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Congress’ restrictions on hemp-derived THC is a short-sighted overreaction
Trump’s reticence around reporters is a sign that he’s rattled by the Epstein crisis
Trump’s latest Border Patrol deployment will fail for all the same reasons
Republicans seem to be hijacking an Epstein survivor’s story for political gain
Trump administration plans to pay citizens to snoop on immigrants
Friday’s Mini-Report, 11.14.25
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson continues to stand alone on crucial Supreme Court actions
Conservatives start to sour on Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor
Bondi follows Trump’s directive, taps prosecutor to examine Epstein’s Democratic ties
Trump’s efforts to suppress the Epstein files have backfired spectacularly
MAGA is furious over Trump’s immigration apostasy
Rep. Eric Swalwell slams Trump over ‘false’ mortgage fraud allegations: ‘Connect the dots’
Federal agents headed to Charlotte for next immigration enforcement operation
Why Trump skipping a major climate summit may be for the best
The Epstein files sinkhole widening under Trump
New Justice Dept. memo complicates the administration’s controversial boat strikes policy
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
Those waiting for the White House’s ‘Trumpcare’ plan will be waiting for a very long time
Ask Jordan: What’s the deal with Trump’s latest pardons for 2020-election related crimes?
Trump eyes federal Epstein investigation that targets his foes, but not himself
A new prosecutor is taking over the Georgia election interference case
Hakeem Jeffries sends a provocative shot across FHFA chief Bill Pulte’s bow
Why JD Vance’s effort to blame immigrants for housing prices is a self-defeating mess
Despite ‘Nazi streak’ controversy, Ingrassia lands a new gig in the Trump administration
Trump’s ‘Department of War’ rebrand could be outrageously expensive
Democrats should think bigger than just defending the Affordable Care Act
Trump’s promises of direct checks to Americans put GOP in a bind
Immigrants deserve a stronger defender than this new U.S. Catholic leader
BBC issues apology to Trump following Jan. 6 speech editing controversy
Justice Department sues to block California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan
House Dems accuse Paramount of stonewalling their investigation into its Trump-approved merger
Gavin Newsom’s ex-chief of staff charged with corruption
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 11.13.25
Comey and James ask judge to dismiss their criminal cases
Eric Swalwell eyes his next campaign — a run for California governor
Stephanie Ruhle: Trump ‘can’t BS’ the American people on the reality of the U.S. economy
It’s not just Tylenol: JD Vance targets another common medication at MAHA event
Mika Brzezinski says she got ‘chills’ from Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in speech
Trump’s handling of the Epstein case might be the greatest political scandal of our lifetime
Trump official refers Eric Swalwell to the Justice Dept., adding to a radical list
The conspiracy crowd’s reaction to the Epstein emails? Yawn.
McIver’s vindictive prosecution motion loss shows how Comey and James could win theirs
The quiet victories keeping American democracy alive
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘These dead shall not have died in vain’
Leaders, your meetings are quiet for a reason (and it’s you)
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘It’s only teenage wasteland’
Trump doesn’t just have an Epstein problem. He has a Ghislaine Maxwell problem.
When Trump talks about ‘trillions,’ does he understand what the word means?
The end of the shutdown isn’t enough for Americans who still need ACA subsidies
Trump’s White House renovation ambitions take a weird turn
Texas AG Ken Paxton adds to his Jim Crow-style assault on Latino voter groups
Noem announces $10,000 bonuses for some TSA agents
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Justice can’t wait’
GOP’s Lindsey Graham says he’ll ‘definitely’ sue over faux phone records controversy
‘We’ve got notebooks full of ideas’: Republicans peddle dubious promises on health care
Trump finds new ways to contradict JD Vance, this time on legal immigration
White House: Public will ‘likely never’ see recent economic data, despite shutdown’s end
The shutdown is over. It’s time to end them for good.
