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5:00 a.m.
The Time Trump Wished Everyone a ‘Happy Good Friday’
An odd choice of phrasing for someone who claims the Bible is his favorite book.
By
Sarah Jones
early and often
Yesterday at 5:20 p.m.
Will RFK Jr.’s Support for Israel Limit His Appeal on the Left?
There’s an opening to Biden’s left for RFK Jr. with his anti-corporate message aimed at alienated young voters. His pro-Israel stance may block it.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Yesterday at 4:45 p.m.
Chris Christie Rejects No Labels, Accepts No Voters Want Him
The twice-humiliated Republican considered a No Labels presidential candidacy and for once concluded that he isn’t headed to the White House.
By
Ed Kilgore
scandals
Yesterday at 4:15 p.m.
Who Are the Newly Revealed Jeffrey Epstein Contacts?
A new report linked location data from mobile phones used by visitors to Epstein’s notorious Caribbean island to various homes and businesses.
By
Chas Danner,
Benjamin Hart,
and
Matt Stieb
politics
Yesterday at 12:31 p.m.
What We Know About RFK Jr.’s VP Candidate, Nicole Shanahan
Shanahan is a California-based lawyer, frequent Democratic donor, and financial backer of Kennedy’s much-discussed Super Bowl ad.
By
Nia Prater
tremendous content
Yesterday at 11:27 a.m.
Trump Is Selling a $59.99 Bible That Isn’t Even Gold
It appears the religious text Trump plugged on Truth Social is just the old Lee Greenwood Bible. But now he gets royalties via an endorsement deal.
By
Margaret Hartmann
obits
Yesterday at 11:15 a.m.
Joe Lieberman and the Center That Did Not Hold
The longtime senator and Democratic vice-presidential candidate, who has died at 82, crossed party boundaries and left an uneven legacy.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Yesterday at 9:32 a.m.
Does the Left Think Young Left-Wing Protesters Matter or Not?
Demanding Biden heed the campus left means accepting scrutiny of its ideas.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and often
Yesterday at 6:00 a.m.
Trump Would Need New Tactics to Steal the 2024 Election
Many avenues Trump pursued in his 2020 coup attempt are now off the table. This time, he could turn to even more nefarious methods.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Mar. 27, 2024
Who’s the Trump VP Pick? Latest Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate.
Does Stefanik have “the look”? Is Scott loyal enough? Is Tulsi Gabbard out? Here are each VP candidate’s odds in the race to be Trump’s running mate.
By
Margaret Hartmann
politics
Mar. 27, 2024
The Disney-DeSantis Feud Ends With a Whimper
Members of a DeSantis-aligned board came to an agreement with the Walt Disney Company after a yearslong legal fight.
By
Nia Prater
life after roe
Mar. 27, 2024
Democrat Wins Big in Alabama With Pro-Choice Message
Marilyn Lands managed to flip an Alabama statehouse seat, providing another sign that focusing on IVF and abortion rights can win elections.
By
Ed Kilgore
poll position
Mar. 27, 2024
What the Polls Say Today: RFK Jr. Now Hurting Biden, Helping Trump
Initially the vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist seemed to be drawing more votes from Trump, but that’s changed — and it could change again.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Mar. 27, 2024
Donald Trump Is Not the Victim of ‘Lawfare.’ He’s a Crook.
Republicans used to be very aware of this.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and often
Mar. 26, 2024
RFK Jr. Picks Shanahan (and Her Bank Account) As His Running Mate
Nicole Shanahan has no background in politics or government, but the tech attorney-entrepreneur will help finance her ticket’s ballot-access drive.
By
Ed Kilgore
life after roe
Mar. 26, 2024
The Supreme Court Conservatives’ Victorian Abortion Fantasy
Abortion-pill access may survive the latest legal challenge, but at least two right-wing justices are eyeing a backup plan.
By
Irin Carmon
early and often
Mar. 26, 2024
What Explains Tammy Murphy’s Curiously Early Exit?
How a once-inevitable candidate crumbled in New Jersey.
By
Simon van Zuylen-Wood
maga
Mar. 26, 2024
January 6 Romanticism Has Become Trump’s ‘Lost Cause’
The former president’s decision to celebrate the failed insurrection is part of an elaborate myth in which he can never be defeated.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Mar. 25, 2024
What We Know About Andy Kim, New Jersey’s Likely Next Senator
With Tammy Murphy suspending her campaign, Representative Andy Kim is poised to become the party’s nominee and New Jersey’s next senator.
By
Nia Prater
early and often
Mar. 25, 2024
Lisa Murkowski Could Hold Balance of Power in Senate
Owing very little to the GOP and alienated from Trump, the Alaska senator could be in the catbird seat after November.
By
Ed Kilgore
ground control to major cash
Mar. 25, 2024
CEO Dave Calhoun Leaps From Boeing, Saved by Golden Parachute
The company is shaking up much of its C-suite amid the ongoing fallout from the Alaska Airlines flight’s midair blowout.
By
Matt Stieb
the national interest
Mar. 25, 2024
Why Republicans Won’t Say Anything About Obamacare
Ignore the issue, win power, figure it out later.
By
Jonathan Chait
the money game
Mar. 25, 2024
How Screwed Is Trump?
Unless he can find a way out of paying Tish James, he will go bust on Monday.
By
Kevin T. Dugan
just asking questions
Mar. 25, 2024
Why the Election Might Come Down to Pennsylvania’s Economy
Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi on why he’s cautiously optimistic about Biden’s reelection.
By
Kevin T. Dugan
bad ideas
Mar. 24, 2024
Tammy Murphy Has Stopped Her Once Unstoppable New Jersey Senate Campaign
As it turns out, New Jersey Democrats weren’t all that into the idea of giving the governor’s wife a Senate seat — and backed Andy Kim instead.
