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Jan 23, 2026 · This week, the president suffered a string of defeats that exposed the real limits of his power at home and abroad.

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Jan 28, 2026 · Whether or not money is the root of all evil, the root of our current American oligarchy is a single Supreme Court case.

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Jan 21, 2026 · In a special bonus episode of Amicus for Slate Plus members, co-hosts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discussed the twists and turns of Wednesday’s two-hour showdown between …

Feb 9, 2026 · Ad Report Card Super Bowl Commercials This Year Sent a Clear Message. I Hope Donald Trump Isn’t Listening.