Congress ended the shutdown — just in time for a fight over health care
After 43 days in the dark, Congress turns the government’s lights back on
Takeaways from new emails about Trump and his late friend Epstein
The 2026 Democrats aren’t happy with the shutdown deal
Don’t Calm Down, with Maxwell Alejandro Frost
Target’s new smile policy disrespects its employees — and the shoppers who left
Trump sought to get Boebert to drop her name from Epstein discharge petition
Trump’s Pat McAfee appearance proves he has no clue how college sports work
Nicolle Wallace rips Trump and his Cabinet over economy claims: ‘Wildly out of touch’
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 11.12.25
The penny was always worth more than one cent
Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in as Trump scrambles to derail Epstein files measure
Steve Bannon gets a boost in Supreme Court appeal of his contempt conviction
Trump’s plans for more drilling off California sharpen feud with Newsom
Democrats could learn a very valuable lesson from the shutdown fight
The case for taxing billionaires is older than you think
Bar complaint against Lindsey Halligan spotlights ‘egregious circumstances’ but faces hurdles
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva slams Mike Johnson ahead of her swearing-in: ‘Unconstitutional’
Bill Pulte faces new questions over removal of Fannie Mae watchdogs
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.12.25: Elaine Luria eyes comeback bid in Virginia
GOP’s Josh Hawley picks the wrong fight over ‘the party of the working class’
Epstein in newly released emails: Trump ‘knew about the girls’
Russell Vought advances plan to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Newly disclosed Jeffrey Epstein emails complicate matters for Donald Trump
Trump administration’s boat strikes generate new controversy about intelligence sharing
Jack Schlossberg succeeded in ‘trolling for a cause.’ Now, he’s running for Congress.
Florida is suing Planned Parenthood for racketeering. It’s part of a bigger plan.
Chuck Schumer doesn’t deserve this heat
Inside the backroom negotiations that led to the shutdown deal
Trump ally takes charge at controversial Israeli spy technology company
Florida AG launches probe into JPMorgan over Trump Media ‘debanking’ claim
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 11.11.25
Lawrence O’Donnell: Mike Johnson is the real loser in the Senate shutdown deal
Why Latino voters turned out against Trump
Trump’s promising $2,000 checks to Americans again — but the math doesn’t add up
Chuck Schumer navigates bruised feelings and a busted shutdown
Transgender veterans sue military for denying retirement benefits
Reagan-appointed federal judge resigns: Judiciary has a ‘responsibility’ to check Trump
Why Trump’s talk about sending out tariff rebate checks makes so little sense
With a Trump pardon in hand, Stewart Rhodes says he’s ‘rebuilding’ the Oath Keepers
Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse E. Jean Carroll verdict that he calls flawed
Is Lindsey Halligan a ‘stalking horse’? Trump’s control over DOJ could doom Comey case
What Trump learned from Hungary
Utah Republicans decry redistricting ruling that favors Democrats
The Trump White House throws its support behind new, 50-year mortgages
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.11.25: New map in Utah gives Democrats a boost
Celebrate Veterans Day by demanding Trump get the troops off our streets
Kash Patel’s MI5 letdown adds to beleaguered FBI chief’s list of embarrassments
Spouse of conservative congresswoman quietly rewarded with Trump pardon
Everything about Trump’s very bad week comes back to the same cause
Republicans use spending bill to empower themselves to sue over phone records searches
As Democrats expand their coalition, Republicans are embracing extremism
Even Trump’s own team doesn’t believe his weird boasts about the economy
Trump’s latest pardons aim to make his fake elector scheme legal
White House aides want an ‘affordability’ pivot. Does Trump?
Senate passes a government funding bill as shutdown nears its likely end
Monday’s Mini-Report, 11.10.25
Trump’s new plan for Obamacare leaves Americans to fend for themselves
Democrats achieved the worst of all worlds with their shutdown strategy
Trump’s meatpacking probe meets with MAGA skepticism
Johnson promises to swear in Adelita Grijalva — 7 weeks later
DNC rakes in major grassroots haul thanks to Trump at the helm
Joe Scarborough: It’s time for Democrats to ‘take a win’ and end the shutdown
Targeting Obama, Trump promotes a satirical item about the ACA as if it were real
Why did Donald Trump exclude himself in his pardons for 2020 election-related crimes?
