Alexander Nazaryan
Politics reporter and writer
Alexander Nazaryan writes about politics, culture and science.
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Congress won’t block states from regulating AI — that’s good
President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in the Senate, but an amendment banning states from regulating AI for a decade didn‘t survive.
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EPA head Lee Zeldin said we’ll all be fine with fewer environmental regulations — that’s not reassuring
Trump filled his administration with incompetents and amateurs — we’ll soon feel the effects of their “work.”
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Republicans are the only ones who can stop Ed Martin’s confirmation
The GOP could show it actually has some independence from the president by voting against an unqualified Trump loyalist.
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Democrats’ identity crisis is their biggest weakness against MAGA
The out-of-power party needs to latch on to a small set of ideas people can identify with — and stop trying to be everything to everyone.
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Rep. Wesley Bell may just be the post-‘Squad’ progressive that Democrats need right now
The former St. Louis County prosecutor beat former Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary, and takes office as the party looks to adapt for the future.
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How these 5 key questions could define American politics in 2025
From wars to courts to the Democrats’ next best hope — the new year brings more questions than answers.
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Democrats have an elitism problem. This New Yorker can bring them back down to earth.
Former Rep. Max Rose is a moderate who was elected to represent one of New York’s Trumpiest districts. That’s what the Democratic Party needs right now.
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Senate Republicans had a line they wouldn’t cross. Here’s why it was Matt Gaetz.
The former Florida congressman had a reputation for causing unnecessary chaos — and had few friends within his own party.
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Why Kamala Harris’ home city kicked out its progressive leaders
Oakland’s mayor and district attorney were both sent packing in a recall vote. Leaders in other Democratic-run cities should take notice.
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The real reason Los Angeles’ DA is looking into the Menendez brothers’ case
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón needs a boost for his re-election campaign. Enter the Menendez case.