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Christian nationalists are a small and dangerous group with outsized power
A poll shows how the conventional wisdom on Biden’s immigration vulnerability is wrong
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 2.29.24
‘This is B.S.’: Maddow shreds ‘cravenness’ of Supreme Court delaying Trump trial
Trump and his allies have made over 250 anti-democratic threats — and counting
Polish foreign minister has dire warning for Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid
When it comes to appeal bonds, Trump finds there’s no deal to be had
Biden can’t afford to ignore the ‘uncommitted’ voters in Michigan
GOP sees an unexpected leadership shake-up across multiple fronts
Trump’s immunity bid isn’t the only Jan. 6 case at the Supreme Court in April
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.29.24
Uncounted Millions: Things Fall Apart
Why Trump’s new civil fraud pleading suggests his wealth is still vastly overstated
Supreme Court delivers the gift Trump was desperate to receive
The Supreme Court just made Jack Smith’s job that much harder
On security aid, Dems eye an offer Speaker Johnson shouldn’t refuse
The House Republicans’ margin of error just became even smaller
Democratic effort to protect IVF runs into Republican opposition
Uncounted Millions: Things Fall Apart
The Republican assault on sexual freedom is underway
McConnell stepping aside as GOP leader means a more chaotic Senate
The Supreme Court’s terse immunity order gives three clues about Trump’s claim
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 2.28.24
Supreme Court takes up review of Trump’s immunity claim
Why we can’t dismiss the act of protest in Aaron Bushnell’s tragic death
In Trump’s classified documents case, Cannon does something … normal?
Kamala Harris focuses on voting heading into November elections
Kenneth Chesebro’s burner account adds to his legal troubles
Why it matters that Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate GOP leader
Trump’s Michigan victory is not what the polls predicted — and he should be worried
Mark Meadows lost his latest legal move. Next stop: Supreme Court?
GOP rep tries (again) to take credit for investments she opposed
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.28.24
Why Republicans are struggling to find an impeachment off-ramp
Trump-era bump stock ban is latest Supreme Court gun case
Ron Johnson: Alexander Smirnov ‘innocent until proven guilty’
Despite recent rhetoric, Republicans hedge on new IVF protections
Ahead of shutdown deadline, Republicans have plenty of demands
The GOP is risking angering veterans to hurt poor mothers
Trump’s humiliation of Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham is straight out of the authoritarian playbook
Trump and the MAGA movement are making a mockery of Black Republicans
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 2.27.24
The Patrick Mahomes Era is here, and this Black historian is hyped
What we’ll learn from the Michigan primary
Trump’s documents handling much worse than Biden’s, Jack Smith notes
Jon Stewart’s misplaced ‘bothsidesism’ on Israel-Palestine was a flop
Evidence suggests Russia is targeting U.S. elections (yes, again)
The Georgia disqualification sideshow could get even more complicated
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.27.24
This Supreme Court case has pushed justices into their least-favorite place
Looking for anti-Biden dirt, Republicans turn to convicted felon
Why Primary Day is so incredibly messy for Michigan Republicans
Clarence Thomas’ controversies become something new: a punchline
Following court ruling on embryos, HHS secretary heads to Alabama
Infamous GOP rep: Rescind Biden’s State of the Union invitation
How return-to-work programs can empower Black women
Mike Johnson wrote checks that his speakership can’t cash
Gaetz goes full Trump, attacking House Ethics Committee chair
Why deepfakes like the Biden robocall are a threat — even to those who don’t fall for it
Nazis at CPAC is a frog-in-boiling-water moment for the right
How Bragg’s gag order bid benefits from Jack Smith’s experience
In civil corruption trial, jury finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre liable
Kavanaugh and Alito debate George Orwell at social media hearing
Trump’s new line: Actually, Biden is the real fascist
Will Republicans cause another government shutdown this week?
South Carolina Republicans reject Nikki Haley’s version of MAGA for the original
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.26.24
Wisconsin ethics panel seeks charges against Trump’s Save America
Why the GOP ignored warnings about their key anti-Biden witness
In his pitch to Black voters, Trump is counting on short memories
Under pressure on IVF, the Republicans’ line has one big problem
After losing Trump’s backing, RNC’s Ronna McDaniel resigns
Why the chief of one of the most powerful unions in America is courting Trump
I’ve seen the dangers of Michael Whatley’s ‘leadership.’ It’s clear why Trump chose him.
