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Trump Writes Unhinged ‘Legal’ Letter Demanding That CNN Pay Him Money

Trump’s authoritarian side and his toddler side are both on display here.
Late-Entry Third-Party Threats Haunt Democrats

The sudden talk about centrist billionaires and “Russian assets” entering the 2020 sweepstakes reflects Democratic nightmares and rivalries.
What We Know About Trump’s Potential Senate Impeachment Trial

Impeachment trial procedures are an amalgam of constitutional provisions, standing Senate rules, and ad hoc procedures controlled by McConnell’s GOP.
7 Unhinged Moments From Trump’s Dallas Rally

Trump said that forces in Syria need to “scrap a little” and that Hurricane Harvey made Texas a “fortune,’ though it killed over 100.
A 13-Year-Old Has Died From Vaping Illness

The child is the youngest victim of the illness so far.
As Trump Fumes, GOP Advances Real Party Goal of Appointing Lifetime Federal Judges

The Senate Judiciary advanced the nomination of a lawyer who has never tried a case, a reminder of why the GOP establishment tolerates Trump.
Poll: Only a Minority of Republicans Are Sure Trump Is Innocent

New findings from Pew suggest there are more Democrats certain Trump committed impeachable offenses than Republicans who are certain he didn’t.
Is Annoying People the Right Way to Combat Climate Change?

Intelligencer staffers discuss the intentionally divisive tactics of an upstart movement.
Florida GOP Regrets ‘Lost’ Decade on Climate Change

The party is recovering from Rick Scott’s ban on using the phrase “climate change” ⁠— though isn’t quite ready to embrace climate policy.
Pence Says Turkey Has Agreed to Cease-fire in Syria

Turkey has reportedly agreed to halt its invasion for five days so that Kurdish forces can peacefully withdraw from the contested region.
Workers Making Lululemon Clothes Say They’re Beaten and Harassed on the Job

A new report alleges workers in Bangladesh are underpaid and called “sluts” and “whores” by their managers.
White House Chooses Trump’s Own Florida Property to Host the 2020 G7 Summit

But only because it was the perfect location for it, insists Mick Mulvaney.
World’s Least Self-Aware Person, Donald Trump Jr., Attacks Bidens for Nepotism

Where would Donald Trump Jr. be if his name was not Donald Trump Jr.?
Gordon Sondland’s Ukraine Alibi: I Was the Dumbest Diplomat Ever

Trump stooge admits to quid pro quo, insists he had no idea why Trump wanted to investigate some random Ukrainian firm.
Restaurant Server Fired After Refusing to Serve ‘Transphobic’ Couple

Now the restaurant is at the center of the controversy.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, Democratic Leader Who Investigated Trump, Dies at 68

The Baltimore Democrat, a passionate advocate for civil rights, became a foil to Trump, helming multiple investigations into his administration.
Trump Has ‘Very Serious Meltdown’ in Meeting With Democrats

Trump reportedly called James Mattis the “world’s most overrated general” and insulted Nancy Pelosi as a “third-rate politician.”
A Fourth Associate of Rudy Giuliani Has Been Arrested

David Correia, a business partner of Giuliani client and fellow Ukraine dirt-digger Lev Parnas, was arrested for illegal campaign donations in Nevada.
Read President Trump’s Bizarre Letter to Turkey’s President

“Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”
The Risks of Going After Elizabeth Warren

Intelligencer staffers discuss Biden and Buttigieg’s attacks on the Massachusetts senator, and more fallout from Tuesday night’s debate.

