian Leader Has Been Killed: Live War UpdatesIsrael conducted another round of decapitation strikes, Europe is not impressed with Trump, and more of the latest developments on Day 18 of the war.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  34. terror
    A Terrorist Attack on Thursday. A Bat Mitzvah on Friday.Scenes from a synagogue that prepared for the worst — then faced it.
    By Ashley Zlatopolsky
  35. early and often
    Crypto Cash Fuels Democrats’ Divide in Illinois Senate RaceTuesday’s messy primary between Krishnamoorthi, Kelly, and Stratton is testing the influence of Governor Pritzker versus pro-crypto forces.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. immigration
    What It’s Like to Protest ICE in the Shadow of Dilley Detention CenterA pastor leading a 90-mile walk. 30 teenagers serving in-school suspension.
    By Elizabeth Weil
  37. tremendous content
    US-POLITICS-TRUMP
    The 8 Wildest Things Trump Said at Monday’s Press ConferencesHe said Cuba is his for the taking, a predecessor envies his Iran war, people with learning disabilities shouldn’t be president, and more.
    By Chas Danner
  38. early and often
    President Trump Press Briefing On Supreme Court's Decision To Strike Down His Global Tariffs
    Will Trump Oppose a ‘Watered-Down’ SAVE America Act?The Senate is taking up a version of the bill that doesn’t target transgender people or voting by mail, as Trump demanded.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. politics
    Trump Casually Muses That Maybe Iran War Was a MistakeThe president has been all over the place on the war he started, but this was something different.
    By Nia Prater
  40. politics
    White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Is Working Through CancerWiles, who is the first woman to serve as chief of staff, has been diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer.
    By Nia Prater
  41. tremendous content
    All the Trump Insults at the 2026 OscarsWhile no one said the president’s name, there was plenty of not-so-subtle Trump bashing from Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, and Oscars winners.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. politics
    Trump Goes Ballistic on Supreme Court in Overnight RantIn a TruthSocial post, the president railed against the Court for its tariffs ruling last month, alleging that it is “hurting our Country.”
    By Nia Prater
  43. just asking questions
    Trump Wants His European Frenemies to Bail Him Out on IranWill they stand up to him this time?
    By Benjamin Hart
  44. politics
    Marjorie Taylor Greene Was Never FringeThe Georgia congresswoman is out of office. Her conspiracies continue to define her party.
    By Sarah Jones
  45. forever wars
    How the Bombing of Schoolchildren Fits Into Trump’s WarThe administration has gone silent on its vague humanitarian reasons for attacking Iran.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  46. iran war
    Closure of the Strait of Hormuz negatively affects Iraq ports
    The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Keeps Getting WorseTrump says the U.S. has bombed Kharg Island, Iran’s critical oil export hub in the Persian Gulf.
    By Chas Danner
  47. early and often
    Trump
    Team Trump Puts Revenge Ahead of Midterms Prize in IndianaIt’s still focused on retribution for the Indiana Republicans who wouldn’t go along with Trump’s gerrymandering push.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. politics
    Hegseth Weighs In on Regime Change (at CNN)The Defense secretary used his latest briefing to suggest some headlines for the “fake news” while claiming total success in Iran.
    By Nia Prater
  49. politics
    Mamdani Finds Another Public Figure to Not Smile WithThe mayor has held back his trademark grin in photos with the president of the United States — and now with the president of FIFA.
    By Nia Prater
  50. early and often
    Republicans’ SAVE Act Filibuster Stunt Would Backfire BadlyMAGA activists want to force a talking filibuster over the SAVE America Act. That should delight Democrats.
    By Ed Kilgore
  51. politics
    Kyrsten Sinema Admits to Having Affair With Former BodyguardThe former senator also allegedly encouraged her beau to take MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
    By Matt Stieb
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