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Nia Prater

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Nia Prater is an Intelligencer staff writer who covers New York politics.

  1. politics
    WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 1: Special Counsel Jack Smith announces
    Will Anything at All Happen With Trump’s January 6 Case Before the Election?Special counsel Jack Smith cited a need for further consideration of the Supreme Court’s presidential-immunity decision, delaying everything again.
  2. politics
    Freedom Award Ceremony For Former Clerk Cheryl Johnson
    Pelosi Airs Criticisms of Biden CampaignDuring a book press tour, Pelosi indicated that she had lost faith in the Biden campaign’s chances for victory before the president dropped out.
  3. politics
    JD Vance
    Vance Awkwardly Doesn’t Confront Harris on Plane TarmacWith both campaigns in Wisconsin for events, J.D. Vance approached Air Force Two but opted to trash the vice-president to the press instead.
  4. politics
    Minnesota Governor Walz Highlights New Gun New Legislation
    What We Know About Why Harris Picked Tim WalzAmong other things, Josh Shapiro’s interview reportedly didn’t go very well.
  5. just asking questions
    What Kamala Harris’s Candidacy Means for Black WomenPolitical consultant Kimberly Peeler-Allen says there has been an outpouring of jubilation — tempered with fear.
  6. politics
    House GOP Meeting Nov 14
    GOP Lawmakers Can’t Help Making Racist Remarks About HarrisMultiple congressional Republicans have called the vice-president a “DEI hire” since her ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket.
  7. politics
    Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Addresses Joint Session Of Congress
    Rashida Tlaib Holds ‘War Criminal’ Sign During Netanyahu SpeechMany Democrats weren’t happy with the Israeli prime minister’s defiant speech.
  8. politics
    US-VOTE-POLITICS-HARRIS
    Kamala Harris Fires Up Dems at First Rally Since Biden DecisionMore than 3,000 people attended the Milwaukee event, where the presumptive nominee railed against Trump to an elated crowd.
  9. politics
    House Oversight Committee Questions USSS Director On Attempted Trump Assassination
    Key Moments From the House Oversight Secret Service HearingSecret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle was grilled by House members in both parties Monday on the agency’s actions on the day Trump was attacked.
  10. early and often
    The Push to Replace Biden Is Rapidly Gaining MomentumBut the president’s campaign claims that he has no intention of stepping aside.
  11. politics
    Former President Donald Trump Indicted In January 6 Investigation
    Judge Dismisses Classified-Docs Case in Huge Win for TrumpOn Monday, Aileen Cannon ruled that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment was unconstitutional.
  12. early and often
    The Case(s) Against Donald TrumpIt’s hard to keep track, so we made a guide.
  13. the law
    Rudy Giuliani
    Rudy Giuliani Is Now on the Hook for a Cool $153 MillionOn Friday, a judge dismissed Giuliani’s bankruptcy case, citing irregularities in his often-late financial filings.
  14. politics
    Press briefing by Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
    RFK Jr. Apologizes to Woman Who Accused Him of AssaultThe Washington Post reported that the presidential candidate tried to make “amends” with Eliza Cooney, who once worked for him.
  15. politics
    President Biden Signs Proclamation Establishing Emmett Till And Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
    What Is Jim Clyburn Saying, Exactly?The powerful South Carolina congressman is offering mixed messages about his support — or lack of it — for President Biden.
  16. politics
    Red Room
    New York’s Governor and Lieutenant Are Split Over BidenDemocrats up and down the ballot in the state are divided, too.
  17. politics
    House Votes June 28
    Pelosi: You Sure You Want to Stay in, Joe?Days after Biden said he has no plans to drop out of the race, the former House Speaker suggested that he still has a decision to make.
  18. politics
    U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks to commemorate Earth Day, in Triangle
    Why Is the Squad Backing Biden So Forcefully?Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her political brethren have come out swinging for the president as he battles Democratic doubters.
  19. boeing
    Boeing's Broken Safety Culture
    It’s Been Another Very Bad Day for BoeingA guilty plea plus more bad news from the FAA.
  20. politics
    President Biden Hosts Fourth Of July Celebration At White House
    Read Biden’s I’m-Not-Going-Anywhere Letter to Hill DemocratsBiden sent a defiant message to congressional Democrats, looking to stave off any calls for him to step down from party members returning from break.
  21. just asking questions
    Did the Supreme Court Kill Every Case Against Trump?Law professor Steve Vladeck on where a radical ruling leaves the former president’s prospects in court.
  22. politics
    US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-COURT-TRUMP
    Immunity Ruling Delays Trump NY Sentencing by Months Judge Merchan pushed the hush money sentencing to September after Trump’s legal team asked him to consider the Supreme Court’s immunity decision.
  23. presidential immunity
    Supreme Court Holds Investiture Ceremony For Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
    Supreme Court Gives Trump Partial Win in Immunity CaseThe former president isn’t off the hook, but it’s increasingly unlikely that his election-subversion trial will take place before November.
  24. trump-biden debate
    US-VOTE-POLITICS-DEBATE-BIDEN-TRUMP
    Biden Stalls Out in Particularly Bad Debate MomentDuring one exchange early on in the debate, a confused-seeming Biden appeared to lose his train of thought.
  25. politics
    Jamaal Bowman Lost. Is Another Squad Member Next?Bowman’s resounding defeat may not bode well for Missouri’s Cori Bush, who faces a fierce primary challenge.
  26. politics
    US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-COURT-TRUMP
    Trump Now Free to Go to Town on Jury in Hush-Money CaseJudge Merchan loosened a gag order on Trump, though there are still limits to how far the former president can go.
