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  1. the national interest
    GOP Bill ‘Covers’ Preexisting Conditions, But May Have Million-Dollar Premium“Donald Trump and Republicans will protect patients with preexisting conditions,” promises Trump. There’s just one small catch.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. 2018 midterms
    Beto O’Rourke’s Race Against Ted Cruz Is Officially a ‘Toss-up’After speaking to operatives in both parties, the Cook Political Report decided that the Texas Senate race is now a jump ball.
    By Eric Levitz
  3. sexism
    Democratic Women Fear America Not Ready for a Woman As PresidentIt may take a midterm win driven by women to convince Democrats that it’s not risky to run a woman against Trump in 2020.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. government shutdown
    Congressional Republicans Ignoring Trump Government Shutdown ThreatsTrump is again threatening to shut down the federal government over border wall funding. His congressional allies are strangely sure he’s bluffing.
    By Ed Kilgore
  5. audiobooks
    The Best-selling Audiobooks of 2018 (So Far)Here’s what everyone’s listening to right now.
    By Jenni Laidman
  6. vulture recommends
    The Best Audiobooks of 2018 (So Far)Courtroom thrillers, quirky imports, and Billy Crudup.
    By Jenni Laidman
  7. the kavanaugh hearings
    If Kavanaugh Goes Down, Will Republican Voters Be Discouraged or Enraged?Losing Kavanugh could be a buzzkill for the Republican base in November, unless Democrats wind up getting the blame.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. 2018 midterms
    Why Mississippi Could Determine Who Controls the Senate and the Supreme CourtEverything could come down to a late-November special election runoff in the Magnolia State.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. 2018 midterms
    Two Former Republican U.S. Senators Endorse Kobach’s Democratic OpponentThe fiery right-winger is splitting his party in a very red state.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. tv ratings
    The 2018 Emmys Were the Least-Watched EverBut it’s not as much of a Nielsen disaster as it might seem.
    By Josef Adalian
  11. the kavanaugh hearings
    Will Trump Stick With Kavanaugh Come Hell or High Water?It might be more rational to dump Kavanaugh and go with another SCOTUS nominee. But presidential rage may come into play.
    By Ed Kilgore
  12. 2018 midterms
    Republican Memo Admits Voters Oppose Republican PoliciesRepublicans quietly acknowledge that the American public doesn’t like their agenda.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. emmys 2018
    The Highs, Lows, and Lower Lows of the 2018 EmmysThis year was … not great.
    By Vulture Editors
  14. emmys 2018
    Who Portrayed Teddy Perkins at the 2018 Emmys? An InvestigationThe mystery pales next to our detective skills.
    By Halle Kiefer
  15. emmys 2018
    Hannah Gadsby Gifted Us All Wth the Funniest Moment of the 2018 EmmysMichael Che has seen Hannah Gadsby, but has he seen Nanette?
    By Megh Wright
  16. emmys 2018
    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, American Crime Story Lead 2018 Emmy Award WinnersCongrats!
    By Vulture Editors
  17. 2018 emmys
    All the Best Beauty Looks at the 2018 EmmysFrom slicked-back buns to shimmery eyes.
    By Erica Smith
  18. the kavanaugh confirmation
    Why the Clock Is Ticking on Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court NominationIf Brett Kavanaugh isn’t confirmed soon, Trump’s mission to reshape the Supreme Court could get dicier.
    By Ed Kilgore
  19. emmys 2018
    See Every Red-Carpet Look From the 2018 EmmysIssa Rae, Rachel Brosnahan, Tiffany Haddish, Kristen Bell, and many more.
    By Vulture Editors
  20. 2018 midterms
    Poll: Democrats Lead Senate Races in Arizona and TennesseeIf Democrats can pull off an upset in the Volunteer State, their chances of taking the Senate improve dramatically.
    By Eric Levitz
  21. supreme court
    3 GOP Senators Open to Delaying Kavanaugh Vote Over Sexual Assault ClaimFlake and Corker said senators must learn about the attempted rape allegation before voting, and Murkowski said they “might” need to delay.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. letters
    Comments: Week of September 17, 2018Readers sound off on Jonah Hill, the women have been left behind despite the #MeToo movement, and more.
  23. divorce
    At Least 200 Couples Have Divorced Over Fortnite in 2018According to a new report.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  24. snl
    Who Will Host the 2018 SNL Season Premiere?We have a few guesses.
    By Matthew Love
  25. primaries 2018
    3 Progressive Women Who Won Big in New York Last NightSome exciting candidates came out on top.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  26. 2018 midterms
    New York Primaries Show Elections Are Still Won on the Ground, Not OnlineCuomo and his top allies won — while breakaway Senate Democrats stumbled down-ballot — due to the power of old-fashioned organizing.
