For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members
The Swalwell and Gonzales resignations show that Congress has entered a new era.
1 day ago
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For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members
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House Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Late-Night Revolt Sinks GOP Plan
Donald Trump and his allies had lobbied aggressively all week for a clean renewal of the controversial surveillance programused by U.S. spy agencies.
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House Extends Surveillance Powers Until April 30 After Late-Night Revolt Sinks GOP Plan
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Progressive Analilia Mejía Takes New Jersey U.S. House Special Election, Giving Democrats Another Win
New Jersey Democrat Analilia Mejía has won a special election to fill the U.S. House seat that was vacated by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill after she was voted into that office.
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Progressive Analilia Mejía Takes New Jersey U.S. House Special Election, Giving Democrats Another Win
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White House Plans To Give Federal Agencies Access To Claude Mythos, The A.I. Model Making Everyone Nervous
Anthropic wasdiscussing Mythoswith the Trump administration, even after the Pentagon cut off business with the U.S. AI lab following a contract dispute.
1 day ago
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White House Plans To Give Federal Agencies Access To Claude Mythos, The A.I. Model Making Everyone Nervous
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White House meets AI firm Anthropic amid political tensions, Pentagon dispute
Trump administration reconsiders Anthropic ban as CEO meets White House officials to discuss Mythos Preview, a powerful new AI cybersecurity model.
1 hour ago
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White House meets AI firm Anthropic amid political tensions, Pentagon dispute
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Slate Pears Game 246: Apr. 17, 2026
Today's puzzle has six pears.
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Slate Pears Game 246: Apr. 17, 2026
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Slate SoundBites for April 17, 2026
Build your answer from the sound up with our new game, SoundBites!
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Slate SoundBites for April 17, 2026
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Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Associate Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
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Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Associate Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
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Slate Mini Crossword for April 17, 2026
Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
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Slate Mini Crossword for April 17, 2026
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Slate Crossword: Book Read for Pleasure? (Nine Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for April 17, 2026.
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Slate Crossword: Book Read for Pleasure? (Nine Letters)
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Slate
Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point
There is a warrant out for agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.’s arrest.
6 hours ago
Slate
Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point
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County Prosecutor Charges ICE Agent With Assault For Pointing Gun At People On Minneapolis Highway
"There is no such thing as absolute immunity for federal agents who violate the law in the state of Minnesota," Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said.
1 day ago
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County Prosecutor Charges ICE Agent With Assault For Pointing Gun At People On Minneapolis Highway
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Wisconsin sheriff explains why he's suing for $1M after woman allegedly faked ICE detention at a hotel
A Wisconsin sheriff sues a woman and a local politician over what he calls an "outlandish" lie about being illegally detained in the county jail.
1 hour ago
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Wisconsin sheriff explains why he's suing for $1M after woman allegedly faked ICE detention at a hotel
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Texas AG sues Houston mayor and city council over new sanctuary city ordinance limiting ICE cooperation
Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Houston's mayor and city council over a sanctuary ordinance that ended a police policy requiring officers to wait for ICE agents.
1 hour ago
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Texas AG sues Houston mayor and city council over new sanctuary city ordinance limiting ICE cooperation
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Slate
Apple TV’s Star-Studded New Show Does a Rare Thing
Margo’s Got Money Troubles, starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, is refreshingly great.
1 day ago
Slate
Apple TV’s Star-Studded New Show Does a Rare Thing
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WWE star Danhausen says Mets 'curse' isn't exactly lifted as team drops ninth straight game
WWE star Danhausen claims his "curse" on the Mets remains because Brian Gewirtz never paid up. He's also set for a WrestleMania 42 segment with John Cena.
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WWE star Danhausen says Mets 'curse' isn't exactly lifted as team drops ninth straight game
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Ex-USWNT star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA great Sue Bird announce shocking split after 10 years
WNBA legend Sue Bird and soccer star Megan Rapinoe announced they have split after 10 years, sharing the news in a joint statement on Friday.
1 hour ago
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Ex-USWNT star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA great Sue Bird announce shocking split after 10 years
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Texans star defender becomes highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with $150M deal: reports
Houston Texans star Will Anderson Jr. reportedly became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a three-year, $150 million contract extension.
1 hour ago
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Texans star defender becomes highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with $150M deal: reports
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Mother Jones
Clarence Thomas’ Radical Remarks Might Not Be What They Seemed
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should be feeling optimistic. He’s a member of the 6-3 Republican-appointed majority on the highest court that is rapidly reshaping American law in a way Thomas has always wanted. To name a few of his recent victories, Thomas and his colleagues have ended the constitutional ...
2 hours ago
Mother Jones
Clarence Thomas’ Radical Remarks Might Not Be What They Seemed
Slate
Clarence Thomas Just Gave a Speech Blaming Progressivism for Hitler. It Was Mostly Just Sad.
The justice gave a rare public address on Wednesday that started as a benign celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
2 hours ago
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Clarence Thomas Just Gave a Speech Blaming Progressivism for Hitler. It Was Mostly Just Sad.
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In Wild Speech, Clarence Thomas Blames Progressives, Woodrow Wilson, For Hitler
Might be time to take grandpa's keys away.
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In Wild Speech, Clarence Thomas Blames Progressives, Woodrow Wilson, For Hitler
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Slate
The Pitt Prides Itself on Accuracy. So How Did It Mess This Up?
Dr. Robby’s season-finale scene with the baby is very touching. There’s just one problem.
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The Pitt Prides Itself on Accuracy. So How Did It Mess This Up?
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My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn’t Give It to Her, So I Did.
It was cruel to make her wait.
5 hours ago
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My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn’t Give It to Her, So I Did.
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I Did My Aunt and Uncle a Huge Favor. Now I’m Being Treated Like an Evil Landlord.
It's my house!
12 hours ago
Slate
I Did My Aunt and Uncle a Huge Favor. Now I’m Being Treated Like an Evil Landlord.