  27. alex jones
    US-POLITICS-CONVENTION-ELECTION
    The Alex Jones–Sandy Hook Legal Fight Could End InfowarsThe trustee overseeing Jones’s media company said that he intends to liquidate the business and sell its assets to help pay Sandy Hook penalties.
  28. what we know
    Biden Touts $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Relief With Eye to 2024
    What to Know About the New Student-Loan-Forgiveness PlansBiden’s relief measures and proposals are good news for borrowers — if you can figure out their looming deadlines and complexity.
  29. politics
    Donald Trump Holds Rally In Pennsylvania
    Trump Tries to Reset Debate Expectations in Bizarre FashionAhead of Thursday’s one-on-one, Trump is alleging that President Biden will be “jacked up” for the occasion.
  30. politics
    Jury To Begin Deliberations In Trump Hush Money Trial
    Alvin Bragg Has Been Deluged With Threats Since Trump’s ConvictionThe Manhattan district attorney’s office wants to extend a gag order against the ex-president, citing a surge in threatening behavior.
  31. trains
    NJ Transit And Amtrak Leave NYC Commuters With 90-Minute Delays
    It’s Been a Hellacious Week for Penn Station CommutersRail service in and out of America’s busiest train station was halted once again on Friday morning.
  32. stocks
    US-POLITICS-MEDIA
    Trump’s Conviction Was a Disaster for Truth SocialThe social network’s stock has been trending downward since its most-famous user’s bad day in court.
  33. politics
    US-NEWS-NY-BODYPARTS-PROSECUTION-NY
    Poll: Congestion Pricing Is Unpopular, But So Is HochulA Siena College poll found that New Yorkers disapprove of Governor Hochul but largely support her pause on congestion pricing.
  34. politics
    Rudy Giuliani Defamation Case Begins In Washington, D.C.
    Rudy Giuliani’s Financial Woes Are Getting Even WorseThe former mayor’s late, messy financial filings may have dire consequences.
  35. weather
    Large Swathes Of U.S. Under Excessive Heat Warnings
    It’s About to Feel Like a Furnace in New York CityThe National Weather Service has predicted a heatwave for much of the Northeast this week, with NYC temps expected to go above 90 degrees.
  36. the city politic
    Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams attend St.
    Hochul and Adams Are Thinking About Unmasking Subway RidersThe governor has joined the mayor in expressing an openness to some form of a subway mask ban, citing a risk of crime.
  37. politics
    Senate Aid Vote April 23
    Fetterman Had History of Speeding Tickets Prior to Weekend CrashAuthorities said the senator was “at fault” for a collision in Maryland on Sunday.
  38. politics
    Fulton County Court Holds Hearings Ahead Of Trump Georgia Election Case
    Why Does Nathan Wade Keep Giving Interviews?In a CNN sit-down, the Georgia lawyer, who had been prosecuting Trump, seemed unprepared to answer questions about his relationship with Fani Willis.
  39. just asking questions
    Without Congestion Pricing, Will the Subway Go Broke?State Senator Liz Krueger on what’s next after Governor Hochul’s decision to pause the program and, with it, billions of dollars in MTA revenue.
  40. politics
    Jury Deliberates In Hunter Biden Gun Trial
    Hunter Biden Convicted on Federal Gun ChargesA Wilmington jury found the president’s son guilty on three felony counts connected to a 2018 gun purchase.
  41. politics
    US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-COURT-TRUMP
    Newly Convicted Trump Meets a Probation Officer TodayHe’ll beam in from Mar-a-Lago with Todd Blanche present in an interview that Judge Juan Merchan will use to determine a sentence next month.
  42. politics
    Steve Bannon Attends Court Hearing For Contempt Of Congress Convictions
    Steve Bannon May Spend Most of Election Season in PrisonThe ex-Trump adviser and conservative influencer was ordered to report to prison July 1.
  43. gilgo beach murders
    Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Appears In Court For Pre-Trial Hearing
    Authorities Say Rex Heuermann’s Killing Spree Began in ’90sThe Gilgo Beach murders suspect has been charged in the deaths of two additional women, one of whom was killed more than 30 years ago.
  44. politics
    "Expand The Court: Save Our Democracy" Press Conference Live From The U.S. Capitol
    A Lot of Democrats Are Mad at Mondaire Jones NowThe former congressman endorsed the opponent of his ex-colleague Jamaal Bowman, prompting criticism from progressives in the House.
  45. politics
    Biden To Crack Down On Migrants By Slashing Asylum Claims
    Kathy Hochul’s Last-Minute Congestion Pricing Flip-flopShe was a longtime supporter of the program until she abruptly pulled the plug.
  46. politics
    President Biden Delivers Remarks On Special Counsel Report
    The Most Interesting Things Biden Said in His Time InterviewThe president addressed Netanyahu’s motives, how the U.S. would approach a Taiwan invasion, and concerns about his age in a wide-ranging interview.
  47. politics
    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: Hunter Biden gives a statement to
    What Is Hunter Biden on Trial for Again?A refresher on the president’s son’s legal challenges as the case against him gets underway.
  48. politics
    Green Haven Correctional Facility prison in Stormville, New York
    ‘They Slave Us’: Prison Workers on Life Behind BarsA campaign is underway to get New York to ban involuntary prison labor.
  49. trump on trial
    What Happened in the Trump Trial Today: Guilty On All CountsThe jury has found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
  50. what we know
    President Biden Delivers Remarks On Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
    Will Joe Biden Be on the Ballot in Ohio or Not?A procedural conflict in Ohio’s election law could potentially leave Biden’s name off the state’s November ballot. Here’s what we know.
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