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A weekly roundup of TNR's political coverage
You’ll Be Very Surprised Who’s Benefiting Most From Bidenomics
Red states, not blue ones, are seeing the biggest income gains. But it’s not for the reason Wall Street Journal editorialists think.
by Timothy Noah

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Brett Kavanaugh’s Novel Use of Concurring Opinions
The conservative justice has a lot to add on the biggest cases.
by Matt Ford
What Do Bidenomics and the President’s Grandchild Have to Do with Each Other? Everything.
There’s an appalling double standard in how the political press covers the Democrats and Republicans today.
by Michael Tomasky
No Labels Donor Has Financial Ties to Jared Kushner
Why did No Labels, which claims to be nonpartisan, accept money from someone closely tied to a member of Trump’s inner circle?
by Tori Otten
“We’re the Antidote”: Minnesota DFL Chairman Ken Martin on the “Minnesota Miracle”
The state just completed what may be the most progressive state legislative session ever, anywhere. And 2024 is looking good too.
by Michael Tomasky
Far-Right Republicans’ Radical, Bigoted Attack on the Defense Bill
Even the military isn’t safe from the GOP’s war on wokeness.
by Robert Schlesinger
Ohio Republicans’ Rotten Scheme to Spend Opioid Settlement Money in Secret
GOP leaders brazenly skirted a state Supreme Court ruling with a law shielding the money from public scrutiny. Many other states are doing likewise. Are we repeating the tobacco settlement debacle?
by Jack Shuler
From The Ticker:
Ron Johnson: “I Have the Deepest Sympathy for 9/11 Families … BUT”
The Republican senator does not care about Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing campaign with LIV Golf.
by Prem Thakker
Lawyer Who Helped Overturn Affirmative Action Venmoed Clarence Thomas Aide
The Supreme Court justice aide received payments for a “Christmas Party” from several top lawyers with cases before the court, according to a new report.
by Prem Thakker
Summer Lee Bats Away Pentagon’s Limp Excuses for Huge Viagra Budget
“Do you know how many bridges in my district of Pittsburgh could be repaired with that amount?” the progressive representative asked.
by Prem Thakker
The House Ethics Committee Is Coming for Matt Gaetz
A revived investigation into the congressman’s alleged sexual misconduct is ramping back up.
by Prem Thakker
Joe Biden Has Dementia? Watch This Embarrassing Jim Jordan Fox News Hit
Jim Jordan’s rants about the FBI are becoming incoherent.
by Tori Otten

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