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  1. early and often
    Does the Latino Shift to Trump Spell Doom for Democrats?Some GOP gains among Latinos are inevitable, but Trump could easily squander them with bad economic policies and ham-handed mass deportations.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. early and often
    Sen. Mitt Romney
    Mitt Romney’s Complicated Political Career Comes to an EndFor some a figure of rare integrity, for others a shape-shifter, Mitt Romney leaves the Senate as a symbol of the Republican Party of the past.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. 2024 election
    Trump Has Lost His Popular-Vote MajorityLet’s be clear about the limited nature of what he calls an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. politics
    Eric Adams Dares Us to Cancel Him for His Trumpy TakesIn a series of interviews, the mayor said he intends to run as a Democrat but did not explicitly rule out a future switch to the Republican Party.
    By Nia Prater
  5. early and often
    Pete Hegseth’s Christian Nationalism Is Fair Game for Confirmation HearingsIt’s not a religious test when religious convictions dictate government policies.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. apocalypse soon
    How Trump Will Change America This TimeA detailed look at his plans for the government — and for retribution.
    By Jeff Wise
  8. early and often
    5 Takeaways From the 2024 Elections Now That They’re Finally OverIt was a solid if limited Republican win — but not necessarily any sort of realignment.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. tremendous content
    Trump Floats DeSantis for Defense … or HumiliationMaybe he’s is seriously considering his former rival to replace Pete Hegseth. Or perhaps he’s this Cabinet search’s Mitt Romney.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. the system
    Joe Biden’s Real Pardon ScandalHe should be granting clemency to a lot more people besides Hunter.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  11. early and often
    President Clinton Speaks At DLC Conference
    Democrats Don’t Need a New Centrist Pressure GroupA Democratic Leadership Council reboot is both unnecessary and counterproductive for today’s Democratic Party.
    By Ed Kilgore
  12. got milk?
    How Raw Milk Went From Hippie to MAGAAmerica’s hottest new drink is unpasteurized.
    By Matt Stieb
  13. early and often
    The Year Without a Christmas Shutdown BattleGovernment-shutdown drama has been a regular tradition. But this year, Republicans are happy to wait until they control Washington.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. politics
    Musk and Ramaswamy Want to Do One Good ThingThe two businessmen, whose new mission is gutting federal regulations, have mused about nixing daylight saving time.
    By Nia Prater
  15. early and often
    Progressives’ Plan for Handling Trump Is Too Clever to WorkSanders, Warren, and other progressives are looking to steal some of Trump’s populist street cred. Their plan will just deny Democrats a united front.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. politics
    What People Are Saying About Joe Biden’s Pardon of HunterWhile some have condemned the president’s move to pardon his son, others view it as a necessary act ahead of Trump’s second term.
    By Nia Prater
  17. early and often
    The War Over Woke in the Democratic PartyThe most bitter fight in politics is between the center and left.
    By David Freedlander
  18. the law
    US-POLITICS-BIDEN
    Joe Biden’s Pardon of Hunter Is So Much Worse Than It Needed to BeIt may be defensible on the merits — but the president’s lies aren’t.
    By Elie Honig
  19. early and often
    Trump Just Casually Suggested Bombing HamasThreatening the group with unprecedented firepower if they don’t release hostages immediately will damage his credibility. Does he really mean it?
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. tremendous content
    Ivanka Trumps Tiffany in Father-in-Law Nepotism ContestTrump is going for maximum brazenness, and businessman Massad Boulos just can’t compete with pardoned felon Charles Kushner.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  21. early and often
    Trump Campaign
    Huckabee As Envoy to Israel Spells End of Two-State SolutionTrump’s ambassador pick refuses to acknowledge the existence of Palestinians and thinks God gave the region to Jews 4,000 years ago.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. what we know
    Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Dogged By Reports on Past BehaviorA New Yorker piece details claims of excessive drinking and mismanagement from Hegseth’s tenure leading a veterans non-profit.
    By Nia Prater
  23. tremendous content
    The New York Observer's New Look Hosted by Jared Kushner and Joseph Meyer
    From Pardon to Paris: Trump Names Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to FranceJared’s dad keeps racking up the perks.
    By Chas Danner
  24. what we know
    Russell Vought
    All of the Trump Cabinet Picks That Have Ties to Project 2025Trump has named several Project 2025 collaborators to his Cabinet, and his transition team is reportedly consulting its personnel database.
    By Chas Danner and Nia Prater
  25. america’s mayor
    Can Donald Trump Pardon Rudy Giuliani?Trump’s regaining pardon power in 2025 probably won’t help his former lawyer with his many messy legal cases.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  26. politics
    What We Know About Trump’s COVID-Skeptic Pick to Lead the NIHDr. Jay Bhattacharya argued against COVID-19 lockdowns and was in favor of using herd immunity to fight the pandemic.
    By Nia Prater
  27. the city politic
    Will Eric Adams Defend the City From Trump’s Mass Deportation?This mayor (or the next one) faces a critical test.
