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Yesterday at 11:57 p.m.
What Elon Musk Told Don Lemon About Ketamine, Racism, and Trump
The contentious interview, which prompted Musk to cancel Lemon’s X contract, covered ketamine, hate speech, and much more.
By
Chas Danner
politics
Yesterday at 3:46 p.m.
Eric Adams Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit
A former Transit Bureau worker claims the mayor exposed himself to her in 1993. Adams strongly denies the allegation.
By
Nia Prater
early and often
Yesterday at 3:39 p.m.
Nasty Ohio GOP Primary Could Hurt Party’s Odds of Flipping Senate
A winnable race against Sherrod Brown has been complicated by rumors about the sex life of Trump’s candidate Bernie Moreno, which may help Matt Dolan.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Yesterday at 2:05 p.m.
What We Know About RFK Jr.’s Rumored 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
the national interest
Yesterday at 10:43 a.m.
The Insurrationalizers: Rich Lowry Demands Proof Trump Will End Democracy
Is he gonna cancel the midterms?
By
Jonathan Chait
early and often
Yesterday at 10:40 a.m.
26 Not-Fun Facts About Speaker Mike Johnson
There’s not much to like unless you’re an election denier who blames most of America’s problems on abortion and homosexuality.
By
Margaret Hartmann
and
Matt Stieb
what we know
Yesterday at 10:15 a.m.
Why Did Trump Warn of a Postelection ‘Bloodbath’ If He Loses?
The former president is not shy about his pro–January 6 views, but in this case, he was probably just talking about the economy.
By
Chas Danner
just asking questions
Yesterday at 6:00 a.m.
The Gang Crisis in Haiti Is Only Beginning
Haiti expert Robert Fatton on the international efforts to retake control of the country when heavily armed gangs have the upper hand.
By
Matt Stieb
early and often
Mar. 17, 2024
The GOP’s Claim That We Were Better Off in 2020 Is So Weird
It takes a special kind of amnesia or insensitivity to look back fondly at the year COVID-19 struck and the economy imploded.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Mar. 16, 2024
Freedom of Sex: A Liberal Response
Pure principle doesn’t replace the need for empiricism.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Mar. 16, 2024
Why Chuck Schumer’s Israel Speech Marks a Turning Point in the War in Gaza
He made an attempt to escape the cycle of violence and hate between the one-staters of the left and right.
By
Jonathan Chait
politics
Mar. 15, 2024
Trump’s Hush Money Trial Will Be Delayed at Least a Month
Prosecutors got a late dump of records from the feds, which could potentially buy the former president several months’ worth of time.
By
Nia Prater
politics
Mar. 15, 2024
No Labels Could Unveil Its Biden and Trump Challenger Next Week
The nonpartisan group will likely choose a Republican to run for president, possibly former Georgia lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan.
By
Ed Kilgore
politics
Mar. 15, 2024
Judge Rules Fani Willis Can Stay on Trump Case, Her Ex-Boyfriend Exits
Willis wasn’t disqualified from the Georgia-election case, but the judge called her relationship with Nathan Wade a “tremendous lapse in judgment.”
By
Ed Kilgore
the law
Mar. 15, 2024
A Handgun for Christmas
Why were James and Jennifer Crumbley found guilty for their son’s mass shooting?
By
Lisa Miller
poll position
Mar. 15, 2024
Trump vs. Biden Polls: No State of the Union Bounce for Joe
The president’s big SOTU speech might ultimately represent a turning point for his reelection bid. But the numbers don’t show it happening just yet.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Mar. 15, 2024
Will VP Candidates Really Matter in the 2024 Election?
Running mates usually matter only at the margins, but Biden dumping Kamala Harris or Trump making a risky pick could affect the race.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Mar. 14, 2024
Is Trump Gearing Up for Another Premature Victory Claim?
Trump has abandoned an RNC voting-by-mail initiative. It could be a sign that he’s looking to demonize mail ballots and replay his 2020 strategy.
By
Ed Kilgore
dirty jersey
Mar. 14, 2024
Not Only Will Bob Menendez Refuse to Quit, He Might Run As an Independent
Federal charges and the Democratic Party be damned.
By
Matt Stieb
early and often
Mar. 14, 2024
Aaron Rodgers Only Kind of Denies Sandy Hook Conspiracy
The quarterback has not aced his tryout as a politician.
By
Matt Stieb
politics
Mar. 14, 2024
Wife of Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Says He’s ‘Not Capable’ of Murders
In a statement issued through her lawyer, Asa Ellerup said she plans to “withhold judgment” until after her husband Rex Heuermann’s trial.
By
Nia Prater
early and often
Mar. 14, 2024
Who’s the Trump VP Pick? Latest Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate.
Does Stefanik have “the look”? Is Scott loyal enough? Is Katie Britt out? Here are each VP candidate’s odds in the race to be Trump’s running mate.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Mar. 14, 2024
Explain to Me Why China Has to Control TikTok
If it’s just a great app, why can’t somebody else run it?
By
Jonathan Chait
life after roe
Mar. 14, 2024
Republicans Have More Than a ‘Brand Problem’ on Abortion
As long as Republicans support extremist abortion bans that the public doesn’t like, all the reframing in the world won’t help them.
By
Ed Kilgore
games
Mar. 13, 2024
Aaron Rodgers Would Probably Regret Getting Into Politics
The attention-loving conspiracist has faced a compliant sports press. That would change if he landed on a ticket with RFK Jr.
