TNR’s Greg Sargent takes a critical look at the day’s political news and the stories leading NewRepublic.com, and speaks to leading journalists and newsmakers.

Tension: You’ve stopped caring, and they know it—but that’s when the real manipulation begins. Noise: You’re flooded ...

"Americans shouldn't expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday," an unnamed official told NBC News earlier this week. The official also said the government is "exploring options" for a way to ...