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FCC launches probe into NPR, PBS, opening new front in Trump’s attack on the media
Trump’s second term keeps breaking new legal ground
Sen. Alsobrooks shines light on RFK Jr.’s medical racism
Federal appeals court says ban on 18-year-olds buying handguns is unconstitutional
JD Vance’s skirmish with Catholic leaders isn’t over just yet
Trump’s shameful DEI smears are bigger than one plane crash
Russell Vought isn’t a normal Cabinet pick. Democrats were right to make a scene.
Federal prosecutors withdraw from investigation targeting GOP’s Andy Ogles
Trump’s ‘America First’ approach is already hurting Americans
Sen. Hassan confronts RFK Jr. on anti-vaccine views in emotional moment during hearing
Ask Jordan: Will Trump be back in court after he leaves office?
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.31.25: Race for DNC chair is down to the wire
The latest Republican bombshell about the FBI looks like a dud
Despite tough talk, Trump starts to show weakness toward China
Gabbard, RFK Jr. do themselves no favors ahead of confirmation votes
Trump’s threat to deport anti-Israel protesters is an attack on free speech
Trump’s latest executive action made post-crash blame game even worse
The Trump administration has declared a war on words
Trump claims budget-slashing is popular. These polls disagree.
WITHpod Special: Hear a Chapter of Chris’ New Book: ‘The Siren’s Call’
Meet the Production Team behind “King of the Apocalypse”
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.30.25
What Republicans and RFK Jr. tried to hide from you about Medicaid
Trump reportedly wants some space from Elon Musk. He may have found a solution.
I’ve observed hundreds of Reagan National Airport flights. Here’s why I dreaded them.
Officials say they won’t ‘speculate’ on cause of D.C. plane crash as Trump blames diversity
In education order, Trump revives failed ‘1776 Commission’
How the federal funding freeze could devastate millions of mothers and children
I’m a governor who worked at the DNC. Here’s what we need from its next chair.
Trump’s reversal on federal funding freeze memo is proof that, sometimes, backlash works
Following deadly plane crash, Trump blames Democrats, DEI without evidence
Democrats buoyed by wins in several legislative special elections
The second phase of Trump’s buyout of America has begun
Why Trump’s personnel purges are likely to end up in court
Trump backs yet another former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption
The problem(s) with Trump’s new plan for Guantánamo Bay
At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance
Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel confirmation hearings: Takeaways and analysis
Kash Patel’s only qualification for FBI director is his Trump sycophancy
Tulsi Gabbard can’t be trusted to run American intelligence
I once briefed the White House on Cabinet nominees. What I’d say about Kash Patel.
Trump’s anti-diversity push will turn the clock back 100 years for the civil service
The 5 money moves that will bolster your mental health
A GOP lawmaker is defending Trump by describing poor kids as freeloaders
Trump gears up for hush money appeal with new lawyers (he tapped his old ones to run DOJ)
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.29.25
Democrats who helped to pass the Laken Riley Act failed their first test of the second Trump era
Meet the self-described ‘raging misogynist’ giving legal advice to the Trump administration
With executive actions, Trump bets the courts are on his side. That’s a risky gamble.
Republicans cling to false ‘condoms in Gaza’ claim, despite reality
Leaked email shows Trump’s U.S. attorney for D.C. raging over leaks
Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in federal corruption case
Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is an attempt to undo the Civil War
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze memo after confusion, outrage
RFK Jr, who was once pro-choice, now says he’ll do whatever Trump wants on abortion
White House spending freeze sparks talk of a ‘constitutional crisis’
DOJ ditches bid to reinstate charges against Trump’s former co-defendants in Florida case
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.29.25: Gretchen Whitmer passes on Senate race
RFK Jr. downplays, denies his longtime anti-vaccine views in confirmation hearing
White House acknowledges truth about N.J. drones and it doesn’t make Trump look good
Migrants aren’t a threat to U.S. sovereignty. But Trump wants you to believe they are.
Team Trump’s revenge tour now includes retired Gen. Mark Milley
New White House press secretary offers some unfortunate advice
With chaotic freeze gambit, the Trump White House shows its incompetence (again)
RFK Jr.’s plan for pharma ads would run straight into the First Amendment
RFK Jr. thinks seed oils are poisoning you. Here’s the truth.
