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THE FEED
what we know
what we know
Israel at War After Stunning Hamas Attack: Live Updates
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants continues, and the death toll is still rising.
games
games
Pete Rose Remembers the Biggest Postseason Brawl in Baseball History
“You know how many second basemen or shortstops I knocked on their ass in my career?”
the power trip
the power trip
Do Any of These People Stand a Chance Against Trump?
On the trail with the candidates vying (in theory, anyway) for the Republican nomination.
early and often
early and often
The Iowa Democratic Caucuses As We Knew Them Finally Die
Iowa bent to demands by the White House and the national party to exit the early window they long occupied. So the stage will belong to the GOP.
the taxman cometh
the taxman cometh
Giuliani’s Financial Troubles Are Getting Worse and Worse
The IRS has placed a lien on Rudy Giuliani’s Palm Beach condo because he owes more than a half a million in taxes.
the economy
the economy
The Jobs Report Isn’t As Good As It Looks
Wages aren’t rising as quickly, and hours are falling for workers
early and often
early and often
With Trump Endorsement, Jim Jordan Has a Chance to Win the Speaker’s Gavel
Jordan has two assets in his battle with Steve Scalise: the 45th president and street cred with the hard-liners who took down Kevin McCarthy.
scandals
scandals
Who Are the Newly Revealed Jeffrey Epstein Contacts?
Additional prominent names continue to surface from court filings and reviews of Epstein’s schedules and emails.
tremendous content
tremendous content
Trump’s Loose Lips Could Sink Ships, Literally
Add “gossiping with foreigners about U.S. nuclear-submarine capabilities” to the list of shocking details from the Trump classified-documents probe.
politics
politics
New Probe Launched Into Fatal Crash Involving Senator Menendez’s Wife
The New Jersey attorney general’s office is looking into how police handled the fatal 2018 crash in which Nadine Menendez hit a pedestrian.
the approval matrix
the approval matrix
We Enjoy All Weather
Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
early and ofteh
early and ofteh
Weird ‘Trump for House Speaker’ Fantasy Is Finally Dead
Trump endorsed Jim Jordan for Speaker after mulling his own bid. He couldn’t run anyway, as House rules ban leaders who are under felony indictment.
the national interest
the national interest
Running Spoiler Campaigns Does Not Protect ‘Democracy’
The fatuous rationale for No Labels and Cornel West.
conservatism
conservatism
Don’t Celebrate When People You Disagree With Get Murdered
The right’s morally obscene and intellectually bankrupt response to the recent killings of two leftists.
parenting
parenting
Teens Love LinkedIn
To some high-schoolers burned out on FOMO and thirst traps, the networking platform is “the way social media should be.”
screen time
screen time
Would Anyone Really Want to Pay for TikTok?
Social-media companies are suddenly interested in subscriptions, but they may be misunderstanding their audience.
crime
crime
‘We Were Trapped With You’: The Subway Shooter Faces His Victims
As he was sentenced in court for the rampage, Frank James was confronted by the people he wounded.
politics
politics
The Feds Got George Santos’s Accountant
Nancy Marks, who worked on both of George Santos’s House campaigns, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Thursday afternoon.
the money game
the money game
Mark Zuckerberg Corrected Me About His Sweater on Instagram
It turns out the Meta CEO spends hundreds, not thousands, on hoodies. I regret the error.
early and ofteh
early and ofteh
Why Don’t Republicans Just Run on the Economy, Stupid?
Republicans are in good shape for 2024 thanks to their advantage on the economy. But there’s a reason they’re not laser focused on that message.
student debt
student debt
Student Debtors Deserve More From Their Government
After a three-year pause, loan repayments are back with a vengeance. Biden can — and should — do more.
presidential pets
presidential pets
Biden’s Dog Moved to Undisclosed Location After Biting Spree
Commander Biden is no longer at the White House, yet somehow the mystery surrounding the president’s bitey dog continues.
the city politic
the city politic
Some Advice to Eric Adams on Handling Emergencies
Be there when necessary. Use the media smartly. And always tell the truth.
court appearances
court appearances
SBF’s Discount Suit
In his first appearance on trial for fraud in New York, Sam Bankman-Fried cut an unfamiliar profile.
the national interest
the national interest
Why House Republicans Keep Couping Each Other
An even crazier Republican always comes along to claim the gavel.