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Isaac Saul

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PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - The future of climate change may not be what you think.

Hundred-year floods in Central Texas. Wildfires encroaching on the Grand Canyon. Powerful hurricanes, heat records, even winter storms — these... more

18 Jul 2025 · 30 minutes
Biden's autopen controversy.

Biden’s use of the autopen. On Tuesday, Fox News reported that the White House Counsel’s Office — in coordination with the Justice Department... more

17 Jul 2025 · 26 minutes
Trump ramps up threats to remove Powell.

In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has escalated his criticisms of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Powell’s decision to maintain interest... more

16 Jul 2025 · 27 minutes
Trump sours on Putin, pivots on Ukraine.

On Monday, President Donald Trump announced two measures aimed at pressuring Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. First,... more

15 Jul 2025 · 28 minutes
The immigration raids in California.

On Thursday, federal immigration authorities said they arrested 319 people suspected of being in the country illegally in raids carried out by... more

14 Jul 2025 · 30 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Jeffrey Epstein, the Grok meltdown and then they play a population game.

Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk a lot about Jeffrey Epstein and the Grok/ai chat bot meltdown. Then the guys play... more

13 Jul 2025 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - Five things I got wrong about Trump.

So today, I’d like to tackle five things I think I’ve gotten wrong about President Donald Trump’s administration through the... more

11 Jul 2025 · 10 minutes
Elon Musk wants to start a party.

On Saturday, Elon Musk announced his intention to create a new political party, called the “America Party.” The announcement follows Musk’s public fallout with... more

10 Jul 2025 · 30 minutes
Trump tries to close the Epstein investigation.

On Monday night, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a joint memo with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) affirming prior findings... more

09 Jul 2025 · 30 minutes
INTERVIEW: Isaac talks with Nick Troiano of Unite America about RCV and Open Primaries

Today we are going to be releasing an interview we did with Nick Troiano, who's coming back on the podcast... more

09 Jul 2025 · 37 minutes
Porn age-verification law upheld by Supreme Court.

On June 27, the Supreme Court voted 6–3 to uphold a Texas law requiring pornography websites to verify the age of their... more

08 Jul 2025 · 27 minutes
What we know about the Texas floods.

On Friday, flash flooding caused catastrophic damage in Texas Hill Country, a region of Central and South Texas, killing at least 89... more

07 Jul 2025 · 29 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: Isaac shares his love for America

Isaac shares his love for America. You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking... more

03 Jul 2025 · 11 minutes
The Big, Beautiful Bill gets through the Senate.

On Tuesday, following a marathon all-night voting session, the Republicans’ taxation and spending bill passed the Senate 51–50 on a tie-breaking vote from... more

02 Jul 2025 · 36 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION - Kmele Foster: Let's have an authentic racial reckoning.

On Friday June 27th, Tangle's newest member, Editor-at-large Kmele Foster released his first written piece. Kmele’s essay tackles America’s 2020... more

02 Jul 2025 · 35 minutes
Parents can now opt kids out of LGBTQ classroom material.

On Friday, the Supreme Court voted 6–3 in favor of a group of Maryland parents who had wanted to opt their elementary-aged... more

01 Jul 2025 · 31 minutes
Fact vs. freakout on the SCOTUS universal injunctions ruling.

On Friday, the Supreme Court voted 6–3 to partially pause rulings by federal judges blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright... more

30 Jun 2025 · 31 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Zohran Mamdani, the Iran strikes and response to some Juneteenth criticism.

Isaac, Ari, and Kmele discuss the general response and personal opinions to Zohran Mamdani's mayoral primary win and what the... more

29 Jun 2025 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
The "Big Beautiful Bill" gets a Byrd bath.

Following a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Sunday, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough advised that several measures in the “Big Beautiful... more

26 Jun 2025 · 29 minutes
A political shockwave in New York City.

On Tuesday, results from New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary showed state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in a commanding lead over the field,... more

25 Jun 2025 · 30 minutes
The Supreme Court wades into the transgender healthcare debate.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court voted 6–3 along ideological lines to uphold Tennessee’s ban on certain treatments for transgender minors. The ruling... more

24 Jun 2025 · 31 minutes
The United States bombs Iran.

On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States had carried out airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz,... more

23 Jun 2025 · 32 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Juneteenth, MAGA fight over Iran, Tucker v Ted, and the federal land sell off.

Happy Juneteenth from the Tangle crew! Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about the MAGA fight over Iran. They also discuss... more

22 Jun 2025 · 33 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: The genetic optimization of life — and the lives it may leave behind.