RFK Jr. won’t do a thing to help vulnerable Americans get health care
Trump and his cronies seem to be prepping MAGA world to accept higher prices
Trump administration removes online database of Jan. 6 cases
Democratic AGs sue Trump admin over federal grants freeze amid widespread confusion
The new free speech crisis hiding in plain sight
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 1.28.25
Trump is daring anyone to stop his illegal funding freeze
Whistleblower says Trump’s FBI pick has history of putting sensitive operations at risk
Pulitzer board invokes Trump’s delay argument against him in defamation case
Melania Trump’s new official portrait sets the tone for her second stint as the first lady
There’s a hidden agenda in Trump’s anti-trans executive order
Trump is giving Democrats so many targets. If only they would take them.
Trump’s immigration raids are literally being shaped for TV
This is “Way Too Early” anchor Ali Vitali’s Know Your Value moment
Trump’s pardon for anti-abortion protesters sends a clear signal to extremists
The curious investigation of the use of the Jan. 6 obstruction charge
Trump promised to lower grocery costs. But he’s too busy flooding the zone.
Trump’s fixation on water takes a weird turn with California announcement
Google Maps agrees to follow Trump’s renaming of Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’
Elon Musk claims he’s an elite video game player. Hardcore gamers think he’s lying.
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.28.25: Michigan’s Gary Peters to retire
Conservative political correctness comes roaring back in Trump’s second term
DOJ fires career prosecutors as Team Trump’s revenge tour continues
Trump’s top prosecutor in D.C. launches ‘special’ Jan. 6 project
Democrats: ‘Insane’ Trump power grab on federal grants ‘blatantly disobeys the law’
Project 2025 was the plan all along. Trump is proving it now.
Democrats’ identity crisis is their biggest weakness against MAGA
Trump’s ICE raids are reportedly ensnaring Indigenous people, too
Jan. 6 proponent Andy Biggs is running for Arizona governor
The chilling message behind Trump’s latest firing spree
How much criminal conduct does Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 clemency cover?
Trump wants California to institute restrictive voter law before receiving fire aid
Trump’s revenge tour tactics range from petty to potentially dangerous
MAGA world is crowing at Colombia’s capitulation to Trump’s bullying tactics
Supreme Court could further boost religion in schools with new cases
A week into Trump’s new term, Republicans are flunking Democracy 101
Trump wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza and move Palestinians to other countries
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.27.25: Trump wants RNC chair involved with disaster response
Poll: Trump’s reliance on billionaires is extremely unpopular
JD Vance clashes with Catholic bishops as GOP line on religion evolves
It’s not just Colombia: Trump’s first-week international incidents pile up
Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
Trump, Republicans try and fail to defend his ‘midnight massacre’
Why Trump 2.0 feels so different already
A ‘silver tsunami’ approaches, and the U.S. economy is not prepared
Trump’s meme coin venture is uniquely troubling
Trump says we’re going to Mars. He may be making it harder to get there.
Trump’s attack on the federal workforce is an attack on the Black middle class
Elon Musk addresses far-right crowd in Germany after backlash over salutes, Nazi puns
‘Misunderstanding’ over Secret Service agents sparks fear at Chicago elementary school
Trump abruptly fires multiple inspectors general, potentially in violation of federal law
Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary
As a pediatrician, I know what family separations do. Trump’s plan is horrific.
Trump made a mockery of ‘Back the Blue’ by pardoning Jan. 6 rioters
Trump’s pardons have created a monster he can’t control
Ross Ulbricht didn’t deserve to die in prison. Thanks to Trump he won’t.
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation is another painful reminder for American women
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Some companies are refusing to comply with Trump’s anti-DEI crusade
Trump’s flurry of legal actions set the tone for a contentious term
Trump makes first presidential visits to states hit by disasters he tried to politicize
Trump makes eye-popping claim about China, TikTok and American children
Trump would ‘certainly’ be open to meeting with pardoned Jan. 6 criminals
On immigration, Republicans reject the idea of a bipartisan approach
Now in the White House, Trump is back to embracing his stance against abortion
Ask Jordan: What will the Supreme Court decide on religious claims in public schools?
Trump pardons two D.C. police officers found guilty in murder and its cover-up
Why won’t Trump say whether he has spoken to Vladimir Putin?
Trump has ordered an oil gold rush. The courts may have other ideas.
I’m a health researcher. NIH’s pause on research grants could have a devastating cost.
