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The president is peddling hot nonsense on what tariffs can do for America—and the person he’s conned the most seems to be himself.

The New Republic

Donald Trump’s Biggest, Dumbest Lie Is … Really Big and Really Dumb ↗

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While Elon Musk paints federal bureaucrats as inefficient or worse, Lewis and other literary essayists shine a light on the quiet heroes of the civil service.

The New Republic

Michael Lewis’s Paean to Federal Workers Hits Differently Under DOGE ↗

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Trump has now admitted twice that he could bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home, but says his lawyers are telling him not to. This was a very dumb move—and also a very revealing one.

The New Republic

How Trump Accidentally Sabotaged His Own Case Against Abrego Garcia ↗

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The president and his allies want to use institutions like the Kennedy Center and the National Endowment for the Arts to challenge the left’s cultural power. Here’s how their plan is going so far.

The New Republic

Inside Trump’s Bizarre Campaign to Bend the Art World to His Will ↗

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It’s already in Seattle. It will now travel east.

The New Republic

Trump’s Recession Has Begun ↗

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100 days into his second term, the president’s approval numbers are historically bad. There's good reason to believe they're only going to get worse from here.

The New Republic

Think Trump’s Unpopular Now? Just Wait. ↗

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OK, so Amazon backed down on posting the cost of Trump’s tariffs. But the wildly disproportionate attack on the company from the White House press secretary actually exposed Trump’s deep vulnerabilities.

The New Republic

Karoline Leavitt’s Angry New Attack on Amazon Reveals Trump’s Weakness ↗

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The civil service was once a safe and supportive workplace. It’s now a menacing environment where fear and chaos are the order of the day.

The New Republic

What It’s Like to Be a Trans Federal Employee Under Trump ↗

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