Lara Trump stands to inherit a fundraising mess of Trump’s making
Eight years later, people are still getting the 2016 election wrong
From the very beginning, Black women have fought for American democracy
Donald Trump easily takes South Carolina in a commanding (and inevitable) win
Trump says Black people relate to him because the legal system has ‘discriminated against’ him
$454,156,783.05 — That’s how much Trump is on the hook for in his civil fraud case
Trump’s Charlie Kirk problem is an obstacle for him and the GOP
Russia is losing, even as it gains land in Ukraine
South Carolina shows Trump and Biden have two very different Southern strategies
Why Nikki Haley should not drop out of the primary after South Carolina
The sad desperation of the GOP’s Biden impeachment inquiry
Republicans need to explain when they learned the truth about Alexander Smirnov
The clock is ticking for Trump’s prosecutors
Jury finds NRA and ex-CEO Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption trial
Protecting Voting Rights with Eric Holder: podcast and transcript
Tennessee officials can now refuse to solemnize marriage for any reason
Dean Phillips unveils a new path for his 2024 ambitions: as Nikki Haley’s running mate
One statistic captures Washington’s indefensible treatment of Puerto Rico
Donald Trump takes his ‘presidential immunity’ gambit to Florida
State Republican parties have become intraparty ‘combat zones’
Why the Alabama IVF ruling has caught Republicans in a bind of their own making
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.23.24
‘I’m not at church.’ Even the GOP is balking at Speaker Mike Johnson’s religiosity
The problem with Tim Scott’s dodge on Alabama’s embryo ruling
Trump has met the enemy, and apparently it’s much of the U.S.
On immigration, Speaker Mike Johnson moves the goalposts (again)
GOP quietly tweaks its impeachment website amid epic collapse
Think Democrats have a Michigan problem? Look at what’s happening to the GOP.
As Alabama ruling reverberates, Tuberville struggles with details
My eldest daughter was born through IVF. Here’s what ‘pro-life’ conservatives don’t understand.
The worst implications of Trump’s ‘America First’ isolationism are coming into focus
Trump’s takeover of the RNC will destroy it from within
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 2.22.24
The challenge of kicking Aileen Cannon off the Trump case
Biden’s dog Commander bit Secret Service agents at least 24 times, records show
Killer Mike and RFK Jr.’s bizarre interview perpetuates a disturbing political trend
MyPillow’s Mike Lindell must pay contest winner $5 million for debunking voter fraud claims
What it means for Trump if Cohen testifies and Weisselberg does not
CPAC is trying to convince Republicans that authoritarians are ‘cool’
The massive legal fallout from Alabama’s IVF ruling is just the beginning
Uncounted Millions: Take What’s Owed
DeSantis says he doesn’t want to be Trump’s running mate
Amid measles cases, Florida’s Ladapo fails to urge vaccinations
Why the Supreme Court hasn’t ruled yet on Trump’s immunity claim
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.22.24
Why Speaker Johnson’s ‘sermon’ to GOP members reportedly fell flat
How Biden’s new student loans win undercuts some of his biggest liberal critics
Uncounted Millions: Take What’s Owed
Nikki Haley backs Alabama’s embryo ruling, despite ‘centrist’ label
Team Trump eyes militarized deportations, detention camps in second term
Alabama university pauses IVF services after far-right court ruling
Jim Jordan pretends his anti-Biden case hasn’t already collapsed
Trump’s mass deportation vision is horrific. Democrats ought to call him out.
‘Love is Blind’ is a compelling dumpster fire of drama. It’s also extremely problematic.
The Capital One-Discover deal is an audacious bet on a second Trump term
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval apologizes for comparing cheating scandal to George Floyd
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 2.21.24
The Supreme Court just slapped down Sidney Powell’s request for help
Ken Paxton is trying to take down a nonprofit that helps migrants
Jim Jordan previews the GOP’s next anti-immigrant scare tactic
Alito isn’t done whining about the unpopularity of anti-LGBTQ+ views
Letitia James says she’ll seize Trump’s New York buildings if he can’t pay the $350 million fine
Supreme Court allows pro-Trump lawyers to face sanctions
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.21.24
Why Judge McAfee’s Fani Willis decision is a surprisingly easy one
How problematic is the Senate GOP’s ‘carpetbagger’ problem?