For the last few years, one of my favorite parts of Tangle has been hiring young writers and giving them... more

20 Jun 2025 · 4 minutes
Political violence hits Minnesota.

On Saturday morning, Minnesota House Representative Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were shot and killed in their home in Brooklyn Park,... more

18 Jun 2025 · 31 minutes
Is Trump backing off his mass deportation plan?

On Thursday, the Trump administration began directing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pause immigration investigations and enforcement actions in the agricultural,... more

17 Jun 2025 · 30 minutes
2,000 protests and a parade.

The military parade and “No Kings” protests. On Saturday, the U.S. Army held a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., to commemorate... more

16 Jun 2025 · 29 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Rand Paul, Alex Padilla, and Tulsi Gabbard.

After dealing with some technical difficulties, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele discuss an interview between Kmele and The Fifth Column podcasters... more

15 Jun 2025 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: 14 thoughts on Israel striking Iran.

Today, we originally planned to publish a piece from Tangle’s newest team member, Editor-at-Large Kmele Foster, about his view on... more

13 Jun 2025 · 31 minutes
How strong is the economy?

In the past week, the latest metrics for several key economic indicators have been released amid global uncertainty over the... more

12 Jun 2025 · 27 minutes
RFK Jr. fires entire vaccine panel.

On Monday, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the independent Advisory... more

11 Jun 2025 · 30 minutes
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the U.S. to face charges.

On Friday, the United States returned Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador to face charges in Tennessee for alleged trafficking of unauthorized... more

10 Jun 2025 · 26 minutes
The Los Angeles protests.

On Friday evening, protests over immigration arrests in Los Angeles, California, sparked violent confrontations with federal and local law enforcement... more

09 Jun 2025 · 31 minutes
FULL EPISODE - Isaac interviews Jonah Platt about Zionism.

In todays special Friday edition, Isaac talks with Jonah Platt, host of the podcast "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt", in... more

06 Jun 2025 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Emergency Podcast - Elon goes nuclear on Trump.

We couldn't wait until Sunday. Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about the fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump as... more

06 Jun 2025 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Elon comes for the Big Beautiful Bill.

On Tuesday, former White House adviser Elon Musk escalated his criticisms of the budget reconciliation “big beautiful bill” passed by House Republicans, calling it... more

05 Jun 2025 · 28 minutes
Ukraine's surprise attack in Russia.

On Sunday, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone attack within Russian territory hitting dozens of Russian bombers. The attack, called Operation Spider’s... more

04 Jun 2025 · 28 minutes
The attack in Boulder, Colorado.

In Boulder, Colorado on Sunday, a man attacked members of a Jewish community group advocating for the release of hostages in Gaza.... more

03 Jun 2025 · 30 minutes
The court rulings on Trump's tariffs.

On Wednesday, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) blocked President Donald Trump’s global tariffs from enforcement, ruling that the president... more

02 Jun 2025 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, And Kmele talk about Kmele's appearance on CNN, Trump's tariffs, and Elon's departure.

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Kmele's recent appearance on CNN, the nature of cable news... more

01 Jun 2025 · 36 minutes
FULL EPISODE - I think I’m leaving Zionism, or Zionism is leaving me.

As the war in Gaza passes the 20-month mark, Executive Editor Isaac Saul has been reflecting on how his views... more

30 May 2025 · 42 minutes
Trump resumes collections on student loans.

On May 5, the federal government began collecting on its defaulted student loan portfolio for the first time since March 2020 for... more

29 May 2025 · 31 minutes
The Supreme Court's religious charter school ruling.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked a religious online charter school from obtaining public funding from the state of Oklahoma. In a... more

28 May 2025 · 27 minutes
Trump blasts Putin for escalation in Ukraine.

Late Sunday night and into Monday morning, Russia launched its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine since the start of its... more

27 May 2025 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - Isaac talks with Emily Oster

On today's episode, Isaac talks with Emily Oster, economist, author, and CEO of ParentData, to discuss declining fertility rates globally,... more

26 May 2025 · 26 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac talks with Sarah Isgur

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac talks with Sarah Isgur, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, to discuss the recent acquisition of... more

25 May 2025 · 21 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Noah Rothman - Trump 2.0 repudiates the conservatism of Trump 1.0.

Every day, the Tangle team dives deep into commentary about the big, divisive story we are covering. And, I kid... more

23 May 2025 · 14 minutes
Gaza on the brink.

On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the start of a new “extensive ground operation” in Gaza, which follows a week... more

22 May 2025 · 32 minutes
What's next for the big beautiful bill?

On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump met with House Republicans in a closed-door meeting to urge them to vote in favor of... more

21 May 2025 · 29 minutes
The Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, sort of.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to lift or narrow a series of lower-court injunctions blocking the Trump administration... more

20 May 2025 · 34 minutes
Biden reveals cancer diagnosis amid "cover-up" allegations.

On Monday, the personal office of former President Joe Biden announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that had metastasized to... more

19 May 2025 · 28 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: We were right about Biden, a divided DNC, and Trump's speech, with Kmele Foster.

