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liveblog
Supreme Courts Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Live Updates, Reaction
Here’s the latest on the huge decision and what it means.
the law
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the law
The New Epstein List: Celebrities Named; Predators Redacted
Pam Bondi’s new list of more than 300 Epstein-linked names is deliberately meant to confuse.
stop the presses
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stop the presses
How an Embittered Brit Decimated the Washington Post
Inside Will Lewis’s disastrous attempts to revitalize the paper.
tremendous content
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tremendous content
Is Trump Going to Get Into Heaven? Live Updates
The president can’t stop publicly musing the afterlife. Here are the latest odds on Trump going to Heaven, according to Trump.
politics
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politics
What We Know About the Wild Tony Gonzales Affair Story
A Texas congressman in a competitive race is denying a report that he had an affair with a staffer who died by suicide.
politics
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politics
Former Prince Andrew Arrested Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, likely connected to claims that he shared government information with Epstein.
early and often
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early and often
People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks
The high level of retirements shouldn’t be surprising given the low ebb of congressional power in the Trump era.
make america healthy again
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make america healthy again
RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Just Became a Sick Joke
Kennedy once called Monsanto his archnemesis, but now he’s supporting Trump’s order to boost its production of a potentially carcinogenic weed killer.
end times
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end times
Why Is the Right So Obsessed With the Apocalypse?
In a new book, Chris Jennings tells the story of the Ruby Ridge siege and how the threat of the Rapture shaped American politics.
screen time
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screen time
Big AI Isn’t Waiting for the Backlash
Meta and other AI companies are ramping up their lobbying before politicians figure out how unpopular the data centers are about to be.
foreign policy
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foreign policy
Heirs to Plunder
Marco Rubio’s Munich speech made a sinister case for embracing shameless western imperialism.
encounter
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encounter
How One Doctor Changed New York’s Right-to-Die Law
Jeremy Boal helped pass the bill. He may be one of the first people to use it.
wellness
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wellness
Trumpworld Takes the Cold Plunge
The president’s Cabinet members are taking their workout and recovery routines very seriously.
politics
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politics
Congressman’s Odious Islamophobia Gets a Pass From GOP
Democrats have called for Florida congressman Randy Fine to resign for writing that he prefers dogs to Muslims. GOP leadership has been silent.
poll position
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poll position
Trump Keeps Getting Less and Less Popular
So far, any hope that the popularity Trump lost in 2025 is returning in 2026 looks seriously misguided.
politics
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politics
Did CBS Actually Scrap Colbert’s James Talarico Interview?
The late-night host and his network are now in a war of words, while Talarico revels in the attention on his campaign.
power
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power
The Doctors Who Helped Epstein Keep His ‘Girls’ in Shape
“Do you remember the gynecologist you used to send your victims to?”
early and often
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early and often
Talarico Contests MAGA’s Conquest of American Christianity
As Pete Hegseth holds Pentagon services promoting an American Jesus, the Texas Senate candidate calls Christian nationalism a betrayal of the faith.
q&a
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q&a
New York Wins Polk Award for Federal Plaza Cover Story
An interview with the photojournalist Stephanie Keith, whose work was honored.
early and often
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early and often
Jesse Jackson Made Today’s Democratic Party Possible
Jackson didn’t just pave the way for Barack Obama. He envisioned a Democratic coalition and a policy agenda that were ahead of their time.
the city politic
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the city politic
The Deeper Source of Tension Between Mayor Mamdani and the Black Community
Black political power in New York is starting to feel precarious. There are steps the mayor can take to shore it up.
close reads
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close reads
Making Sense of the Epstein Files, One Disturbing and Confusing Search at a Time
From “Trump” to “Russian” to “dentist,” the only way to gaze into the Epstein-files abyss is through a keyword-size hole.
politics
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politics
Why Is Mamdani Threatening a Property-Tax Hike?
The mayor says the city will be forced to raise property taxes if Governor Hochul and Albany refuse to increase taxes on the wealthy.
street fights
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street fights
The Sidewalks Are Covered in Snow-Poop. Who’s Going to Clean It Up?
The ice is melting, but a secondary problem has emerged.
early and often
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early and often
Trump Won’t Save Cornyn in Tough Texas Senate Primary
The incumbent is the underdog against MAGA zealot Ken Paxton, and Trump won’t give him a boost. But can Paxton beat one of two promising Democrats?