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  1. politics
    Almost No One Is Donating to Eric Adams’s Legal Defense FundAs the mayor’s trial draws nearer, he has received a grand total of three donations in three months.
    By Nia Prater
  2. early and often
    Will Trump’s Mass Deportation Depend on Self-Deportation?You can get a lot done on the cheap by instilling fear and making life miserable for immigrants.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. politics
    Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip
    The World Reacts to Reported Israel-Hamas Cease-fire: PhotosScenes from the moment the news broke that Israel and Hamas had reached a cease-fire deal after more than a year of brutal warfare.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  4. tremendous content
    Coca-Cola Gifting Trump a Fancy Bottle Is Peak Spineless GrovelingThe president-elect already loves Diet Coke as much as a human can love a carbonated beverage, so why bother?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  5. politics
    Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back HegsethThe Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t want to talk about it.
    By Nia Prater
  6. tremendous content
    Et Tu, Village People?: Disco Group to Play Trump InaugurationThe band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  7. early and often
    Trump-Fearing Republicans Give Hegseth a Major PassThey accepted his lack of qualifications as an asset.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. we’ll do it live
    Republicans Salute Hegseth at Confirmation HearingTrump’s once-embattled Defense secretary pick now looks much closer to confirmation.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  9. early and often
    Fires Interfere With Newsom Plan to ‘Trump-Proof California’California Democrats are holding a special legislative session to prepare to fight Trump. It’s not a good look.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. i regret to inform you
    President Trump Visits MLK Memorial in Washington, DC
    When Is the Trump Inauguration? On MLK Day, Unfortunately.The depressing coincidence, explained.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. politics
    When You Come at the KingTrump’s prosecutors tried and missed. His payback starts on Monday.
    By Andrew Rice
  12. free country
    The Tragic Legacy of the Mourner-in-ChiefJoe Biden was the anti-frailty president.
    By Sam Adler-Bell
  13. cable news
    Biden’s Giving a ‘Last Word’ to MSNBCThe outgoing president’s “final interview” has been set.
    By Josef Adalian
  14. early and often
    The Key Questions Trump Must Answer Before His InaugurationFrom his legislative strategy to the scope of executive orders to what to do about DOGE, the president-elect has a ton of decisions to make quickly.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. politics
    Trump Has Had Enough of Mourning Jimmy CarterThe Mar-a-Lago flags are flying at full staff again.
    By Nia Prater
  16. tremendous content
    Melania Trump Says She’ll (Mostly) Live in the White HouseShe told Fox News she’s “already packed” for the move to D.C. — but she didn’t fully swear off her jet-setting lifestyle.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. politics
    Poll: Eric Adams’s Reelection Bid Is in Deep TroubleA new poll shows Andrew Cuomo leading a large field of mayoral candidates, while the incumbent struggles mightily.
    By Nia Prater
  18. 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
  19. the body politic
    Pete Hegseth Is a TestInside the Senate’s torturous debates over Donald Trump’s worst Cabinet nominee.
    By Rebecca Traister
  20. america’s mayor
    Rudy Giuliani Returns To Court After Missing Deadline To Surrender Assets
    Giuliani Held in Contempt for Second Time This WeekThe judge said Giuliani’s continued defamation of Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss shows “real chutzpah.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  21. early and often
    Opening Day Of The 119th Congress On Capitol Hill
    Congress Doesn’t Reflect America’s Religious ProfileA new survey from Pew shows Congress is more Christian than the nation, but not necessarily Christian Nationalist.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. early and often
    Will Trump Just Let California Burn?The president-elect has been threatening for years to cut off disaster assistance to “Gavin Newscum” and other California officials.
    By Ed Kilgore
  23. tremendous content
    Trump Ambassador Picks: Who’s in His ‘Diplomatic Clown Car’His team includes Ivanka’s ex-con father-in-law, Don Jr.’s ex-fiancée, several billionaire pals, and lots of people with no diplomatic experience.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. early and often
    President Biden Briefed On Federal Response To Los Angeles Wildfires
    Biden Leaves Office Less Popular Than Trump After January 6Trump has made an incredible comeback in popularity, while Biden will exit on a downward trajectory.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. early and often
    The Congestion-Pricing Haters Need to Get a GripReasonable skepticism makes sense, but opponents of New York’s watered-down program have become unhinged.
    By Ross Barkan
  26. unlikely duos
    What Were Obama and Trump Chatting About at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral?Five theories about their surprisingly cheerful interaction.
    By Benjamin Hart
  27. early and often
    Trump Won’t Get the Inauguration Day He WantedThe president-elect is annoyed that flags will be half-staff for Jimmy Carter and angry that the Senate won’t have his Cabinet in place.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. early and often
    Trump Wants to Remind the World He’s Still a ‘Madman’The president-elect’s weird threats against Canada, Greenland, and Panama seem designed to reinforce fears that he’ll nuke anyone who crosses him.
