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A former venture capitalist and fundraiser has a bold idea: market-friendly moderation.

The inability to answer that question informs the election result.

It’s time to go after the nation’s real elite—not the Republicans’ largely fictitious one.

Some tech billionaires hate the CFPB, which protects Americans from scams and abuse. Why?

The successful ballot measure hasn’t gotten much notice in the wake of Trump’s victory, but it has dangerous implications.

Today on TAP: Maybe for the moment. But despite Israel’s vicious tactical victories over Hamas and Hezbollah, Israel remains isolated and vulnerable.

The tariff threats against major trading partners preview geopolitical strategies that Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent has articulated, with a dash of corruption thrown in.

Or, how you should learn to worry more about illiberal politics in liberal guise

The Justice Department proposed breakups, licensing arrangements, and other methods as a remedy for Google’s violation of the antitrust laws. Will Donald Trump’s team go along with it?

Today on TAP: Or did he simply emulate them?

National Treasure: Bitcoin Edition

The TV doctor’s scams and fake cures are the least of what makes him so dangerous as Trump’s appointee to head Medicare and Medicaid.

The new centrist push to regain control of the Democratic Party, with corporate money

Tom Tomorrow brings you This Modern World

Today on TAP: Why do commentators have such a hard time distinguishing populist economic left from woke cultural left?

The unifying thread of the team around the president is that they sell their services to corporations for money.

Trump, Musk & Co. are gunning for unions. Herewith some strategies for survival.

Whether the city has a functioning public transportation system may rest with Washington, or better yet, New Jersey.

On our live show, David and Emma discuss the latest cabinet nominations—and early misfires.

Today on TAP: A few items to make us feel a little more hopeful