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A weekly roundup of TNR's political coverage
The Corruption of Sportswashing Comes Home to Washington
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has changed the game by sinking its hooks into three U.S. sports franchises.
by Sarath Ganji
Republican Chaos Is to Blame for the Fitch Downgrade
We got here through decades of sabotage whenever a Democrat was in the White House. But Biden isn’t doing enough today to stop it.
by Timothy Noah
The Most Important Trump Indictment Yet
Donald Trump is finally facing consequences for his most dastardly acts.
by Alex Shephard
Republicans Are Fooling Democrats on Kids’ Online Safety
A bill before Congress would help the far right advance its ideological war—but Democrats apparently haven’t noticed or don’t care.
by Melissa Gira Grant

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RFK Jr. Was a Compulsive Womanizer, and Yes, We Should Care
The presidential candidate might be the political outcast of his family, but he inherited his father’s and uncle’s disregard for women.
by Nina Burleigh
Why Washington Loves UFOs
It would be gratifying to blame Republicans, but Democrats started it.
by Timothy Noah
Sad Day? No Way. Trump’s Third Indictment Is a Joyous Day for America.
Resist the liberal reflex to treat this as a somber occasion. Pop some champagne instead!
by Michael Tomasky
“There’s a Lot We Don’t Know”: Rep. Ted Lieu on Our A.I. Future
One of Congress’s leading authorities on A.I. says the federal government needs to be more involved in building guardrails.
by Michael Tomasky
This Is the 2024 Field’s Best Chance to Take Trump Down
Alas, they probably won’t take it.
by Alex Shephard
The Supreme Court’s War on Novelty
The court is using a little-known doctrine to prevent Congress and the executive branch from functioning.
by Matt Ford
There Is No First Amendment Right to Organize a Coup
Trump’s defenders have come up with a scorching hot legal theory—but it's one that’s easily extinguished.
by Matt Ford

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