Trump’s latest comments on NATO sent an unsettling signal
Trump’s newfound interest in partnering with Black communities didn’t last long
Elon Musk’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ has a rough first week
Musk in the Trump 2.0 Era With Kate Conger
Trump finds another group of politically allied criminals to pardon
What America gets wrong about Jill Biden
Why Trump’s ridiculous new line on the war in Ukraine matters
The Trump order that’s trying to push trans people back into the closet
New GOP bill would let Trump (but not Obama) run for a third term
Trump is trying to reshape American democracy. Will we let him?
I prosecuted Jan. 6 rioters — and I’ll never regret it
Hegseth’s divorce agreement with his second wife includes a non-disparagement clause
After Trump pardon, Jan. 6 rioter is arrested again on gun charge
Trump’s ability to set crypto rules makes $TRUMP coin even more problematic
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.23.25
Jan. 6 defendants weren’t the only controversial Trump pardon recipients this week
Trump and his party apparently aren’t done targeting Joe Biden
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe for CIA director
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde says she won’t apologize for calling out Trump
Judge: Trump’s birthright citizenship order is ‘blatantly unconstitutional’
America’s treaty withdrawal whiplash is making the world less safe
Why Team Trump’s changes to the National Security Council matter
Trump struggles badly to defend his scandalous Jan. 6 pardons
Trump’s ‘weaponization’ order seeks to do exactly what it condemns
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.23.25: NRCC chair voices optimism about 2026
Team Trump eyes Congress’ power of the purse as part of new power grab
Trump suggests FEMA’s future is in doubt: ‘It gets in the way’
So much for ‘looking forward’: GOP launches new Jan. 6 investigation
Judge: Jan. 6 pardons ‘will not change the truth of what happened’
Trump’s pardoning of Enrique Tarrio sets a dangerous global precedent
Trump is labeling drug cartels as terrorist groups. That’s a terrible idea.
‘Onyx Storm’ highlights the subversive, seductive staying power of ‘romantasy’
As a Republican, I have one question for GOP lawmakers backing Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.22.25
As Trump crows about billion-dollar A.I. deal, Musk undercuts announcement
Trump thanking his Black and Latino voters highlights a hard truth for liberals
Trump targets Supreme Court precedents in new death penalty order
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons are the culmination of his yearslong assault on American democracy
Trump intensifies his war on private enterprise with anti-DEI executive action
‘We broke the law’: A woman who pleaded guilty in the Jan. 6 attack rejects Trump’s pardon
Trump administration starts leaning into the ‘Gulf of America’ idea
Trump’s angry response to a viral sermon should worry all Christians
Police officers and service members who stormed the Capitol could soon return to work
Why didn’t Trump pardon all of the convicted Jan. 6 defendants?
On the war in Ukraine, Trump is haunted by his broken promise
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.22.25: Benson launches gubernatorial campaign in Michigan
Trump’s efforts to dismantle federal DEI programs are off to an aggressive start
Trump’s relationship with law enforcement takes an ugly turn for the worse
Early evidence suggests Trump will keep his grifts going from the White House
Following sermon, Trump and his allies target Episcopal bishop
On Jan. 6 pardons, Republicans struggle to defend the indefensible
Trump evoked manifest destiny — an American euphemism for bloodshed
Trump’s new obsession with William McKinley undermines his ‘populist’ reputation
Mark Zuckerberg, now in with Trump, is no longer pretending to care about diversity
Trump’s new meme coins have MAGA crypto bros up in arms
There’s a simple reason Trump cannot simply erase birthright citizenship
Trump taps Jan. 6 activist as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
Is Jon Stewart up to the task of another Trump term?
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 1.21.25
Bishop lectures Trump to his face during prayer service: ‘I ask you to have mercy’
Thomas and Gorsuch dissent from ruling in favor of woman convicted of killing her husband
As Trump begins his second term, the foot soldiers of democracy must hold the line
Elon Musk condemned for gesture resembling a Nazi salute at Trump inauguration event
Senators confront new allegations against Pete Hegseth ahead of confirmation vote
Trump flunks Foreign Relations 101 with basic BRICS mix-up
Trump already has something he didn’t in his first term
The problem(s) with Trump’s executive order on disclosing ‘sensitive’ information
The message behind Melania Trump’s hat
Republican leaders’ challenges on Capitol Hill get worse with latest resignation
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.21.25: Michael Whatley re-elected as RNC chair
Cecile Richards’ death was a gut punch. But her legacy is more important now than ever.