Trump finds something else he wants to slap his name on: a football stadium in D.C.
Dutch officials rebuke Trump admin over removal of Black WWII vet memorials
The shutdown deal gives Democrats an opportunity to put pressure on the GOP
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘This was a very, very bad vote’
Former Jan. 6 defendant charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault, adding to pattern
Democratic White House hopefuls blast the shutdown deal
Mr. ‘Concepts of a Plan’ pitches a health care idea that obviously won’t work
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.10.25: Elise Stefanik launches gubernatorial race in N.Y.
‘Existential threat to democracy’: Reagan-appointed judge resigns and condemns Trump
Demise of key IRS program shreds Trump’s claims about ‘affordability’
A Tragedy in Three Acts, with Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis
Scott Galloway Wants to Make America America Again
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace launch scathing attacks on MAGA masculinity
Trump’s solicitor general stumbled at the Supreme Court. That may not matter.
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Friday edition
Ask Jordan: Could Trump somehow get a third term as president?
Why the conspiratorial right rallied around a flock of ostriches
Exclusive: Dozens killed in U.S. boat strikes remain unidentified
Big countries make it harder for us Jamaicans to survive big storms
Head of largest flight attendant union urges Congress to end shutdown: ‘This is urgent’
‘Put that in your book boys’: CBP agent boasted about repeatedly shooting Chicago woman
Lawrence O’Donnell on the photo that should be the official portrait of Trump’s second term
The obscure federal employees footing the bill during the shutdown
‘AI doesn’t have to be this way’: Joseph Gordon-Levitt urges ban on ‘superintelligence’
ICE and CBP’s aggressive tactics may have finally gone too far
Cornell agrees to $60 million deal to regain access to federal funds
The Roberts Court keeps giving Donald Trump what he wants, when he wants it
Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk
Democrats finally propose a shutdown deal — and Republicans torch it in seconds
Trump administration demands states return SNAP benefits that some already distributed
The irony in an AI musician singing ‘How Was I supposed to Know?’
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro wasted our money pursuing sandwich thrower
Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker and aide, convicted of fraud
Zohran Mamdani’s win is a template for Democratic revival
Marjorie Taylor Greene 2028? It sure looks like she’s trying.
I work with refugees — and I’ve seen the human cost of Trump’s policy changes
The Trump administration drags its feet on feeding the hungry
Senate Democrats blink on the shutdown after 40 days of pain
Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
Trump turned the military on U.S. cities. I will continue to hold him accountable.
Trump found yet another distasteful way to profit from the presidency
As the Senate advances a plan to end the government shutdown, what happens now?
White House pushes SNAP cuts and tax breaks for the wealthy simultaneously
Supreme Court denies review of Kim Davis’ petition that sought to overturn Obergefell
Trump pardons Giuliani and 76 others involved in scheme to overturn 2020 election
There’s no question where Cheryl Hines stands on vaccines now
Megyn Kelly doesn’t think Muslims should hold office in America. There’s a word for that.
Why Democrats’ success in the Deep South Tuesday isn’t a surprise
A Republican senator has a new idea to end the shutdown. It’s bad.
