12:32 p.m.
Tom Cotton Is Positioning Himself to Thrive in Both a Trump and Post-Trump GOPSomehow he's managing to keep all factions of the party on his side.
By
Ed Kilgore
Somehow he's managing to keep all factions of the party on his side.
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10:23 a.m.
Donald Trump in 2006: ‘I Sort of Hope’ the Housing Market CrashesReal-estate tycoons and the general public have radically different interests — and Trump won't stop being a real-estate tycoon when he enters the Oval Office.
By
Eric Levitz
Real-estate tycoons and the general public have radically different interests — and Trump won't stop being a real-estate tycoon when he enters the Oval Office.
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9:59 a.m. tony bees
The NYPD’s Former Bee Guy Briefly Comes Out of Retirement, Takes Swipe at DepartmentTony Bees left the NYPD amid accusations that he was keeping the bees he removed on the job to make honey that he sold for profit.
By
Joe DeLessio
Tony Bees left the NYPD amid accusations that he was keeping the bees he removed on the job to make honey that he sold for profit.
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8:26 a.m.
What’s Next for Megyn Kelly?The Fox News star's much-hyped interview with Donald Trump exposed the limits of her mainstream appeal.
By
Gabriel Sherman
The Fox News star's much-hyped interview with Donald Trump exposed the limits of her mainstream appeal.
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7:00 a.m. the national interest
Bernie’s Revolution Stops for No OneThe man who wouldn't get off the bus.
By
Jonathan Chait
The man who wouldn't get off the bus.
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4:34 a.m. early and often
Does Bernie Sanders Really Have Working-Class Support?His support base consists of young, white liberals, not the proletariat.
By
Ed Kilgore
His support base consists of young, white liberals, not the proletariat.
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3:49 a.m. fresh intelligence
Fresh Intelligence: Oklahoma Preps to Ban Abortion While Trump Representative Preps for ApocalypseOur roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you’ll be talking about today.
By
Charley Lanyon
Our roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you’ll be talking about today.
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3:41 a.m. early and often
Benevolent Overlord Donald Trump Holds Fundraiser to Pay Chris Christie’s Campaign DebtAnd teases him about eating Oreos.
By
Jonah Shepp
And teases him about eating Oreos.
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1:49 a.m. early and often
House Votes to Ban Confederate Flags From VA CemeteriesEven Republican leaders voted for the measure.
By
Jonah Shepp
Even Republican leaders voted for the measure.
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1:09 a.m.
San Francisco Police Chief Resigns After 3rd Fatal Police Shooting in 6 MonthsPolice Chief Greg Suhr stepped down at the mayor's request.
By
Jonah Shepp
Police Chief Greg Suhr stepped down at the mayor's request.
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12:57 a.m. scary things
U.S. Officials Theorize EgyptAir Flight MS804 Downed by BombAlthough they have yet to find a "smoking gun" to support their theory.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Although they have yet to find a "smoking gun" to support their theory.
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Yesterday at 11:43 p.m. The Cut
Democrats Are Counting on Elizabeth Warren to Clean Up Their MessThey're hoping she'll act as a peacemaker to unify the party.
By
Claire Landsbaum
They're hoping she'll act as a peacemaker to unify the party.
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Yesterday at 10:43 p.m. early and often
Hillary Clinton: ‘There’s No Way I Won’t Be’ the NomineeThe Sanders campaign is not pleased.
By
Jonah Shepp
The Sanders campaign is not pleased.
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Yesterday at 6:39 p.m.
Oklahoma’s Bold Anti-Abortion Activists Are Depending on Donald TrumpThe Oklahoma legislature's frontal assault on abortion rights requires a friendly SCOTUS, which only the election of Donald Trump can provide.
By
Ed Kilgore
The Oklahoma legislature's frontal assault on abortion rights requires a friendly SCOTUS, which only the election of Donald Trump can provide.
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Yesterday at 5:28 p.m.
House Republicans Beat Back Assault on the Religious Liberty of Homophobic Arms MerchantsThe House was on the cusp of barring defense contractors from discriminating against gay people, when the GOP leadership strong-armed its members into switching their votes.
By
Eric Levitz
The House was on the cusp of barring defense contractors from discriminating against gay people, when the GOP leadership strong-armed its members into switching their votes.
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Yesterday at 5:05 p.m.
An Unusual Voting Rule Is Turning California’s Senate Race Into a Three-Ring CircusKamala Harris is going to be on the November ballot as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Beyond that, anything could happen on June 7.
By
Ed Kilgore
Kamala Harris is going to be on the November ballot as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Beyond that, anything could happen on June 7.
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Yesterday at 4:13 p.m.
Signs Point to a Catastrophic Event in the EgyptAir Disappearance Abrupt loss of contact and a steep descent.
By
Jeff Wise
Abrupt loss of contact and a steep descent.
