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Nia Prater is an Intelligencer staff writer who covers New York politics.

  1. early and often
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    What We Learned From the House Ethics Report on Matt GaetzThe Ethics Committee accused the former congressman and AG pick of spending thousands on illegal drugs and sex, including with a 17-year-old girl.
  2. politics
    Musk Pauses Torment of GOP to Praise German ExtremistsOn Friday, Musk wrote on social media that only AfD, the country’s most prominent extreme-right party, “can save Germany.”
  3. crime
    Feds Reveal Mangione’s Notebook in New IndictmentAuthorities charged the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare murder of CEO Brian Thompson, and divulged details on his thought process.
  4. politics
    Top Adams Adviser Lewis-Martin Indicted in Bribery SchemeManhattan prosecutors allege that she helped to expedite applications for business owners in exchange for perks for her son. He even bought a Porsche.
  5. health
    What We Know About America’s First ‘Severe’ Bird-Flu CaseThe C.D.C. said it has confirmed a case of bird flu in Louisiana that resulted in “severe illness” that required hospitalization.
  6. politics
    Could Liz Cheney Actually Face Criminal Charges Over January 6?A Republican-led House committee calls for Cheney to be investigated by the FBI, but Biden could make her legal problems disappear.
  7. unitedhealthcare shooting
    Luigi Mangione Charged With Terrorism in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOThe 26-year-old suspect faces first-degree murder and terrorism charges, among others.
  8. crime
    Gilgo Beach Suspect Charged in 7th DeathOn Tuesday, authorities accused Rex Heuermann of killing Valerie Mack, a 24-year-old woman who went missing in 2000.
  9. what we know
    What We Know About the Mysterious Drones in New Jersey and NYCSenator Andy Kim says he’s concluded the flying objects he witnessed last week were planes.
  10. politics
    Trump Dangles Possible Pardon for Eric AdamsDuring a Mar-a-Lago press conference Monday, Trump said he thought New York’s mayor had been “treated pretty unfairly.”
  11. politics
    Already Embattled Eric Adams Faces Two More SetbacksA longtime aide resigned, and Adams’s mayoral run looks cloudier than ever. But Trump may come through for him.
  12. politics
    Adams Says He and Trump’s Border Czar Have the ‘Same Goal’After an anticipated meeting with Tom Homan, Mayor Adams said the city is not going to be a “safe haven” for violent criminals.
  13. crime
    Suspect in Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Custody
    The Isolated, Increasingly Radical CEO-Murder SuspectAn emerging portrait of the elite son charged in a killing that struck at corporate America.
  14. politics
    Anthony Weiner Attempts 3rd or 4th ComebackThe disgraced former congressman is running for City Council.
  15. crime
    Daniel Penny Found Not Guilty in Jordan Neely Subway DeathA New York City jury acquitted Penny of criminally negligent homicide on Monday, days after his manslaughter charge was dismissed.
  16. 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.
  17. crime
    The People Cheering the UnitedHealthcare CEO ShootingA cold-blooded murder has become, to many, an opportunity to vent.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. just asking questions
    Pat Ryan Ran As a ‘Different Kind of Democrat’ — and Won BigThe New York congressman has won two tough races in two years. He thinks the Democratic Party could learn something.
  24. 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.
  25. politics
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    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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. politics
    What’s Going on With Pennsylvania’s Senate Race?Senator Bob Casey officially conceded the race to former hedge-fund CEO Dave McCormick after the state completed its recount.
  31. politics
    Congestion Pricing Is Back. Can Trump Still Kill It?On Thursday, Governor Hochul announced a new, reduced toll to get into Manhattan. The incoming president is not a fan.
  32. politics
    What We Know About Trump’s Fox News Defense Secretary PickPete Hegseth has said women shouldn’t serve in combat roles and has railed against inclusion programs in the U.S. military.
  33. politics
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    Where Does Trump’s Hush-Money Sentencing Go From Here?Trump is due to be sentenced later this month, but his legal team is pushing for the case’s dismissal after his election win.
  34. politics
    What Does Trump’s Hardline ‘Border Czar’ Want to Do?Ex-ICE director Tom Homan has signaled a return to workplace raids and said in an interview that families could be deported together.
  35. politics
    How Donald Trump’s Victory Could Affect New York CityPresident-elect Trump has vowed to conduct mass deportations and is no fan of the city’s stalled congestion-pricing plan.
  36. politics
    Where Does Control of the U.S. Senate Stand?Republicans are set to take control of the Senate, but outstanding races in Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania will define the extent of their power.
  37. politics
    Trump Proves New York City Isn’t As Blue As It Used to BeTrump improved significantly on his 2020 margins, especially in the outer boroughs.
  38. politics
    Trump Starts Assaulting Election Integrity in PennsylvaniaHe’s promoting claims of fraud in the key battleground state already.
  39. politics
    Washington Post Hemorrhages Subscribers After Harris SnubPost owner Jeff Bezos penned an op-ed defending his move to spike the Harris endorsement as NPR reports that the paper is losing readers in droves.
  40. politics
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    Why Are Trump and Eric Adams Playing Political Footsie?Trump has continued to praise Adams, while the mayor has made no attempts to push back on his comments.
  41. politics
    GOP Leaders Finally Call Out Extremist Rhetoric (of Harris)In a statement, Mitch McConnell and Mike Johnson criticized Harris for calling Trump a “fascist,” an insult the former president has used against her.
  42. politics
    Elon Musk’s Million Dollar Giveaways Resume Despite DoJ WarningThe Tesla CEO appeared to stop giving out cash prizes to voters after the DoJ warned it may be illegal, but resumed the promotion despite the notice.
  43. politics
    Why Are Harris and Democrats So Focused on Texas?It’s not just the opportunity to campaign with Beyoncé.
  44. politics
    President Donald J. Trump
    All the Top Trump Officials Warning Against Voting for HimJohn Kelly, James Mattis, and others who clashed with Trump during his administration are sounding the alarm about a possible second term.
  45. politics
    Polls Show Hopeful Numbers for New York DemocratsControl of the House runs through Long Island, and Democrats there have reason to be optimistic.
  46. politics
    Are Elon Musk’s 1 Million Dollar Giveaways to Voters Legal?Legal experts seem divided on whether the Tesla CEO’s promise to award huge prizes to voters who sign a petition runs afoul of election law.
  47. politics
    Elon Musk’s Dark Message to Pennsylvania VotersThe Tesla CEO has compared America to Mad Max and claimed Kamala Harris is a puppet.
  48. politics
    Are Trump’s ‘Swiss-Made’ Watches From Wyoming?Neither the company behind Trump’s watches nor the male-enhancement honey store that shares the same Wyoming address is talking.
  49. politics
    Hochul Denies Report She’d Leave New York for Harris AdministrationThe governor insists she is running for reelection in 2026 and blamed “bad actors” for implying otherwise.
  50. politics
    Eric Adams’s Money Spigot Is Drying UpContributions to Adams’s reelection campaign and his legal defense fund have plummeted after his indictment.
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