1. roundup
    Locked gates at Columbia University.
    What Critics Are Saying About Columbia’s Cave to the Trump AdministrationSome 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
  2. early and often
    Trump Fights DEI by Making Farmworkers Drink Polluted WaterThe administration canceled funding for California workers whose drinking water was poisoned by pesticides. That’s injustice, not “anti-wokeness.”
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. early and often
    Trump’s Job Approval Is Down, But Not Due to the Epstein FilesThe president gets low marks for his handling of the scandal. But polls suggest other issues are driving the popularity dip.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. politics
    Who Other Than Trump Is in Jeffrey Epstein’s Birthday Book?A present haunts its signers.
    By Nia Prater
  5. tremendous content
    All of Trump’s Tacky and Trollish White House RenovationsFrom replacing Obama’s portrait to paving over the Rose Garden, Trump’s décor changes reflect his second-term quest for dominance and revenge.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  7. tremendous content
    Why Is Trump Still Using Terrible Hand Makeup?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.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  8. politics
    George Santos Heads to Prison With a Dramatic Sign-Off“Legends never truly exit.”
    By Nia Prater
  9. scandals
    Is Trump in the Epstein Files? All About Their Friendship.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.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  10. politics
    New York City Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo Votes In The Democratic Primary
    A Stunning Number of Voters Didn’t Rank Andrew Cuomo for MayorThe strategy by his rivals really, really worked.
    By Nia Prater
  11. the law
    The Problem With Ghislaine Maxwell As a WitnessGenuine cooperation between the Justice Department and Epstein’s convicted accomplice is possible, but there are so many ways it could go wrong.
    By Elie Honig
  12. what we know
    Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago in 1997.
    Where Are Trump’s Epstein Letter and the Birthday Book?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.
    By Chas Danner
  13. early and often
    Why Jon Ossoff’s 2026 Senate Race Is Key for DemocratsGeorgia 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.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. just asking questions
    The Democrat Who Thinks He Knows Where Epstein’s Secrets AreRo Khanna is working in a bipartisan fashion to do what the Trump administration won’t.
    By Matt Stieb
  15. politics
    Eric Adams Jokes About Turkey Scandal, Zero Bond in New Campaign VideoIn a clip, Adams knocked Mamdani and Cuomo for traveling and joked about visiting Istanbul, a reference to his federal corruption charges.
    By Nia Prater
  16. early and often
    Democrats Chances of Flipping the Senate Just Went UpThe midterms landscape is still tough, but Democrats got their ideal candidate in Roy Cooper.
    By Ed Kilgore
  17. magalopolis
    Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’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.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  18. politics
    Josh Shapiro Attacks Zohran Mamdani As Soft on AntisemitismIn an interview, Governor Josh Shapiro alleged Zohran Mamdani failed to denounce “blatantly antisemitic” remarks from his supporters.
    By Nia Prater
  19. politics
    It Looks Like the Adams Campaign Is Using Straw Donors AgainReporting from The City found discrepancies with several donations to the mayor.
    By Nia Prater
  20. early and often
    Democrats Haven’t Failed to ‘Fight’ Trump. They’ve Failed to Win.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.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. magalopolis
    Who Is Lara Trump? Donald’s Daughter-in-Law, ExplainedEverything to know about the Fox News host, singer, and activewear entrepreneur, who keeps eyeing Senate seats — then backing out.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. politics
    U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi
    Trump’s Grand-Jury Gambit for More Epstein Files Is Already FailingA federal judge in Florida has denied the Justice Department’s requests to unseal grand-jury testimony from two Epstein cases in the state.
    By Chas Danner
  23. trump epstein files
    US-POLITICS-LEAVITT
    White House Uses Murderer to Distract From Epstein ScandalThe press secretary and the spy chief referred to just about anything but the president’s old sex-criminal pal.
    By Allison Quinn
  24. scandals
    President Trump
    Has Trump Won the War Over the Epstein Files?Some of the furor has died down, but the crisis isn’t over.
    By Chas Danner
  25. early and often
    Will Democrats Cave Again on the Next Government Shutdown?Another shutdown crisis is set for the end of September. Once again, Chuck Schumer really doesn’t have any good options.
    By Ed Kilgore
  26. early and often
    Pam Bondi Tries to Save Alina Habba’s Job by Firing Her ReplacementThe DOJ says “rogue judges” just can’t stand the “outstanding work” of Trump’s former attorney as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor.
    By Allison Quinn
  27. early and often
    The DNC Chooses a Cover-up Instead of Investigating OneIt reportedly won’t look at the Biden and Harris campaigns for its 2024 autopsy.
    By Ross Barkan
  28. politics
    Johnson Does a Full 180 on Epstein Files After Hearing ‘the President’s Heart’The Speaker had said he wanted full transparency, but now he’s shut down the House to spare Trump from such demands.
