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Polls show a big midterm spike for Democrats. The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.
Polls Show Big Midterm Spike for Democrats
Polls show a big midterm spike for Democrats. The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Polls show a big midterm spike for Democrats. The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.
White House aides are reportedly attempting to sway the president, who is publicly dismissing calls for AI regulation as a ‘hoax.’
Imagine Trying to Convince Trump That AI Is a Serious Threat
White House aides are reportedly attempting to sway the president, who is publicly dismissing calls for AI regulation as a ‘hoax.’
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September 17, 2026 at 5:40 PM
White House aides are reportedly attempting to sway the president, who is publicly dismissing calls for AI regulation as a ‘hoax.’
Now that the last primary races are over, it’s clear that some national narratives were overblown, while others could have a big impact in November. Here’s what we learned from the 2026 primaries.
What We Learned From the 2026 Primaries
Now that the last primary races are over, it’s clear that some national narratives were overblown, while others could have a big impact in November. Here’s what we learned from the 2026 primaries.
nymag.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Now that the last primary races are over, it’s clear that some national narratives were overblown, while others could have a big impact in November. Here’s what we learned from the 2026 primaries.
Republicans are rejecting Trump’s ‘all about me’ midterms strategy. In Dallas, the president told Republicans to pretend he’s on the ballot and tout his $5,000 bribe. They’re giving that plan a hard pass.
Republicans Reject Trump’s ‘All About Me’ Midterms Strategy
Republicans are rejecting Trump’s ‘all about me’ midterms strategy. In Dallas, the president told Republicans to pretend he’s on the ballot and tout his $5,000 bribe. They’re giving that plan a hard pass.
nymag.com
September 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Republicans are rejecting Trump’s ‘all about me’ midterms strategy. In Dallas, the president told Republicans to pretend he’s on the ballot and tout his $5,000 bribe. They’re giving that plan a hard pass.
How much Pat McAfee is too much? Once-predictable ESPN is wagering its future on the polarizing, overcaffeinated commentator.
How Much Pat McAfee Is Too Much?
How much Pat McAfee is too much? Once-predictable ESPN is wagering its future on the polarizing, overcaffeinated commentator.
nymag.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:10 AM
How much Pat McAfee is too much? Once-predictable ESPN is wagering its future on the polarizing, overcaffeinated commentator.
If Trump can’t have the Kennedy Center, no one can: His hand-picked board closed the center down, and Trump is threatening to let it rot if he can’t put his name on it — but the court battle isn’t over yet.
If Trump Can’t Have the Kennedy Center, No One Can
If Trump can’t have the Kennedy Center, no one can: His hand-picked board closed the center down, and Trump is threatening to let it rot if he can’t put his name on it — but the court battle isn’t over yet.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
If Trump can’t have the Kennedy Center, no one can: His hand-picked board closed the center down, and Trump is threatening to let it rot if he can’t put his name on it — but the court battle isn’t over yet.
Trump to oput MAGA trigger warnings outside Smithsonian. His administration is spending $84,000 on a dozen signs warning about the American history museum’s allegedly woke ideology.
Trump to Put MAGA Trigger Warnings Outside Smithsonian
Trump to oput MAGA trigger warnings outside Smithsonian. His administration is spending $84,000 on a dozen signs warning about the American history museum’s allegedly woke ideology.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Trump to oput MAGA trigger warnings outside Smithsonian. His administration is spending $84,000 on a dozen signs warning about the American history museum’s allegedly woke ideology.
Todd Blanche dismissed the idea of investigating a Putin-linked Russian businessman spending lavishly on the president’s son.
Surprise: Trump’s AG Won’t Probe Don Jr.’s Oligarch-Funded Wedding Festivities
Todd Blanche dismissed the idea of investigating a Putin-linked Russian businessman spending lavishly on the president’s son.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Todd Blanche dismissed the idea of investigating a Putin-linked Russian businessman spending lavishly on the president’s son.
Trump’s AI cheerleading put his party in an impossible place. The president’s opposition to the regulation of AI, even when the industry is begging for it, has made Republicans deer in the headlights on this issue.