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac and Ari are joined by our newest team member, Editor-at-large Kmele Foster. They delve into... more

18 May 2025 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Mailbag! Your questions and criticisms, our response.

As part of our work at Tangle, we solicit reader questions about politics and our work every day in our... more

16 May 2025 · 22 minutes
The U.S. accepts Afrikaner refugees.

On Monday, 59 South Africans arrived in the United States as refugees, the first group to be granted the designation under an executive... more

15 May 2025 · 29 minutes
Will Trump's executive order reduce drug prices?

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for U.S. citizens by establishing “most-favored-nation pricing.”... more

14 May 2025 · 30 minutes
Qatar's gift to Trump.

On Sunday, ABC News reported that the Trump administration was preparing to accept a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from... more

13 May 2025 · 29 minutes
The arrest of Newark's mayor.

On Friday, federal officers arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) for trespassing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in... more

12 May 2025 · 26 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and "White Smoke" Weitzman discuss the new Pope, reader criticism, and Joe Biden.

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac and Ari discuss the recent election of a new Pope, and find a new nickname... more

11 May 2025 · 30 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Whatever happened to the baby formula shortage?

At Tangle, we’ve recently been reflecting on our coverage from the past five years, identifying stories that we covered once... more

09 May 2025 · 20 minutes
The India–Pakistan conflict escalates.

On Wednesday, the Indian government said it conducted several airstrikes in Pakistan-controlled territory. While India called the strikes a success, at least... more

08 May 2025 · 32 minutes
Trump proposes 100% tariff on films.

On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he will authorize the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to institute... more

07 May 2025 · 29 minutes
Trump signs order to defund NPR and PBS.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and all executive departments to end... more

06 May 2025 · 27 minutes
Trump's "skinny" budget proposal.

On Friday, the Trump administration released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The White House recommends budgeting $557 billion in nondefense... more

05 May 2025 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Our interview with Greg Lukianoff.

On today's Sunday podcast, Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression... more

04 May 2025 · 21 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION PREVIEW: My take on Trump's first 100 days (Part Two)

Yesterday, we published Part 1 of our review of the Trump administration's first 100 days. You can read that here. Today,... more

02 May 2025 · 12 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: Trump's first 100 days — Part One.

Since there’s so much to cover, we’ll be reviewing President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in a two-part edition. This... more

01 May 2025 · 37 minutes
Canada's historic election.

On Monday, Canada held a federal election for members of the House of Commons to the 45th Parliament. The Liberal... more

30 Apr 2025 · 28 minutes
Would a baby bonus boost the birth rate?

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has heard a range of proposals to increase the fertility rate in the United... more

29 Apr 2025 · 30 minutes
The arrest of a Wisconsin judge.

On Friday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an unauthorized migrant evade... more

28 Apr 2025 · 32 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Kmele Foster joins Isaac and Ari to race, Pope Francis, and judicial independence

On today's Sunday podcast, Kmele Foster joins Isaac and Ari to discuss race, identity, and racial categories. They explore personal... more

27 Apr 2025 · 47 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Yes, Biden really did make a mess of immigration.

In today's Friday edition, Executive Editor Isaac Saul makes the argument that President Biden is largely responsible for the historic... more

25 Apr 2025 · 18 minutes
Trump softens on China and Jerome Powell.

While answering questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Donald Trump made a series of remarks that appeared to soften his... more

24 Apr 2025 · 32 minutes
Pete Hegseth's uncertain future

In the past week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been the subject of scrutiny from former staffers and anonymous... more

23 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
The death of Pope Francis.

On Monday, the Vatican announcedPope Francis died at the age of 88. Francis, the Catholic Church’s 266th pope, had led the... more

22 Apr 2025 · 30 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about all the things we don't know that we think we do know, more on Kilmar Abrego Garcia and then Audrey Moorehead joins us to talk about some of the Harvard controversies.

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac and Ari jump back into the Kilmar Abrego Garcia controversy. And then we talk about... more

20 Apr 2025 · 33 minutes
FULL EPISODE - The Friday Edition: The SAVE Act - Separating truth from fiction.

On April 10, the House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for... more

18 Apr 2025 · 36 minutes
Is Trump defying the Supreme Court?

On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele at the White House amid a protracted legal fight over Kilmar... more

17 Apr 2025 · 32 minutes
The Harvard–Trump standoff.

On Monday, the Trump administration announced that it will freeze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University... more

16 Apr 2025 · 30 minutes
The U.S.–Iran nuclear talks.

On Saturday, U.S. and Iranian officials initiated discussions in Oman over Iran’s nuclear program. The majority of the talks were indirect and... more

15 Apr 2025 · 30 minutes
Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Mahmoud Khalil's deportation rulings.

In the past week, U.S. courts have issued a pair of significant rulings on the deportation actions of the Trump... more

14 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about more DOGE cuts, American manufacturing, and other missed stories from the week.

