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Each fall, we devote an issue to power, which admittedly is not the first word that comes to mind when you think about the Democrats. They’re in the minority in Congress and long ago lost the war for the Supreme Court. That’s what makes power interesting. https://nymag.com/tags/the-power-issue-2025/
Pot calls kettle black as Trump sues California for gerrymandering via voter-approved Prop 50. The administration is hoping the Supreme Court will soon kill voting rights as a motive in redistricting, leaving partisan gerrymandering in place.
Trump, of All People, Sues California for Gerrymandering
Pot calls kettle black as Trump sues California for gerrymandering via voter-approved Prop 50. The administration is hoping the Supreme Court will soon kill voting rights as a motive in redistricting, leaving partisan gerrymandering in place.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Pot calls kettle black as Trump sues California for gerrymandering via voter-approved Prop 50. The administration is hoping the Supreme Court will soon kill voting rights as a motive in redistricting, leaving partisan gerrymandering in place.
Conspiracy theories about sex predators like Jeffrey Epstein are popular among elements of Trump’s base. Being told it’s a hoax won’t go down easy, as is shown by the resistance of Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace to demands they drop it.
Why Trump Can’t Make MAGA Diehards Forget About Epstein
Conspiracy theories about sex predators like Jeffrey Epstein are popular among elements of Trump’s base. Being told it’s a hoax won’t go down easy, as is shown by the resistance of Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace to demands they drop it.
nymag.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Conspiracy theories about sex predators like Jeffrey Epstein are popular among elements of Trump’s base. Being told it’s a hoax won’t go down easy, as is shown by the resistance of Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace to demands they drop it.
Ghislaine Maxwell is living it up with unlimited toilet paper. Recent reports allege that Epstein’s accomplice is receiving special perks at her Texas federal prison camp. Here’s what else she’s purportedly getting.
Ghislaine Maxwell Is Living It Up With Unlimited Toilet Paper
Ghislaine Maxwell is living it up with unlimited toilet paper. Recent reports allege that Epstein’s accomplice is receiving special perks at her Texas federal prison camp. Here’s what else she’s purportedly getting.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell is living it up with unlimited toilet paper. Recent reports allege that Epstein’s accomplice is receiving special perks at her Texas federal prison camp. Here’s what else she’s purportedly getting.
Even if they ‘won the shutdown,’ Republicans looked bad doing so. Their win on Obamacare subsidies and Trump’s poor handling of the SNAP cutoff will reinforce a 2026 Democratic affordability message.
What If the Shutdown Actually Hurt Republicans, Not Democrats?
Even if they ‘won the shutdown,’ Republicans looked bad doing so. Their win on Obamacare subsidies and Trump’s poor handling of the SNAP cutoff will reinforce a 2026 Democratic affordability message.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Even if they ‘won the shutdown,’ Republicans looked bad doing so. Their win on Obamacare subsidies and Trump’s poor handling of the SNAP cutoff will reinforce a 2026 Democratic affordability message.
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are becoming popular and influential. In the way gambling took over sports media, betting is threatening to influence political coverage too
Gambling Ate Sports Media. Is Politics Next?
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are becoming popular and influential. In the way gambling took over sports media, betting is threatening to influence political coverage too
nymag.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are becoming popular and influential. In the way gambling took over sports media, betting is threatening to influence political coverage too
What’s in the Epstein emails? In the 23,000 pages of documents released by the House, Epstein claims Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and says he knows ‘how dirty Donald is.’ Here are updates on the Trump news and other big reveals in the emails.
What’s in the Epstein Emails? Trump News & More Big Reveals
What’s in the Epstein emails? In the 23,000 pages of documents released by the House, Epstein claims Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and says he knows ‘how dirty Donald is.’ Here are updates on the Trump news and other big reveals in the emails.
nymag.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What’s in the Epstein emails? In the 23,000 pages of documents released by the House, Epstein claims Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and says he knows ‘how dirty Donald is.’ Here are updates on the Trump news and other big reveals in the emails.
Trump called the Epstein scandal a ‘dead issue,’ but it came back to life today with new emails alleging he ‘knew about the girls’ and the forthcoming release of thousands of government files about his late friend.
Trump’s Epstein Problem Is Back and Worse Than Ever
Trump called the Epstein scandal a ‘dead issue,’ but it came back to life today with new emails alleging he ‘knew about the girls’ and the forthcoming release of thousands of government files about his late friend.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Trump called the Epstein scandal a ‘dead issue,’ but it came back to life today with new emails alleging he ‘knew about the girls’ and the forthcoming release of thousands of government files about his late friend.