Trump’s AI Cheerleading Put His Party in an Impossible Place
Trump’s AI cheerleading put his party in an impossible place. The president’s opposition to the regulation of AI, even when the industry is begging for it, has made Republicans deer in the headlights on this issue.
nymag.com
September 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Trump’s AI cheerleading put his party in an impossible place. The president’s opposition to the regulation of AI, even when the industry is begging for it, has made Republicans deer in the headlights on this issue.
Gerrymandering may not have done Republicans much good after all. At least one major election forecasting outlet has Democrats making net House gains in the states that redrew maps before the midterms.
Gerrymandering May Not Have Done Republicans Much Good After All
Gerrymandering may not have done Republicans much good after all. At least one major election forecasting outlet has Democrats making net House gains in the states that redrew maps before the midterms.
nymag.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Gerrymandering may not have done Republicans much good after all. At least one major election forecasting outlet has Democrats making net House gains in the states that redrew maps before the midterms.
Here’s how everybody could die from AI superintelligence, according to a panel of expert AI doomers.
Why the AI Apocalypse Won’t Play Out Like The Terminator
Here’s how everybody could die from AI superintelligence, according to a panel of expert AI doomers.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Here’s how everybody could die from AI superintelligence, according to a panel of expert AI doomers.
The season premiere of the Bari Weiss’s overhauled ‘60 Minutes’ got okay reviews and bleh ratings, with viewership way down from the last season premiere — but the Trump administration seemed to be pleased.
60 Minutes’ Big Premiere Saw Ratings Dive
The season premiere of the Bari Weiss’s overhauled ‘60 Minutes’ got okay reviews and bleh ratings, with viewership way down from the last season premiere — but the Trump administration seemed to be pleased.
nymag.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The season premiere of the Bari Weiss’s overhauled ‘60 Minutes’ got okay reviews and bleh ratings, with viewership way down from the last season premiere — but the Trump administration seemed to be pleased.
Mitch McConnell is alive and (sort of) well. The Kentucky senator went back to work for the first time in three months. Yet aside from a long smile and a wave, he was still barely seen or heard.
Mitch McConnell Is Alive and (Sort of) Well
Mitch McConnell is alive and (sort of) well. The Kentucky senator went back to work for the first time in three months. Yet aside from a long smile and a wave, he was still barely seen or heard.
nymag.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Mitch McConnell is alive and (sort of) well. The Kentucky senator went back to work for the first time in three months. Yet aside from a long smile and a wave, he was still barely seen or heard.
The president’s effort to throw a smoke bomb into the 2026 midterms has been foiled — for now, anyway, writes legal columnist Elie Honig.
Why the Supreme Court Slapped Down Trump’s Mail-in Ballot Rules
The president’s effort to throw a smoke bomb into the 2026 midterms has been foiled — for now, anyway, writes legal columnist Elie Honig.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The president’s effort to throw a smoke bomb into the 2026 midterms has been foiled — for now, anyway, writes legal columnist Elie Honig.
A conversation with activist and blackballed quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has a lot to say in his new autobiography.
Colin Kaepernick Doesn’t Watch the NFL Anymore
A conversation with activist and blackballed quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has a lot to say in his new autobiography.
nymag.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:09 AM
A conversation with activist and blackballed quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has a lot to say in his new autobiography.
President Trump says blistering AI development, data-center proliferation, and widespread Flock surveillance are all totally fine. He just can’t stop backing stuff Americans hate.
Trump Can’t Stop Backing Stuff Americans Hate
President Trump says blistering AI development, data-center proliferation, and widespread Flock surveillance are all totally fine. He just can’t stop backing stuff Americans hate.
nymag.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
President Trump says blistering AI development, data-center proliferation, and widespread Flock surveillance are all totally fine. He just can’t stop backing stuff Americans hate.
What motivates women on the Christian right? In recent books, Katie Gaddini and Kristin Kobes Du Mez attempt to answer that question, and more.