3:21 P.M. The Zuck’s Speech The Facebook CEO’s speech defending his right to not do anything and take no responsibility misses the point.
3:07 P.M. Bernie’s Back. And It’s Make-or-Break Time for His Campaign. The senator and presidential candidate has made his return to the trail, buoyed by an endorsement for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. What happens next?
2:07 P.M. Trump Writes Unhinged Letter Demanding CNN Pay Him Money Trump’s authoritarian side and his toddler side are both on display here.
1:19 P.M. Late-Entry Third-Party Threats Haunt Democrats The sudden talk about centrist billionaires and “Russian assets” entering the 2020 sweepstakes reflects Democratic nightmares and rivalries.
11:00 A.M. Boris Johnson’s Make-or-Break Saturday Session in Parliament The U.K. Parliament will convene for a rare and historic weekend vote in what could be the climax of the Brexit saga.
10:23 A.M. Trump’s Potential Senate Impeachment Trial: What We Know Impeachment trial procedures are an amalgam of constitutional provisions, standing Senate rules, and ad hoc procedures controlled by McConnell’s GOP.
7:29 A.M. Trump Is Letting Turkey Bully the United States The U.S. delegation got to announce a Syria cease-fire, but only after Ankara gave them a taste of the humiliation that weak nations endure regularly.
1:22 A.M. 7 Unhinged Moments From Trump’s Dallas Rally Trump said that forces in Syria need to “scrap a little” and that Hurricane Harvey made Texas a “fortune,” though it killed over 100 people.
11:11 P.M. As Trump Fumes, GOP Advances Goal of Lifetime Federal Judges The Senate Judiciary advanced the nomination of a lawyer who has never tried a case, a reminder of why the GOP Establishment tolerates Trump.
7:54 P.M. Republicans More Persuadable Than Democrats on Impeachment New findings from Pew suggest there are more Democrats certain Trump committed impeachable offenses than Republicans who are certain he didn’t.
6:56 P.M. America Owed Better to Elijah Cummings The congressman died trying to protect vulnerable Americans from Trump.
6:18 P.M. Is Annoying People the Right Way to Combat Climate Change? Intelligencer staffers discuss the intentionally divisive tactics of an upstart movement.
6:05 P.M. Florida GOP Regrets ‘Lost’ Decade on Climate Change The party is recovering from Rick Scott’s ban on using the phrase “climate change” ⁠— though isn’t quite ready to embrace climate policy.
4:26 P.M. Pence Says Turkey Has Agreed to Cease-fire in Syria Turkey has reportedly agreed to halt its invasion for five days so that Kurdish forces can peacefully withdraw from the contested region.
3:52 P.M. Mulvaney on Ukraine: ‘We Do That All the Time, Get Over It’ Administration no longer denying the quid pro quo.
Oct. 17, 2019 Biden’s Attacks on Single-Payer Undermine Liberalism Itself There are ways to oppose single-payer without demonizing the very concept of tax-financed social programs. Biden’s picked one that does.
Oct. 17, 2019 WeWork Is Slouching Toward Its Least-Worst Rescue Option It looks like SoftBank is going to overpay again, even if not by as much as it did last time.
Oct. 17, 2019 Chicago Teachers Strike for a Fairer City By linking up with SEIU Local 73, the Chicago Teachers Union has put up an impressive display of force.
Oct. 17, 2019 White House Chooses Trump’s Own Property to Host 2020 G7 But only because it was the perfect location for it, insists Mick Mulvaney.
Oct. 17, 2019 Donald Trump Jr. Attacks Bidens for Nepotism Where would Donald Trump Jr. be if his name was not Donald Trump Jr.?

3:20 P.M. The Best-est Party Looks of the Week One awe-inspiring look from every fête that mattered.
3:18 P.M. 1/4 of Grace and Frankie Cast Arrested at Climate Protest Jane Fonda and Sam Waterston were arrested at a climate-change protest in Washington, D.C.
2:11 P.M. I Love Watching These Women in Space Jessica Meir and Christina Koch made history on the first all-woman spacewalk today — but for them it was business as usual.
1:01 P.M. 7 Dogs > 1 Husband Demi Moore would rather fill her bed with dogs than men, and the math scans.
1:00 P.M. A Williamsburg Wedding With Makeup by a Beauty Legend Featuring a jazz band and a steak dinner. gallery
12:59 P.M. It’s Forbidden to Meme the PSAT — but That Won’t Stop Teens To the College Board’s dismay, teens won’t stop making hilarious jokes about the test material.
12:26 P.M. How a High-Profile Event Planner Dresses for Work Colleen Kennedy Cohen counts Cartier and Gwyneth Paltrow among her clients.
12:01 P.M. Jennifer Lawrence’s Lavish, Possibly Haunted Wedding Don’t worry, J-Law’s reported venue isn’t haunted anymore. Probably.
11:32 A.M. Meghan Markle Admits She’s Been Struggling “Thank you for asking, because not many people will have asked if I’m okay.”
11:20 A.M. The Sexy Clueless Reboot Nobody Asked For It sounds like hell.
11:11 A.M. Lionesses “My mother-in-law is staying on our couch, indefinitely, because she’s sick, but also, she lost her house two weeks ago.”
11:04 A.M. 38 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy Including a $2 ice-cube tray.
10:00 A.M. 17 Bags That Will Make You Look Like a Fashion Person And don’t cost a month’s rent.
9:29 A.M. A 13-Year-Old Has Died From Vaping Illness The child is the youngest victim of the illness so far.
8:37 A.M. A Guide to the Accents in Ronan Farrow’s Audiobook Would you like to hear Ronan Farrow’s take on a Ukrainian mob type? What about an Australian?
8:15 A.M. The Pete Davidson, Margaret Qualley Thing Is Reportedly Over It seems they were merely cool for the summer.
6:33 P.M. Rihanna Reminds Us That It’s a Privilege to Walk Among Her Not. Worthy.
4:59 P.M. Lululemon Garment Workers Say They’re Harassed on the Job A new report alleges workers in Bangladesh are underpaid and called “sluts” and “whores” by their managers.
3:58 P.M. It’s Never Too Late: 25 Famous Women on Switching Careers Victoria Beckham, Janet Mock, Elizabeth Warren, and more famous women on starting over in a new career.
Oct. 17, 2019 18 Makeup Brushes Every Part of Your Face Will Enjoy Soft brushes at every price point.

