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Michael Cohen Walked Right into Trump’s Trap

Michael Cohen Walked Right into Trump’s Trap

Plus: Trump's ballroom, U.S. attorneys serving illegally, and more

Aug 24, 2026

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6 min read

The Administrative State Is on Life Support, but It's Not Dead

The Administrative State Is on Life Support, but It's Not Dead

How Donald Trump and the Supreme Court's conservative justices fundamentally changed the federal government — and what to do about it

Aug 19, 2026

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16 min read

Trump Is Trying to Blackmail the Supreme Court. Again.

Trump Is Trying to Blackmail the Supreme Court. Again.

The administration now claims that building Trump’s ballroom is a national security imperative

Aug 17, 2026

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4 min read

The Trump Administration Is Enabling Financial Crime

The Trump Administration Is Enabling Financial Crime

Plus: the Truth Social lawsuit, ICE run amok, and more

Aug 14, 2026

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6 min read

Samuel Alito Is Not Doing Himself Any Favors

Samuel Alito Is Not Doing Himself Any Favors

The Supreme Court justice recently spoke out about a new biography of him. The biographer responds.

Aug 11, 2026

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16 min read

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Open File

Analysis and commentary on national legal affairs — covering the Justice Department, the courts, and the intersection of law and politics — from former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori.

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