    By David Freedlander
  27. 2018 midterms
    Governor Andrew Cuomo Defeats Cynthia Nixon in NY Democratic PrimaryEstablishment candidates won in all the top races, but six of the eight rogue Democratic state senators lost their seats.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. primaries 2018
    Controversial Candidate Julia Salazar Wins Big in New YorkShe’s on track to be the first socialist in the New York State Senate in nearly a century.
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  29. primaries 2018
    Cynthia Nixon Loses in Primary Race Against Andrew Cuomo“I’m not discouraged,” Nixon said. “I’m inspired … We have fundamentally changed the political landscape in this state.”
    By Opheli Garcia Lawler
  30. 2018 midterms
    Congress Moves to Make Sure There’s No Government Shutdown Before MidtermsMembers of Congress are hoping that Trump won’t flip-flop yet again and reject an agreement that fails to meet his demands for border wall funding.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. 2018 primaries
    Rhode Island’s Raimondo Brushes Aside Progressive ChallengeCalled by her opponent “an extreme corporatist Democrat,” the incumbent became the 13th woman to win a gubernatorial nomination this year.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. new york state primaries
    Julia Salazar Says Conservative Site Tried to Out Her As Sexual-Assault SurvivorShe came forward about her alleged experience before the Daily Caller published the piece.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  33. a closer look
    This One Scene in Mandy Makes It the Best ‘Ban Men’ Film of 2018Director Panos Cosmatos is really pissed off at men.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  34. stormy times
    Stormy Daniels Will Drop Tell-All Book, Right Before MidtermsAdding to the distractions created by Bob Woodward’s book, it could be a stormy October for the White House.
    By Ed Kilgore
  35. donald trump
    Stormy Daniels to Publish a Tell-All Book About Trump Just Before MidtermsAdding to the distractions created by Bob Woodward’s book, it could be a stormy October for the White House.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. 2018 midterms
    FiveThirtyEight’s Forecast Shows Very Tight Battle for the SenateNate Silver’s model gives Republicans a narrow advantage based on a very favorable landscape. But it could go either way.
    By Ed Kilgore
  37. president trump
    Trump Signs Order Enabling Sanctions on Foreign Election MeddlingThe order would give Trump discretion over whether to impose sanctions on a given country or entity. Congress wants the penalties to be automatic.
    By Eric Levitz
  38. 2018 midterms
    New Hampshire Democratic Front-runners Win, Famous Son LosesNew Hampshire will elect either its first black congressperson or its first openly gay congressperson in the fall.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. vulture lists
    19 Book-to-Film Adaptations Still to Come in 2018Alert the Oscars.
    By Devon Ivie
  40. the national interest
    George W. Bush Raising Money to Maintain Trump Cover-upDubya working hard to ensure Congress quashes any investigation of Trump’s many scandals.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. new york state primaries
    Everything to Know About the Julia Salazar ControversiesThe 27-year-old State Senate candidate has been accused of everything from fabricating her background to stealing a Mets player’s ex-wife’s identity.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  42. 2018 midterms
    Will These Women Come Out on Top in New York’s Primaries?Five crucial races to follow on Thursday.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  43. 2018 midterms
    House GOP Runs High Risk in California, New Jersey, New York With Tax Bill 2.0A lot of competitive House races are in the three states where loss of the SALT deduction really made suburban swing voters mad.
    By Ed Kilgore
  44. how i get it done
    How I Get It Done: Zephyr TeachoutThe progressive New York attorney general candidate on campaigning while pregnant and her past as a champion distance runner.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  45. 2018 midterms
    Zephyr Teachout Gets an Ultrasound in Her Latest Campaign AdBaby Teachout, who’s due in October, got involved in mom’s campaign to be New York’s attorney general.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. the kavanaugh hearings
    Why Democrats Need to Flip Both Collins and Murkowski to Block KavanaughThe replacement of John McCain with Jon Kyl has significantly changed the Senate math on Kavanaugh.
    By Ed Kilgore
  47. emmys
    RuPaul, Anthony Bourdain, Queer Eye Join 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards WinnersOn top of Sunday’s historic triple EGOT event.
    By Halle Kiefer
  48. emmys
    Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and John Legend EGOT at 2018 Creative Arts EmmysTheir giant, golden, diamond-encrusted EGOT necklaces are being forged as we speak, presumably.
    By Halle Kiefer
  49. democratic primaries
    In Delaware, It’s the Year of White Male Centrist Career Politician Tom CarperA lot of observers smelled an upset brewing in Delaware, but Sen. Tom Carper overwhelmed his progressive challenger with money and a personal touch.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. 2018 midterms
    Four California Democratic Congressional Candidates Break With Party on Gas TaxCandidates in some very close House races aren’t taking chances by risking the ire of anti-tax voters as a ballot initiative fight intensifies.
    By Ed Kilgore
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