Politics

tremendous content Nov. 26, 2024

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

power Nov. 26, 2024

Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Continues In New York

Is This the Most Devoted Woman by Trump’s Side?What we know about the deeply weird relationship between the president-elect and his 33-year-old aide Natalie Harp.

By Danielle Cohen

the law Nov. 26, 2024

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

politics Nov. 25, 2024

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

power Nov. 25, 2024

NY: New York Young Republican Club Election Night Watch Party

MAGA Women Are Realizing Their Movement Is SexistTurns out they aren’t the exceptions to the rule they thought they were.

By E.J. Dickson

second acts Nov. 25, 2024

2024 Republican National Convention: Day 2

Matt Gaetz Wasted No Time Getting on CameoIn case you need a Christmas gift for your worst enemy.

By Danielle Cohen

tremendous content Nov. 25, 2024

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

early and often Nov. 25, 2024

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

republicans Nov. 25, 2024

2024 Republican National Convention: Day 3

Kai Trump Is Doing the Trump Dance, TooShe hopped on the bandwagon in a TikTok filmed on a private plane.

By Danielle Cohen

the cost of eating Nov. 25, 2024

What Trump Means for TipsIt’s easier to sell $500 wine with a pro-billionaire president in office.

By Adam Reiner

what we know Nov. 25, 2024

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

politics Nov. 25, 2024

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

criminal justice reform Nov. 24, 2024

The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive ProsecutorA second chance runs into a growing national backlash.

By Lara Bazelon

bye bye burgers Nov. 22, 2024

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Holds Election Night Event In West Palm Beach

Sounds Like Melania Hates Donald Trump’s Diet, TooApparently, she and RFK Jr. are “ganging up” on him to eat healthier.

By Danielle Cohen

early and often Nov. 22, 2024

Don’t Worry: MTG Will Supervise Elon Musk and Vivek RamaswamyTheir pretend DOGE agency will get some pretend oversight in Congress.

By Ed Kilgore

politics Nov. 22, 2024

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

politics Nov. 22, 2024

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

tremendous content Nov. 22, 2024

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

early and often Nov. 22, 2024

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

trump administration Nov. 22, 2024

What to Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s Pick to Replace Matt GaetzThe former Florida prosecutor has always been a Trump loyalist.

By Bindu Bansinath

health Nov. 22, 2024

People Are Rushing to the Doctor Before Trump 2.0From getting their tubes tied to stocking up on hormones and the abortion pill.

By Lindsay Gellman

life after roe Nov. 22, 2024

"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

power Nov. 21, 2024

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Are Revenge for Me TooRepublicans are sending the message that women’s bodies now belong to them.

By Laura Bassett

trump administration Nov. 21, 2024

Matt Gaetz’s Wife Is Standing by Her ManGinger Luckey Gaetz doesn’t seem bothered that her husband is on the brink of a major scandal.

By Olivia Craighead

2024 election Nov. 21, 2024

What We Know About the Allegations Against Pete HegsethIn a newly released police report, a woman says the Trump Department of Defense pick sexually assaulted her in 2017.

By Bindu Bansinath

early and often Nov. 21, 2024

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

politics Nov. 21, 2024

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

politics Nov. 21, 2024

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

trump administration Nov. 21, 2024

Director Of The Federal Bureau of Prisons Colette Peters Testifies To House Committee Of Prison Oversight

Matt Gaetz Won’t Be Attorney General After AllHe bowed out of the running amid allegations of inappropriate sexual activity with a minor.

By Danielle Cohen

life after roe Nov. 21, 2024

What Can Biden Actually Do About Abortion Rights Before Leaving Office?He can throw up a few hurdles to slow down the next Trump administration’s plans to further restrict access.

By Andrea González-Ramírez

burning questions Nov. 21, 2024

When Was the Last Time Anyone Heard Barron Trump Speak?The 18-year-old remains one of the more mysterious figures by Trump’s side.

By Danielle Cohen

health Nov. 21, 2024

Why People Won’t Shut Up About Raw MilkEverything you need to know.

By E.J. Dickson

politics Nov. 21, 2024

How Will the Publishing Industry Respond to Trump 2.0?We asked editors and agents about whether we’ll see more dystopian fiction, more tell-all memoirs, or more escapism.

By Emily Gould

early and often Nov. 21, 2024

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

power Nov. 20, 2024

Republicans Wasted No Time in Targeting Sarah McBrideThey’re trying to block Congress’s incoming first-ever trans member from using the women’s bathroom.

By Andrea González-Ramírez

tremendous content Nov. 20, 2024

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

politics Nov. 20, 2024

Celebrities Do Not Want to Talk About Trump AnymoreSebastian Stan says publicists are scared to let their clients talk to him about the movie The Apprentice.

By Danielle Cohen

politics Nov. 20, 2024

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

celebrity Nov. 20, 2024

Is Kim Kardashian Just a Republican Now?It’s certainly an interesting time for her to be aligning with Elon Musk.

By Olivia Craighead

politics Nov. 20, 2024

There’s a Cybertruck in Trump’s Motorcade NowThe vehicle stuck out like a sore thumb among the customary blacked-out SUVs.

By Olivia Craighead

trump administration Nov. 20, 2024

Linda McMahon, former Administrator of Small Business Administration, speaks during the final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Trump Picks Linda McMahon to Lead the Education DepartmentThe former WWE CEO and Apprentice star go way back.

By Danielle Cohen

early and often Nov. 20, 2024

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

politics Nov. 19, 2024

Dr. Oz Is Trump’s Pick to Run MedicareThe TV doctor with dubious medical beliefs has been tapped to helm the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

By Olivia Craighead

celebrity Nov. 19, 2024

Did Elon Musk Bring a Date to Mar-a-Lago?Shivon Zilis, Musk’s employee and the mother of three of his children, seems to have joined the festivities at Trump’s home base.

By Danielle Cohen

culture Nov. 19, 2024

Influencers Are Going Full MAGAAfter Trump’s win, a red hat no longer seems so bad for business.

By E.J. Dickson

early and often Nov. 19, 2024

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

trump administration Nov. 19, 2024