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Jason Kyle Howard

Jason Kyle Howard

The New York Times

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The dark purpose behind Trump’s Washington makeover

The president's grand plans for the nation's capital aren't just personal monuments. They are rooted in erasure

07.05.2026 9

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Trump’s war crime threat is a betrayal of American values

Even with a fragile ceasefire, Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran carries consequences that cannot be ignored

08.04.2026 9

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Democrats should go all-in on Texas — and Talarico

Turning the Lone Star State blue will be expensive. Hesitation to go all in on a candidate will cost even more

09.03.2026 5

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How Jesse Jackson made room for white workers

Before Democrats fractured, Jackson united workers across race and region — and provided a model for today’s party

03.03.2026 10

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Bovino is out of Minneapolis — but Trump isn’t backing down

The president's firing of Gregory Bovino and softening rhetoric are superficial changes for a heartless policy

27.01.2026 7

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Iran at the breaking point: What’s next?

War correspondent Scott Anderson on the country's protests, the revolution's legacy and what a deal could mean

17.01.2026 10

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Trump has declared war — on the Kennedys

From Jack and Jackie to Bobby, Ted and Eunice, Trump is on a rampage against the Kennedy legacy

04.01.2026 20

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In attacking Mark Kelly, Trump is elevating a 2028 contender

The president's threats are setting up the Arizona senator for a presidential bid

01.12.2025 9

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Donald Trump always falls for a handsome man in a suit

Zohran Mamdani is just the latest babe to win POTUS’ affections

23.11.2025 10

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Jon Ossoff stands firm on affordability in the face of GOP attacks

Up for reelection in 2026, the Senate's most vulnerable Democrat stakes his career on fighting for ACA subsidies

19.11.2025 10

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Even establishment Democrats say Chuck Schumer must go

Despite his "no" vote, the Senate deal to reopen the government bears Schumer’s fingerprints

11.11.2025 20

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Nancy Pelosi knew and used her power. So should Democrats

Pelosi gave Hakeem Jeffries a masterclass in using power. Why wasn't he listening?

09.11.2025 10

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One writer’s plan to rescue baseball from itself

In "Make Me Commissioner," Jane Leavy breaks down how the sport lost its emotional core, and how to get it back

03.11.2025 10

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After Charlie Kirk’s murder, what lies ahead could be terrible

Something is profoundly broken in America — and we're all at risk

12.09.2025 10

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DC, under assault by Trump, needs someone to fight back

With anger building, Mayor Muriel Bowser is caught between a rock and a hard place — and needs reinforcements

06.09.2025 10

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Was Melania’s letter to Putin written by ChatGPT? We read closely for clues

The failures of the first lady's prose can't be blamed on AI

19.08.2025 10

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