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The New Prime Minister’s Incredibly Difficult Job

Andy Burnham, who is about to become the U.K.’s next leader, isn’t Keir Starmer. Is that enough to survive the brutal gauntlet of British politics? By Benjamin Hart

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Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Two Power Vacuums

By Ed Kilgore Neither the GOP nor his home state of South Carolina will have a simple time trying to replace him.

the city politic

Zohran Mamdani Means Business

By Errol Louis The mayor makes the case that big business is embracing New York City more than ever. “Just look around,” he says.

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just asking questions

just asking questions

The New Prime Minister’s Incredibly Difficult Job

By Benjamin Hart

Andy Burnham, who is about to become the U.K.’s next leader, isn’t Keir Starmer. Is that enough to survive the brutal gauntlet of British politics?

the city politic

the city politic

Zohran Mamdani Means Business

The mayor makes the case that big business is embracing New York City more than ever. “Just look around,” he says.

The Teens of Stuyvesant High Who Want to Build, Baby, Build

By Matthew Sedacca

Studying the ABCs of ADUs and lobbying in Albany between classes and Starbucks Refreshers.

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Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Two Power Vacuums

Neither the GOP nor his home state of South Carolina will have a simple time trying to replace him.

early and often

early and often

Mitch McConnell Shares Very Normal Proof of Life Photo

By Margaret Hartmann

A month into his mysterious hospitalization, the senator shared a health update and a picture in which he happens to be holding today’s paper.

Times Vows to Fight ‘Legal Abuse’ From Trump Administration

By Michael Calderone

Executive editor Joe Kahn condemned the administration’s “naked attempt to intimidate” five Times journalists by issuing subpoenas.

Things to Know About the (Shocking) Death of Lindsey Graham

How he apparently died, what happens to his Senate seat, Trump’s reaction, and more.

Why Argentina Has Become the Surprise Villain of the World Cup

The team of Messi and Maradona has always inspired complex feelings, but this is something different.

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early and often

Southern Black Democrats See a Familiar Betrayal

Post-Callais, Black leaders fear national Democrats are once again treating the assault on their political power as an afterthought.

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we'll do it live

Graham Platner Is Finished: How It Played Out

By Intelligencer Staff

He has officially left the Maine Senate race amid sexual-assault allegations. Here’s what happened as it happened.

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early and often

How Trump’s Polling Lies Fuel His Election Denial

Trump conditions his supporters to believe his election fables by regularly making delusional claims about his popularity.

GOP Governor Candidate Who Says He Killed a Man Wins Primary

Republican Victor Marx, who claims his father made him kill someone at age 7, enters the race as an underdog.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

The Approval Matrix: Don’t Cry for Patti LuPone’s Gay Cruise

Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.

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early and often

What’s Really Going on With Mitch McConnell’s Health?

By Margaret Hartmann

McConnell has been in the hospital for weeks with no explanation and few updates, sparking macabre rumors. Here’s the latest news on the senator.

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early and often

New Mitch McConnell Ambulance Video Adds to Health Mystery

By Margaret Hartmann

The footage appears to show McConnell being loaded into an ambulance on a stretcher after EMS was called for a cardiac arrest.

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early and often

Replacing Senate Candidates Is a Risky Business

There have been more losses than wins for substitute U.S. Senate candidates. But Graham Platner’s replacement in Maine isn’t necessarily doomed.

The MAGA Party Is Over

Small crowds, algae in the reflecting pool, a White House under construction. What is Trumpism without spectacle?

This May Be the Best World Cup of All Time

The tournament is at its most corrupt, overstuffed, and politically compromised. It’s also spectacular.

early and often

early and often

Are Democrats Moving Left or Just Rejecting the Establishment?

The recent progressive primary surge may be fueled more by a demand for change than a shift in ideology.

tremendous content

tremendous content

Trump Can’t Stop Hanging Ugly Gold Signs on the White House

By Margaret Hartmann

At least now he’ll stop getting lost while commuting from his bedroom to the West Wing.

the body politic

the body politic

What Women Saw in Graham Platner

By Rebecca Traister

Once again, a man fails them.

In AI, Nothing Ever Happens. Wait, It’s Happening!

By John Herrman

What explains the increasingly volatile mood swings of America’s most important industry?

CNN Boss Is Feeling the Tension As Paramount Merger Looms

Mark Thompson is warning the new ownership against “messing with” the network.

Mamdani’s New Bus Czar Is Focusing on ‘Fast’

By Christopher Bonanos

The “free” part of his campaign pledge is still a work in progress.

family business

family business

Trump Crypto Firm in Talks to Sell Payments Biz at 98 Percent Loss

The First Family of crypto is going to be fine.