Retired Gen. Mark Milley becomes Team Trump’s new John McCain
On Trump’s Inauguration Day, the rule of law takes a beating
Judge Cannon blocks limited release of Jack Smith classified documents report to Congress
On pardons for Jan. 6 criminals, JD Vance has some explaining to do
All the executive orders Trump signed on Day 1 of his second administration
After Biden pardoned Jan. 6 police officers, Trump pardoned Jan. 6 criminals
Why Trump’s second inauguration speech was more ominous than his first
Trump’s first executive orders preview his second administration’s chaos and cruelty
You can be sure Trump will follow Biden’s pre-emptive pardons precedent
Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 insurrectionists turns the Founders’ vision on its head
The high stakes of the Ohio State-Notre Dame college football championship
One of the first legal tests for the Trump administration and DOJ
Why Trump’s false statements in his inaugural address matter
As Ramaswamy prepares to exit ‘DOGE,’ the endeavor faces lawsuits
‘She fought until the very end’: Remembering reproductive rights icon Cecile Richards
Donald Trump is still not king
Remember when Trump’s lawyers argued he never swore to ‘support’ the Constitution?
In reviving TikTok, Trump started something else: the imperial presidency
Trump wraps up his third consecutive shambolic presidential transition
Why Trump should be thanking Biden for what he’s leaving behind
Before he’s sworn in, Trump is already breaking campaign promises
The business sense behind Carrie Underwood’s MAGA makeover
The clergy giving cover to Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportation
Trump eyes executive orders despite his earlier campaign promises
For Trump, there was time for one last pre-inaugural grift
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for potential Trump targets
Trump’s transactional second term will be built around delivering for big business
As Trump is inaugurated, MLK Jr.’s question ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ rules the day
Resignation is never an option
How not to watch Donald Trump’s second inaugural address
I worked in Trump’s first White House. Take his threats seriously this time.
Why Trump’s second term populism has true conservatives like me worried
Trump Inauguration Day 2025: Highlights and analysis
Trump Inauguration Day: How to watch, performers, attendees, time and more
Grover Cleveland’s presidential ‘comeback’ is a true cautionary tale for Trump
Biden’s dark foreign policy legacy
The problem with MAGA’s definition of manhood
The America that Trump is inheriting is in pretty good shape, actually
The horror of Trump’s ambition to surpass Eisenhower’s deportation record
With a ban looming, TikTok tries to make its shutdown Biden’s problem
With Dan Snyder out, the Commanders are in — the divisional playoffs
Americans are in need of third spaces. Starbucks just took itself off the list.
American democracy is in crisis. We have a playbook on how to defend it.
Republicans insist that Trump is hugely popular. His polls say otherwise.
TikTok lost the legal battle, but may win the political war
Kristi Noem says DHS should end anti-misinformation efforts
Democrats need a new strategy for Trump nominee confirmation hearings
With Starbucks’ new bathroom policy, America has nowhere left to go
Trump crows and demands documents after the FBI’s closure of its DEI office
As a TikTok deadline approaches, the political lines get messy
Biden’s FCC chair issues grim warning about Trump’s threat to the First Amendment
Trump and his tech oligarchy are what the Founding Fathers feared most
The Laken Riley Act isn’t the solution to Democrats’ soul-searching on immigration
NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ meeting with Trump could be very beneficial (for him)
On Trump and Greenland, Fetterman ignores Democratic line (again)
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.17.25: Ohio governor to announce JD Vance’s successor
GOP House speaker completes Intelligence panel’s ‘MAGA makeover’
Ask Jordan: Why didn’t Trump face a harsher sentence?
Speaker Johnson rejects proxy voting for new parents in Congress
Read the Supreme Court’s TikTok ruling ahead of possible U.S. ban
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban ahead of Trump inauguration
The problems with Trump’s plan for ‘special envoys’ to Hollywood
Trump’s Treasury pick rejects minimum wage hike, champions tax breaks
Trump is this generation’s ‘normal.’ Here’s what that means.
Biden’s legacy depends on all of us
Why the battle between Judge Cannon and the DOJ is worth your attention
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.16.25
Ohio GOP chairman says ‘confusing voters’ was the party’s ‘strategy’ on ballot measure
I’ve helped Biden prepare for speeches. His farewell address was anything but typical.
The unexpected reason Kash Patel’s QAnon comments have come back to haunt him
TikTok’s CEO is planning to join Big Tech elites at Trump’s inauguration
Muhammad Ali believed in the power of compassion. Here’s how we can rebuild it in 2025.