Trump’s election denial keeps targeting Black voters
Donald Trump offers fresh evidence of his selective patriotism
How Engoron’s fraud ruling bolsters Michael Cohen as a witness
Joe Biden explains why aid to Ukraine ‘supports American jobs’
In anti-Biden case, the GOP’s humiliation goes from bad to worse
Why it’s insane for Trump to compare himself to Russia’s Navalny
Alabama’s embryos ruling is a terrifying preview of another Trump presidency
There’s no need for conspiracy theories to explain Trump’s shameful Navalny statement
Meghan McCain buries Kari Lake for backpedaling on attacks
West Virginia Republicans pass a bill to prosecute librarians over ‘obscene’ books
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 2.20.24
A realist’s case for Biden staying in the 2024 race
Feds help take down ransomware group behind Fulton County hack
Infamous mommy vlogger Ruby Franke sentenced to up to 60 years for child abuse
Supreme Court justices’ recusal explanations fall along party lines
Trump hawks $399 sneakers after his $350 million in penalties
Alito is mad that jurors were struck for saying homosexuality is a sin
GOP rep backpedals after pushing misinformation on K.C. shooting
The House GOP is scapegoating Mark Zuckerberg to legislate via conspiracy theory
The real reason Americans don’t feel good about the economy
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.20.24
The GOP’s latest division: What to do with Mayorkas’ impeachment?
Pelosi wonders aloud what Putin might have as leverage over Trump
Why the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling on embryos matters
Mitt Romney has a new reason why he won’t vote for Trump in 2024
Comer’s concession: Republicans might never vote to impeach Biden
The GOP keeps winning in its Biden investigation — and hating the results
New rankings offer bad news for Trump, good news for Obama, Biden
As Liz Cheney slams GOP’s ‘Putin wing,’ poll shows support for Ukraine
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.19.24
Harris highlights the toll the war in Ukraine has taken on Russia
Why Trump’s ‘private’ support for a national abortion ban matters
Too many in GOP make offensive connection between Trump, Navalny
Trump’s new line on mail-in voting conflicts with GOP’s position
Madam C.J. Walker’s descendant doesn’t want these Republicans speaking on her ancestor
Tim Scott makes his play in the Republicans’ race to the bottom
The most devastating part of Judge Engoron’s ruling may be yet to come
Indiana’s GOP attorney general escalates the war on schools
Report highlights anti-immigrant bigotry among Border Patrol agents
Want to learn how to respond to fascism? Study Black history.
Maddow: ‘Ultimately, these things do start to seem like a pattern…’
RFK Jr. has a distinct appeal when it comes to young male voters
A right-wing group cried voter fraud. Then they were asked to provide evidence.
The House Ethics Committee isn’t done investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz
Trump’s reported support for federal abortion ban is a wake-up call for Biden
The winner in the Sabrina Ionescu-Steph Curry 3-point contest is basketball
Trump thought New York City was his playground. Now, it’s his nightmare.
Why Trump’s fraud ruling is just the beginning
Discussing 2020: the year everything changed with Eric Klinenberg: podcast and transcript
Trump’s wild week in court ends with a nine-figure loss
Family of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson files for conservatorship
In civil fraud case, judge fines Trump more than $350 million
Engoron orders $350 million-plus in penalties in Trump’s civil fraud case in New York
Trump’s loss in N.Y. is a powerful predictor of what’s to come in his criminal trials
READ: Engoron’s ruling in Trump’s civil fraud case
Egypt is flexing its muscle against Israel because the United States won’t
To Dems’ relief, Joe Manchin passes on third-party presidential bid
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.16.24
How Donald Trump is making the GOP the party of Putin
GOP’s Rubio moves further to the right with new asylum theory
Alexei Navalny, one of Putin’s fiercest critics, has died, prison authorities say
Why the White House is accusing Speaker Johnson of ‘running away’
The small silver lining for Jack Smith if SCOTUS takes up immunity
With his 2024 effort over, DeSantis rethinks Florida’s ‘book ban’
Pennsylvania voters just took a decisive step in protecting its election integrity
GOP reps slam their own party’s Intelligence Committee chairman
GOP suffers ‘most spectacular embarrassment imaginable’ in anti-Biden case
Why Trump can’t just move his companies out of New York
‘Congress is broken,’ complain Republicans who broke it
This week showed Democrats can flip the script on immigration
Why a Supreme Court stay in the Jan. 6 case is so dangerous
Why my faith in Fani Willis has been at least partially restored
Fani Willis just gave Donald Trump exactly what he wants
Trump salutes the gun lobby amid Kansas City shooting fallout
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 2.15.24
‘Kiss my ass’: Greene erupts at former U.K. prime minister’s criticism of Putin’s appeasers
In key battleground state, a striking Republican schism persists
Key Wisconsin Republican: ‘Legislature will be up for grabs’
Lots of guns and few gun restrictions make securing open-air events near impossible
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.15.24
Trump keeps talking about ‘sarcasm,’ but struggles with its meaning
True the Vote admits: No evidence to support Georgia election claims
Yet another key Republican to retire, says Congress is ‘broken’
Why it matters that Trump has doubled down on his NATO threats
Jack Smith has a speedy backup plan on Trump immunity
Uncounted Millions: Let’s Get Free
Uncounted Millions: Let’s Get Free
Mike Johnson’s hapless speakership reaches new, embarrassing low
What we can expect from a Trump-branded, gold-plated RNC
Nikki Haley waited too late to call Trump out
I’m proud of my work as a principal and drag queen. Nothing will change that.
