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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








