Every week, we dig into the stories shaping politics—from the right wing’s latest obsessions, to the polls setting the mood, to Trump’s congressional enablers, to his attempts to weaponize justice. Think of this newsletter as your quick guide to what matters—and why.

Injustice for All: Jury-shopping with Jeanine, and abortion-pill liars get a pass

How the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back.

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Survey Says: What Tennessee’s special election tells us about 2026

The most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics.

Explaining the Right: Why conservatives are obsessed with this bad college essay

What the right wing is currently obsessing over, how it influences politics—and why you need to know.

Congressional Cowards: Even apparent war crimes won’t stop the GOP from defending Hegseth

The worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. 

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