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Be of Good Cheer
President Biden’s historic decision sets up an exciting campaign that will energize voters
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Good News for Democrats: Trump's Bad Speech Wrecked His Convention
The combination of Biden withdrawing and Trump acting old and nutty offers a chance to lift the despair
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Biden Clings to Power
His news conference was coherent but selfish
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Biden Won't Give Up the Keys Yet
The Stephanopoulos interview showed a selfish president in denial
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The Supreme Court Takes a Crowbar to the Constitution
Sir Thomas More — the "Man for All Seasons" — and the Horrible Immunity Decision in Trump vs. United States
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June 2024

Days 22 and 23: “Guilty, Guilty, Guilty, Guilty” and 30 More “Guiltys”
I wrap up my six-week coverage of the Trump Trial
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Day 21: The Critical Closing Arguments
Todd Blanche and Joshua Steinglass try to sum it up for the jury — and us
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Jon Alter LIVE
Ruminating with friends
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May 2024

Day 20: Hoffinger Slices Up Costello on Cross
The prosecution ends on a high note as we head to closing arguments.
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Jon Alter LIVE
Ruminating with friends
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Day 19: Trump Stumbles Near Finish Line
Cohen survives cross, and a late defense witness disrespects the judge
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Day 18: Cohen Crushed on Cross
This was Trump’s best day of the trial. But will it be enough to get him off?
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