    By Ed Kilgore
  29. early and often
    Pope Francis Makes Trump Critic New Washington ArchbishopThe pope has appointed Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants, as the new cardinal in D.C.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. early and often
    The Hard Right Isn’t Mike Johnson’s Biggest Problem AnymoreRepublicans in swing districts may be the weakest link in an extremely fragile House GOP majority.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. past is prologue
    Trump Is Wrong: Jimmy Carter Didn’t Lose Due to Panama CanalThere were many reasons that Ronald Reagan defeated Jimmy Carter in 1980. The Panama Canal Treaty wasn’t among them.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. politics
    The Funniest and Most Notable Reactions to Congestion PricingAs you might imagine, opinions on the new program vary wildly.
    By Nia Prater
  33. tremendous content
    With ‘Gulf of America,’ Trump Embraces His Imperialism EraAfter threatening to annex Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal, Trump casually announced that he’s renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. early and often
    Trump Seems Clueless on How to Get Agenda Through CongressThe president-elect’s waffling on legislative strategy is confusing congressional Republicans and could endanger his plans.
    By Ed Kilgore
  35. tremendous content
    Coming to Amazon Prime: A Puzzling Melania Trump DocumentaryNo one in Hollywood has wanted to work with Brett Ratner since he was accused of sexual misconduct. So why is he helming a film about the First Lady?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  36. america’s mayor
    Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of CourtTrump’s former lawyer was sanctioned for failing to turn over assets to the election workers he defamed.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  37. what we know
    A burned out Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
    What We Know About the Cybertruck Explosion at Trump’s Las Vegas HotelThe driver, who died before the blast, urged his fellow servicemembers to force Democrats out of government “by any means necessary.”
    By Chas Danner
  38. early and often
    Watch Kamala Harris Preside Over Confirmation of Her Own DefeatIn a cruel twist of fate, the vice-president drew the chore of officially acknowledging Donald Trump’s reelection.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. early and often
    Security Increased In Nation's Capital For January 6 And Inauguration
    America’s Peaceful Transition of Power Attempts a ComebackThis January 6 will be nothing like the last. That can and should be a relief.
    By Chas Danner
  40. just asking questions
    Why Trump’s Mass-Deportation Plans Depend on MexicoHe can’t turn incendiary rhetoric into action without help from other countries, policy expert Dara Lind says.
    By Benjamin Hart
  41. politics
    Could Congestion Pricing Still Get Blocked Before Sunday?On Saturday, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied New Jersey’s last ditch attempt to delay the plan.
    By Nia Prater
  42. early and often
    President-Elect Donald Trump Meets With Biden, Congressional Leaders In Washington
    The Real Speaker Isn’t Mike JohnsonWelcome to Trump’s House.
    By Ben Jacobs
  43. early and often
    Mike Johnson’s Problems With the Right Have Been Deferred, Not SolvedTrump convinced hard-core Freedom Caucus members to back Johnson’s reelection as Speaker. But they’ve made it clear he remains on probation.
    By Ed Kilgore
  44. early and often
    Unlike McConnell, John Thune Will Be Trump’s Willing AccompliceDespite all the drama over warring House Republicans, Trump’s radical legislative agenda will mostly be shaped by Thune’s compliant Senate.
    By Ed Kilgore
  45. magalopolis
    Who Is Lara Trump? Donald’s Daughter-in-Law, ExplainedEverything to know about the aspiring politician, activewear entrepreneur, and music star.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. early and often
    Johnson Wins Reelection As Speaker After Initially Failing on First BallotThe Speaker won back two of three lost Republican votes, and now we wait to see what horrendous concessions he made to get them.
    By Ed Kilgore
  47. early and often
    Carter’s State Funeral May Be Biden’s Last Big MomentPresident Biden will deliver a eulogy for Carter on January 9 — with his rival and successor Donald Trump in the audience.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. tremendous content
    Melania Trump Doesn’t Know the Real ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dance EitherShe debuted her own version on New Year’s Eve, throwing up a lone Y while gracefully mimicking her husband’s “Trump Dance.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. the city politic
    The Mayoral Race Has Begun. Everyone Is Frozen.There are lots of candidates, and plenty of scandal and drama — but mostly there is waiting.
    By David Freedlander
  50. early and often
    If Johnson Can’t Win Speaker Election, D.C. Grinds to a HaltNothing can happen in Washington, not even Trump’s inauguration, until the House elects a Speaker. There are no votes to spare for Johnson.
    By Ed Kilgore
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