JD Vance will never be the GOP Obama
He can copy Obama's biography, but the vice president will never have the charisma
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Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
The poll found the Austin Democrat with a surprising edge
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It’s always rice and eggs
With crisp feta, bacon, avocado and a runny yolk, it’s the meal I return to again and again
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The colonial reckoning “The English Patient” adaptation couldn’t capture
"But Have You Read the Book?" revisits the adaptation of Ondaatje's novel, which favored romance over history
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Trump’s great private school handout
A provision now taking effect under the Big Beautiful Bill sends students to private schools at public expense
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Trump and Musk both want to control America’s history
The frenemies' strange obsession with historical "accuracy" has disturbing connections to big AI
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Ken Paxton has long crusaded against voter fraud. His Senate rival now accuses him of committing it.
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the attorney general may have broken state law
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The conservative movement’s sporadic anointment of Gen-Z spokeswomen
From Phyllis Schlafly to Emma Waters, a familiar agenda cycle continues
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A former FBI target has the playbook to fight Rubio’s enemies list
The FBI's targeting of civil rights activist Lillian Smith provides lessons for solidarity and resistance
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Kamala Harris’ biggest opponent in 2028? Herself
As she lays the groundwork for a campaign, Harris again risks a trap of her own making
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A founding father’s queer legacy
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings' family tree keeps getting more complicated and colorful
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Barns, go-karts and strip malls: The wild west of private schools that collect taxpayer dollars
State legislatures are steering money to private schools with far-reaching consequences
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DNC chair Ken Martin is under fire and melting down
The embattled Democratic National Committee leader is undermining the party’s midterm — and 2028 — prospects
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Court rebuffs Trump EO on mail voting rules
Court continues blocking key portions of Trump's executive order, siding with states' rights and the Constitution
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How Māori food tells New Zealand’s story
From smoky hāngī to tangy rēwena bread, Māori cooking turns land, memory and tradition into a feast
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“People are sick of Rahm Emanuel”: Sanders says progressive wins make Dem establishment “nervous”
The senator said establishment Dems are pushing a losing message ahead of the midterms
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UPDATED: Berlin Pride attack leaves 1 dead, dozens injured, suspect dead
Police searching for suspect after a van drove into crowds at Germany's largest LGBTQ+ Pride event
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The small-screen seduction of the middle-aged woman
Midlife can be as blissful as "The Five-Star Weekend" or as cathartic as "Ride or Die"
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Trump’s foreign policy enters its decadent, desperate end stage
He restarted a war no one wanted and signed a nuclear deal no one read. What's next?
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Pete Hegseth’s Iran war math doesn’t add up
The defense secretary pegged the war's cost at $37 billion. The real total is far higher
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Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
North Dakota has a long history of policies and institutions that could be considered socialist
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Now arriving at Trump Station?
A recent push from the administration to rename NYC's iconic Penn Station after Trump is ruffling some feathers
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Court: AG Paxton didn’t prove abortion claims
A Texas appeals court said the attorney general relied on insufficient evidence to win a clinic shutdown order
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“President Curtis” is a “Rick and Morty” spinoff to believe in
Keith David's man of action won't make America great again, but he just might save it from itself
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Yes, you can cook your lettuce — and it’s delicious
Wary of eating cold salads right now? Try a warm lettuce dish instead
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Trump at WHCD: “The show must go on” — then “ripping” into the press
Three months after the shooting, Trump's solemn opening gave way to expected attacks on the media, political rivals
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How Holden Caulfield became a performative male
Gen Z has context about "The Catcher in the Rye" that earlier generations lacked — but even less empathy
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Andrew Tate’s arrest causes trouble for Trump’s youngest son
The manosphere influencer has lost the president's support — but he could pose a threat to Barron
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Big cannabis has cozied up to the GOP
The hemp, marijuana and alcohol industries are all vying for the president’s attention
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Lestat’s debut album is no mere TV soundtrack
Daniel Hart and Sam Reid turn a fictional band into a compelling musical achievement
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“Remake” will shift your perspective on grief
In his magnificent documentary, Ross McElwee evaluates the role of his films in the life and death of his son
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“The Man Will Burn” accidentally shows why people despise Burning Man
Instead of clearing up misconceptions about the annual desert bacchanalia, HBO's docuseries confirms them
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Donald Trump has stopped caring about the midterms
But the Democrats — and the rest of us — still hope to make them count
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Trump is still soaking up GOP campaign cash. What will he do with it?
The president's $400 million war chest looms over the GOP’s midterm efforts
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Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members
A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier
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Netflix is turning your brain to mush
In reports to shareholders, Ted Sarandos disclosed that the shows you're watching may already be modified by AI
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