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The Republican position on Ukraine.

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday, Fox News published the results of a questionnaire it presented to every leading Republican presidential candidate about their position on U...

Biden approves a new oil drilling project.

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday, the Biden administration said it was going to approve an oil drilling project in Alaska's North Slope, a petroleum-rich area in the norther...

The SVB bank failure, explained.

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, U.S. regulators took over Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after it collapsed on Friday morning. In a matter of 48 hours, SVB experienced a...

Biden proposes a new budget.

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday, President Joe Biden released a $6.8 trillion budget plan for 2024 that he says will cut deficits by $2.9 trillion over the next decade, i...

Tucker Carlson releases January 6 footage.

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday, Fox News host Tucker Carlson aired his first segment on January 6 after receiving some 41,000 hours of security footage from the Capitol. T...

The ESG debate.

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, a Republican bill to prevent pension fund managers from basing their investment decisions on things like climate change cleared Congress, s...

Trump dominates at CPAC.

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering Trump's dominance at CPAC, his speech, and the reactions to it from the right and left. Plus, a reader question about whether liberal o...

The Washington D.C. crime bill.

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're breaking down the debate over the Washington D.C. crime bill and Biden's decision to oppose it. Plus, a reader question about my most ext...

Biden's new immigration rule.

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the Biden administration announced a new temporary rule that will penalize asylum seekers who cross the border illegally or fail to apply f...

Student loan cancellation and the Supreme Court.

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a challenge to President Biden's student debt cancellation program. Members of the Supreme Court...

The Covid lab-leak theory.

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) concluded the Covid-19 pandemic most likely arose from a laborato...

The cause of the East Palestine train crash.

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We covered the story of East Palestine in a special Friday edition, which included original reporting on what happened there. Since then, residents li...

Section 230 hits the Supreme Court.

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, a case that could change the liability social media companies have for the conten...

Biden's surprise Ukraine visit.

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday, President Biden made a surprise visit to the capital of Ukraine. It was the first time in the modern era that a president had traveled into...

John Fetterman's hospitalizations.

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday night, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical dep...

The Colorado river water fight.

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In late January, the seven states that rely on the Colorado River for water failed to strike a water-sharing deal by the federally mandated deadline. ...

The UFOs we are shooting down.

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a matter of eight days, U.S. fighter jets have shot down four objects across North America. The first was the highly publicized downing of the purp...

Valentine's Day Special: I interview my wife.

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's special episode of Tangle, as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, I sat down and interviewed my wife. We talked about law school, our polit...

Republicans & Social Security.

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During last week's State of the Union address, President Biden claimed that "some Republicans" want to sunset Social Security and Medicare, drawing bo...

INTERVIEW: Manu Meel on bringing college students together.

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Manu Meel is the CEO of Bridge USA, a nationwide movement on college campuses that aims to promote open discussion between students about political is...

Democrats change their primary calendar.

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, the Democratic National Committee approved President Biden's proposed changes to the primary calendar for 2024, making South Carolina the...

Biden’s State of the Union address.

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, President Biden delivered his second ever State of the Union, an annual address to Congress and the country meant to serve as an update on...

The Ilhan Omar controversy.

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ilhan Omar. Rep. Omar (D-MN) was voted off of the Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. Last week, we covered the removal of Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA)...

The (alleged) Chinese spy balloon.

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, a United States military fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean, about six nautical miles off the ...

Nikki Haley is running for president.

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, news broke that the former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will be announcing an official campaign for president on February 15 at a la...

Biden will end Covid emergency.

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the Covid emergency. On Monday, the White House said it is planning to end its emergency declarations tied to the Covid-19 pandemic on May ...

The Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell removal.

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The House committees. Last week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) formally removed Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from the Perma...

The death of Tyre Nichols.

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the death of Tyre Nichols, and the footage that was released on Friday. Plus, an under-the-radar story on the border and some nu...

INTERVIEW: The case for 9 justices

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, we are sitting down with Paul Summers and Steve Rosenthal, two of the men behind the Keep Nine Coalition. Paul is a former Tenness...

Ukraine gets its tanks.

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday, after weeks of deliberation, the German government said it would send 14 of its modern Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, and would...

Florida's African American Studies debate.

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday, the Florida Department of Education said it will not allow an Advanced Placement (AP) class on African American Studies to be taught in the...

The reparations proposal in San Francisco.

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, a committee in San Francisco released a reparations proposal for the city that includes $5 million for each qualifying Black resident of th...

More Biden classified documents.

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Biden's classified documents. We first covered this story on January 12. Hours after we published that piece, Attorney General Merrick Garland appoint...

A gas stove ban (or not).

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gas stoves. Last week, Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said his agency was considering a ban on gas...

The George Santos scandal.

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rep. George Santos (R-NY). In the November election, Santos flipped New York's 3rd District red, defeating Democrat Robert Zimmerman. But the newly el...

The debt ceiling, explained.