By
Will Leitch
early and often
Mar. 13, 2024
Biden and Trump Begin Longest General Election Ever
Results from the March 12 primaries make it official: Biden and Trump have clinched their parties’ nominations, far earlier than usual.
By
Ed Kilgore
that happened
Mar. 13, 2024
The Time Trump’s Hair Looked Normal for a Day
In 2019, the ex-president abruptly debuted a totally new hairstyle, then just as abruptly cast it off.
By
Benjamin Hart
early and often
Mar. 13, 2024
Ken Buck’s Resignation Shows Conservatism Just Means Trump
The Coloradan congressman is as far right as ever. But his refusal to worship Trump makes him persona non grata in today’s GOP.
By
Ed Kilgore
the national interest
Mar. 13, 2024
Trump Appeases Putin, Republican Russia Hawks Appease Trump
Viktor Orban admits Trump’s “peace plan” is to let Russia win.
By
Jonathan Chait
politics
Mar. 13, 2024
FDNY Searching for MAGA Firefighters Who Booed Letitia James
The attorney general, who recently won a $454 million judgment against Donald Trump, was met with chants of his name at an FDNY ceremony.
By
Nia Prater
tremendous content
Mar. 12, 2024
The Donald Trump–Elon Musk Feud: A Complete History
Trump reportedly met with Musk, and even asked if he wanted to buy Truth Social. Here’s the latest on their chaotic saga.
By
Margaret Hartmann
politics
Mar. 12, 2024
NYPD Used Stun Gun on Migrant Holding His 1-Year-Old Son
A video obtained by the New York
Times
shows officers violently detaining a migrant at a Queens shelter on Friday.
By
Nia Prater
life after roe
Mar. 12, 2024
Anti-Abortion Activists Have Republicans in a Vise
The sudden controversy over IVF has exposed Republicans to intense pressure from their anti-abortion allies to take deeply unpopular positions.
By
Ed Kilgore
early and often
Mar. 12, 2024
North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South
Biden won Georgia in 2020. But the Tar Heel State offers a red-hot 2024 gubernatorial race that could help the entire Democratic ticket.
By
Ed Kilgore
tremendous content
Mar. 12, 2024
Kimmel Reads Trump’s Mean ‘Tweet’ Live at the Oscars
The Academy Awards host said there was debate backstage over whether he should read Trump’s nasty Truth Social critique.
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Mar. 12, 2024
Why Trump Might Cut Social Security and Medicare in a Second Term
He’s very bribable, and his promises are worthless.
By
Jonathan Chait
the national interest
Mar. 12, 2024
The Insurractionalizers: Anti-Trump Organ Calls Both Candidates ‘Unfit’
Anti-Trump conservative organ makes bizarre non-endorsement.
By
Jonathan Chait
the inside game
Mar. 12, 2024
Can Democrats Make 2024 the Abortion Election?
J.B. Pritzker and his fortune are going to try.
By
Gabriel Debenedetti
what we know
Mar. 11, 2024
Absolutely Everything We Know About the Trump Sneakers
There’s a shady Wyoming LLC behind the effort and nobody knows who the manufacturer is, but it’s already pretty clear these aren’t quality kicks.
By
Chas Danner
and
Matt Stieb
sotu
Mar. 11, 2024
Did One Speech Really Turn Biden From a Sure Loser Into a Winner?
Pre-SOTU overreactions to Biden’s low poll numbers have given way to post-SOTU Democratic euphoria. Everyone needs to chill.
By
Ed Kilgore
scandals
Mar. 11, 2024
Katie Britt Falsely Blamed Biden for Decades-Old Sex-Trafficking Crimes
The senator made up false context for the lurid anecdote she told in her speech. The victim whose story Britt used is now criticizing her as well.
By
Chas Danner
politics
Mar. 11, 2024
Trump Resumes His Costly Defamation of E. Jean Carroll
More than $83 million in damages apparently wasn’t enough to dissuade him.
By
Chas Danner
the national interest
Mar. 11, 2024
Trump Already Tried Orbán’s Most Effective Weapon Against Democracy
Trump’s mostly forgotten plan to put the media under his thumb didn’t work the first time. It might if he gets another chance.
By
Jonathan Chait
ideas
Mar. 11, 2024
The Right to Change Sex
The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies.
By
Andrea Long Chu
roundup
Mar. 10, 2024
What Pundits Are Saying About Biden’s State of the Union (and Britt’s Response)
A running review of the commentary and reactions to Joe Biden’s big-energy address and Katie Britt’s big weird response.
By
Chas Danner
foreign affairs
Mar. 10, 2024
Not Just Putin: Why the Right Falls in Love with Dictators
Trump didn’t create a new style of politics, according to a new book, but was the extension of a century-old romance with despots.
By
Casey Michel
foreign interests
Mar. 9, 2024
The Biden Plan to Ditch Netanyahu
The “come to Jesus” moment is already here, according to Israeli and U.S. sources.
By
Noga Tarnopolsky
the system
Mar. 9, 2024
The Normalization of Trump’s Alleged Crimes
His legal strategy is both buying him time and erasing the accusations against him.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
state of the union
Mar. 8, 2024
Trump Responds to State of the Union With Truth Social Crash, Snapchat Filters
He promised a “play-by-play” response to Biden’s State of the Union. He delivered Truth Social outages and a video of Biden with a hat and pigtails.
By
Margaret Hartmann
early and often
Mar. 8, 2024
No Labels Green-lights 2024 Bid With No Candidates
The idea of a “unity ticket” is more popular than a bid with named candidates. Maybe that’s why the group is putting off making its pick.
By
Ed Kilgore
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