Kansas City shooting is the heartbreaking consequence of a deadly love affair
Jewish groups denounce ‘great replacement’ theory at the heart of the Mayorkas impeachment
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 2.14.24
Another insurrection appeal hits SCOTUS ahead of Trump ruling
How much does Trump’s immunity defense matter?
As evidence piles up, this might be the worst Congress ever
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.14.24
Republicans have delivered a shameful week of wins for Putin
Please stop asking me why I’m still single
As the race to the bottom continues, Stefanik targets New York AG
Why Speaker Mike Johnson won’t let the House vote on security aid
Why the Democratic win in Pennsylvania’s special election matters
Following Mayorkas’ impeachment, who will the GOP target next?
Dems flip House seat from red to blue, adding to GOP’s election woes
Republicans have abandoned their patriotism and complain about the U.S.’s economic success
Reading between the lines of Biden’s tepid criticism of Israel
Democrats are sticking with Biden — no matter what the pundits say
What Democrats can learn from the special election to replace George Santos
House Republicans impeach DHS’ Mayorkas despite lack of evidence
How Trump trounced the Romney dynasty and used it to shape his own
Why there will be a hearing in the effort to disqualify Fani Willis
Why Republicans want to blow up one of Trump’s top achievements
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 2.13.24
Climate change is robbing us of snow day magic
Why Biden should actually talk more
Jon Stewart’s return to ‘The Daily Show’ reminded us to take him seriously
SCOTUS gives Jack Smith a week to respond on Trump immunity
Can Dems Trump-proof U.S. support for NATO before the elections?
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.13.24
Trump pushes new RNC leadership team, including his daughter-in-law
Lindsey Graham backs Trump’s radical new ‘paradigm’ for foreign aid
Ron Johnson rejects Ukraine aid, says Putin’s points are ‘accurate’
GOP’s Vance warns of imagined ‘impeachment time bomb’ for Trump
How historians are using high-tech tools to reconstruct Black history
Slave memoirs yanked the veil off of America’s facade
Black history is American history. Someone needs to tell Republicans.
How Black faith leaders use the Bible to attack white Christian racism
As security aid bill clears the Senate, will the House GOP kill it?
What those behind the ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl ads seem not to get about Jesus
Trump encouraging Russia to attack NATO allies is as foolish as it is dangerous
Trump cries ‘First Amendment’ in desperate plea to stop D.C. case
Trump is already lying about the Hur report, because of course he is
The NFL’s wealthy white owners recruiting Black players in Africa is horrible optics
Donald Trump’s NATO nonsense exposes his ‘anti-war’ schtick
The U.S. Trans Survey proves the inaccuracy of this right-wing talking point
This Super Bowl ad showed a major threat facing Biden in November
Trump’s criminal trial schedule could come into focus this week
Can the ‘Legally Blonde’ option rescue U.S. aid for Ukraine?
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.12.24
Why the Supreme Court should quickly reject Trump’s immunity bid
The problem(s) with Trump’s latest radical promises to the NRA
Tuberville appears willing to give Putin the benefit of the doubt
As Trump targets her husband, Haley asks, ‘Where are the Republicans?’
Trump has a very expensive lawyer problem
Why Mike Gallagher’s unexpected retirement announcement matters
Trump threatens NATO, says he’s willing to ‘encourage’ Russia
Biden’s age problem is real. So is the problem with the media’s reaction to it.