The Women Fighting for Fewer Rights
What motivates women on the Christian right? In recent books, Katie Gaddini and Kristin Kobes Du Mez attempt to answer that question, and more.
nymag.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM
What motivates women on the Christian right? In recent books, Katie Gaddini and Kristin Kobes Du Mez attempt to answer that question, and more.
Nick Shirley’s videos on fraud helped push Trump to target Minneapolis. They were just the start of a ‘beautiful synergy.’
How Nick Shirley Became Republicans’ Favorite Poster
Nick Shirley’s videos on fraud helped push Trump to target Minneapolis. They were just the start of a ‘beautiful synergy.’
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September 15, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Nick Shirley’s videos on fraud helped push Trump to target Minneapolis. They were just the start of a ‘beautiful synergy.’
Property-tax cuts are the GOP’s favorite affordability fix. State-level Republicans are racing to cut, cap, or abolish property taxes, though that could hurt renters and wreak havoc on public services.
Property-Tax Cuts Are the GOP’s Favorite Affordability Fix
Property-tax cuts are the GOP’s favorite affordability fix. State-level Republicans are racing to cut, cap, or abolish property taxes, though that could hurt renters and wreak havoc on public services.
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Property-tax cuts are the GOP’s favorite affordability fix. State-level Republicans are racing to cut, cap, or abolish property taxes, though that could hurt renters and wreak havoc on public services.
Republican politicians are upset that students cheering on the University of Texas football team do not look like them.
Watching Football Isn’t American Enough?
Republican politicians are upset that students cheering on the University of Texas football team do not look like them.
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Republican politicians are upset that students cheering on the University of Texas football team do not look like them.
The AI giant is expected to list on the NASDAQ as early as next month, while OpenAI delays its plans to go public.
AI-Doomsday Warnings Haven’t Derailed Anthropic IPO
The AI giant is expected to list on the NASDAQ as early as next month, while OpenAI delays its plans to go public.
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The AI giant is expected to list on the NASDAQ as early as next month, while OpenAI delays its plans to go public.
Bettina Trump and Don Jr. bravely defended their oligarch-funded wedding. According to the couple, reporting that the president’s son let a close Putin ally secretly pay for his wedding is discrimination. And it’s NOT okay!
Bettina and Don Jr. Bravely Defend Their Oligarch-Funded Wedding
Bettina Trump and Don Jr. bravely defended their oligarch-funded wedding. According to the couple, reporting that the president’s son let a close Putin ally secretly pay for his wedding is discrimination. And it’s NOT okay!
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Bettina Trump and Don Jr. bravely defended their oligarch-funded wedding. According to the couple, reporting that the president’s son let a close Putin ally secretly pay for his wedding is discrimination. And it’s NOT okay!
Republicans are losing Trump’s 2024 gains with Texas Latinos. The defection of non-MAGA 2024 Trump voters, and particularly Latinos, is shaping up to be the big story of the midterms.
Republicans Are Losing Trump’s 2024 Gains With Texas Latinos
Republicans are losing Trump’s 2024 gains with Texas Latinos. The defection of non-MAGA 2024 Trump voters, and particularly Latinos, is shaping up to be the big story of the midterms.
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Republicans are losing Trump’s 2024 gains with Texas Latinos. The defection of non-MAGA 2024 Trump voters, and particularly Latinos, is shaping up to be the big story of the midterms.
In his new book, veteran political writer Jacob Weisberg chronicles the enablers of his return to power and fateful second term.
Donald Trump Couldn’t Do It Alone
In his new book, veteran political writer Jacob Weisberg chronicles the enablers of his return to power and fateful second term.
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
In his new book, veteran political writer Jacob Weisberg chronicles the enablers of his return to power and fateful second term.
The AI-safety people finally have the public’s attention. Now what?, wonders technology columnist John Herrman.
Why Everyone’s Talking About the AI Apocalypse
The AI-safety people finally have the public’s attention. Now what?, wonders technology columnist John Herrman.
nymag.com
September 14, 2026 at 9:09 AM
The AI-safety people finally have the public’s attention. Now what?, wonders technology columnist John Herrman.