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac and Ari talk tariffs (duh), there's so much more to say, whether Americans really want... more

13 Apr 2025 · 33 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Isaac talks with Richard Hanania

In today's Friday edition, Executive Editor Isaac Saul talks with author and political commentator Richard Hanania. They discuss his evolution... more

11 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
Trump reverses, pauses tariffs.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the individualized tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners, with the exception of... more

10 Apr 2025 · 35 minutes
The Supreme Court rules on Trump's deportations.

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a 5–4 decision in Trump v. J.G.G., lifting a pair of temporary orders from U.S. District Judge... more

09 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
The HHS layoffs.

On Tuesday, April 1, the Trump administration began large-scale layoffs at agencies across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS... more

08 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
The global response to Trump's tariffs.

President Donald Trump’s decision to implement a baseline 10% tariff on all U.S. trading partners and additional, individualized tariffs on dozens of... more

07 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
FULL EPISODE - The Sunday Podcast: Kmele Foster joins Isaac and Ari to discuss tariffs, DOGE, consuming news.

On today's Sunday podcast, Kmele Foster joins Isaac and Ari to discuss the ramifications of Trump's tariff policies, including what... more

06 Apr 2025 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Why due process still matters.

In today's Friday edition, Executive Editor Isaac Saul makes the case for due process for anyone on American soil —... more

04 Apr 2025 · 11 minutes
Trump's "liberation day" tariffs.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on all U.S. trading partners, as well as heightened rates on specific... more

03 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
The election results in Florida and Wisconsin.

On Tuesday, voters in Florida elected two new U.S. representatives, while Wisconsin voters selected a new state Supreme Court justice.... more

02 Apr 2025 · 28 minutes
Trump's executive orders targeting law firms.

Beginning in February, President Donald Trump issued a series of orders targeting law firms that he claims have engaged in “conduct detrimental... more

01 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
The Signal chat controversy and everything else we missed.

On Monday, March 24, The Atlantic published a partial transcript of communications among Trump administration officials as they discussed impending military operations against... more

31 Mar 2025 · 33 minutes
FULL EPISODE - Question Everything: Can Journalism Save a Marriage? (Featured on This American Life)

A few months ago I made a decision that changed my life and the trajectory of Tangle for good.I was... more

27 Mar 2025 · 32 minutes
INTERVIEW: Ari talks with Christian Paz from Vox

If you’ve ever read one of Vox’s famous “Explainer” articles, you’re probably familiar with Christian Paz’s work. His reporting is... more

26 Mar 2025 · 31 minutes
INTERVIEW: Ari talks with Jack Nicastro from Reason

I lived in California for four years. In that time, I left San Francisco because of wildfire smoke twice, helped... more

25 Mar 2025 · 41 minutes
INTERVIEW: Isaac talks with Dave Weigel from Semafor

Today is the beginning of the Tangle team’s “spring break.” As part of fostering work-life balance and also assuring our... more

24 Mar 2025 · 37 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Will Kaback discuss all the stories we missed this week, Trump complying with court orders, Grok and Elon Musk.

In today's episode, Will Kaback and Isaac Saul discuss all the craziness and numerous stories we missed this week. The... more

23 Mar 2025 · 26 minutes
FULL EPISODE - The Friday Edition: Yes, I’d like to briefly defend Gavin Newsom.

California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom recently launched a podcast called This is Gavin Newsom. The show is advertised as a way for... more

21 Mar 2025 · 11 minutes
The war in Gaza resumes.

On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) announcedthey had carried out a series of airstrikes against... more

20 Mar 2025 · 31 minutes
Trump, El Salvador, and the Alien Enemies Act.

On Saturday, the United States government transferred hundreds of noncitizens and alleged gang members to a detention facility in El... more

19 Mar 2025 · 31 minutes
Trump strikes the Houthis.

Over the weekend, the United States carried out a series of aerial and naval strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. President Donald Trump said the... more

18 Mar 2025 · 27 minutes
Democrats split after short-term funding bill passes.

On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed a stopgap bill to fund the government through September and avert a government shutdown. The bill... more

17 Mar 2025 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Issac and Ari talk about Mahmoud Khalil, a (potential) a government shutdown, and interview River Page from the Free Press.

In today's episode, Ari and Isaac discuss the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the implications for free speech, and the legal... more

16 Mar 2025 · 27 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Your questions, answered.

As part of the Tangle ethos, we solicit reader questions about politics and our work every day in our newsletter. And... more

14 Mar 2025 · 26 minutes
Can the Senate prevent a government shutdown?

The budget resolution and potential government shutdown. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through... more

13 Mar 2025 · 27 minutes
The U.S.–Canada trade war.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened to double his planned tariffs on all Canadian steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%.... more

12 Mar 2025 · 29 minutes
Columbia University's funding cut and Mahmoud Khalil's arrest.

On Friday, the Trump administration announced it will cut $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University in New York City for... more

11 Mar 2025 · 28 minutes
Dismantling the Department of Education.

President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate closing the Education Department.... more

10 Mar 2025 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Ari and Isaac recap last week and talk about Bill Ackman, comedians doing politics, Gavin Newsom and more.

