The White House needs a new line on the bruises on Trump’s hands
Given the president’s unfortunate record, he hasn’t exactly earned the benefit of the doubt on questions of medical transparency.
After a pitiful year, Speaker Johnson keeps pushing the same weird boast
The House GOP leader keeps emphasizing Congress’ recent “productivity,” pointing to one of his party’s most obvious failures.
Trump confirms U.S. strike in Venezuela in the clumsiest possible way
Did the president boast about a foreign strike that didn’t happen, or did he disclose a strike he wasn’t supposed to talk about? Now we know the answer.
The DOJ’s push to weaponize an 1863 law would be creative if it weren’t so chilling
The Justice Department is reportedly probing corporate documents under the auspices of an 1863 law meant to prevent contractors from defrauding the government.
People, protest groups and movements that made a difference in 2025
A look back at the empowered and the preposterous who shined a spotlight on the major issues of the year.
Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe
President-elect Trump initially balked at submitting names of likely nominees to the FBI for background checks, a basic step intended to flag possible financial conflicts or ethical problems.
Trump administration issues threat along with its U.N. funding plan
The administration threatened humanitarian agencies at the United Nations to “adapt, shrink, or die” as it announced a plan to severely scale down foreign aid.
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘We told the truth, we obeyed the law, and we kept the peace’
In this newsletter, Joe reflects on the anniversary of Jimmy Carter’s death, looks ahead to the political stakes of 2026, and answers readers’ questions.
Byron Donalds is feeling the viciousness of MAGA racism in Florida’s gubernatorial primary
The Trump-loving congressman is running for governor against an opponent who has continually referred to him as a slave. And he’s getting a taste of his own medicine.
