America's founding documents are scattered in London. Let's recover them.
The United Kingdom quietly houses four original copies of our founding document, three of which were taken from the U.S. without consent.
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LA Lakers sold to ex-Disney head Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for more than $12 billion, a record for any NBA team in history and a total that is believed to be among the highest valuations of any North American sports franchise. The deal, first reported by
WHO chief: US immunization changes 'not aligned with decades of evidence'
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) criticized changes to the U.S.’s vaccine policy for children on Wednesday. “@WHO is concerned that recent changes to US immunization policy are not aligned with decades of evidence that show when children are most vulnerable to
FDA chief: Cyclospora 'effectively removed from the market'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is assuring Americans that they should feel confident eating fresh produce again, seeking to ease concerns over the nation’s food supply after a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce spread across more than a dozen states. “We have
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that sanctions against judges, prosecutors and others are unlawfully interfering with their international criminal justice
More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed. Here's who is at risk, where it's spreading
The screwworm flies can lay eggs on any warm-blooded animal, including people. Those eggs develop into parasitic larvae, or maggots, that feed on the surrounding flesh as they burrow deeper.
Fewer student loan borrowers falling behind on payments: Report
Delinquency rates among student loan borrowers dipped last quarter relative to a year prior, according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Roughly 7.8 percent of student loan borrowers missed at least three monthly payments in the second quarter,
Rosie O'Donnell says 'horrible' Trump is reason she's 'refamous'
Rosie O'Donnell says President Trump — who has repeatedly verbally attacked and threatened her during a decades-long public feud — has reignited public interest in her. "I feel like recently I'm refamous. That's what I feel like," the former "The View" co-host said during an
The internship economy is broken — here's how to fix it
To combat a tightening entry-level job market where many internships remain unpaid and inaccessible, higher education must embed structured, employer-designed work experience directly into the academic curriculum.
Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts Wisconsin governor's race in Democrats favor after Crowley win
Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted the Wisconsin governor’s race towards Democrats after a late night win for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley over democratic socialist Francesca Hong. The election handicapper changed the race from a “toss up” to one that leans Democratic
New York City Council investigating prediction markets' marketing practices
The New York City Council announced Wednesday it is investigating four prediction markets for alleged “predatory marketing practices” targeting young people. Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan on Monday, requesting more
Where the Hell Did Trump Get This $70 Million for His Ballroom?
President Donald Trump is sneakily spending close to a billion dollars on White House renovations using mostly taxpayer funds, making an end run around Congress and public disclosure. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the Trump administration pulled money from other
Make policy based on science, not on RFK's lifestyle choices
Kennedy is neither a doctor nor a medical researcher, and his personal practices should not guide federal policies.
Piker says he could've phrased 'America deserved 9/11' better
Hasan Piker, a left-wing commentator with a large following on the streaming platform Twitch, recently said he could’ve phrased the statement “America deserved 9/11” in a better way but held firm to his frequent use of "pejoratives" to describe racial supremacist groups. The
What Sherrod Brown Has to Do to Beat Jon Husted in Ohio
You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free . Inside Washington Could Jon Husted be Sherrod Brown’s ideal opponent? We’re taking a look outside of Washington
Hochul holds 10-point lead over Blakeman in new survey
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has a 10-point lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman in her bid for a second full term leading the Empire State, according to a new survey. The poll, which Siena College conducted from Aug. 3-6, found that 49 percent of 811 likely voters backed the
Three Pakistanis killed in Houthi attack on commercial vessel
Three Pakistanis were killed in a Tuesday attack on a ship by the Houthi militant group, multiple officials said, an event that points to the threat of a widening regional war sparked by the fight between the U.S. and Israel and Iran. Tahir Andrabi, a spokesperson for the
Postmaster General Steiner must resign
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi called for Postmaster General David Steiner's removal or resignation due to his refusal to ensure the U.S. Postal Service complies with federal court orders regarding the Trump administration's challenged mail-in voting rules.
Paramount may leave California over antitrust enforcement, lawyer says
Paramount Skydance's chief legal officer telegraphed a willingness by the company's chief executive to leave California as the media company faces growing antitrust scrutiny from the state government there. “His intent is to be committed to California,” Makan Delrahim,
Trump Insists His Secret Flight Was Way More Dangerous Than the Decoy
President Donald Trump wants to pretend like his plane-switching ruse didn’t leave members of the press vulnerable to an attack from Iran. While speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews Tuesday night, the president faced a tough question about his
Brendan Carr is one firing away from an unchecked FCC
President Donald Trump already holds a Republican majority in the agency tasked with regulating America's communications systems. But with a new nomination to the Federal Communications Commission, he could move to shut out opposing voices altogether - albeit at a legal risk.
Trump approval takes another hit: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating dipped again this week, following a downward trend in support for the president amid the ongoing Iran war and mounting affordability concerns ahead of November's midterms. The latest survey from The Economist/YouGov, published Monday, found 33
Stop taxing inflation
We should tax what a person actually earns, not what inflation manufactures.
Fever coach: Divisiveness 'will not win'
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is pushing back on critics of the WNBA and discourse around the league about cultural issues like race and gender. “The hate, the fearmongering, the divisiveness that’s trying to hijack our league will not win. It won’t win,” White told the
$1 billion Powerball jackpot cut to less than $600 million in 31 states by taxes: Data
For the eighth time, the Powerball jackpot has been valued at at least $1 billion, but taxes would cut your payout to far less.