In today's episode, Ari and Isaac fulfilled a promise to recap everything that happened between Thursday and Sunday last week.... more

09 Mar 2025 · 26 minutes
PREVIEW The Friday Edition: My thoughts on parenting and politics after 6 weeks of fatherhood.

A little over six weeks ago, my wife gave birth to our first child. For today’s Friday edition, I decided... more

07 Mar 2025 · 24 minutes
The latest on tariffs and the economy.

Just after midnight on Tuesday, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all Mexican and Canadian imports — with a lower 10%... more

06 Mar 2025 · 30 minutes
Trump's address to Congress

Tuesday night, President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time in his second term. Though not technically... more

05 Mar 2025 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - INTERVIEW: Ari Weitzman talks with FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter

In January, Managing Editor talked with Meredith Sumpter. She is the CEO of FairVote, a nonpartisan organization that researches and... more

05 Mar 2025 · 23 minutes
Trump's federal cryptocurrency reserve.

On Sunday, President Donald Trump namedfive digital assets — Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano — that will make up a... more

04 Mar 2025 · 26 minutes
The Trump-Zelensky meeting

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met at the White House to conduct final negotiations over a... more

03 Mar 2025 · 31 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac is back! Isaac and Ari discuss Elon Musk, government waste, the Ukraine deal and more.

In today's episode, Isaac is officially back! Isaac and Ari talk about Elon Musk obviously, government waste, DOGE, some of... more

02 Mar 2025 · 32 minutes
FULL EPISODE - The Friday Edition: Debunking some myths about Tangle (and me).

In today's Friday edition, Executive Editor and Founder, Isaac Saul, debunks some of the myths and misconceptions about Tangle (and... more

28 Feb 2025 · 13 minutes
The Trump-Zelensky mineral rights deal.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had accepted the draft of a deal that would send... more

27 Feb 2025 · 28 minutes
Kash Patel’s confirmation and deputy appointment

On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel was a... more

26 Feb 2025 · 28 minutes
Musk’s directive to federal workers.

On Saturday, Elon Musk posted on X that federal employees must respond to an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)... more

25 Feb 2025 · 29 minutes
The firings at the Pentagon.

On Friday, President Donald Trump firedthe chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., as... more

24 Feb 2025 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Ari and Jon discuss DOGE, Dems, and dynamics.

In today's episode, Managing Editor Ari Weitzman and Executive Producer Jon Lall discuss various themes surrounding political dynamics, feedback on... more

23 Feb 2025 · 26 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Trump’s first month: The good, bad, unclear, and abhorrent.

The day Donald Trump was inaugurated, my son was born.In retrospect, the timing feels inevitable ("Founder of politics newsletter has... more

21 Feb 2025 · 32 minutes
The Senate and House budget plans

Republicans in Congress are moving to pass a budget plan to advance President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 50-47 to... more

20 Feb 2025 · 30 minutes
Updates on the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has gained access or attempted to gain access to numerous... more

19 Feb 2025 · 30 minutes
U.S.-Russia negotiations on Ukraine

On Tuesday, U.S. and Russian officials met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine. Secretary of... more

18 Feb 2025 · 30 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: Biden and Trump show us the promise and peril of presidential clemency.

Editor's note: We are off for President's Day today, but have a special edition featuring a guest writer today.Core to... more

17 Feb 2025 · 22 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Ari and Will talk about an NBA Trade, the Trump Administration and Defense Budgets

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

16 Feb 2025 · 31 minutes
The 3rd Annual Valentine's Day Special featuring Isaac, Phoebe, and a very special (and tiny) guest.

This is the 3rd Annual Valentine's Day Podcast!On this special episode, Isaac and his amazing wife, Phoebe, talk about navigating... more

14 Feb 2025 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Toward more perfect unions.

Back in 2022, we published an original essay from our outgoing editorial intern Audrey Moorehead, who wrote about the experience of transitioning... more

14 Feb 2025 · 11 minutes
The dropped charges against Eric Adams

On Monday, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed the Southern District of New York to dismiss without prejudice all charges in... more

13 Feb 2025 · 28 minutes
Defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

On Friday, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought took over as acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)... more

12 Feb 2025 · 29 minutes
Excluding trans women from women’s sports

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order called “Keeping Men out of Women’s Sports” prohibiting all participants who... more

11 Feb 2025 · 31 minutes
PREVIEW - INTERVIEW: Ari Weitzman talks with Senator Andy Kim

Ari Weitzman interviews Senator Andy Kim, the first Korean American Senator from New Jersey. They discuss Kim's political journey, his... more

11 Feb 2025 · 26 minutes
Legal challenges to the Department of Government Efficiency.

On Saturday, a federal judge blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff from accessing the Treasury Department’s payment systems. U.S. District... more

