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In the August 29 Issue

Economic Data and the Coming Elections

By MATTHEW CONTINETTI

Politics & Policy

‘And Then There Were None’?

By Jay Nordlinger

Today is Primary Day in Wyoming. Liz Cheney will probably go down to defeat. But she has rendered a patriotic service.

Elections

Is Dr. Oz Serious?

By Nate Hochman

You don’t need a pollster to know that Oz is in trouble — just watch his latest ad.

Politics & Policy

Against Fanaticism

By Kevin D. Williamson

We should try to steer ourselves away from the brutal and toward the humane, away from the ridiculous toward the reasonable.

57m

Ex-Democratic Congressman TJ Cox Indicted for Campaign Contribution Fraud, Other Financial Crimes

2h

Liz Cheney Faces Long Odds in Wyoming Congressional Primary

2h

Giuliani on Learning He’s a Target in Georgia Election Probe: ‘We’re Starting to Live in a Fascist State’

6h

Trump’s Passports Returned after Being Seized in Mar-a-Lago Search, DOJ Says

Law & the Courts

What If the Law Treated All Politicians the Same?

By Jim Geraghty

We need one clear and consistent standard, applied to leaders of both parties.

Trump Calls for the ‘Immediate Release’ of Mar-a-Lago Raid Affidavit: ‘Horrible And Shocking’

By Diana Glebova

White: A ‘Show Trial’ Is Exactly What This Is

By Armond White

NR PLUS Law & the Courts

Merrick Garland Is on a Path to the Abyss

By Rich Lowry

An indictment of Trump would be one of the most consequential acts by the Justice Department in decades, and Garland has a flagrant conflict of interest.

Politics & Policy

Democrats Already Are Planning More Tax Hikes

By John Fund

One of the most important jobs facing a GOP-led House will be to roll back the IRS’s hiring bonanza and block its implementation.

Politics & Policy

A Small Step against the Yearning for a Political Messiah

By Jim Geraghty

A few of Kamala Harris’s most ardent fans have lowered their expectations of what she can accomplish, which is a welcome sign of receding political messianism.

NR PLUS Film & TV

Vince Gilligan Pulled Off What Nobody Else Ever Has

By Philip Klein

By sticking the landing in both Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, Gilligan has become a modern television legend.

Law & the Courts

DOJ Objects to Public Disclosure of Trump Raid Affidavit

By Caroline Downey

‘If disclosed, the affidavit would serve as a roadmap to the government’s ongoing investigation,’ prosecutors wrote.

NR PLUS Law & the Courts

Trump’s Privilege Claims Are Beside the Point

By Andrew C. McCarthy

Some of the documents seized in the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago may be covered by privilege — but all of them are the property of the government by law.

Politics & Policy

On the FBI, Mar-a-Lago, Etc.

By Jay Nordlinger

No man is above the law. Yet police powers can be abused. No end of things to think about . . .

Health Care

‘Advocate Rather Than a Scientist’: The Compromised Research of Child Gender-Transition Doctor Jack Turban

By Caroline Downey

Turban’s work is partially funded by pharmaceutical companies that profit off of gender transition.

NR PLUS Health Care

The Transgender Movement Rediscovers Gender Roles

By Nate Hochman

One doctor argues that children engaging in ‘opposite gender’ activities is proof of their identity. This flies in the face of what feminists have told us for decades.

Health Care

The U.K. Turns Its Back on Transgender Ideology

By The Editors

In the U.S., the mendacity is unsustainable.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

PHOTOS: Russian-Ukraine War

Latest images from the war-torn region.

World

‘Militant Unity’: Putin, Kim Jong-un Pledge to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

By Diana Glebova

Putin sent a letter to Kim congratulating North Korea on their day of liberation.

NR PLUS National Security & Defense

What Republican Foreign Policy?

By Michael Brendan Dougherty

The GOP is doubles down on the Obama–Biden strategy.

The Latest

Politics & Policy

Trump’s Passports Returned after Being Seized in Mar-a-Lago Search, DOJ Says

By Brittany Bernstein 9:18 AM

The FBI is investigating whether Trump broke laws relating to removal of records, obstruction of an investigation, and the Espionage Act.

Politics & Policy

Dick Cheney, Manhood, Etc.