Adelita Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in means a bill to force disclosure of the Epstein files will reach the House floor, if not Trump’s desk. Republicans will try to slow it down and perhaps kill it in the Senate.
What Happens After Congress Votes on the Epstein-Files Bill
Adelita Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in means a bill to force disclosure of the Epstein files will reach the House floor, if not Trump’s desk. Republicans will try to slow it down and perhaps kill it in the Senate.
nymag.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Adelita Grijalva’s delayed swearing-in means a bill to force disclosure of the Epstein files will reach the House floor, if not Trump’s desk. Republicans will try to slow it down and perhaps kill it in the Senate.
With another funding deadline on January 30, Democrats have to decide whether to challenge Trump again or wait for the midterms.
Democrats Face Huge Decisions Before the Next Shutdown Cliff
With another funding deadline on January 30, Democrats have to decide whether to challenge Trump again or wait for the midterms.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
With another funding deadline on January 30, Democrats have to decide whether to challenge Trump again or wait for the midterms.
AI is taking entry-level jobs, writes James D. Walsh. What happens when Gen Z can’t start their careers?
‘There’s Just No Reason to Deal With Young Employees’
AI is taking entry-level jobs, writes James D. Walsh. What happens when Gen Z can’t start their careers?
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November 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
AI is taking entry-level jobs, writes James D. Walsh. What happens when Gen Z can’t start their careers?
Ross Barkan writes that the problem with the politics of the government shutdown for Democrats is that they know they’re against Trump, but they’re less clear about what they’re for.
Do Democrats Know What They’re For?
Ross Barkan writes that the problem with the politics of the government shutdown for Democrats is that they know they’re against Trump, but they’re less clear about what they’re for.
nymag.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Ross Barkan writes that the problem with the politics of the government shutdown for Democrats is that they know they’re against Trump, but they’re less clear about what they’re for.
Ed Kilgore writes that the Democratic senators who caved on reopening the government actually won some small victories that will curb Trump’s power, especially during the next such fight.
Democrats Won Small Victories in the Shutdown Deal to Curb Trump’s Power
Ed Kilgore writes that the Democratic senators who caved on reopening the government actually won some small victories that will curb Trump’s power, especially during the next such fight.
nymag.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ed Kilgore writes that the Democratic senators who caved on reopening the government actually won some small victories that will curb Trump’s power, especially during the next such fight.
What the new Netflix miniseries ‘Death by Lightning’ gets right and wrong about President James Garfield’s election and assassination.
How Historically Accurate Is Death by Lightning?
What the new Netflix miniseries ‘Death by Lightning’ gets right and wrong about President James Garfield’s election and assassination.
nymag.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What the new Netflix miniseries ‘Death by Lightning’ gets right and wrong about President James Garfield’s election and assassination.
Six former and current CDC staffers describe how their workplace has changed since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became Health secretary, from gaslighting by the new boss to their social media being monitored.
Working at the CDC Is a Living Hell
Six former and current CDC staffers describe how their workplace has changed since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became Health secretary, from gaslighting by the new boss to their social media being monitored.
nymag.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Six former and current CDC staffers describe how their workplace has changed since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became Health secretary, from gaslighting by the new boss to their social media being monitored.
The government shutdown cave might be the end of Chuck Schumer as Senate leader. Whether he secretly encouraged the deal to end the shutdown or was too weak to stop it, he needs to take the fall to keep Democrats united.
Shutdown Cave May Be End of Schumer As Senate Leader
The government shutdown cave might be the end of Chuck Schumer as Senate leader. Whether he secretly encouraged the deal to end the shutdown or was too weak to stop it, he needs to take the fall to keep Democrats united.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The government shutdown cave might be the end of Chuck Schumer as Senate leader. Whether he secretly encouraged the deal to end the shutdown or was too weak to stop it, he needs to take the fall to keep Democrats united.
The federal government shutdown is ending, but the chaos for air travel isn’t. Even Thanksgiving won’t be spared.
Air Travel Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
The federal government shutdown is ending, but the chaos for air travel isn’t. Even Thanksgiving won’t be spared.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The federal government shutdown is ending, but the chaos for air travel isn’t. Even Thanksgiving won’t be spared.