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Yesterday at 1:31 p.m.
Police Bust 14 People for Selling Fake Statue of Liberty TicketsThe alleged scheme wasn't very complicated.
By
Joe DeLessio
The alleged scheme wasn't very complicated.
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Yesterday at 1:18 p.m.
Since Trump Cannot Run With Himself, Whom Will He Choose As Veep?Trump, who doesn't want to share the limelight anyway, would best be advised to find a running mate who would, in effect, make it a Trump-Trump ticket.
By
Ed Kilgore
Trump, who doesn't want to share the limelight anyway, would best be advised to find a running mate who would, in effect, make it a Trump-Trump ticket.
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Yesterday at 12:47 p.m.
GOP Congressman Sings Praises of Imaginary, Immigrant-Friendly Donald TrumpChris Collins explains that when Trump says he wants to “deport” 12 million undocumented immigrants,” what he really means is "give them all legal status."
By
Eric Levitz
Chris Collins explains that when Trump says he wants to “deport” 12 million undocumented immigrants,” what he really means is "give them all legal status."
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Yesterday at 12:36 p.m. the national interest
Donald Trump Hasn’t Killed the Tea Party. He Is the Tea Party.Conservatives thought those angry mobs were on their side.
By
Jonathan Chait
Conservatives thought those angry mobs were on their side.
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Yesterday at 11:16 a.m.
Schoolgirl Kidnapped by Boko Haram Gets a Hero’s Welcome in Nigeria She is the first Chibok girl found alive from the 2014 kidnapping of more than 200.
By
Jen Kirby
She is the first Chibok girl found alive from the 2014 kidnapping of more than 200.
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Yesterday at 10:20 a.m.
Theranos Voids the Last Two Years of Blood-Test Results From Its Signature MachineOn the verge of being banned from the blood business, the company has issued tens of thousands of corrected test reports to doctors and patients.
By
Eric Levitz
On the verge of being banned from the blood business, the company has issued tens of thousands of corrected test reports to doctors and patients.
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Yesterday at 9:54 a.m. The Cut campus sexual assault
New Evidence Suggests ‘Jackie’ Invented Her UVA RapistThe latest in Rolling Stone 's lawsuits.
By
Catie L'Heureux
The latest in Rolling Stone 's lawsuits.
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Yesterday at 9:47 a.m. the sports section
Reports: Knicks to Hire Jeff Hornacek As New CoachThe future of the triangle offense remains unclear.
By
Joe DeLessio
The future of the triangle offense remains unclear.
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Yesterday at 9:22 a.m. The Cut can u not
Relax, Guys, That State Amendment Putting a Weight Limit on Strippers Was Just a JokeRelax, guys, he said it's just a joke.
By
Gabriella Paiella
Relax, guys, he said it's just a joke.
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Yesterday at 7:00 a.m. the national interest
Obama Wants to Give Poor Schools More Money. Guess Who’s Blocking Him.Republicans and teachers unions, working together.
By
Jonathan Chait
Republicans and teachers unions, working together.
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Yesterday at 4:57 a.m. international intrigue
EgyptAir Flight MS804 From Paris to Cairo Goes MissingThe plane was carrying 66 people.
By
Claire Landsbaum
The plane was carrying 66 people.
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Yesterday at 4:13 a.m.
Fresh Intelligence: Trump Can Name 11 Supreme Court Nominees But Not How Much He Paid in TaxesOur roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you’ll be talking about today.
By
Charley Lanyon
Our roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you’ll be talking about today.
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Yesterday at 3:39 a.m. early and often
Sanders Campaign ‘Not Thinking About’ Party Unity, Says Top AdviserThe Vermont senator won't go down without a fight, even if it means hurting Hillary Clinton.
By
Claire Landsbaum
The Vermont senator won't go down without a fight, even if it means hurting Hillary Clinton.
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Yesterday at 12:32 a.m. lgbt rights
North Carolina Governor Blames His State’s Bathroom Law on U.S. Government"Congress has been sitting on the sidelines."
By
Claire Landsbaum
"Congress has been sitting on the sidelines."
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5/18/2016 at 10:57 p.m. The Cut today in donald trump
Trump Calls Bill Clinton a RapistThat escalated quickly.
By
Claire Landsbaum
That escalated quickly.
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5/18/2016 at 6:41 p.m.
The White House and Paul Ryan Agreed to a Deal on the Puerto Rican Debt CrisisThe House Speaker and the Treasury Department have reached a deal on Puerto Rican debt. But its fate in Congress remains uncertain.
By
Eric Levitz
The House Speaker and the Treasury Department have reached a deal on Puerto Rican debt. But its fate in Congress remains uncertain.
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5/18/2016 at 5:57 p.m.
What to Know About Trump’s List of 11 Possible Supreme Court NomineesIt's a mix of conservative legal stars and stolid Republicans, with some swing-state flavor for seasoning.
