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early and ofteh

Problem Solvers Caucus Is Imploding Over the McCarthy Drama

By Ed Kilgore

Republican members of the bipartisan caucus are upset about the wildly partisan Kevin McCarthy’s ejection. Their Democratic colleagues know better.

4:08 p.m.

politics

Senator Menendez’s Wife Killed Pedestrian in Secretive Crash

By Nia Prater

Nadine Menendez’s fatal 2018 crash drew little attention at the time. Now a federal indictment claims her damaged car was replaced as part of a bribe.

3:46 p.m.

emergency alert alert

Why Your Phone Made a Horrible Sound This Afternoon

By Matt Stieb

Everyone’s phones sounded off at 2:20 p.m., eastern time, and conspiracy theorists had a field day.

1:57 p.m.

early and often

A November Government Shutdown Looks More Likely Than Ever

By Ed Kilgore

All the factors that led House Republicans to dump Kevin McCarthy are still in play for his successor, whoever that may be.

12:15 p.m.

early and often

Acting Speaker’s First Order of Business: Evicting Nancy Pelosi

By Margaret Hartmann

Apparently the former Speaker keeping an office in the U.S. Capitol is one of the biggest problems facing America.

10:15 a.m.

just asking questions

Making Sense of the Worsening Canada-India Feud

By Benjamin Hart

India expert Chietigj Bajpaee on the aftermath of a murder shrouded in mystery.

9:00 a.m.

the national interest

The News Media Is Not Trying to Elect Trump

By Jonathan Chait

The mainstream media isn’t, at least.

8:00 a.m.

the economy

Are Rising Bond Yields and Deficits a National Crisis?

By Eric Levitz

America’s long-term economic outlook might pose a challenge to progressives.

10/3/2023

early and often

Kevin McCarthy Suffers a Historic Humiliation

By Ben Jacobs

The House Speaker loses his job thanks to the far-right he appeased in the first place.

10/3/2023

politics

Trump Hit With Gag Order After Targeting Judge’s Clerk

By Nia Prater

He alleged on social media that a clerk in his fraud case has ties to Chuck Schumer, in his latest incident of insulting figures in his legal cases.

10/3/2023

early and often

Good-bye, Kevin! Please Don’t Try to Come Back!

By Ed Kilgore

The former Speaker was not loyal to anybody or anything other than his power. Good riddance.

10/3/2023

early and often

Capitol Hill Dysfunction Helps Trump, the Chaos Candidate

By Ed Kilgore

Drama among Republican House members distracts from Trump’s trial and makes him look relatively stable. That’s good news for his 2024 campaign.

10/3/2023

new york

What We Know About the Suspect Who Kidnapped Charlotte Sena

By Matt Stieb

A 46-year-old man named Craig Nelson Ross Jr. has been arrested for kidnapping Sena, who was found in a trailer behind his mother’s house.

10/3/2023

early and often

Trump’s Jesus Court Sketch Is Somehow Way Worse Than It Looks

By Margaret Hartmann

Being confusing and blasphemous is just the start.

10/3/2023

the money game

The 3 Most Important Things to Know About Michael Lewis’s SBF Book

By Kevin T. Dugan

Here’s the best of what is in the book — and the biggest things Lewis missed.

10/3/2023

the national interest

Why Democrats Shouldn’t Bail Out Kevin McCarthy

By Jonathan Chait

Let justice be done, though the Kevins fall.

10/3/2023

politics

Trump and Tish James Face Off in Manhattan Courtroom

By Victoria Bekiempis and Nia Prater

Donald Trump was back in his hometown as Attorney General Letitia James’s civil-fraud case against the former president got underway on Monday.

10/3/2023

early and often

Matt Versus Goliath

By Ben Jacobs

How a nuisance became a mortal threat to Kevin McCarthy’s Speakership.

10/3/2023

the national interest

Ron DeSantis: Trump’s Coup Attempt Was No Worse Than That West Wing Ad

By Jonathan Chait

Bill Maher lets the Florida governor engage in absurd whataboutism.

10/2/2023

tremendous content

Trump Finally Reveals He’d Rather Die by Electrocution Than by Shark

By Margaret Hartmann

During an Iowa campaign stop, Trump ranted about his nautical archenemies. You may think it makes more sense in context, but I assure you it doesn’t.

10/2/2023

games

Baseball’s Magnificent, Transformative Season

By Will Leitch

As the playoffs loom, 2023 has already been an unqualified success for a sport that finally embraced change.

10/2/2023

politics

How Jamaal Bowman Tried to Spin Pulling a Capitol Hill Fire Alarm

By Ben Jacobs

The New York Democrat claims he was in a rush to vote and thought the fire alarm would open a locked door in his way.

10/2/2023

politics

Heroic Republican Bravely Threatens to Resign Over National Debt

By Matt Stieb

Victoria Spartz said she “cannot save the Republic alone.”

10/2/2023

early and often

Newsom Hopes Laphonza Butler Appointment Will Solve His Senate Dilemma

By Ed Kilgore

Appointing the EMILY’s List president to Dianne Feinstein’s seat could resolve Newsom’s self-created drama — if she declines to run for a full term.

10/2/2023

the national interest

Conservative Columnist Thinks the Polls Are Rigged for Trump

By Jonathan Chait

DeSantis fan Andrew McCarthy gets very desperate.

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