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Will We Get More Answers About UFOs in a Second Trump Term?

A former Defense staffer explains how Trump’s intelligence appointees could provide more clarity in the search to find what is flying above our heads. By Matt Stieb

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The Menendez Brothers and the End of Progressive Prosecutors

By Lara Bazelon A second chance runs into a growing national backlash.

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How Podcasting Became the New TV

By John Herrman Audio is out, video is in, and the medium is bigger than ever.

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Trump Cabinet Picks: Everyone He’s Announced So Far

By Margaret Hartmann and Chas Danner

Trump stunned even some GOP lawmakers with picks like RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, and Mehmet Oz. Here’s the full list.

criminal justice reform

criminal justice reform

The Menendez Brothers and the End of the Progressive Prosecutor

By Lara Bazelon

A second chance runs into a growing national backlash.

just asking questions

just asking questions

Will We Get More Answers About UFOs in a Second Trump Term?

A former Defense staffer explains how Trump’s intelligence appointees could provide more clarity in the search to find what is flying above our heads.

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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.

How Podcasting Became the New TV

By John Herrman

Audio is out, video is in, and the medium is bigger than ever.

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early and often

Don’t Worry: MTG Will Supervise Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

Their pretend DOGE agency will get some pretend oversight in Congress.

What We Know About Pam Bondi, Trump’s Loyalist Attorney-General Pick

Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, once chose not to pursue a Trump University lawsuit after receiving a donation from Trump’s foundation.

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.

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tremendous content

Melania and RFK Jr.’s Plot to Take Away Trump’s McDonald’s

By Margaret Hartmann

Supposedly they’ve joined forces, but the story is hard to swallow.

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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.

Pete Hegseth’s Nomination at Risk As Police Report Emerges

The woman at the center of the 2017 encounter told police that Hegseth blocked her from leaving the hotel room and assaulted her despite saying no.

The Unlikely Reason RFK Jr. Could Be Rejected by the Senate

His 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.

Somebody Needs to Tell the Manhattan DA’s Office the Trump Case Is Over

The Trump hush-money saga nears its sorry end.

Meet Don Jr.’s New Boss

By Kevin T. Dugan

Omeed Malik was canceled on Wall Street. Now he’s MAGA world’s premier financier.

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Ranked-Choice Voting Loses Everywhere Except Alaska

The 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.

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.

Matt Gaetz Withdraws Attorney General Nomination

The former Florida representative’s nomination had been dogged by claims that he had an inappropriate relationship with a teenager.

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billionaire problems

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Are Fighting Again

This time, it’s over who likes Trump more.

Trump Has Lost His Popular-Vote Majority

Let’s be clear about the limited nature of what he calls an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters.

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How Poor People Will Pay for Trump’s Agenda

Trump’s campaign promises, from tax cuts to mass deportation, all but guarantee another attack on Obamacare, Medicaid, and other low-income programs.

Amazon Just Built a Temu Clone. Why Isn’t It More Fun?

By John Herrman

The Everything Store has finally opened its portal to China, with mixed results.

Trump Is Now Hawking American Flag Eagle Guitars

The merch spree continues with a series of $10,000 autographed guitars.

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tremendous content

Dr. Oz’s Main Credential: Pretending Trump Is Incredibly Healthy

By Margaret Hartmann

He isn’t actually qualified to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, but he did give Trump a glowing made-for-TV physical.

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.

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second trump term

Trump’s Education Pick, Linda McMahon, Has a Long History of Scandals

The former WWE executive and billionaire Trump backer allegedly hired a known abuser and once boasted of a made-up education degree.