3:29 P.M. SNL’s Bowen and Chloe Made This Video for Water Signs Only Get to know these lovely two little Gemini Moons.
3:00 P.M. Looking for Alaska Recap: It Has Already Been Brought-en Let the great prank war begin.
2:54 P.M. Rachel Joravsky ‘Puts on for Her City,’ So to Speak “I do identify as a queer power Jewess, and I love showing up as such on Twitter.”
2:11 P.M. A Guide to the Biggest Franchises of Mystery Entertainment The Boxcar Children? Hardy Boys? Women’s Murder Club? Still out there solving.
1:56 P.M. Lady Gaga and a Fan Accidentally Go Off the Deep End Both Gaga and the stan are okay after falling off of a stage.
1:55 P.M. How ‘Who Shot Mr. Burns?’ Unlocked The Simpsons’ Potential Writers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein look back on how one mystery led to a beloved two-part episode and a parade of marketing stunts.
1:48 P.M. How to Write Hercule Poirot in 2019 Author Sophie Hannah on continuing Agatha Christie’s classic series — and why the detective definitely shouldn’t have a Twitter account.
1:42 P.M. Jane Fonda, Sam Waterston, His Cable-Knit Sweater Arrested At Fonda’s weekly climate protest in D.C.
1:30 P.M. Oscar Futures: Bombshell Explodes Into the Acting Races The Fox News sexual-harassment drama launched its first-look screenings last weekend, and the impact was palpable.
1:27 P.M. Amy Schumer’s New Documentary Is Headed to HBO Max Expecting Amy follows the comedian as she prepares for her comedy special while pregnant.
12:05 P.M. The Great British Baking Show Recap: Pie in the Sky This Pastry Week is refreshingly light on soggy bottoms — but at what cost?
12:00 P.M. A Community Reunion Is Happening and You Can Come Six seasons and a Vulture Festival reunion!
11:45 A.M. 12 Comedians Reflect on the Gigs They Didn’t Get The stand-ups with 2019 Comedy Central half-hour specials get candid about failure, rejection, and stamina.
11:45 A.M. Cyndi Lauper, a Dulcimer, Kelly Clarkson Sing ‘True Colors’ “A dream come true” for all of us.
10:58 A.M. Daniel Kaluuya to Star Alongside ‘Modern-Day Hero’ Barney Yes, a live-action Barney is in the works.
10:00 A.M. The Lighthouse Might Be Even Trippier Than The Witch Robert Eggers’s follow-up to The Witch stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as masturbating lighthouse keepers.
9:50 A.M. If You Don’t Love Jojo Rabbit, You’ll Love That It Exists For extratextual reasons, support your local Nazi comedy.
9:31 A.M. Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Hospital Hell at Grey Sloan Memorial Grey Sloan is in complete disarray because Meredith Grey, Freelance Writer, doesn’t know how to pitch a story.
9:30 A.M. The Forgotten Story of Watchmen’s Unsung Hero Watchmen writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons are legends. Why not colorist John Higgins, too?
9:00 A.M. All of the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, Ranked Who’s most deserving of induction? The list is slim.