10 Feb 2025 · 30 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Ari and Will talk about Trump's foreign policy, DEI, and Ari interviews Emma Varvaloucas.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

09 Feb 2025 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Making sense of the Washington, D.C., plane crash.

On Wednesday, January 29, an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers collided with an American Airlines plane carrying 60... more

08 Feb 2025 · 23 minutes
PREVIEW - INTERVIEW: Will Kaback talks with Stephen Hawkins

Today, we’re publishing Editor Will Kaback’s conversation with Stephen Hawkins, director of research at More in Common, a nonprofit that... more

06 Feb 2025 · 21 minutes
President Trump’s comments on Gaza.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the United States will take over the Gaza Strip to facilitate its reconstruction after it was... more

06 Feb 2025 · 29 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: Catching up on under-the-radar stories

The Trump administration has started with a whirlwind, and we’ve been working overtime to keep up with everything. Between the... more

05 Feb 2025 · 40 minutes
The future of USAID.

On Monday, following a week of upheaval at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he... more

04 Feb 2025 · 30 minutes
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

On Saturday, the White House announced that the United States will be imposing a 10% tariff on all imports from China and... more

03 Feb 2025 · 32 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Ari and Will talk tackling Tangle takes, reader feedback, and immigration with Mags and Jon.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

02 Feb 2025 · 31 minutes
PREVIEW - SPECIAL EDITION: Gabbard, Kennedy, and Patel's confirmation hearings.

On Thursday, Senate committees held hearings to consider the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.... more

01 Feb 2025 · 23 minutes
The federal funding freeze.

On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescindeda memo that had paused trillions of dollars in federal... more

30 Jan 2025 · 31 minutes
Trump’s immigration actions.

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders on immigration, which the White House says is part... more

29 Jan 2025 · 29 minutes
Withdrawing from international organizations.

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to withdraw the United States from the World Health... more

28 Jan 2025 · 31 minutes
The inspector general firings.

On Friday night, President Donald Trump reportedly fired at least 17 inspectors general (IGs) at several federal agencies. In response, several lawmakers expressed concern... more

27 Jan 2025 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Ari and Magdalena talk Elon Musk, social media, and civil discourse.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

26 Jan 2025 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Reviewing Joe Biden's presidency.

With the start of a new presidential administration, it’s natural to look to the future; and at Tangle, we’re doing just... more

25 Jan 2025 · 26 minutes
President Trump's first days in office.

President Donald Trump began his second term on Monday with a series of executive actions, memos and announcements, signing 26... more

23 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
Biden’s last week as president.

During the final days of his presidency, former President Joe Biden issued several executive orders on major domestic and international issues. Additionally,... more

22 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
Some very good, extremely happy news (for once).

Our founder, Isaac Saul, has a very special and personal announcement to share with you all!If you'd like to reach... more

21 Jan 2025 · 8 minutes
Trump's inauguration.

On Monday, President Donald Trump was sworn in as America’s 47th president in a ceremony inside the United States Capitol Rotunda in... more

21 Jan 2025 · 31 minutes
INTERVIEW: Isaac talks with Sharon McMahon

Although we are off today, we have a special podcast for you all! A couple of weeks ago, Isaac interviewed... more

20 Jan 2025 · 53 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk raw milk, Israel-Hamas ceasefire, and purity tests.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

19 Jan 2025 · 27 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Tracking Trump's promises and key metrics for America.

This year, a change in administration and a larger staff has afforded us a new opportunity: to set some benchmarks... more

17 Jan 2025 · 18 minutes
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

On Wednesday, negotiators announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that will pause fighting in the Gaza Strip and could potentially... more

16 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing

On Tuesday, Senate confirmation hearings began for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, starting with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. The Senate Armed... more

15 Jan 2025 · 28 minutes
Trump's comments about Greenland.

In recent weeks, President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland in an effort to expand U.S. territory and influence,... more

14 Jan 2025 · 27 minutes
The Los Angeles fires.

On Tuesday, a catastrophic wildfire began in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. In the days since, multiple fires have caused... more

13 Jan 2025 · 34 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk Amish culture, Greenland, and Los Angeles.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

12 Jan 2025 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Everything we got right and wrong in 2024.

In my small attempt to live my values, I like to dedicate the first Friday edition of every new year... more

11 Jan 2025 · 24 minutes
Jimmy Carter's life and legacy.

On December 29, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at age 100. Carter served one term after... more

09 Jan 2025 · 33 minutes
Content moderation changes at Meta.

On Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its fact-checking program across Instagram, Facebook and Threads, instead instituting... more

08 Jan 2025 · 30 minutes
The H-1B debate between Trump, Musk, and MAGA.

In recent weeks, the H-1B visa program has prompted vigorous discussion about the U.S. immigration system, foreign workers, and the tech industry.... more

07 Jan 2025 · 33 minutes
The New Orleans attack.

In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd on New Orleans’s Bourbon Street, killing 14... more

06 Jan 2025 · 32 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Ari Weitzman talks with Jill Escher

In today's episode, Managing Editor Ari Wietzman talks with Jill Escher, an autism research philanthropist (Escher Fund for Autism), real... more

03 Jan 2025 · 22 minutes
Thank you. For everything. And see you in 2025.

Today is Christmas Eve, which means the Tangle team is about to step into our annual holiday and New Year... more

24 Dec 2024 · 10 minutes
The government funding bill

On Saturday, President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law, averting a prolonged government shutdown after last-minute negotiations in the... more

23 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: My actual views on class and class politics in America.

