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What Critics Are Saying About Columbia’s Cave to Trump

 Some acknowledge that the university had no choice and that the deal could be worse, but many fear that it sets some dangerous precedents. By Chas Danner
the law

The Problem With Ghislaine Maxwell As a Witness

 By Elie Honig Genuine cooperation between the Justice Department and Epstein’s convicted accomplice is possible, but there are so many ways it could go wrong.
tremendous content

Why Is Trump Still Using Terrible Hand Makeup?

 By Margaret Hartmann We know the medical reason for the bruise. That doesn’t explain why Trump’s hand makeup is giving “girl who stole mom’s concealer.”
THE FEED
american affairs
american affairs
Trump Came in With a Lot of Political Capital. In 6 Months, He’s Squandered It.
By Ross Barkan
For a brief moment after the 2024 election, so much seemed possible for him.
roundup
roundup
What Critics Are Saying About Columbia’s Cave to the Trump Administration
By Chas Danner
Some acknowledge that the university had no choice and that the deal could be worse, but many fear that it sets some dangerous precedents.
early and often
early and often
Trump Fights DEI by Making Farmworkers Drink Polluted Water
By Ed Kilgore
The administration canceled funding for California workers whose drinking water was poisoned by pesticides. That’s injustice, not “anti-wokeness.”

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Trump’s Job Approval Is Down, But Not Due to the Epstein Files
By Ed Kilgore
The president gets low marks for his handling of the scandal. But polls suggest other issues are driving the popularity dip.
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Who Other Than Trump Is in Jeffrey Epstein’s Birthday Book?
By Nia Prater
A present haunts its signers.
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tremendous content
All of Trump’s Tacky and Trollish White House Renovations
By Margaret Hartmann
From replacing Obama’s portrait to paving over the Rose Garden, Trump’s décor changes reflect his second-term quest for dominance and revenge.
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Why Is Trump Still Using Terrible Hand Makeup?
By Margaret Hartmann
We know the medical reason for the bruise. That doesn’t explain why Trump’s hand makeup is giving “girl who stole mom’s concealer.”
the approval matrix
the approval matrix
The Approval Matrix: Fireflies, Bedbugs, Rabid Raccoons
Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
politics
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George Santos Heads to Prison With a Dramatic Sign-Off
By Nia Prater
“Legends never truly exit.”
scandals
scandals
Is Trump in the Epstein Files? All About Their Friendship.
By Margaret Hartmann
Bondi reportedly told Trump he’s in the Epstein files. Here’s what we know about their relationship, including the timeline, flight logs, and photos.
politics
politics
A Stunning Number of Voters Didn’t Rank Andrew Cuomo for Mayor
By Nia Prater
The strategy by his rivals really, really worked.
screen time
screen time
The AI Boom Is Expanding Google’s Dominance
By John Herrman
It’s been good for Google, but at great cost to the company’s partners and the web.
the law
the law
The Problem With Ghislaine Maxwell As a Witness
By Elie Honig
Genuine cooperation between the Justice Department and Epstein’s convicted accomplice is possible, but there are so many ways it could go wrong.
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early and often
Donald Trump Jr. Is Having Lots of Fun (and Making Lots of Money)
By Matt Stieb
A recent venture combines his two great loves: guns and crypto.
what we know
what we know
Where Are Trump’s Epstein Letter and the Birthday Book?
By Chas Danner
No images of the letter have come out, but multiple digital copies of the birthday book exist, and the original is part of Epstein’s estate.
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Why Jon Ossoff’s 2026 Senate Race Is Key for Democrats
By Ed Kilgore
Georgia is becoming a must-win state for Democrats. Ossoff’s midterms race may tell us a lot about the future of the Senate and the White House.
just asking questions
just asking questions
The Democrat Who Thinks He Knows Where Epstein’s Secrets Are
By Matt Stieb
Ro Khanna is working in a bipartisan fashion to do what the Trump administration won’t.
politics
politics
Eric Adams Jokes About Turkey Scandal, Zero Bond in New Campaign Video
By Nia Prater
In a clip, Adams knocked Mamdani and Cuomo for traveling and joked about visiting Istanbul, a reference to his federal corruption charges.
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Democrats Chances of Flipping the Senate Just Went Up
By Ed Kilgore
The midterms landscape is still tough, but Democrats got their ideal candidate in Roy Cooper.
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Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’
By Margaret Hartmann
Did Harvard reject Barron? Exactly how tall is he? What’s the deal with his suitcase? Here’s everything to know about the First Son.
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Josh Shapiro Attacks Zohran Mamdani As Soft on Antisemitism
By Nia Prater
In an interview, Governor Josh Shapiro alleged Zohran Mamdani failed to denounce “blatantly antisemitic” remarks from his supporters.
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It Looks Like the Adams Campaign Is Using Straw Donors Again
By Nia Prater
Reporting from The City found discrepancies with several donations to the mayor.
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early and often
Democrats Haven’t Failed to ‘Fight’ Trump. They’ve Failed to Win.
By Ed Kilgore
The problem isn’t that elected Democrats lack the spine to take on Trump. It’s that they have little power in our winner-takes-all system.
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Who Is Lara Trump? Donald’s Daughter-in-Law, Explained
By Margaret Hartmann
Everything to know about the Fox News host, singer, and activewear entrepreneur, who keeps eyeing Senate seats — then backing out.
the city politic
the city politic
Adams Is Running on Crime Again. Will That Work Against Mamdani?
By Errol Louis
If voters aren’t panicking over public safety, the appeals of Adams, Cuomo, and Sliwa could fall flat.