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Some Supreme Court Justices Are More Political Than Others

The recently ended term provides an interesting laboratory for examining how the various justices vote. By Elie Honig

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How England Fell in Love With Jude Bellingham

By Tara Menon In this summer of discontent, he might just be the savior the country craves.

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Possible GOP Governor Pick Won’t Say How Many People He’s Killed

By Nia Prater Colorado’s Victor Marx, who is locked in a too-close-to-call race after Tuesday’s primary, has some unorthodox ideas.

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Trump’s Ranting Could Push D.C. Fireworks Show to July 5

By Margaret Hartmann

The start time for Washington’s fireworks show is much later than usual, and Trump’s rambling rally speech could delay it past midnight.

Trump Made More Money Last Year Than His Entire First Term in Office

He pocketed at least $2.2 billion, mostly from crypto deals. The White House has insisted “there are no conflicts of interest.”

New York Might Hit 100 Degrees for the First Time in a Long Time

Forecasters are predicting extreme heat over the next several days, including perhaps the first official three-digit temperature since 2012.

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Progressive Surge Shows Its Reach and Its Limits in Colorado

A DSA member knocked off veteran House member Diana DeGette, but centrist senator John Hickenlooper had no trouble moving on.

Possible GOP Governor Pick Won’t Say How Many People He’s Killed

Colorado’s Victor Marx, who is locked in a too-close-to-call race after Tuesday’s primary, has some unorthodox ideas.

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Everything Going Wrong at Trump’s Great American State Fair

By Margaret Hartmann

From low attendance to power outages to a janky model of Trump’s arch, D.C. is marking America’s 250th birthday with a parade of humiliations.

How England Fell in Love With Jude Bellingham

In this summer of discontent, he might just be the savior the country craves.

Some Supreme Court Justices Are More Political Than Others

The recently ended term provides an interesting laboratory for examining how the various justices vote.

July’s Subscriber-Only Perk Is Here: A Free Scoop of Ice Cream From Salt & Straw

A free scoop of ice cream from Salt & Straw.

‘Let’s Go Kill the Internet’

By Rebecca Jennings

Zuhair Lakhani is creating an army of AI influencers and flooding feeds with “propaganda campaigns.” What could go wrong?

Oops? NPR Retracts Samuel Alito’s Retirement.

Reporter Nina Totenberg called the incorrect report ‘the worst professional mistake of my more than 50 years of journalism.’

u.s. supreme court

u.s. supreme court

Trump’s Birthright Loss Overshadowed Two Supreme Court Wins

The justices gave Trump two consolation prizes on transgender athletes and campaign finance.

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Trump Threatens to Put Tacky Gold Eagle on White House

By Margaret Hartmann

Right now the “Golden Gift” just an error-filled AI image Trump posted to Truth Social. But it probably won’t stay that way.

Europe’s Big Bewildering Air-Conditioning Debate

The brutal heat wave is nearly over, but the war over air-conditioning will continue.

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epstein fallout

Warren Buffett Pausing Gates Foundation Donations Until Epstein Review Is Out

The billionaire investor, who has donated billions to the Gates Foundation, is delaying his usual giving.

Tom Kean Jr. Finally Reveals Why He Has Been Absent From Congress for Months

The New Jersey representative, who has been absent from D.C. since March, revealed in a floor speech that he was hospitalized for depression.

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u.s. supreme court

Trump Loses on Birthright Citizenship, But Not By Much

As expected, the Supreme Court held that Trump’s executive order violated the 14th Amendment. But surprisingly, four justices disagreed.

The Tall Ships Are Coming Back to New York

By Christopher Bonanos

And so are the warships — a dual celebration for two Americas.

Just How Far Can This U.S. Team Go?

Everything you need to know before a surprisingly formidable American side takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

climate control

climate control

An American in Paris, Sans Air-Conditioning

The French disdain for climatisation hits its breaking point.

Don Jr. and Eric Trump’s Sweet, Sweet Tungsten Deal

Jon Ossoff called out the Trump sons’ Kazakhstan investment and threatened to probe the First Family’s deal-making abroad.

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u.s. supreme court

Trump Goes 1 for 2 on Firing Powers at the Supreme Court

The Court confirmed sweeping presidential powers over independent agencies. But it drew a line, at least temporarily, at the Fed.

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Supreme Court Deals Trump Surprise Loss on Election Law

In a 5-4 decision, the Court said states can allow post–Election Day receipt of mail ballots. It will boost Trump’s crusade for the SAVE America Act.

Who Is Natalie Harp? Trump’s Most Ardent Aide, Explained

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s “human printer” has reportedly unnerved colleagues by sending him devotional letters and crafting his most unhinged Truth Social posts.

AI Inflation Is Screwing With the Rest of the Economy

By John Herrman

Rising prices for computers, phones, game consoles, appliances, and cars are just the beginning