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Three issues that could sink TrumpThree issues that could sink Trump
Today, Explained newsletter

Even some of the president’s supporters think he’s mishandling issues like the economy and immigration.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
Gen Z really doesn’t want to go warGen Z really doesn’t want to go war
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One big reason why Trump has been losing the youngest voters.

By Rachel Janfaza
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3 million new Epstein files, briefly explained3 million new Epstein files, briefly explained
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What to know about the latest — and last? — Epstein release.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Republicans are normalizing the one reform they should fear mostRepublicans are normalizing the one reform they should fear most
Politics

The Supreme Court is the GOP’s most durable power center. It makes no sense for them to endanger that source of power.

By Ian Millhiser
Culture
Why is Trump so obsessed with the Kennedy Center?Why is Trump so obsessed with the Kennedy Center?
Culture

The president has always loved theater. It’s never loved him back.

By Constance Grady
Culture
Other first ladies had cash grabs. Melania tops them all.Other first ladies had cash grabs. Melania tops them all.
Culture

A short history of presidential spouses making bank.

By Alyssa Rosenberg
Politics
Minneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistanceMinneapolis is showing a new kind of anti-Trump resistance
Politics

Is this what democracy looks like?

By Christian Paz
Politics
Donald Trump’s ego might just save democracyDonald Trump’s ego might just save democracy
Politics

Minnesota provides a blueprint for how to prevent a slide into authoritarianism we’ve seen in other countries.

By Thomas Pepinsky
Politics
Trump’s massive self-ownTrump’s massive self-own
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The president has turned his biggest political asset into a liability.

By Eric Levitz
Podcasts
Trump is trying to shape a new world order. Here’s what it looks like.Trump is trying to shape a new world order. Here’s what it looks like.
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Podcasts

He’s teaching some dangerous lessons to China and Russia.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
Podcasts
You may not like what comes after Charlie KirkYou may not like what comes after Charlie Kirk
Podcast
Podcasts

His followers are drifting toward Nick Fuentes, his onetime nemesis.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
Podcasts
Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?Trump’s polls are tanking. What does his base think?
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A MAGA diehard on ICE in Minneapolis, the Epstein files, and what Trump must do before the midterms.

By Astead Herndon
Politics
The dismaying response to a new Alex Pretti videoThe dismaying response to a new Alex Pretti video
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The new footage of Pretti clashing with ICE is real — and irrelevant.

By Eric Levitz
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The Don Lemon indictment, briefly explainedThe Don Lemon indictment, briefly explained
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Trump’s Justice Department is arresting journalists.

By Cameron Peters
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Democrats’ demands to reform ICE, briefly explainedDemocrats’ demands to reform ICE, briefly explained
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They’re focused on three areas: ending warrantless patrols, curtailing aggressive tactics, and increasing accountability.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
The man Trump is hoping can fix ICE optics in MinneapolisThe man Trump is hoping can fix ICE optics in Minneapolis
Politics

Tom Homan, explained.

By Christian Paz
Politics
Trump looks ready to bomb Iran again. Why?Trump looks ready to bomb Iran again. Why?
Politics

This Iran war may not end as quickly as the last one.

By Joshua Keating
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Why Trump is threatening Iran againWhy Trump is threatening Iran again
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Trump says “time is running out” for Iran’s regime to make a deal.

By Cameron Peters
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How much trouble is Kristi Noem in?How much trouble is Kristi Noem in?
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Even some Republicans have begun calling for the Homeland Security secretary’s resignation.

By Caitlin Dewey
Technology
The new TikTok is freaking people outThe new TikTok is freaking people out
Technology

President Trump helped create a US version of the app, which now appears to be censoring people.

By Adam Clark Estes
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How Trump endangered Ilhan OmarHow Trump endangered Ilhan Omar
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Trump’s many attacks on Somali Americans, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The Supreme Court will soon decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymanderThe Supreme Court will soon decide if only Republicans are allowed to gerrymander
Politics

The Republican justices already upheld Texas’s gerrymander, now we’ll find out if the same rules apply to blue states.

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
Who do you believe about the end of the world?Who do you believe about the end of the world?
Future Perfect

The Doomsday Clock is keeping time for a world that no longer exists.

By Bryan Walsh
Politics
The White House’s shocking lies about MinneapolisThe White House’s shocking lies about Minneapolis
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Never forget how this administration misled you.

By Christian Paz
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Why DHS is investigating its own killings, briefly explainedWhy DHS is investigating its own killings, briefly explained
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The Trump administration is sweeping Alex Pretti’s death under the rug.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
How Trump transformed ICE, in two chartsHow Trump transformed ICE, in two charts
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The money behind Trump’s immigration crackdown, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters and Melissa Hirsch
Future Perfect
Your friends are still acting like everything is normal in America. What do you do?Your friends are still acting like everything is normal in America. What do you do?
Future Perfect

All Americans live in a “dual state.” Here’s what that means — and how to help others see it.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
China is purging its military leaders. Is this a step toward war?China is purging its military leaders. Is this a step toward war?
Politics

Xi Jinping is eliminating the people who might be willing to say no to him.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
How long can ICE keep ignoring federal courts?How long can ICE keep ignoring federal courts?
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A federal judge just threatened to hold the agency’s leader in contempt.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Trump’s deportation forces finally went too farTrump’s deportation forces finally went too far
Politics

A baby-step back from the brink.

By Eric Levitz
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Trump’s plan to extort Minnesota, briefly explainedTrump’s plan to extort Minnesota, briefly explained
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Trump to Minnesota: Give me your voter data, or else.

By Cameron Peters
Podcasts
How Democrats — and even a few Republicans — in Congress are moving to rein in ICEHow Democrats — and even a few Republicans — in Congress are moving to rein in ICE
Podcast
Podcasts

Alex Pretti’s death has pushed more and more lawmakers into saying something must be done.

By Miles Bryan and Noel King
Politics
So what if Alex Pretti had a gun?So what if Alex Pretti had a gun?
Politics

The unbearable hypocrisy of pro-gun conservatives defending the Minneapolis killing.

By Zack Beauchamp
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ICE in Minnesota: Latest stories and updatesICE in Minnesota: Latest stories and updates
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Supreme Court considers whether teachers must be informants against their studentsSupreme Court considers whether teachers must be informants against their students
Politics

Plaintiffs from the religious right are asking the Republican justices to seize control of public schools.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
The killing of Alex Pretti is a grim turning pointThe killing of Alex Pretti is a grim turning point
Policy

Trump’s authoritarianism is becoming less subtle — and more vicious.

By Zack Beauchamp
Future Perfect
The world just passed a surprisingly positive milestone on nuclear weaponsThe world just passed a surprisingly positive milestone on nuclear weapons
Future Perfect

It’s been more than eight years since the last nuclear explosion. How long will the pause last?

By Joshua Keating
Politics
The Trump administration’s unchecked abuses in MinnesotaThe Trump administration’s unchecked abuses in Minnesota
Politics

How the Trump administration pushed Minneapolis to the brink.

By Cameron Peters
Policy
Can Minnesota prosecute the federal officers who just killed a man?Can Minnesota prosecute the federal officers who just killed a man?
Policy

Federal agents just shot and killed another person in Minneapolis.

By Ian Millhiser
Podcasts
Minnesota officials want to find out the truth about Renee Good’s death. The federal government won’t let them.Minnesota officials want to find out the truth about Renee Good’s death. The federal government won’t let them.
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Podcasts

And 3 other takeaways from a conversation with the state’s attorney general, Keith Ellison.

By Astead Herndon