The unique magic of Patrick Mahomes
More Americans than ever will bet on the Super Bowl. That’s a problem.
Why Taylor Swift’s latest lawsuit threats are so disappointing
Robert Hur took a page from the James Comey playbook — and made it worse
What Mike Johnson and Nikki Haley’s latest humiliating setbacks have in common
The cannibalization of the GOP
George Santos’ seat is now up for grabs. He still looms large over the candidates.
Hysteria over Biden’s age is a distraction from Trump’s authoritarianism
Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election came to a head in two cases
GoFundMe is a poor substitute for America’s tattered social safety net
Winning Progressive Change with Deepak Bhargava: podcast and transcript
Tucker Carlson just gave Vladimir Putin exactly what he wanted
How Dana White’s combat sports help expose young people to right-wing views
As Congress struggles, more members bail on re-election plans
Why paid family leave is much more than a women’s issue
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.9.24
GOP leader picks the wrong fight over what Biden ‘inherited’
Why Lindsey Graham’s opposition to the border deal matters
Amidst VP chatter, Elise Stefanik joins the race to the bottom
GOP’s Jim Jordan finds yet another investigation to investigate
In the Senate GOP, Ted Cruz isn’t Mitch McConnell’s only problem
Why the Trump eligibility question may not end with the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s Colorado decision is likely to hinge on 15 words
Republicans have a narrow House majority. That’s not why they’re failing.
Kyrsten Sinema is the biggest loser after Senate border bill fails
Why Marianne Williamson couldn’t win progressives despite championing their policies
Read: Full transcript of Supreme Court oral arguments in Trump 14th Amendment case
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 2.8.24
Why Alina Habba’s connection to Allen Weisselberg matters
How Trump’s immunity claim surfaced at the ballot hearing
In other docs case, special counsel won’t charge President Biden
Read: Special counsel report declining to charge Biden in classified docs probe
Sean Hannity segment with a vigilante beatdown was not all it appeared to be
Special counsel issues report in Biden classified docs probe
John Roberts is afraid of judging in Trump’s ballot case
Past vaccination efforts made us forget how bad measles is. It’s back to remind us.
Republicans again fail to read something that deserved their attention
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.8.24
Poll: Republican voters are on board with Trump’s ‘dictator’ talk
Chris Murphy pushes the one insult GOP senators don’t want to hear
GOP’s Lankford raises eyebrows with talk of conservative media threat
Senate Republicans manage to make the border fight even weirder
Despite reality, Speaker Mike Johnson boasts, ‘We’re governing’
There’s one simple purpose behind the Nevada GOP’s 2024 caucus
The reason Vladimir Putin sat down with Tucker Carlson is obvious — and important
Maddow: Trump claim ‘outrighted mocked’ by court in immunity rejection
Tracy Chapman is finally getting her flowers, and it’s way overdue
What parents with firearms need to know about Jennifer Crumbley’s conviction
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 2.7.24
Steve Bannon’s ‘season of war’ is killing Ronna McDaniel’s RNC job
Why there are three lawyers arguing in the Donald Trump ballot appeal
Curious why ‘Abbott Elementary’ excelled after similar shows failed? Ask a teacher.
The absurd claim that Trump hopes keeps him on the ballot
Why Trump has gone from shunning debates to gunning for them
The flawed plan to exonerate Trump from insurrection allegations
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.7.24
GOP rejects the best border offer they’ve ever seen, will ever get
Why the GOP has spent two decades killing immigration compromises
How Nixon and Clinton helped doom Trump’s immunity claim
Mitch McConnell faces calls for his ouster from two GOP senators
The failed vote on aid to Israel becomes the latest GOP fiasco
What we learned from the GOP’s failure to impeach DHS’ Mayorkas
Conservative judge relied on now-retracted studies to outlaw mifepristone
The bad-faith argument against good-faith accountability for Trump
The hard-to-accept lesson from the Senate’s doomed ‘bipartisan’ immigration bill
Trump insists crimes are politics and politics are criminal
Former wrestlers call out WWE culture in wake of Vince McMahon lawsuit
Judge has questions about possible Weisselberg perjury deal
The Nevada primary won’t change things. But we can still learn from it.
New Hampshire AG places blame for deepfake Biden robocalls
What Samuel Alito should ask Trump’s lawyer at the ballot argument
Nikki Haley won’t be able to spin a ‘win’ out of Nevada’s GOP nomination fiasco
Mike Johnson says Trump isn’t calling the shots on immigration. But that’s not all he’s lying about.