By
Ed Kilgore
It's a mix of conservative legal stars and stolid Republicans, with some swing-state flavor for seasoning.
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5/18/2016 at 5:29 p.m. buses
The First of the MTA’s Wi-Fi-Equipped Buses Are HereSeven of them have hit the road in Queens.
By
Joe DeLessio
Seven of them have hit the road in Queens.
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5/18/2016 at 5:01 p.m.
It’s Been the Hottest Month on Record, for a Full Year NowApril was the hottest April in recorded history. March was the hottest March. Ditto for February – and each of the nine preceding months.
By
Eric Levitz
April was the hottest April in recorded history. March was the hottest March. Ditto for February – and each of the nine preceding months.
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5/18/2016 at 4:30 p.m.
Sanders’s Sole Senate Supporter Says the Magic Words That Bernie Won’t SayJeff Merkley thinks Bernie should quit the race and strongly support Clinton if she wins the popular vote and a majority of pledged delegates.
By
Ed Kilgore
Jeff Merkley thinks Bernie should quit the race and strongly support Clinton if she wins the popular vote and a majority of pledged delegates.
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5/18/2016 at 2:50 p.m.
Trump Is Going to Make the GOP Convention a Big, Stupid Reality-TV ShowBrainwork will be strictly optional.
By
Ed Kilgore
Brainwork will be strictly optional.
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5/18/2016 at 1:19 p.m.
Bernie Sanders and the DNC Are Fighting AgainDays after Sanders supporters got violent in Nevada, Debbie Wasserman Schultz is calling the campaign's response "unacceptable," while Team Bernie accuses her of "throwing [undue] shade."
By
Eric Levitz
Days after Sanders supporters got violent in Nevada, Debbie Wasserman Schultz is calling the campaign's response "unacceptable," while Team Bernie accuses her of "throwing [undue] shade."
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5/18/2016 at 12:37 p.m.
‘Time Warner Cable’ Is No MoreSay hello to Charter Communications, New York.
By
Joe DeLessio
Say hello to Charter Communications, New York.
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5/18/2016 at 12:12 p.m. scary things
Knife-Wielding Man Killed by NYPD in MidtownThe man was shot at the intersection of 49th Street and Eighth Avenue.
By
Jen Kirby
The man was shot at the intersection of 49th Street and Eighth Avenue.
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5/18/2016 at 11:01 a.m.
Obama’s New Overtime Rule Will Give 4 Million Americans Fatter PaychecksThe administration just dramatically expanded workers' eligibility for overtime, capping off a great two months for big-government tyranny.
By
Eric Levitz
The administration just dramatically expanded workers' eligibility for overtime, capping off a great two months for big-government tyranny.
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5/18/2016 at 9:42 a.m. the national interest
Trump Not a Groper, Also Not Hitler, Boast Family MembersVerbally abusive fascist is not a physically abusive Nazi, insist loving family members.
By
Jonathan Chait
Verbally abusive fascist is not a physically abusive Nazi, insist loving family members.
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5/18/2016 at 9:08 a.m. metro north
Fire Under Metro-North Tracks in Harlem Causes Major Commuter HeadachesLimited service has since been restored.
By
Joe DeLessio
Limited service has since been restored.
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5/18/2016 at 8:08 a.m. nypd
Watch the NYPD Crush a Bunch of Illegal Dirt BikesThey were following through on a promise to publicly destroy the seized vehicles.
By
Joe DeLessio
They were following through on a promise to publicly destroy the seized vehicles.
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5/18/2016 at 8:00 a.m. encounter
Talking to the Hare Krishna Leader Who’s Bringing the Movement Into the Age of LululemonRadhanath Swami visits the East Village, where it all began.
By
Carl Swanson
Radhanath Swami visits the East Village, where it all began.
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5/18/2016 at 3:40 a.m. fresh intelligence
Fresh Intelligence: Bernie and Hillary Divvy Up Primaries, While an Openly Gay Military Leader Makes HistoryOur roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you’ll be talking about today.
By
Charley Lanyon
Our roundup of the stories, ideas, and memes you’ll be talking about today.
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5/18/2016 at 2:53 a.m. today in donald trump
Trump Claims $10 Billion Net Worth in New Filing, Which Still Isn’t His Tax ReturnsShow us the receipts, Donald.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Show us the receipts, Donald.
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5/18/2016 at 1:18 a.m.
Senate Confirms First Openly Gay Leader of a U.S. Military ServiceEric Fanning was confirmed unanimously.
By
Claire Landsbaum
Eric Fanning was confirmed unanimously.
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5/18/2016 at 12:45 a.m. early and often
Sanders Needs to Talk Down His Supporters and Explain That Nothing Is Being ‘Stolen’Time for grown-up talk.
By
Ed Kilgore
Time for grown-up talk.
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