In the last couple weeks, I've been accused of being "out of touch" more times than I ever have in... more

20 Dec 2024 · 17 minutes
The looming government shutdown.

On Wednesday, House Republican leadership scrapped a bill to temporarily fund the government after President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans... more

19 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
The Trump-ABC News settlement

On Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump settled a defamation lawsuit with ABC News over inaccurate statements made by news host George Stephanopoulos during... more

18 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Biden's mass clemency.

On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced the largest single-day act of clemency in modern American history, commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500... more

17 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
The unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) sightings

For several weeks, residents of New Jersey and other East Coast states have reported seeing possible drones flying over residential neighborhoods and... more

16 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, and Jon talk about birthright citizenship.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

15 Dec 2024 · 27 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: My response to your criticisms.

On today's episode, Isaac responds to comments and criticism on our coverage of the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian... more

14 Dec 2024 · 24 minutes
Trump’s birthright citizenship comments

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump gave his first network television interview since the election, speaking with NBC's Kristen Welker for... more

12 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
The Daniel Penny verdict

On Monday, a Manhattan jury found Marine veteran Daniel Penny, 26, not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan... more

11 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
PREVIEW: Will Kaback interviews Ambassador John Sullivan

Tangle Editor Will Kaback talked with Ambassador John Sullivan who gave a comprehensive overview of the current state of the... more

11 Dec 2024 · 25 minutes
The fall of Assad in Syria.

On Sunday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country and was granted political asylum in Russia. Assad's departure marks the end... more

10 Dec 2024 · 32 minutes
The healthcare CEO shooting

On Wednesday, a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in New York City. Police have yet to... more

09 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW: The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, and Will talk about the murder of UHC's CEO, immigration, and presidential pardons.

Please enjoy this preview episode of our Sunday podcast. The full editions are available exclusively for premium podcast members. To... more

08 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW: The Friday Edition: What is a liberal?

On today's episode, Managing Editor Ari Weitzman explores the evolution and current state of liberalism in the United States, particularly... more

07 Dec 2024 · 22 minutes
The Supreme Court case on healthcare for trans minors

On Wednesday, a majority of Supreme Court justices signaled that they were willing to allow states to pass laws limiting access to... more

05 Dec 2024 · 27 minutes
Kash Patel’s nomination

On Saturday, President-elect Trump announced the nomination of Kashyap "Kash" Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patel... more

04 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
The Hunter Biden pardon.

On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced that he had issued a full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter, for any criminal... more

03 Dec 2024 · 31 minutes
We're taking a break, and you should too (please, hear me out).

Here at Tangle, we’ve just had a year straight of one of the longest, wildest, most unpredictable, campaign seasons I've... more

27 Nov 2024 · 5 minutes
Trump’s pick for Labor secretary.

On Friday, President-elect Donald Trump named Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) as his nominee for Labor secretary. Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her bid... more

26 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
The transgender bathroom bill in Congress

Last Monday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution requiring Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to use bathrooms... more

25 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
FULL EPISODE: The Sunday Podcast: Ari, Will, Magdalena, and Jon play a game, talk about DOGE, and air some grievances.

Please enjoy this fully unlocked preview episode of our Sunday podcast. These editions are normally available exclusively for premium podcast... more

24 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
PREVIEW: The Friday Edition: Talking money in politics with Dave O'Brien.

This week, editor Will Kaback sat down with Dave O’Brien, the policy director for RepresentUs, to ask him some of the... more

22 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
The Matt Gaetz ethics report

On Wednesday, a bipartisan House ethics panel investigating sexual misconduct claims against former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) voted not to release its... more

21 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
The Pennsylvania Senate race

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that undated or misdated mail ballots should not be counted in the 2024 election,... more

20 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia.

On Sunday, President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range weaponry — called Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS — to... more

19 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary

On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services... more

18 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about Trump's cabinet nominees, DOGE, and Jake Paul v Mike Tyson.

On today's episode, Isaac and Ari discuss the recent political appointments made by President Trump, particularly on the controversial nomination of... more

17 Nov 2024 · 31 minutes
PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: One last look at why Harris lost the 2024 election.