With L.A. wildfires, Republicans suddenly want to play politics with disaster aid
Rudy Giuliani settles with Freeman, Moss over assets handover issues
The fight over Jack Smith’s report on documents case symbolizes the Trump-era legal war
Russ Vought wants to make Congress obsolete
Tulsi Gabbard confronts bipartisan skepticism ahead of confirmation hearing
Among Pam Bondi’s troubles: Failing to keep up with current events
Minnesota voters elected a split state House. Republicans seized power anyway.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.16.25: Vivek Ramaswamy being considered for Senate seat
The DNC race for chair was a boring technocratic debate — until now
What members of Trump’s new Republican ‘blacklist’ have in common
Ron DeSantis taps Florida AG Ashley Moody for Rubio’s Senate seat
To smear the Justice Department, Republicans cling to a discredited myth
Why did Speaker Johnson oust his own party’s Intelligence Committee chair?
The new Meta policy makes social media a dangerous place for people like me
Christian extremists turned Texas’ vote for House speaker into a far-right rally
Trump claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal. Here’s what we know.
Biden’s farewell address warned against ‘oligarchy’ and a ‘tech-industrial complex’
What I’m watching for in President Joe Biden’s goodbye address to America
Caitlin Clark’s alleged stalker charged, makes outbursts in court
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.15.25
Bad Bunny is a better leader for Puerto Rico than its politicians
Democrats’ clumsy questions for Pam Bondi missed the mark
New York mayor raises eyebrows in latest meeting with area Trump ally
Pete Hegseth is enjoying a perverse GOP version of affirmative action
Why Justice Alito asked if Pornhub is like Playboy during Supreme Court arguments
Bondi demurs on targeting Trump foes amid chatter about preemptive pardons
Weight Loss Drugs for Curing Addiction? With Nicholas Reville
Michelle Obama, who has made no secret of her disdain for Trump, will skip his inauguration
Disaster relief for the California wildfires should not come with strings attached
The Gaza ceasefire is huge news. But the costs of its delay are devastating.
Even now, Pam Bondi refuses to acknowledge Trump’s 2020 defeat
Israeli Cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal, setting the stage for an end to the war
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.15.25: Walkout shakes up state legislative chamber
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to receive a key perk on Inauguration Day
Trump announces plans for a new, wildly unnecessary bureaucracy
The problem(s) with Markwayne Mullin’s defense of Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus
Trump’s CIA pick is expected to sail through confirmation. That wasn’t always the case.
Pam Bondi can’t be trusted with the power of the Justice Department
The Supreme Court is hearing a case about porn and the First Amendment
Marco Rubio is getting too much credit
Carrie Underwood says she’ll perform at Trump’s inauguration ‘in the spirit of unity’
Biden’s best foreign policy decision started with telling the truth
Republicans consider serving up Medicaid as part of a buffet for billionaires
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 1.14.25
Even with a second chance, Trump is unable to carry out an orderly presidential transition
The critical question Pete Hegseth dodged in his confirmation hearing
Trump inverts reality with his claims about migrants hurting Social Security
Why taking a career pause to raise your kid could help your long-term success
Biden admitted his biggest disappointment — and Democrats should pay attention
Why Jack Smith didn’t charge Trump with insurrection
Get ready for ‘shock and awe’ in Trump’s first days in office
Ahead of Trump’s second term, mixed-status families brace for the worst
RFK Jr. faces fierce pushback from coalition of health professionals, scientists
A Trump visit to California would be a pivot away from winning and toward leading
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.14.25: Poll points to close gubernatorial race in Virginia
Elon Musk reportedly set to have office space in the White House complex
Trump haunted by his pre-election boasts about the stock market
The special counsel report that Republicans should read (but probably won’t)
Trump pushes incoherent response to Jack Smith’s report on election case
Confirmation hearing highlights and analysis: Pete Hegseth pressed by Senate
Pete Hegseth’s only qualification for defense secretary is fealty to Trump
The specific vision of the military Pete Hegseth is tasked with selling
Jack Smith’s final report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case released
Read Jack Smith’s final report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case
Trump’s incoming border czar proposes an eerie tactic for immigration enforcement
The revealing public resentments of Mark Zuckerberg
Read the special counsel’s final report on Hunter Biden
JD Vance enrages MAGA world with answer about Jan. 6 pardons
Biden administration’s declaration of genocide in Sudan exposes glaring double standard
Bannon calls Musk ‘evil’ and ‘racist’ as MAGA civil war boils over
Jack Smith’s report on Trump election interference set for release after Cannon order
As wildfires rage, this conservative attacks sign language interpreters sharing news
Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr. appeal over Covid misinformation investigations
Democrats sound cooperative notes as Trump prepares to return
The closer one looks, the better Biden’s record on job creation appears
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.13.25: Rubio’s Senate seat faces uncertain future
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear a key ACA case (yes, again)
Watching the Republican Party become a post-scandal party
Musk’s plan for ‘DOGE’ initiative looks worse as details come into focus
To pay for tax breaks, Republicans reportedly weigh health care cuts
Trump appears desperate to keep Jack Smith’s findings under wraps
Suddenly Donald Trump doesn’t want to talk so much about the economy
Stop looking for someone to blame for the Los Angeles wildfires
What happens when you can’t afford to evacuate?