By
Chas Danner
early and often
Mar. 23, 2024
McConnell Stole a Supreme Court Seat. Is That the Norm Now?
Debate over whether Sotomayor should retire reveals control of both the White House and Senate may be necessary to confirm anyone going forward.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Mar. 23, 2024
The Paramilitary Candidate
Trump has made justice for insurrectionists the center of his campaign.
By
Jonathan Chait
politics
Mar. 22, 2024
The Republican Party Is Too Embarrassing for George Santos
The disgraced ex-congressman announced on Friday that he’ll be running as an independent this time around.
By
Nia Prater
ukraine aid
Mar. 22, 2024
Under Threat From Marjorie Taylor Greene, GOP Speaker Faces Fateful Choice
Mike Johnson, still relatively new to the job, must pick between abondoning Ukraine or relying on Democrats to save his gavel.
By
Ed Kilgore
that happened
Mar. 22, 2024
The Time Trump Was So Petty He Made the Navy Hide the USS
John S. McCain
Back in 2019, a Navy ship got caught up in Trump’s absurd feud with the late senator, which continues to this day.
By
Benjamin Hart
politics
Mar. 22, 2024
Eric Adams Sexual-Assault Allegations: What We Know
A former Transit Bureau worker claims the mayor exposed himself to her in 1993. Adams strongly denies any misconduct.
By
Nia Prater
early and often
Mar. 22, 2024
Can Tulsi Gabbard Have Her Choice of VP Nominations?
She’s said to lean toward running with Trump instead of Kennedy, but we don’t know if either candidate really wants her as a running mate.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Mar. 21, 2024
Trump Defenders Dismiss All His Legal Problems As ‘Lawfare’
The much-indicted, often-sued former president has convinced his supporters he can literally do no wrong.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Mar. 21, 2024
Top Aide to Eric Adams Reportedly Accused of Sexual Harassment
A retired NYPD sergeant alleges in a new lawsuit that Timothy Pearson blocked her from receiving a promotion after she turned down his advances.
By
Nia Prater
early and often
Mar. 21, 2024
Republicans Abandon Their Strategic Silence on the Israel-Hamas War
Republicans shrewdly kept quiet and let Biden take the heat from Americans angry at Israel. Now, led by Trump, they’re now loudly backing Netanyahu.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Mar. 21, 2024
Schumer Is a Better Friend to Israel Than Netanyahu’s Allies
Israelis have a right to know the dangers of Netanyahu’s one-statism.
By
Jonathan Chait
life after roe
Mar. 21, 2024
Why Would Trump Back a 15-Week National Abortion Ban Now?
The former president bucked the anti-abortion movement when his Republican rivals were bowing to it. This is an odd time for him to follow suit.
By
Ed Kilgore
the media
Mar. 21, 2024
Jeff Zucker’s Fleet Street Misadventure
The former CNN and NBC boss wants a new media empire. Is that even possible in 2024?
By
Michael Wolff
politics
Mar. 20, 2024
Surprisingly, Julian Assange Might Be a Free Man Soon
The WikiLeaks founder is reportedly in talks with the DOJ about a plea deal.
By
Matt Stieb
life after roe
Mar. 20, 2024
Why an Arizona Senator Spoke About Her Planned Abortion
“I underwent a forced transvaginal ultrasound. We have a 24-hour waiting period. I don’t think that’s acceptable.”
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
early and often
Mar. 20, 2024
Do ‘Zombie Votes’ for Nikki Haley Expose Trump’s Weakness?
Some Haley voters are Democrats, or they cast ballots before she exited. But historically, votes for vanquished primary rivals aren’t that unusual.
By
Ed Kilgore
royal rumblings
Mar. 20, 2024
Trump’s Take on Kate Middleton Is Predictably Wacky
He doesn’t understand why Kate Middleton sharing a horribly edited family photo is a “big deal” because “everybody doctors.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
politics
Mar. 20, 2024
New Yorkers Can Now Buy Birth Control Without a Prescription
Governor Hochul signed an order on Tuesday that allows pharmacists in the state to dispense the medication over the counter.
By
Nia Prater
early and often
Mar. 20, 2024
Ohio Is Trump Country: Bernie Moreno Wins Senate Primary
Trump nudged a candidate into the winner’s circle once again in the GOP Senate primary — though Moreno will have a tough battle against Sherrod Brown.
By
Ed Kilgore
the inside game
Mar. 20, 2024
Democrats Are Starting to Take the RFK Jr. Threat Seriously
After months of focus on No Labels, pro-Biden forces turn to the man they consider the biggest third-party threat.
By
Gabriel Debenedetti
my bad
Mar. 19, 2024
Katie Porter Takes Two Weeks to Apologize for Calling Primary ‘Rigged’
After calling out crypto execs for running ads against her in the California Senate primary, Porter said, “I wish I had chosen a different word.”
By
Matt Stieb
early and often
Mar. 19, 2024
Can Going Negative Win Over Voters Who Hate Trump and Biden?
Much of the electorate is too sour to respond to a positive message. So perhaps Biden should really go after Trump, his party, and his wealthy allies.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Mar. 19, 2024
Mike Pence Won’t Endorse Trump. Does It Matter?
If the former VP holds out, it could help other Republicans abandon Trump. But he can only have a real impact if he has the guts to back Biden.
By
Ed Kilgore
life after roe
Mar. 19, 2024
U.S. Saw Highest Abortion Rate in Over a Decade After
Dobbs
There were more than 1 million abortions in 2023, fueled in part by an increase in medication abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
the national interest
Mar. 19, 2024
Why Won’t Rich Republicans Loan Money to Upstanding Businessman Donald Trump?
My theory is that Trump is, in fact, a crook.
By
Jonathan Chait
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