12:54 P.M. Kellogg’s Has a New Cereal Flavor: Inclusivity The new “All Together” cereal box benefits GLAAD.
12:35 P.M. Restaurant Power Rankings: Where to Eat Right Now It’s our weekly ranking of the city’s most important restaurants.
12:20 P.M. The Great British Baking Show Recap: Pie in the Sky This Pastry Week is refreshingly light on soggy bottoms — but at what cost?
6:00 A.M. Waris Ahluwalia’s Grub Street Diet “The pancakes had run out, but I kept the eggs going for late arrivals.”
Oct. 17, 2019 The Soufflé Makes Its Grand Return A new brasserie in the former Les Halles space will give the French classic a much-needed update.
Oct. 17, 2019 Server Fired After Refusing to Serve ‘Transphobic’ Couple Now the restaurant is at the center of the controversy.
Oct. 17, 2019 What Does Sunny D Taste Like? Twitter has thoughts.
Oct. 17, 2019 These Are the City’s Most Thrilling New Breakfast Sandwiches Start your day right.
Oct. 16, 2019 New Report Details Dangers of America’s Meat Industry “Pretty much every other day a worker is sent to the hospital or loses a body part.”
Oct. 16, 2019 There’s Still Time to Buy Tickets for New York Taste Salt and pepper calamari awaits.
Oct. 15, 2019 Everything You Need to Know About the Brooklyn Wegmans The new grocery utopia opens its doors on October 27.
Oct. 15, 2019 Taco Bell Recalls ‘Beef’ in 21 States To the tune of 2.3 million pounds.
Oct. 15, 2019 The Underground Gourmet Plan-B Restaurant Determinator Part two of our foolproof, field-tested, fiasco-averting, starvation-preventing restaurant guide.
Oct. 14, 2019 Here Are Michelin’s 2020 Bib Gourmand Picks for NYC Including Maison Yaki, Haenyeo, Saint Julivert Fisherie, and Ruffian.
Oct. 14, 2019 Lokanta’s Çılbır Will Ruin You For All Other Poached Eggs Chef Orhan Yegen’s take on the traditional Turkish breakfast dish is absurdly satisfying.
Oct. 11, 2019 The Great British Baking Show Recap: A Hot Cross to Bear This week’s episode requires so many disparate skills that it could easily have been a finale.
Oct. 11, 2019 Chef Angie Mar’s Grub Street Diet “We ate with our hands, like savages, passing the rib bone back and forth, silently.”
Oct. 10, 2019 10 Interesting Items From Anthony Bourdain’s Estate Auction Gifts from other notable chefs, a signed Simpsons script, and a knife that’ll set most people back a few years on rent.
Oct. 10, 2019 A Super-Rare Greek Delicacy Has Arrived in Astoria “This is the raw power of the sea since ancient days.”
Oct. 10, 2019 The Most Exciting Beers to Drink in New York Right Now Smoked rye ales, fruity sours, crushable goses, and more.

3:25 P.M. The 35 Best Gifts for Tween Girls, According to Tweens From Hydro Flasks to nameplate necklaces.
3:08 P.M. The Best Women’s Running Clothing for Every Kind of Weather From warm and sunny to below zero.
1:11 P.M. This Instant Pot Slow Cooker (for Roasts and Stews) Is $60 At 80 percent off, the 11-in-1 appliance’s price is one of the lowest we’ve ever seen for an Instant Pot product.
11:03 A.M. 9 Best Beard Balms and Conditioners, According to Experts Including moisturizing balms, styling balms, balms for new beards, and conditioners you can rinse out or leave in.
10:36 A.M. 38 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy Including a $2 ice-cube tray.
9:53 A.M. What Freida Pinto Can’t Live Without “With CBD chocolates, you also have to be careful, you just can’t be popping them like regular candy.”
6:37 P.M. The Costume Wigs on Amazon, According to Reviewers “Girl, as soon as I put this wig on, I felt like Khloe Kardashian.”
5:36 P.M. The 19 Things Inside One Stay-at-Home Dad’s Survival Kit The “solid, if eclectic (and still evolving), kit” is ideal for new dads, particularly stay-at-home dads of younger kids.
4:39 P.M. 26 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Chairs to Buy on Amazon Design Within Reach dupes, ghost chair look-alikes, cane dining chairs, and everything in-between.
Oct. 17, 2019 These Are My 9 Favorite Things From the Big Tatcha Sale Including a sunscreen, an eye mask, a lip balm, and more.
Oct. 17, 2019 11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out From Pokémon shampoo to start-up cereal.
Oct. 17, 2019 I Tested Out 7 New Machine Washable Silk Brands For those of us who love silk but hate paying for the dry cleaner.
Oct. 17, 2019 A Bunch of Cool-Weather Workout Gear Is on Sale at Bandier Including athleisure apparel from Girlfriend Collective and accessories from Adidas by Stella McCartney.
Oct. 17, 2019 The Veja Sneakers We’re All Wearing Are 30 Percent Off At least 11 New York staffers own these.
Oct. 16, 2019 What’s the Best Bra? We found something for everyone, from strapless bras for big boobs to affordable sports bras.
Oct. 16, 2019 20 Artificial Plants and Trees That Don’t Look Fake They’re faux, and they’re spectacular.
Oct. 16, 2019 The 11 Products I’ve Bought Over and Over Again If the bottle is empty, you know it’s been well-loved.
Oct. 16, 2019 I Put Three of the New ‘Discreet’ Breast Pumps to the Test Each had its pros and cons.
Oct. 16, 2019 This Scrub Finally Rid Me of My Persistent Buttne Yes, a $30 scrub for your butt sounds outrageous. But you know what else is outrageous? Buttne.
Oct. 16, 2019 Lots of Our Favorite Brands Are on Sale at Need Supply Co. Including clothes and accessories from A.P.C., Carhartt, New Balance, and Mansur Gavriel, and home goods from Boy Smells and Cold Picnic.

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