GOP’s moral panic over trans Americans has no basis in reality
Medical debt should not be on credit reports. Biden is banning it.
Bill Maher serves up old, warmed-over beefs in new special
Trump promised to ‘save’ TikTok, but he doesn’t have a lot of options
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned
As Trump blames Democrats for wildfires, Newsom invites him to see the damage firsthand
A father and son and a man who tried to save his home are among the L.A. wildfire victims
McDonald’s new commitment to inclusion somehow rolls back DEI
Rep. Julie Johnson is coming to Congress to work on policy, not for stardom
The incredible privilege of convicted felon Donald Trump
Rep. Jeff Hurd is a principled conservative who refuses to play culture war games
Elon Musk bashes DEI and spreads conspiracy theories as Los Angeles burns
Trump’s sentencing hearing also spared him from asking for mercy
Rachel Maddow on Pam Bondi: Five things to know about Trump’s (second) pick for attorney general
Biden was wrong to spike the U.S. Steel deal. Trump could still save it.
Pro-Putin pundits reportedly cheer Trump’s Greenland acquisition fantasy
Big banks abandon climate-conscious group, bowing to Republican agenda
Jack Smith’s final report limbo
Ethics pledge from Trump Organization faces immediate pushback
How to help L.A. wildfire victims and organizations supporting relief efforts
Giuliani found in contempt of court for continued defamation of Georgia women
Newly reported details spark fresh questions about Alito’s call with Trump
Republicans sound eager to deny fire aid to Los Angeles
Final jobs report of the Biden era shows strong U.S. growth
Following criminal sentence, Trump turns to supporters for money
Trump addresses court at hush money sentencing: ‘I am totally innocent’
Pope Francis’ D.C. archbishop appointment is a poke at Trump
Trump has finally been held accountable for his crimes
Ask Jordan: Will Trump’s Georgia case move forward without him?
Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge in New York hush money case
At least 11 dead, 180,000 forced to flee their homes as L.A. wildfires rage
Appeals court rules Fox must face Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit
JD Vance resigns from the Senate, ending odd career as a lawmaker
What Rep. Shomari Figures’ rise to Congress says about Alabama’s troubled voting history
What to know about the TikTok ban case at the Supreme Court
Democrats face their first test on immigration under Trump
Trump being sentenced is a small but important win for the rule of law
What is unconditional discharge? Trump receives lenient sentence in hush money case
Join the world’s most powerful women at Forbes and Know Your Value’s 4th annual 30/50 Summit
Appeals court says Jack Smith’s final report can be released
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Trump’s New York hush money sentencing
Trump is the rot at the center of North Carolina’s Supreme Court fight
Kevin O’Leary teams up with Frank McCourt in bid to buy TikTok … which isn’t for sale
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.9.25
Trump’s obsession with Greenland may be ridiculous. But the idea behind it is serious.
Trump’s inauguration guest list is a who’s who of far-right leaders
Will U.S. allies curtail intelligence sharing in Trump’s second term?
What it feels like watching your childhood neighborhood burn to the ground
Joe Biden says he could’ve beaten Donald Trump. That’s a delusional claim.
Mexico’s president one-ups Trump after he claims he’ll rename the Gulf of Mexico
It’s cruel to suggest L.A.’s firefighters aren’t doing enough. I should know.
Group of House Republicans unveil the ‘Abolish the ATF Act’
Trump uses the catastrophic L.A. wildfires as an opportunity to score political points
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.9.25: Race for DNC chair heats up
On Capitol Hill, Trump’s imperialistic pursuits receive a warm GOP welcome
Key Republican source who lied to the FBI about the Bidens receives prison sentence
‘Your ambition scares people’: Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Elon Musk already backing off one of his key pre-election promises
California is burning. Trump’s response was wildly inaccurate and unhelpful.