By Jay Nordlinger 9:16 AM

The former vice president has cut an ad for his daughter Liz.

The Great Books

Episode 241: The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

9:16 AM

John J. Miller is joined by Michael Warren Davis of the Sophia Institute Press to discuss G. K. Chesterton’s book, The Innocence of Father Brown.

Elections

No, Beto O’Rourke Isn’t Beating Greg Abbott

By Jim Geraghty 8:37 AM

Despite all the talk of Beto O’Rourke surging, Greg Abbott’s lead in the Texas governor’s race is persistent and steady.

Politics & Policy

Trump Calls for the ‘Immediate Release’ of Mar-a-Lago Raid Affidavit: ‘Horrible And Shocking’

By Diana Glebova 8:23 AM

Trump’s request comes after the DOJ said it would refuse to publicly disclose the FBI affidavit.

Capital Matters

When Money Dies: Argentina’s Inflation

By Andrew Stuttaford 8:13 AM

Inflation in Argentina is about 7 percent per month right now, but already showing signs of what happens when money dies.

Politics & Policy

A Small Step against the Yearning for a Political Messiah

By Jim Geraghty 7:10 AM

A few of Kamala Harris’s most ardent fans have lowered their expectations of what she can accomplish, which is a welcome sign of receding political messianism.

NR PLUS Capital Matters

Free Markets Are in the National Interest

By Dominic Pino 6:30 AM

American prosperity is best served by free markets, not protectionism.

NR PLUS Politics & Policy

Angry Protesters and Ballot-Box Setbacks Won’t Stop Pro-Life Victories

By Tim Busch 6:30 AM

The pro-life movement will increasingly triumph, given its heart for mothers and children and the love that motivates it.

World

The Rushdie Wake-Up Call

By The Editors 6:30 AM

Biden needs to stop playing footsie with Iran.

NR PLUS Culture

Is Marriage an Elite Institution?

By Madeleine Kearns 6:30 AM

Privileged liberals ignore a major driver of inequality.

Health Care

‘Advocate Rather Than a Scientist’: The Compromised Research of Child Gender-Transition Doctor Jack Turban

By Caroline Downey 6:30 AM

Turban’s work is partially funded by pharmaceutical companies that profit off of gender transition.

NR PLUS Law & the Courts

Merrick Garland Is on a Path to the Abyss

By Rich Lowry 6:30 AM

An indictment of Trump would be one of the most consequential acts by the Justice Department in decades, and Garland has a flagrant conflict of interest.

Woke Culture

Joan of Arc Was a Woman

By Madeleine Kearns 8:38 PM

Almost everyone can agree that the saint was a remarkable woman — and largely because she was a woman.

Capital Matters

Truck-Chassis Industrial Policy Isn’t Going Well

By Dominic Pino 7:59 PM

The ‘make them here instead’ mantra popular with politicians hasn’t worked for truck chassis, the trailers used to haul shipping containers.

NR PLUS Education

Students’ Family Background Matters

By Ian V. Rowe

On the need to sort student outcomes by domestic situation.

NR PLUS Education

Classroom Disruption

By Betsy DeVos

Imagine what innovation can do.

NR PLUS World

One Ukrainian’s Life

By Jay Nordlinger

No one would have planned the life that Sentsov has lived.

NEW PODCASTS

The Editors

Episode 460: A Warranted Discussion

Rich, Charlie, Alexandra, and Jim discuss the contents of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant, Liz Cheney’s reelection chances, and the attack on Salman Rushdie.

The Great Books

Episode 241: The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton

John J. Miller is joined by Michael Warren Davis of the Sophia Institute Press to discuss G. K. Chesterton’s book, The Innocence of Father Brown.

Political Beats

Episode 114: Steve Miller / Mott The Hoople

Scot and Jeff discuss Mott The Hoople with Steve Miller.

Videos

Putin, Kim Jong-Un Pledge to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

Trump Says FBI Raided Mar-a-Lago

Senate Democrats Pass Partisan Spending Bill

Trump-Backed Kari Lake Wins Republican Nomination for Governor in Arizona

Putin, Kim Jong-Un Pledge to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

Trump Says FBI Raided Mar-a-Lago

Senate Democrats Pass Partisan Spending Bill

Trump-Backed Kari Lake Wins Republican Nomination for Governor in Arizona