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Why the Government Will Probably Shut Down in March

 This may be the only real leverage Democrats have to reverse some of President Trump’s most drastic moves. By Ed Kilgore
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the purge

Kash Patel’s Enemies List

 By Andrew Rice The FBI is bracing for payback under Trump ultraloyalist Kash Patel. podcast
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The Media Is Now Part of Trump’s War Against the Deep State

 By Charlotte Klein Inside the campaign to expose “collusion” between journalists and government officials.
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politics
politics
Elon Musk Spam-Threatened the Entire Federal Workforce
By Chas Danner
He and DOGE told federal employees to document what they did last week — or else. Numerous agencies have since told workers to ignore it.
early and often
early and often
Why the Government Will Probably Shut Down in March
By Ed Kilgore
This may be the only real leverage Democrats have to reverse some of President Trump’s most drastic moves.
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we'll do it live
The Eric Adams Legal Drama Goes Into Overtime: Live Updates
By Intelligencer Staff
Judge Dale Ho has appointed an independent attorney to test the DOJ’s request to dismiss the charges.

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    By Chas Danner
  4. All the Firing, Layoffs and Resignations We Know Of
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  1. Why the Government Will Probably Shut Down in March
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. Elon Musk Spam-Threatened the Entire Federal Workforce
    By Chas Danner
  3. All the Firing, Layoffs and Resignations We Know Of
    By Will Peischel
  4. ‘Big Balls’ on Top of the World
    By Pilar Meléndez and William Bredderman
  5. Kash Patel’s Enemies List 
    By Andrew Rice
the purge
the purge
Kash Patel’s Enemies List
By Andrew Rice
The FBI is bracing for payback under Trump ultraloyalist Kash Patel.
the purge
the purge
‘Big Balls’ on Top of the World
By Pilar Meléndez and William Bredderman
How Eddie Coristine, 19, came to join Elon Musk’s revolution terrorizing the federal government.
stop the presses
stop the presses
The Media Is Now Part of Trump’s War Against the Deep State
By Charlotte Klein
Inside the campaign to expose “collusion” between journalists and government officials.
the purge
the purge
All the Firing, Layoffs and Resignations We Know Of
By Will Peischel
Over 30,000 have been let go or put on leave but information on which departments have been impacted is only trickling out. Here’s what we know.
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court appearances
On Line to See Luigi Mangione
By Matt Stieb
Supporters showed up as early as 3 a.m. for a chance to catch a glimpse of the accused killer at a hearing Friday afternoon.
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poll position
Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Falling and Could Collapse Over Inflation
By Ed Kilgore
Americans are still very unhappy with the economy. It’s a matter of time until the president gets some blame.
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early and often
A Week of Republican Congressional Chaos Ends in Low Comedy
By Ed Kilgore
An all-night Senate debate on a budget resolution that may go nowhere was typical of a very bad week for Congress.
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early and often
Angry Voters Confront Republicans Back Home Over Trump and DOGE
By Nia Prater
Two GOP lawmakers fielded tough questions and boos over the Trump administration’s massive cuts.
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the approval matrix
The Approval Matrix: Barron’s Wishes
Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
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early and often
A DOGE Dividend Is a Bad Idea. Trump May Cut Checks Anyway.
By Ed Kilgore
It’s probably illegal and definitely irresponsible, but Musk’s idea of rebating DOGE savings to taxpayers could be very seductive to Trump.
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screen time
AI Ate the Web. Now It’s Coming Back for Seconds.
By John Herrman
What “deep research” tells us about the future of AI — and the internet.
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politics
Kathy Hochul Wouldn’t Risk the Cost of Ousting Adams
By Ross Barkan
She’s trying a containment strategy instead.
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politics
Can Trump Get Rid of Congestion Pricing?
By Nia Prater
The Trump administration has officially pulled approval for New York’s tolling program. Now the courts will decide on its future.
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early and often
Republicans Put MAGA Conspiracy Theorist in Charge of FBI
By Ed Kilgore
Kash Patel is now a very powerful man.
conspiracy
conspiracy
When Will the Declassified JFK Files Be Released Publicly?
By Matt Stieb
The president has ordered their disclosure with a timeline that suggests it might actually happen this time.
magalopolis
magalopolis
Barron Trump: A Short Guide to the President’s ‘Very Tall Son’
By Margaret Hartmann
Everything to know about the First Son, suitcase enthusiast, and purported brains behind Donald Trump’s bro-podcast strategy.
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Is Trump Building an International Authoritarian Alliance?
By Ed Kilgore
“America First” foreign policy is typically thought of as isolationist. But what Trump, Musk, and Vance have hinted at is far more sinister.
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court appearances
Eric Adams Is Not a Free Man
By Victoria Bekiempis
After thanking the Trump Justice Department for mercy, the mayor is told in court he could still be prosecuted.
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early and often
Trump Blows Up Senate Budget Bill at the Last Minute
By Ed Kilgore
Presumably, House Republicans will now take the lead on enacting Trump’s agenda — but he’s also made their job a lot harder.
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nyc
Trump Is Officially Trying to Kill NYC’s Congestion Pricing
By Matt Stieb
The Trump administration called the toll to drive into lower Manhattan a “slap in the face to working class Americans.”
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doge fail compilation
Elon Musk’s DOGE Keeps Accidentally Firing Very Important People
By Matt Stieb
Like the government experts responsible for stopping the spread of bird flu and keeping America’s nuclear stockpile safe.
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Trump Cabinet: Hearings Schedule & Who’s Confirmed
By Margaret Hartmann and Chas Danner
The Senate has approved Trump’s most controversial picks, including Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. Here’s the full list and hearings schedule.