Democrats try a new shutdown strategy: Unity
Trump administration set to appeal judge’s strict ruling on SNAP
Fox News remains silent amid firestorm over Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes
This is no longer Dick Cheney’s GOP
Federal judge orders Trump admin to improve conditions at Chicago-area immigration site
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 11.6.25
Kash Patel’s girlfriend files defamation suit against suggestion she’s an Israeli spy
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presses charges against man who groped her
Trump’s shutdown spin is no match for reality
Donald Trump is selling fool’s gold from the White House
Kari Lake gives Viktor Orban a major gift ahead of Trump meeting
Trump to tap election denier Dan Bishop for U.S. attorney role in North Carolina
On controversial pardons, Trump tries to have it both ways
Supreme Court majority lets Trump administration enforce new gender policy for passports
‘Dummymadering’: How the GOP’s redistricting push could backfire
After judges are critical of the Supreme Court, Jim Jordan asks the wrong question
Jury finds D.C. sandwich thrower Sean Dunn not guilty of misdemeanor assault
Democrats across the country can learn from what we accomplished in Virginia
FAA-mandated flight reductions loom at nation’s busiest airports
Donald Trump keeps benefiting from the Supreme Court’s criminal immunity ruling
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Was nothing worth fighting for?’
Trump ties his anti-filibuster crusade to a plan to pass ‘voter reform’
Teacher shot by 6-year-old awarded $10 million
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.6.25: Maine’s Jared Golden joins the retirement parade
With false claims about gas prices, Trump adds to his list of self-defeating lies
‘Morning Joe’ reacts to Nancy Pelosi’s plans to retire: ‘A truly historic figure’
DOJ preparing subpoenas in investigation into John Brennan
Trump makes an overdue discovery: ‘They have this new word called affordability’
Know Your Value, Forbes honor women shaping success at age 50 — and beyond
JD Vance’s analysis of the 2025 elections has one obvious flaw
Following a legendary run, Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress at the end of her term
Republicans didn’t have a chance Tuesday against the wave of voters’ anger
ICE and CBP’s use of facial recognition technology needs guardrails — now
Republicans want to make Mamdani their new bogeyman. That won’t work.
We’re Not Dead, Baby!, with David Plouffe
Democrats won big on election night. Now they’re wondering if they can win the shutdown
Democrats’ big election wins showed they don’t need to hide their support for trans rights
Trump is blatantly using hunger as a political weapon
The Trump administration’s war on drugs is turning out to be worse than the first one
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 11.5.25
Exit poll shows economy, affordability were top of mind for voters
Halligan keeps stumbling early in her attempt to prosecute Comey on Trump’s behalf
Trump’s private push to end the filibuster flops with GOP senators
Why Mike Johnson’s shutdown strategy is reaching its limit
Hakeem Jeffries: Affordability was the ‘connective tissue’ that led Democrats to victory
N.J. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill tells Democrats: ‘Move quickly and actively, not passively’
Jim Jordan demands telecom records in effort to prop up a Jack Smith conspiracy theory
Zohran Mamdani’s all-female transition team features familiar names
Trump’s obsessive focus on scrapping the filibuster isn’t doing the GOP any favors
Tuesday’s results show Americans aren’t numb to Trump’s abuses
Mikie Sherrill’s huge win in New Jersey shows running against Trump still works
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘This is an absolute, 100%, top choice USDA repudiation of Trump’
Why it matters that Trump thinks Americans need to show ID to buy groceries
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.5.25: Republicans drop redistricting gambit in Kansas
Republicans respond to Proposition 50’s success in California in all the wrong ways
In a weird reversal, Trump renominates the NASA pick he rejected five months ago
After sparking a public backlash, Trump tries to avoid blame for Democratic election wins
Voters rejected Trump’s influence in these 7 key races
Democratic dominance in 2025 elections jolts national political landscape
Zohran Mamdani’s win shows it’s morning in America for democratic socialists
Gavin Newsom’s 2028 chances got a big boost after California voters approved redistricting
Dick Cheney’s unforgivable legacy includes helping give rise to Trump
Why the appeal over Trump’s unprecedented tariffs is a ‘major’ test for the Roberts Court
The blockbuster Supreme Court tariffs case poses a crucial question about presidential power
‘One of the most important cases in American history’: Supreme Court evaluates Trump’s tariff powers
Democrats win big on election night — and sidestep an identity crisis
Trump wasn’t on the ballot on Tuesday — but still took a major loss
Californians green-light Democrats’ redistricting effort
Why Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory is so special
Mamdani wins historic NYC mayor’s race, NBC News projects
Democrat Mikie Sherrill projected to win NJ governor’s race
Democrat Abigail Spanberger set to become Virginia’s first female governor
‘Suckers’: Liberal senators revolt against the fragile deal to end the shutdown
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 11.4.25
Confusion after White House walks back Trump’s comments on SNAP benefits
Cancer is bigger than Scott Adams. President Trump ought to act like it.
