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Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 4, 2025.

He seems like a huge narcissist--but huge narcissists have made good presidents before.

Weaponized partisan politics--or something even more sinister?

J. Michael Luttig is a Republican-appointed former federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.

Can a relative centrist hold on against a surging left-wing candidate? This Midwestern city is about to find out.

On Wednesday, the justices will hear oral arguments over the president's move to impose sweeping tariffs on virtually all imported goods.

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 3, 2025.

He still doesn't realize that signing a peace deal is the easiest part of peace.

It's an uphill battle, but some Dems are trying to fight.

Meanwhile, Chief Justice John Roberts is presiding over the death of the rule of law.