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The debt ceiling (or debt limit). During the recent debate over the next Speaker of the House, one of the key impending issues was the debt ceiling, o...

Biden's classified documents.

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the classified documents found at a Biden think tank, and the latest news about a batch of documents discovered in his Delaware ...

Biden's new border plan.

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden has announced a tougher stance on immigration at the border, saying the U.S. would begin turning away Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguan...

The $1.6 trillion omnibus bill.

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Congress passed a $1.65 trillion government funding bill that provides record allocations for defense and sends more emergency aid to Ukra...

Republicans pick Kevin McCarthy for Speaker.

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

McCarthy is finally in. On Saturday, the 57-year-old Republican representative Kevin McCarthy from California was elected Speaker of the House after a...

Reader Interview, Part V: Rick McPherson

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rick is a 61-year-old maintenance technician at a Steel Mill in Butler, Pennsylvania. He is married with four children aged 40 to 28 and three grandch...

Reader interview, Part 4: Kristen / Jon

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen (who sometimes goes by Jon) is from Des Moines, Iowa. They are a Christian, raised Catholic in a moderate left household, and say the teaching...

Reader interview, Part 3: Bradley

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Pierce is a 40-year-old Christian, attorney, father of 10, husband of one, who says he is pro-parental rights, anti-abortion, and pro-self-def...

Reader interview, Part 2: Miriam

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Miriam Stein is a Gen X woman from Yucipa, California, a mom of 2 teens & married for 25 years. She got her degree in environmental engineeri...

Reader Interview, Part 1: Jamie

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Costello is a 39-year-old American woman from Maryville, Tennessee, who feels politically homeless. She is also a disabled combat veteran w...

INTERVIEW: Simon Rosenberg, the man who got 2022 right.

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our last preview of the 2022 election, I cited Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg as a "unique voice" in a sea of forecasters and pundits who sa...

I'm about to disappear (for a little).

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're rounding up the year and giving you an opportunity to tell us what you think.Take the survey: https://forms.gle/SiKB4mMtDMYVQ68w6Need a gif...

The Republican fight for Speaker of the House.

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 2022 midterms, Republicans won the House of Representatives 222-213, grabbing the same number of seats Democrats currently hold in Congress. Be...

November's inflation numbers.

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, consumer prices rose 7.1% from a year ago, down from 7.7% in October and the peak of 9.1% in June. On a month-to-month basis, inflation ro...

The Respect for Marriage Act.

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Respect for Marriage Act. Yesterday, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, a bill that codifies into law national protecti...

Twitter Files: Part 2, 3, 4, and 5

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Twitter files. Plus, a question about the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage and an under the radar story on yout...

The Senate's two immigration bills.

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the two immigration bills that are being debate in the lame-duck session of Congress. Plus, a very big story from Talking Points Memo a...

Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party.

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering Kyrsten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic party and a reader question about what is going to happen to the J6 committee. Plus, ...

The independent state legislature theory.

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the independent state legislature theory, and the arguments around it that happened before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Plus, a ques...

The same-sex wedding website case.

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's issue, we're covering the Supreme Court case where a Colorado web designer is challenging the state's anti-discrimination laws. Plus, a que...

The Georgia Senate runoff.

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Election Day in Georgia, where voters are deciding between Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker. Plus, a question about investigat...

The Twitter files on Hunter Biden.

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering Twitter's decision to suppress the Hunter Biden story and the new leaks showing internal discussions. Plus, an important story a...

The potential railroad strike.

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Congress is trying to stop a potential railroad workers strike. But is Biden on the right side of the issue? Plus, a question about TikTok.You can rea...

The Indian Child Welfare Act.

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering one of the most complex stories Tangle has ever seen: The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Plus, we've got a question about why...

The protests in China.

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're breaking down the protests in China and what they mean for the world. Plus, a question about mass shooting statistics and an opportunity to do s...

The Colorado Springs shooting.

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's edition of Tangle, we're going to be breaking down the Colorado Springs shooting and what we know about it. We also have the news you misse...

A note to listeners from Isaac.

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks from Isaac and the whole Tangle team. In the spirit of giving, we ask that you share this url: www.readtangle.com/give. For every new subs...

The (new) Trump special counsel.

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're breaking down the appoinment of another special counsel investigator to look into Trump. Plus, a question about who Democrats might try to run i...

Nancy Pelosi steps down.

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Pelosi steps down from her leadership position. Plus, an update on a reader question from last week about candidate funding, and an important un...

The FTX collapse, explained.

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're going long on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, the complicated story of a Democratic mega donor and cryptocurrency exchange going belly up. Plus, a re...

Trump announces presidential run.

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering Trump's big announcement for another presidential run. Plus, we've got a new survey on how you're feeling about 2024 and an important s...

What the latest inflation numbers mean.

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the latest inflation numbers and what they mean (some good news, maybe?)... plus, a question about what candidates do with leftover cam...

Democrats win the Senate.