Alito and Trump make the Supreme Court’s troubles even worse
Jimmy Carter funeral: Highlights, key moments and attendees from his service
Jimmy Carter’s funeral service is today. Here’s how to watch.
Higher ed officials may have given Florida Republicans another tool to attack curricula
Rep. Tony Wied might be as close to fiscally conservative as MAGA gets
How Jimmy Carter helped the religious right’s rise to power
Jimmy Carter was a man of the people
This act of kindness from Jimmy Carter helped stop Israel and Egypt from fighting
Biden is cementing his legacy on Israel in the worst way
Jerry Springer’s not-so-secret sauce
Trump’s tech oligarchy welcomes Mark Zuckerberg into the fold
As Los Angeles burns, a Trump Cabinet pick targets the pinnacle of U.S. climate research
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 1.8.25
New Year’s incidents highlight the rise of AI-enabled terror
Justice Dept. report shows again how MAGA claims of ‘election interference’ are all projection
As wildfires crisis continues, Trump targets California’s governor
Strategies for the Resistance 2.0 With Leah Greenberg
The House GOP’s first bill of 2025 could enable a Ken Paxton power grab
North Carolina Supreme Court blocks certification of Democratic justice’s re-election
Why would a Senate Democrat consider voting to confirm RFK Jr.?
Political violence is supposed to repel us. But Trump allies are acclimating to it.
Can Republicans actually change the name of the Gulf of Mexico?
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.8.25: Biden still thinks he would’ve won re-election
‘Apocalyptic’: What to know about the massive, fast-moving wildfires in the L.A. area
Trump’s rhetoric about Jan. 6 rioters takes a weird and unexpected turn
ACA enrollment reaches new heights, but Republican threats remain
When Trump directs veiled threats at a NATO ally, it’s a problem
Trump wants to erase his guilty verdict. Judge Merchan has a plan to stop him.
Democrats score wins in the first races since Trump’s re-election
Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in hush money case
Any way you look at it, Trump’s threats of war expose the scam of America First
Rep. Wesley Bell may just be the post-‘Squad’ progressive that Democrats need right now
Zelenskyy tries to woo Trump supporters in interview with MAGA-friendly podcaster
Dana White is joining Meta’s board as the company’s MAGA makeover continues
Musk’s global project isn’t about politics. It’s about himself.
Elon Musk shifts his far-right influence campaign to Europe
Why the House Republicans’ new rules package matters
Trump showed us what the Republican Party really stands for
Why self-help expert Gabrielle Bernstein says ditch your New Year’s resolutions
It’s not time for Dems to tune out. It’s time for them to follow Harris’ lead and fight.
Hulk Hogan’s cameo at WWE RAW’s Netflix debut did not get a warm reception
Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocks the release of Jack Smith’s final report
Trump is hardly in a position to complain about a ‘difficult’ transition
‘The Gulf of America’: Trump vows to rename the Gulf of Mexico
Following a dramatic speaker vote, it’s time for Democrats to go on the offense
Biden’s controversial move on steel was the right one
Amazon is working on a Melania Trump documentary. Don’t expect it to reveal much.
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.7.25: Dems tap Kirsten Gillibrand for DSCC chair
Biden shrinks Guantanamo’s prison population to just 15 people
Kamala Harris’ post-election grace hasn’t always been reciprocated
Trump leans into the idea about buying Greenland, which still isn’t for sale
On Jack Smith’s findings, Trump acts like he has something to hide
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could expose Trump’s big lie
How Rep. Brandon Gill went from clickbait to Congress
A cartoonist’s resignation illustrates how Jeff Bezos has hurt the Post
There’s a double standard for Black NFL coaches. Jerod Mayo’s firing shows it.
Kamala Harris’ stunning dignity echoes across history
John Thune gives unsettling answers about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
The oppressive goal at the top of Speaker Mike Johnson’s to-do list
Why the road to Trump’s sentencing could be a wild ride
I’m an oncologist. The surgeon general’s warning about alcohol was long overdue.