    By Allison Quinn
  29. early and often
    States’ Redistricting Arms Race Could Upend the MidtermsTexas Republicans are working to create more GOP House seats, at Trump’s urging. That may set off a wave of unnecessary gerrymandering.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. tremendous content
    Coke Isn’t ‘Switching’ to Cane Sugar, Despite Trump PostTrump thought the addition of a new Coke variety, which won’t replace the regular corn-syrup version, warranted a presidential announcement.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  31. poll position
    Trump’s Approval Rating Hits a New Low Amid Epstein ScandalHis immigration policies and his megabill aren’t polling well, and he’s already getting the lowest job approval numbers of his second term.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. early and often
    Marjorie Taylor Greene Knows What MAGA Wants: War on Trump’s EnemiesFantasizing about an Obama arrest may be a hint of things to come.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. famous son updates
    Hunter Biden Unloads on His Father’s Team, George Clooney, and CriticsIn a rare interview, Joe Biden’s son defended his father and denied being the source of the White House cocaine in 2023.
    By Matt Stieb
  34. donald trump
    Jerry Saltz Reviews Trump’s Epstein DoodlesThe signature is the main event.
    By Jerry Saltz
  35. early and often
    Obama Arrest Video Is Trump’s Most Unhinged Epstein DiversionA brief guide to how Trump used an exceptionally deranged Truth Social posting spree to flip the Epstein scandal back on his enemies.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  36. early and often
    Wide Open: A Look Ahead at the 2028 Democratic Presidential RaceThis primary will be different. Here are some key things to remember as well as a look at 13 potential candidates.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. we’ll do it live
    Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Maxwell Ghislaine at a Mar-a-Lago party in 2000
    Trump’s Birthday Letter to Epstein: Reactions and FalloutMultiple questions remained the day after the bombshell report, and Trump has filed a $10B lawsuit. Here’s how it all played out.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  38. early and often
    Why Trump Keeps Clawing Back SpendingMaybe he truly hates social spending. Maybe he’s promised clawbacks to fiscal hawks. Maybe he wants Democrats to shut down the government. Stay tuned.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. early and often
    Trump Promised MAGA Vengeance. Enter the Epstein Files.Look out for the president to lock up some enemy of his base to distract from the Epstein crisis.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. the law
    US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-DRUGS-BONDI
    Pam Bondi Is Trump’s Clueless Heat Shield in Epstein ScandalThe attorney general keeps tripping over her own mistakes and making it even worse.
    By Elie Honig
  41. politics
    It’s Okay to Go No Contact With Your MAGA RelativesLove isn’t always enough.
    By Sarah Jones
  42. stop the presses
    Why the Latest Epstein Scandal Caught the Media by SurpriseThe perils of failing to cover a conspiracy theory.
    By Charlotte Klein
  43. politics
    Police Unions Back Adams, Who Is Facing NYPD LawsuitsNumerous law-enforcement unions have endorsed the mayor, while several former NYPD leaders accuse Adams and his administration of misconduct.
    By Nia Prater
  44. early and often
    White House Finally Explains Trump Hand Bruise, Swollen LegsMedically, Trump is fine: He has a “common” vein condition. But the White House readily admitting this suggests it’s not okay at all.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. early and often
    Newsom’s Threat to Match Trump’s Texas Power Grab Is Risky BusinessCalifornia’s governor keeps talking about creating new House seats in response to a Texas gerrymander. But the gambit could backfire on Democrats.
    By Ed Kilgore
  46. tremendous content
    Trump Fails to Enlist Coke in His Epstein DistractionCoca-Cola refused to confirm the president’s claim that he got it to switch to cane sugar. And now it’s defending high-fructose corn syrup.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  47. politics
    Firing Maurene Comey Doesn’t Impress Trump’s Epstein CriticsThe veteran federal prosecutor who worked on the Epstein case got the axe, but it hasn’t quieted down the uproar.
    By Nia Prater
  48. politics
    Eric Adams Is Raking It in From Big Real EstateSince June 10, Adams’s reelection campaign has taken in more than $1.5 million with many donations coming from employees of real-estate companies.
    By Nia Prater
  49. tremendous content
    Why Is Trump Putting Makeup on His Very Normal Hand Bruise?The White House says it’s a handshaking injury that proves “Trump is a man of the people.” So why hide it with mismatched concealer?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  50. politics
    Mamdani Signals New Opposition to ‘Globalize the Intifada’The New York mayoral candidate told a group of the city’s top business leaders that he would “discourage” use of the phrase.
    By Nia Prater
  51. tremendous content
    Trump ‘Surprised’ Someone Appointed Powell Fed Chair (It Was Him)Trump denied he’s about to fire Jerome Powell but told reporters he can’t believe some idiot appointed him Fed chair back in 2017.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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