    By Errol Louis
  28. power
    What It’s Like to Be on Trump’s Enemies List“Revenge does take time.”
    By Kerry Howley
  29. tremendous content
    Aide Natalie Harp Wrote Trump Adoring Letters. Is That Wrong?Apparently telling your boss “you are all that matters to me” is frowned upon.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  30. the law
    The Trans-Rights Showdown at the Supreme CourtIn a case on health care for minors, the justices could undermine decades of anti-discrimination law.
    By Irin Carmon
  31. politics
    Special Prosecutor Jack Smith
    Jack Smith Seeks Dismissal of Federal Charges Against TrumpThe only question is whether the January 6 and classified-documents cases can be revived after Trump leaves office a second time.
    By Nia Prater
  32. tremendous content
    Matt Gaetz Stays ‘In the Fight’ … by Selling Videos on CameoHead to the personalized video site to see Gaetz in How to Lose Attorney General in 10 Days.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  33. early and often
    Trump Cabinet Picks: Everyone He’s Announced So FarTrump stunned even some GOP lawmakers with picks like RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, and Mehmet Oz. Here’s the full list.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Chas Danner
  34. the cost of eating
    What Trump Means for TipsIt’s easier to sell $500 wine with a pro-billionaire president in office.
    By Adam Reiner
  35. what we know
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
    What Are RFK Jr.’s Plans As HHS Secretary for Trump?Here’s what Kennedy has said he’ll do, as well as what he can and can’t do, if confirmed by the Senate.
    By Chas Danner
  36. politics
    Dr. Oz Shilled for an Alternative to MedicareTrump’s pick to oversee the program is a hype man for private-sector competition.
    By Chris Stanton
  37. criminal justice reform
    The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive ProsecutorA second chance runs into a growing national backlash.
    By Lara Bazelon
  38. early and often
    Don’t Worry: MTG Will Supervise Elon Musk and Vivek RamaswamyTheir pretend DOGE agency will get some pretend oversight in Congress.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. politics
    2024 Republican National Convention TW
    What We Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s Loyalist Attorney-General PickBondi, a former Florida attorney general, once chose not to pursue a Trump University lawsuit after receiving a donation from Trump’s foundation.
    By Nia Prater
  40. politics
    Donald Trump’s New Sentencing Date: 2029?Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over the hush-money case, officially postponed Trump’s sentencing hearing which was scheduled for November 26.
    By Nia Prater
  41. tremendous content
    Trump McDonalds
    Melania and RFK Jr.’s Plot to Take Away Trump’s McDonald’sSupposedly they’ve joined forces, but the story is hard to swallow.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. early and often
    Is the Danger of Trump Using Recess Appointments to Stock His Cabinet Over?The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz for attorney general shows Trump might not go to the ultimate lengths to impose his will on Congress.
    By Ed Kilgore
  43. life after roe
    "The ABC News Presidential Debate: Race for the White House"
    The Unlikely Reason RFK Jr. Could Be Rejected by the SenateHis past pro-choice views could be a bigger problem than what he believes about vaccines or food, but Kennedy may agree to kowtow to his new allies.
    By Ed Kilgore
  44. early and often
    Ranked-Choice Voting Loses Everywhere Except AlaskaThe narrow vote to keep RCV in Alaska is great news for Lisa Murkowski but didn’t save Mary Peltola. Meanwhile, RCV lost in five other states.
    By Ed Kilgore
  45. politics
    Will the House Ethics Report on Matt Gaetz Be Released?Though Gaetz has withdrawn his nomination to be attorney general, some Democrats believe the report should still be made public.
    By Nia Prater
  46. politics
    Former congressman Matt Gaetz.
    Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General NominationThe former Florida representative’s nomination had been dogged by claims that he had an inappropriate relationship with a teenager.
    By Nia Prater
  47. early and often
    How Poor People Will Pay for Trump’s AgendaTrump’s campaign promises, from tax cuts to mass deportation, all but guarantee another attack on Obamacare, Medicaid, and other low-income programs.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. tremendous content
    Dr. Oz’s Main Credential: Pretending Trump Is Incredibly HealthyHe isn’t actually qualified to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, but he did give Trump a glowing made-for-TV physical.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. politics
    Who Is Jessica Tisch, NYC’s New Police Commissioner?Tisch, who currently leads the Sanitation Department, has worked in city government for 17 years and has held several civilian roles in the NYPD.
    By Nia Prater
  50. early and often
    Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds rally in Richmond
    What If Trump Refuses to Withdraw Doomed Nominees?Typically presidents withdraw nominees who can’t be confirmed. Trump may prefer to force a public rejection by GOP senators to expose disloyalty.
    By Ed Kilgore
  51. early and often
    Nancy Mace Feels Threatened by Trans Colleague, Not Alleged RapistsSomehow it’s “common sense” to block Sarah McBride from Capitol bathrooms and endorse three Trump Cabinet picks accused of sexual misconduct.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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