Demi Moore finally gets her flowers
Judge finds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court, agrees to impose sanctions
Pelosi warns that Jan. 6 political violence ‘didn’t end that day’
Trump’s threats to end birthright citizenship could return the U.S. to its darkest days
Trump’s Jan. 6 tactics gave foreign copycats a blueprint to undermine democracy
GOP rep describes Jan. 6 riot as a ‘self-guided … tour’ of the Capitol
What this criticism of Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons gets wrong about the justice system
On Jan. 6 anniversary, Liz Cheney faces intensifying offensive from Trump, GOP
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 1.6.25: GOP’s Ralph Norman faces new primary threats
On the Jan. 6 anniversary, Biden declares, ‘We cannot allow the truth to be lost’
Canada’s Justin Trudeau to step down after nearly a decade in office
Trump seeks to block Jan. 10 sentencing in hush money case
Ethics troubles for GOP’s Andy Ogles become even more serious
The problem(s) with Mike Johnson’s dubious Thomas Jefferson quote
Ahead of sentencing, Trump lashes out at judge and justice system
History will look kindly on the Jan. 6 committee
A Jan. 6-style attack is not the only way democracy can fail
Why the Eagles won’t let Saquon Barkley set a new NFL rushing record
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection is a strange one
The Make America Healthy Again movement is a threat to public health
Rachel Maddow on Billy Long: Five things to know about Trump’s pick for IRS commissioner
Jan. 6 defendants are asking to attend Trump’s inauguration. Some judges are saying no.
Trump announces his pick for deputy Middle East envoy — and scolds her in the same breath
New Year’s violence highlights the crisis of military extremism
Trump complains that flags will be half-staff to honor Jimmy Carter on Inauguration Day
Mark Zuckerberg is giving Meta a MAGA-friendly makeover
Trump’s false New Orleans fearmongering
Dave Chappelle’s transphobia gets righteously slammed by Michelle Buteau
After New Year’s Day terrorist attack, New Orleans tries to balance tourism and grief
What Russia’s new ‘get out of jail free’ card for military recruitment says about the war
Mike Johnson’s ‘Groundhog Day’ speakership
Stacey Plaskett’s moment during the House speakership vote makes waves: ‘I have a voice!’
Trump is already getting involved in one of the Supreme Court’s biggest cases
Ask Jordan: Why can’t Trump’s cases be paused?
Debrina Kawam’s death proves even sleeping is risky for homeless Americans
Days after House ethics report’s release, Matt Gaetz makes his debut as a TV host
The next FCC chair’s letter to Disney is a real free speech concern
Judge rejects Trump’s motion to dismiss hush money case, sets sentencing for Jan. 10
For GOP’s Mike Johnson, victory offers good news (and bad news)
Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker on first ballot
The app connecting the New Orleans attack and Vegas Cybertruck explosion
McBride to become first openly trans member of Congress amid hostility from GOP colleagues
The Republicans have taken Congress. The clock to change that starts now.
Trump makes a curious appeal to the CIA ahead of his inauguration
The disconnect between the New Orleans attack and Trump’s incoming Cabinet
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Trump’s reaction to the New Orleans attack went from bad to worse
After New Orleans attack, many Republicans flub the blame game
Now’s the time to make the House more representative. We’ve got ideas.
Mike Johnson is the perfect fall guy for the new Trump era
Stephen Miller’s legal group tells officials they could end up in prison over sanctuary policies
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 1.2.25
What John Roberts’ end-of-year report should have said
JD Vance defends billionaire business ally accused of cruel small-town America remark
Biden administration sanctions Russian and Iranian groups that interfered in November election
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest political target matters
America’s homeless population is exploding. But there’s a solution.
Even now, Trump isn’t done undermining confidence in elections
New Orleans attack victims include a devoted mother and a recent high school graduate
Republicans aren’t done rewriting the history of the Jan. 6 attack
Pressed for answers, Trump pretends he didn’t flip-flop on key immigration policy
New report sheds light on Elon Musk’s literal proximity to Trump
Ahead of House speaker vote, GOP’s Mike Johnson remains on thin ice
Trump flunks 3 key tests following deadly New Orleans attack
Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. The Constitution could stand in the way
Democrats need to borrow from Mitch McConnell’s playbook
The Democrats used to be the party of social change. Now Republicans are.
The New Orleans truck attack is an urgent national warning
The FBI’s terrorism designation in New Orleans is much more than a symbolic act
A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump’s pick to head the FBI
As a recovering alcoholic, I used to shun the ‘sober curious’ trend. Then I evolved.
New documentary explores disturbing similarities between U.S. and apartheid South Africa
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