Francesca Hong’s Loss Is Both a Blessing and a Curse for Progressives
The progressive momentum of the summer has stalled. Francesca Hong’s surprising loss in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, following the unexpectedly narrow victory of Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed last week, calls for a reassessment of the state of Democratic voters.
Progressives aren't the enemy — centrist inaction is
It is hard to pin centrists down on what democratic socialism means in large part because it would require publicly opposing kitchen table economic policies that most Democratic voters support.
Trump-Backed Candidate Crashes Out After Losing Primary Race
Pillow magnate and election denier Mike Lindell won’t accept his loss in Minnesota’s gubernatorial primary, claiming there are anomalies in the voting numbers. Despite President Donald Trump’s endorsement, Lindell lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa DeMuth by about 11
Schumer demands briefing on secret Trump flight from Turkey
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday demanded the Trump administration brief lawmakers on Secret Service's recent move to fly President Trump back from the NATO summit in Turkey last month using a decoy plane. “The Senate should be immediately briefed on the
Inflation fell in July as Iran war marches on
Inflation ticked down slightly in July, amid the resumption of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent last month, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The annual inflation rate declined to
Trump on third term: 'The law is very strong'
President Trump on Tuesday once again acknowledged the constitutional restrictions against him seeking a third term in office — an idea he has repeatedly floated during his second administration. “I’d love to run, but the law is very strong,” he told reporters on the tarmac at
Live updates: Progressives notch loss in Wisconsin but big wins in Minnesota, Connecticut; July inflation cools
The surging progressive movement suffered a setback on Tuesday night, as Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley edged out democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary, a surprise win given he was down double digits in polls ahead of the election. But progressives
Brazil's elections are the acid test for Trump's Latin America policy
With the Brazilian election less than two months away, the new Monroe Doctrine faces one of its greatest challenges.
Trump pushes boundaries of Supreme Court losses
President Trump is reframing his Supreme Court losses on tariffs, birthright citizenship and the Federal Reserve as victories in disguise. Exuding confidence, Trump is pressing ahead with new attempts at all three. But his critics are rushing back to court. It tees up key
The nursing shortage won't fix itself. Congress must step in.
Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht calls on Congress to approve $346 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in the fiscal 2027 appropriations package to combat the national nursing shortage.
Capitol agenda: GOP mum on returning Miller’s campaign cash
The donations from a Max Miller-aligned PAC put frontline members in a politically delicate position as they fight to hold onto their seats this November.
Lindell alleges voting irregularities, refuses to concede
My Pillow founder Mike Lindell is refusing to concede in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, alleging irregularities in the vote totals. The businessman, who is backed by President Trump, lost to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa DeMuth (R) by roughly 11 percentage points
Congress must fix our temporary protected status problem
Mullin closed the statutory-review door on temporary protected status, but that was only the beginning.
The Democratic establishment strikes back
In today's issue: ▪ A major upset in Wisconsin ▪ US attacks ship breaking Hormuz blockade ▪ Former Marine released from Russia ▪ Air Force One security concerns The left’s successful run in Democratic primaries hit a major roadblock in Wisconsin on Tuesday night as
America can't afford to stop building our AI future
Banning the AI infrastructure build is a serious mistake.
Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Vile Plot to Rig Midterms as GOP Unnerved
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 12 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. In an interview with a
Trump’s Gaza plan and Board of Peace face ticking clock
President Trump is confronting multiple problems nearly nine months into his effort to transform the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the latest blow when he rejected Trump’s 15-point roadmap for Hamas to hand over its weapons at the same time
Trump puts vaccines on front burner ahead of crucial midterms for GOP
The Trump administration has thrust vaccine policy back into the headlines just three months before the midterm elections, potentially complicating matters for vulnerable Republicans who are hoping to keep control of Congress. President Trump on Monday doubled down on his
The Enshittification of Private Insurance
One of the more prescient books of our still-young century was Jacob Hacker’s The Great Risk Shift (2008), which explained how government and business were conspiring to eliminate various protections that in the past helped cushion the middle class from financial setbacks.
ICE’s Airport Crackdowns Are Designed to Spread Fear
Over the past few weeks, there’ve been reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramping up arrests at airports around the country, picking up people boarding or exiting domestic flights in ways that not long ago would have been unheard of. This has prompted local
GOP worries time running out on Trump’s agenda with Congress
The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose complete control of Congress. Trump
Democrats’ progressive surge could complicate Jeffries’s path to unity
Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) a new headache should Democrats take back the House. The recent victories come as Democratic voters
Colson Whitehead’s Long Con
A professional slight kicks off Colson Whitehead’s third crime caper. Harlem merchant Ray Carney has just wrapped up an interview with a furniture magazine he adores when he’s called downtown to meet with an, ahem, associate. Carney, who moonlights as a fence, assumes the
Trump Blurts Out Vile Plot to Steal Midterms as GOPers Grow Unnerved
While interviewing Donald Trump, a MAGA media personality urged Trump to consider declaring a national emergency to seize control of our elecctions. Trump’s response was ugly. “Let me just say that stranger things have happened,” Trump said. “I’ll leave it at that.” In other
Republicans stay mum on whether they’ll return campaign cash from embattled Max Miller
So far, just one House Republican has said he relinquished the contribution.