Trump’s racist refugee plan provokes evangelical protest
Judge says DOJ failed to give full transcripts of Halligan’s Comey grand jury proceedings
FBI Agents Association: Kash Patel ‘disregarded the law’ with latest personnel purge
Law enforcement probes protester who printed Stephen and Katie Miller’s address
Following his first-term model, Trump’s vision is still steered by Fox News segments
‘Probably illegal’: Trump ups the ante in his offensive against late-night comedy
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘Now the candidates must wait’
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.4.25: Even now, Trump still won’t say Earle-Sears’ name
Can Democrats win back the suburbs?
Team Trump’s campaign against inspectors general goes from bad to worse
‘I don’t know anything about that’: Mike Johnson becomes the low-information House speaker
Poll shows the ‘No Kings’ protest movement topping MAGA in public support
Who’s running for governor in New Jersey?
Who’s running for governor in Virginia?
Why is California voting on redistricting?
Election Day 2025: When do we expect results after polls close?
Who’s running for mayor in New York?
Trump is on the ballot in these seven races
As Trump’s approval rating sinks, Republicans have a decision to make
Virginia’s gubernatorial election is a referendum on the government shutdown
The nightmare I saw at Manhattan’s ICE detention facility
N.J. governor’s race is close with all eyes on Trump voters
Republicans think the shutdown is about to end. They could be dead wrong.
As Mamdani wins, Democrats worry about national fallout
Trump endorses former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor
Appeals court finds ‘undue delay’ in Cannon’s handling of litigation over Jack Smith report
Nick Fuentes started a MAGA civil war — and it looks like he’s winning
Joe Scarborough says new poll numbers are a problem for Trump and GOP
Why Trump is threatening to go ‘guns-a-blazing’ into Nigeria
Why the North Carolina GOP delivered an unsettling and unsubtle message to a journalist
Ask Jordan: Could Comey’s case end without resolving his vindictive prosecution claim?
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘They smashed up things and creatures’
Treasury’s Bessent concedes some parts of the economy are already ‘in recession’
Fighters vs. folders: Proposition 50 is Democrats’ way of fighting fire with fire
Facing difficult questions about his use of an FBI jet, Kash Patel pitches weak defense
In response to court ruling, Trump administration to partially fund SNAP — for now
Louisiana governor’s demand for a Charlie Kirk statue is a shameful power play
Monday’s Campaign Roundup, 11.3.25: Polls show Sherrill with narrow edge at the finish line
As Trump boasts of a ‘golden age,’ polls show widespread pessimism and malaise
Trump threatens Nigeria with a ‘guns-a-blazing’ response, adding to his target list
The Blueprint with Jen Psaki: Decision 2025
“Pod Save America” Co-Hosts: Re-Humanization Needs to be a Goal Now
Court rejects Trump’s power grab on federal elections and voter registration
As food aid expired, Trump cheered his marble bathroom and held a ‘Gatsby’ party
‘I don’t know who he is’: Trump struggles to defend one of his most scandalous pardons
Why DOJ election monitors in California and New Jersey are setting off alarms
‘If it was anybody else, we’d arrest him tomorrow,’ Justice Department aide said of Trump
How the shutdown is laying the groundwork for Democrats in 2026
What it’s like being wrongly charged by Trump’s Department of Justice
America’s fiscal crisis is worsening. Everyone should take note.
The truth about who suffers from the White House’s manufactured SNAP crisis
Can Cuomo persuade enough New Yorkers to be scared of Mamdani?
There’s no mistaking what ICE’s new structure is designed to do