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the results from the 2022 midterms, including Democrats officially taking the Senate. Plus, a question about why some results take so l...

Everything we missed (and an update).

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering everything that didn't make it into the newsletter yesterday, a reader question, and Isaac's thoughts on some of the election fraud cla...

SPECIAL EDITION: Democrats' shocking performance.

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a look at Democrats suprisingly strong night, where the midterm race stands now, and what to expect in the next few days. Plus, a list of...

It's Election Day.

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're giving our final preview and rundown of the midterms, what we're watching, and what to expect. Plus, a question about Isaac's perfect voting sys...

Brazil's new (old) president.

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the return of Lula. We also have a reader question about how to prepare for the midterms.You can read today's podcast here, toda...

SPECIAL EDITION: Yes, you should vote.

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Election day is in four days. Today, Tangle founder Isaac Saul discusses the reasons most people don't vote, and why you should.Find NPR's covera...

Affirmative action at the Supreme Court.

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the debate over affirmative action, and going long on the arguments for and against it. Plus, a reader question about yesterday'...

Elon Musk takes over Twitter.

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're breaking down the Elon takeover of Twitter. Plus, a question about "grassroots" movements and an important reader survey about a potential new p...

Progressives retract letter on Ukraine.

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the progressives criticism of Biden's approach in Ukraine — and then the backtracking. Plus, a correction and a question about...

The Fetterman-Oz debate.

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the John Fetterman vs. Dr. Mehmet Oz debate. Plus, a question about how I think of Tangle, and a preview of tomorrow's subscribe...

The pandemic learning losses.

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering the results from the "Nation's Report Card," which showed significant drops in learning for fourth and eighth graders — tied t...

Courts halt student debt forgiveness.

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're breaking down the lawsuits that threaten Biden's student loan plan. Plus, a reader question about the Republican party platform and some very im...

INTERVIEW: Ivan Moore on Alaska and ranked choice voting.

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Moore is one of Alaska's top pollsters. Today, he sits down with Tangle to discuss ranked choice voting, the contentious House and Senate races, ...

Biden's gig economy rule.

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the new rules about contractors and the gig economy, which could impact millions of workers. Plus, a question about how Isaac thinks of...

The scandal in Los Angeles.

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're discussing the scandal in Los Angeles over a leaked audio recording of racist remarks. Plus, a question about why Biden is blamed for inflation ...

September's troubling inflation numbers.

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the latest inflation numbers from the Labor Department, what they mean, and who has gotten most of this right. Plus, a question about I...

Biden's mass pardons. (MONDAY'S NEWSLETTER)

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering Biden's announcement of a wave of pardons. Plus, a question about state residency and running for office, and an update on the investig...

The war in Ukraine escalates.

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're covering some harrowing updates from the war in Ukraine. Plus, a question about drawing the perfect congressional map.You can read today'...

The protests in Iran, explained.

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the protests in Iran and what they mean for Iranians and the U.S. Plus, a question about how the Tangle team goes to work every morning...

OPEC+ announces oil cuts.

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the decision by OPEC+ nations to cut oil production — and what it means for gas prices and Biden's global diplomacy. Plus, a question...

The Alabama gerrymandering case.

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the voting rights cases in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's edition. No listener question today.Read Tangle's ...

Have an easy fast...

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking the day (mostly) off in observation of Yom Kippur. To those of you observing, we wish you an easy fast. Want to know more about Yom ...

Ukraine's advance.

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the latest from the war in Ukraine — including the annexations of four regions and Ukraine's advances. Plus, a question about Hurrica...

The new Supreme Court term

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the upcoming Supreme Court term. Also, a reader question about finding good presidential candidates and a brief note about the Brett Fa...

Some big Tangle announcements.

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Isaac apologizes for not answering your email, announces some changes at Tangle, and launches our charity drive.Links:Our advertising policy:&n...

Who attacked the Nord Stream pipeline?

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unpacking the global whodunnit.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” stor...

The Energy Independence and Security Act.

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The controversial permitting reform bill. Plus, a question about how Isaac starts his day, and a special shoutout to three listeners!You can read toda...

Elections in Italy.

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The elections in Italy and a question about talking to people who believe in conspiracies.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Ra...

The fraud lawsuit against Trump.

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering the New York attorney general's lawsuit into Trump. Plus, a question about food prices.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “...

INTERVIEW: Michael McDonald on midterms, "The Big Lie", and mail-in voting

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we sit down with election expert Michael McDonald. Michael is the author of the new book From Pandemic to Insurrection: Voting in ...

Electoral Count Act reform.

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are covering the Electoral Count Act reforms and skipping our reader question. Plus, a preview of tomorrow and a story on the Cherokee Nation.You c...

Biden says the pandemic is over.

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a question about Lindsey Graham's abortion bill.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “...

Lindsey Graham's abortion bill.

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Graham's abortion bill, a question about the migrants in Martha's Vineyard, and the incoming challenge to student debt cancellation.Click here...