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January 31, 2025

 

How RFK Jr. Helped Democrats Get Their Act Together

The party has been struggling to respond to Donald Trump’s return. But the chance to grill one of the president’s worst Cabinet selections seemed to revive their fighting spirit.

By Alex Shephard

 

RSVP Now: Navigating the Dark Road Ahead

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The Right Is Frothing Over a New Medication Abortion Study

The birth control drug name-dropped in Project 2025 is suddenly getting new attention, thanks to research suggesting it could serve as a mifepristone substitute.

By Susan Rinkunas

 

The Frustrations of Severance

The Apple TV+ show is middling as a corporate satire but profound as a mystery box.

By Phillip Maciak

 

 

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"A Mortal, Existential Threat": Harry Litman on the DOJ Crisis

The New Republic’s new senior legal columnist talks with editor Michael Tomasky about how Donald Trump is wrecking the Justice Department.

By Michael Tomasky

 

 
 

Elon Musk Is Trying to Get Control of Key Payment System—at Any Cost

A top Treasury official plans to resign after a fight with Elon Musk’s allies over access to a sensitive payment system.

By Hafiz Rashid

 

Federal Employees Suddenly Spammed en Masse Due to Trump Email Change

NOAA employees reported getting spammed with explicit emails after the change in policy.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 
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Trump Moves on From D.C. Plane Crash to Start Another Trade War

Donald Trump is always ready to threaten someone with tariffs.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

 

Trump’s Intel Pick in Serious Trouble After Rocky Confirmation Hearing

Republicans seem to be turning against Tulsi Gabbard.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

Angry Trump Snaps at Journos who Harshly Expose His Plane Crash Drivel

As Trump blames the D.C. crash on DEI and grows angry when challenged, a disaster-response expert explains what Trump botched—and why his conduct bodes badly for his presidency.

By The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent

 

The Reason Why Donald Trump Shut Down His Government

Chaos isn’t a by-product; it’s the goal.

By Timothy Noah

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