Rejecting a bipartisan solution, Republicans tout unserious bill
Meet the scientist protecting women of color from the wrong side of AI
Here’s what the fashion industry and the Equal Rights Amendment have in common
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.6.24
Appeals court: ‘Citizen Trump’ not immune from prosecution
READ: D.C. Circuit panel’s ruling against Trump’s immunity claim
Why Jim Jordan’s call for a timeout on Capitol Hill matters
D.C. Circuit panel rules against Trump’s immunity claim
On border policy, Trump denounces his own party’s strategy
After striking a border deal, GOP’s Lankford knows how Dems feel
As a compromise border plan collapses, the GOP is in disarray
The Senate can’t waste time on a phony Mayorkas impeachment trial
Thomas Friedman’s describing the Middle East as an ‘animal kingdom’ is even worse than it sounds
Jay-Z’s Grammy speech is a call to tear down the walls dividing music
Far-right Israeli official just warned U.S. voters about 2024
Trump takes a final shot at convincing justices ahead of ballot hearing
The Republican excuse for killing a new immigration bill is peak hypocrisy
Why Jack Smith wants to ‘clear the air’ in the classified documents case
Great job numbers leave Republicans literally speechless (again)
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.5.24
Chutkan scrubs March trial start, as Trump immunity ruling delay becomes official
Reparations bills in California leave out a key ingredient: Cash
Trump appears poised to throw the RNC’s McDaniel under the bus
Polling: Trump conviction would have a major impact on 2024 race
In Florida, DeSantis’ ‘freedom’ rhetoric comes with fine print
GOP’s Vance goes in radical directions to impress Team Trump
Donald Trump is the only reason Jim Jordan is subpoenaing Fani Willis
A bipartisan border package is done, but what happens now?
Republicans and Democrats in my city agree: Here’s how to fix the migrant crisis
Texas is trying to punish New Yorkers for our border crisis. There’s a better way.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court just issued a crushing rebuttal of Justice Alito
Biden and the Democrats have a significant cash advantage
This is how Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis can fix the mess she’s made
South Carolina could double as Joe Biden’s coronation and wake-up call
Why attacking Trump’s age and mental capacity is a smart strategy for Nikki Haley
The briefs against Trump are in
Ted Cruz kicks off Black History Month whining about anti-white discrimination
Discussing the mystery and miracle of Polynesia with Christina Thompson
DeSantis engages in yet another anti-immigrant publicity stunt
The hidden message in Nikki Haley’s attack on Kamala Harris
Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor but denies legal conflict
Why Republicans in Congress fear success
Why Trump is going after his handpicked Federal Reserve chairman
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.2.24
The anti-DEI movement is going frighteningly well in red states
Team Trump to GOP megadonors: Ignore what the candidate says
If the FBI missed more Mar-a-Lago docs, they could be gone forever
Why the House GOP’s new subpoena for Georgia’s Fani Willis matters
In the Republicans’ ‘censure wars,’ the party finds a new target
New report points to blockbuster U.S. job growth as 2024 begins
Did the FBI miss a ‘hidden’ room while searching Mar-a-Lago?
Susan Collins said the right thing about Trump. She just delivered it wrong.
I’m a biologist. Humans can learn a lot from groundhogs — and not just on Feb. 2.
Why Republicans are melting down over an unremarkable Ilhan Omar speech
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 2.1.24
I prosecuted Watergate and never feared for our democracy — but Greg Abbott has me worried
How the racism in the bid to thwart the 2020 election informs Trump’s ballot case
Cori Bush probe highlights the dangers of present-day politics
How Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package got thrown out in Delaware
‘We Are the World’ doc leaves out the most moving moment from that ‘Greatest Night’
The Florida GOP’s removal of this core college course is absurd
Polls suggest Biden can win re-election despite a weak approval rating
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.1.24
Capitol Police officers say First Amendment can’t save Trump
GOP reps validate an old Obama joke about border alligators
House Democrats continue to do the legislative heavy lifting
Trump-appointed judge rejects Disney’s lawsuit against DeSantis
The problem with Tom Cotton’s ugly embrace of McCarthyism
As tax plan advances, GOP’s Grassley says the quiet part loud
Trump’s legal spending could come back to haunt him in November








