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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders during a rally

Why the Democratic Tea Party Failed (and How It Could Succeed)

For the left to win, it must blame fascism on the actual fascists.

Editor’s Picks

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hold hands during a ceremony to celebrate the WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces in the East Room of the White House.

Michael Tomasky

What the Democrats Need to Learn From the Biden Cover-Up Fiasco

As much as covering up the president’s infirmity was a scandal for all involved, the Democrats’ mortal sin was the one that was right out in the open.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, center, spoke with Representative Jodey Arrington, center left, at the U.S. Capitol on May 15.

Republicans Are Rejoicing as They Gut a Bill That Benefits Red States

Nearly three-quarters of investments spurred on by the IRA have flowed to states that voted for Trump. Once Republicans decide how thoroughly to decimate Biden’s trademark achievement, we’ll see how committed they are to snatching from their own constituents.

TNR Features

A parody photo-illustration of Trump and his associates storming Greenland via Viking ship

Northern Fights

Christopher Hooks

Real Men Steal Countries: Inside Trump’s Absurd Greenland Obsession

Politics

Andrew Cuomo speaks before getting vaccinated at the mass vaccination site at Mount Neboh Baptist Church in Harlem.

The Little Super PAC That Could (Stop Andrew Cuomo)

The folks behind DREAM will never be able to outspend the would-be mayor of New York City. But they believe their fresh approach to campaigning might give them an edge.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd on the main central loggia balcony overlooking St Peter's Square on May 08, 2025.

Pope Leo’s Election Is a Victory for the Constitution

That the head of the Catholic Church is as American as baseball proves that ancient prejudices can be conquered and rifts between people can be mended.

Culture

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, chairman of the Government Committee on Operations of the Senate, comments on the latest developments in his dispute with the White House and Arm Secretary Robert T. Stevens.

The Red Scare Still Haunts America

The paranoia and conspiracy theories of the McCarthy era still inform our culture and politics in the present day.

Zhao Tao in Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides”

Jia Zhangke’s Caught by the Tides Is an Epic of Loss and Perseverance

The filmmaker’s tale of modern China probes the emotional toll of living through two decades of social upheaval.

From the Magazine

Bob Dylan onstage on the Rolling Thunder Revue tour

Can We Allow Bob Dylan to Be Himself?

Like Shakespeare, he has adopted many guises—some of them very painful for him.

Collage of Homer Simpson and Pete Hegseth

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Who Said It: Homer Simpson or Pete Hegseth?

Photograph of an installation by Mumbai-based collaborative art studio CAMP

The Inspiring Hacktivist Ethos of an Indian Art Studio

Illustration of a baby surrounded by menacing images of pills and a baby powder container. Imagery from vintage J&J ads is also included to suggest that the issues with the company have been happening for decades.

Alexander Zaitchik

A Devastating New Exposé of Johnson & Johnson Indicts an Entire System

The Daily Blast Podcast

The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Angry Walmart Tirade Backfires, Wrecking His Own Tariff Scam

As Trump’s war with Walmart intensifies over its truth-telling about his tariffs, an economist explains how this exposes the fraudulence of his rationale for them—and exposes the political weakness of his position.

The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent

Trump’s Threats to Defy Courts Go Nuclear as MAGA Rages at New Losses

As Trump’s hints that he will override the courts get worse, a close observer of MAGA lawlessness explains why the Trump-MAGA game plan here is more dangerous than it appears.

Games & Quizzes

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Play Our Daily Crossword Puzzle

Published daily, the TNR Crossword is designed to be quick and addictive—a perfect pastime during all the 30-minute meetings that should have been 30-second group emails.

Collage of J.D. Vance and Jonah Ryan

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Who Said It: Veep’s Jonah Ryan or JD Vance?

One is a fictional politician who everyone hates. The other is a real politician who everyone hates. Can you tell them apart?