More than a week has now passed since Election Day, and before we fully pivot to focusing on the end... more

15 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
Trump pushes for recess appointments.

On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that any Republican senator hoping to obtain the position of majority leader would have to approve... more

14 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Trump's mass deportation plan

In the week after the election, President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his campaign promise to deport millions of immigrants living in the United... more

13 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
The Trump White House comes into focus.

In the week since his electoral victory, President-elect Trump has begun announcing his picks for his cabinet and key White... more

12 Nov 2024 · 31 minutes
We're off for Veterans Day, but...

In the madness of election week, we forgot to note that we are off for Veteran's Day today. As longtime... more

11 Nov 2024 · 8 minutes
The Friday Edition - Ken Block Interview

Isaac conducts an intriguing interview with Ken Block, who was hired by the Trump campaign shortly after the 2020 election... more

08 Nov 2024 · 6 minutes
Kamala Harris’s concession speech

At 4:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a crowd of supporters at her alma mater of Howard University... more

07 Nov 2024 · 27 minutes
The 2024 election result

Former President Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States, with all major newsoutlets calling the race in his favor as of... more

06 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
Election Day Interview

First, and most importantly, we want to let you all know that we'll be covering the election live from Tangle HQ in... more

05 Nov 2024 · 43 minutes
The final polls of 2024

Over the weekend, several respected pollsters released their final surveys of the 2024 election, offering a snapshot of the presidential... more

04 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: Issac and Ari talk about election night thoughts, a possible red bubble, and play some games.

Isaac and Ari share their thoughts about potential election night results, the potential we are in a red bubble, play... more

03 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
The Decision

With the election just days away, we questioned our undecideds about some of the comments they have individually made throughout... more

03 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
The Friday Edition - Can Kamala Harris win? And 25 closing thoughts on the election.

A couple weeks ago, I made my final predictions about the 2024 election. In that post, one of my headline predictions was that... more

01 Nov 2024 · 6 minutes
Harris’s closing argument

On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., that was billed as the closing argument... more

31 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally

 On Sunday, October 27, former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump held a rally at a sold-out Madison Square Garden... more

30 Oct 2024 · 25 minutes
National newspapers decide not to endorse.

On Friday, The Washington Post announced it would not endorse a presidential candidate in this year's election and would continue... more

29 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
The presidential race in Michigan

A week out from Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in... more

28 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: An interview with Dr. Noam Weissman

Since Isaac is off coaching his frisbee team to a national championship, Ari and he couldn't record a Sunday podcast... more

27 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Trump's "enemy from within" controversy.

In the past two weeks, former President Donald Trump has made repeated references to “the enemy within” the United States,... more

24 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
Early voting data

23 million Americans have already voted, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab. On September 20, Minnesota, South Dakota, and... more

23 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
Trump's visit to McDonald's.

On Sunday, former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump manned the fry station and handed out drive-through orders at a McDonald's... more

22 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Yahya Sinwar’s death

On Thursday, the Israeli military announced it had killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an operation in southern Gaza the day prior.... more

21 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari share their predictions about the presidential, house and senate races. Also, the truth is finally spoken about the robots.

Isaac and Ari share their predictions about the presidential, house and senate races as well as events surrounding the election.... more

21 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Primetime

We spoke our undecided voters about the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris' first interview, and the debate between Harris and... more

18 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
SPECIAL EDITION: The Senate races.

On November 5, in addition to presidential, House, state and local elections, voters will be casting ballots in 34 Senate elections in... more

17 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Kamala Harris’s latest economic proposals

On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled new proposals focused on helping black men build wealth, capitalize on economic opportunities, and protect... more

16 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
FEMA funding and the disaster response.

Last Wednesday, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, knocking out power to 3.2 million people and killing at least... more

15 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
The Sunday Podcast: Tangle gets some love, the Jack Smith filing and Isaac and Ari argue about cooking techniques and more

On today's episode, Tangle gets some love from some big pod casters, Isaac and Ari argue about cooking techniques, talk... more

13 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
FULL EPISODE - The Friday Edition: 2024 Ballot 10 ballot initiatives that will define the election.

Today, we’re focusing on 10 ballot initiatives that we think exemplify this moment in U.S. politics. In Tangle fashion, we’ll... more

11 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
The Supreme Court takes up ghost guns.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok, a case challenging a 2022 Biden administration rule that... more

10 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
Donald Trump and Elon Musk

On Saturday, the tech executive joined former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of the attempted assassination... more

09 Oct 2024 · 25 minutes
Jack Smith's new filing on Donald Trump.

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed special counsel Jack Smith’s latest filing in United States v. Donald Trump, concerning alleged criminal... more

08 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
The first anniversary of Oct. 7

Monday marks one year since Hamas’s attack on Israel, in which the U.S.-designated terrorist group killed approximately 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, 97... more

07 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
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We spoke our undecided voters about the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris' first interview, and the debate between Harris and former President... more