Will Leitch writes that the indictment of two MLB players for illegal sports gambling shows the outcome of games are being thrown. It’s baseball’s biggest scandal since Pete Rose.
Baseball’s Biggest Betting Scandal Since Pete Rose
Will Leitch writes that the indictment of two MLB players for illegal sports gambling shows the outcome of games are being thrown. It’s baseball’s biggest scandal since Pete Rose.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Will Leitch writes that the indictment of two MLB players for illegal sports gambling shows the outcome of games are being thrown. It’s baseball’s biggest scandal since Pete Rose.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, doesn’t really fix his legal trouble. Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and others involved in Trump’s 2020 election schemes are facing state charges, so the pardons don’t apply.
Trump Pardons Giuliani, Doesn’t Actually Fix His Legal Problems
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, doesn’t really fix his legal trouble. Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and others involved in Trump’s 2020 election schemes are facing state charges, so the pardons don’t apply.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, doesn’t really fix his legal trouble. Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and others involved in Trump’s 2020 election schemes are facing state charges, so the pardons don’t apply.
Looks like the federal government will reopen within several days after a small group of Democrats cut a deal with Republicans. Here are the latest developments, including analysis, the ongoing shutdown effects, and the fallout over the compromise.
Is the Government Shutdown Ending? Live Updates
Looks like the federal government will reopen within several days after a small group of Democrats cut a deal with Republicans. Here are the latest developments, including analysis, the ongoing shutdown effects, and the fallout over the compromise.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Looks like the federal government will reopen within several days after a small group of Democrats cut a deal with Republicans. Here are the latest developments, including analysis, the ongoing shutdown effects, and the fallout over the compromise.
It only took eight Senate Democrats to decide the pain of the government shutdown outweighed any gains extending it might secure, since Trump won’t broker a health care deal. Now Democrats must decide whether to fight each other or move on.
Why Democrats Couldn’t Hold Out Any Longer on the Government Shutdown
It only took eight Senate Democrats to decide the pain of the government shutdown outweighed any gains extending it might secure, since Trump won’t broker a health care deal. Now Democrats must decide whether to fight each other or move on.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It only took eight Senate Democrats to decide the pain of the government shutdown outweighed any gains extending it might secure, since Trump won’t broker a health care deal. Now Democrats must decide whether to fight each other or move on.
A whistleblower told House Democrats that Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is applying for clemency while getting “concierge-style” treatment in prison.
Ghislaine Maxwell Is Chasing a Trump Commutation
A whistleblower told House Democrats that Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is applying for clemency while getting “concierge-style” treatment in prison.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A whistleblower told House Democrats that Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is applying for clemency while getting “concierge-style” treatment in prison.
Ross Barkan writes that last week’s election results show that not only are Democrats strong, but the MAGA movement is nothing without Donald Trump.
The Beginning of the End of MAGA
Ross Barkan writes that last week’s election results show that not only are Democrats strong, but the MAGA movement is nothing without Donald Trump.
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Ross Barkan writes that last week’s election results show that not only are Democrats strong, but the MAGA movement is nothing without Donald Trump.
Social media growth has stalled, and there are lots of reasons why, including saturation, polarization, privacy concerns, and AI
7 Reasons to Think Social Media Has Peaked
Social media growth has stalled, and there are lots of reasons why, including saturation, polarization, privacy concerns, and AI
nymag.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Social media growth has stalled, and there are lots of reasons why, including saturation, polarization, privacy concerns, and AI
In the scattered elections of 2025, polls underestimated the Democratic vote in New Jersey and Virginia and missed a Republican collapse in New York City — though they did predict Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor.
What the Polls Got Right and Wrong in the 2025 Elections
In the scattered elections of 2025, polls underestimated the Democratic vote in New Jersey and Virginia and missed a Republican collapse in New York City — though they did predict Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor.
nymag.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
In the scattered elections of 2025, polls underestimated the Democratic vote in New Jersey and Virginia and missed a Republican collapse in New York City — though they did predict Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor.
Republicans believe only Trump can turn out his voters in the 2026 midterms. But swing voters don’t like his agenda and may be getting tired of his act.
Once Again, Republicans Have a Trump Problem
Republicans believe only Trump can turn out his voters in the 2026 midterms. But swing voters don’t like his agenda and may be getting tired of his act.
nymag.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Republicans believe only Trump can turn out his voters in the 2026 midterms. But swing voters don’t like his agenda and may be getting tired of his act.