Please Silence Your Phone, Senator Grassley

4/22/2024

trump on trial

A Porn-Star Payoff or a Threat to Democracy?

By Andrew Rice

Trump goes on trial for the least of his offenses.

4/22/2024

early and often

Passing Ukraine Aid Doesn’t Make Mike Johnson a Bipartisan Hero

By Ed Kilgore

As with Mike Pence, one good deed can’t erase the Speaker’s long history of toadying to Trump.

4/22/2024

bad calls

Yankees Manager Ejected From Game in Hilariously Unjust Fashion

By Benjamin Hart

A rowdy fan, a comic misunderstanding, and a very stubborn umpire.

4/22/2024

tremendous content

Melania Trump Honors ‘All Mothers’ by Selling Ugly $245 Necklace

By Margaret Hartmann

This Mother’s Day, express “Her Love & Gratitude” — whatever that means — with a gold necklace featuring the former First Lady’s signature.

4/22/2024

trump on trial

What Happened in the Trump Trial Today: The Trial Begins

By Nia Prater

A running recap of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial.

4/22/2024

the money game

Everything We Know About Donald Trump’s Wild Civil Bond Saga

By Kevin T. Dugan

A giant financial drain on the former president’s coffers is at the center of his appeal on his fraud case

4/22/2024

tremendous content

Hush-Money Trial Revives Doorman’s Trump-Love-Child Story

By Margaret Hartmann

Did you forget about former Trump Tower doorman Dino Sajudin’s wild claim that Trump has a secret sixth child? There’s a good reason.

4/22/2024

student protests

Yale Protesters Are Getting Arrested Now, Too

By Matt Stieb

The school cracked down on demonstrators demanding divestment from Israel, days after Columbia called in the police.

4/22/2024

the national interest

Why Anti-Israel Protesters Won’t Stop Harassing Jews

By Jonathan Chait

The movement’s ideological character invites rage and violence.

4/22/2024

early and often

Biden’s Uncle (Probably) Wasn’t Eaten by Cannibals

By Margaret Hartmann

Do the facts support Biden’s tale of World War II–era cannibalism? Not really. And Papua New Guinea’s prime minister was offended by the claim.

4/22/2024

early and often

Who’s the Trump VP Pick? Latest Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate.

By Margaret Hartmann

Does Kristi Noem have “the look”? Is Tim Scott loyal enough? Is MTG out? Here are each VP candidate’s odds in the race to be Trump’s running mate.

4/22/2024

higher education

Scott Galloway on Whether College Is Still Worth It

By Kevin T. Dugan

The NYU marketing professor and Pivot co-host reflects on the challenges facing Gen Z and whether the university system is stacked against it.

4/22/2024

trump on trial

Inside Todd Blanche’s Plan to Keep Donald Trump Out of Jail

By Andrew Rice

Twelve jurors seated. He just needs one.

4/21/2024

screen time

Meta’s AI Needs to Speak With You

By John Herrman

The company is putting chatbots everywhere so you don’t go anywhere.

4/21/2024

the money game

Why Joe Biden Really, Really Wants Lower Interest Rates

By Kevin T. Dugan

It would probably boost his election odds. But Jerome Powell doesn’t look ready to help him.

4/21/2024

that happened

The Time Trump Claimed He Won a Fake ‘Man of the Year’ Award

By Benjamin Hart

A small but brazen lie resulted in a cringey display of Republican fealty.

4/20/2024

early and often

House Passes Ukraine, Israel Aid: How It Happened

By Intelligencer Staff

The House approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on Saturday, as Speaker Mike Johnson faced a crucial test.

4/20/2024

just asking questions

Isra Hirsi On the Resilience of Columbia University’s Pro-Palestinian Protests

By Sarah Jones

The suspended Barnard student talks about the purpose of the encampment, the crackdown, and what’s next for her and other activists on campus.

4/20/2024

trump trial

Man Who Self-Immolated Near Trump Trial Dies: How It Happened

By Intelligencer Staff

A disturbed 37-year-old man published a manifesto of conspiratorial beliefs shortly before igniting himself.

4/20/2024

early and often

Democracy Doesn’t Need Independent Candidates Like RFK Jr.

By Ed Kilgore

Candidates who represent no party or distinct point of view other than their own ambitions don’t make our system better. They’re often just spoilers.

4/20/2024

early and often

Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Far Right

By Ben Jacobs

“I thought it was a profile in courage to do the right thing and be on the right side of history,” explained one House GOP colleague.

4/19/2024

early and often

Trump Is Ready to Flood Courts With Election Fraud Claims

By Ed Kilgore

The 100,000 election “observers” Trump plans to deploy in 2024 will ensure there’s lots of material for fraud allegations, even if it’s all frivolous.

4/19/2024

miss americana

Will Taylor Swift Endorse Joe Biden in 2024?

By Margaret Hartmann

Swift has yet to weigh in on the 2024 election. But considering her bad blood with Trump, another Biden endorsement is a long time coming.

4/19/2024

just asking questions

Ron Wyden Fears Congress Is About to Enable a Spying Dragnet

By Matt Stieb

The senator discusses a FISA extension bill that could deputize thousands of businesses to surveil Americans.

4/19/2024

what we know

What to Know About the New Student-Loan-Forgiveness Plans

By Lynnley Browning, Nia Prater, and Chas Danner

Biden’s relief measures and proposals are good news for borrowers — if you can figure out their looming deadlines and complexity.

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