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Jim Jordan’s latest crusade against ‘woke’ companies proves the GOP isn’t for free enterprise
Arizona election officer, shunned by GOP for saying the 2020 race wasn’t stolen, loses GOP primary
How Trump telling supporters they won’t have to vote anymore is part of a sly game
Trump’s NABJ appearance was the train wreck many expected
What Olympics star Ilona Maher doesn’t have to explain to you about her body
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.31.24
Trump judge in Texas border case goes too far for far-right court
Kamala Harris practically dares Trump to debate her
Harris’ historic campaign builds on breakthroughs by other Black women
Time to update the talking points: Border conditions keep improving
Justice Alito’s extreme approach reportedly cost him court majorities
Why it matters that Mark Kelly is slamming Trump for killing a border deal
Simone Biles celebrates Team USA’s gold with a pointed response to critics
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.31.24
‘Coup’ doesn’t mean what Republicans seem to think it means
“When the Clock Broke” with John Ganz
Trump pushes his luck with new attack on Harris, China and Russia
Reports of Project 2025’s demise have been greatly exaggerated
The problem(s) with Trump’s ugly rhetoric about Harris, antisemitism
‘Mountain Queen’: The greatest Everest climber you’ve never heard of
Why Trump targeted Christians with his darkest promise yet
Simone Biles just proved she’s so much bigger than her sport
Wayne Brady gives an important lesson on the power of vulnerability
What to watch for in Arizona’s primaries Tuesday night
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 7.30.24
Americans want SCOTUS reform — but ‘arrogant’ justices are standing in the way
Sheriff who hired Sean Grayson, the deputy who killed Sonya Massey, rejects calls to resign
R. Kelly appeals sex crime convictions to U.S. Supreme Court
I didn’t vote for Tim Walz originally. Now I’m completely Walz-pilled.
Kamala Harris has given Democrats another shot downballot
Team Harris stresses prosecutorial record, calls Trump a criminal
Project 2025’s plot for a Trump DOJ takeover
Trump’s ‘won’t have to vote anymore’ remarks sounded just like his authoritarian idols
JD Vance’s record of deriding people without kids gets even worse
Trump defends JD Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comments
What the Trump immunity ruling says about the Roberts Court
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.30.24
Trump pressed for answers after saying supporters ‘won’t have to vote’ again
Kamala Harris might have an opening on the economy that Biden didn’t
GOP leaders make odd choices for task force on Trump rally shooting
Mark Meadows cites Trump immunity ruling in his own Supreme Court appeal
Arizona mayor becomes the latest Republican to back Harris
‘Duckin’ Don’: Team Harris ridicules Trump over new debate dodge
Kamala Harris got Democrats excited. Mark Kelly can help them win.
This billionaire Democrat’s brazen suggestion puts Kamala Harris in a lose-lose situation
Where exactly do Trump’s remaining criminal cases stand?
The ridiculous moral panic over the Olympics’ opening ceremony
Dobbs was ‘just the beginning:’ Inside Project 2025’s attack on abortion
Meet the team behind “It’s Okay”
Why we ‘childless cat ladies’ are JD Vance’s biggest fear
Biden’s bid for term limits on the Supreme Court faces some tricky obstacles
Excitement over Kamala Harris dims GOP’s post-convention glow
Trump and Vance’s terrible week was brought to you by TPUSA
Team Trump desperately tries to slow Harris’ young voter momentum
As Biden unveils Supreme Court reform plan, what happens now?
Brazenly flip-flopping, Trump adds crypto to his MAGA agenda
How Kamala Harris is using Republicans’ favorite rhetorical tricks against them
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.29.24
Despite his recent track record, Trump pushes bizarre predictions
What needs to happen for Biden’s presidential immunity amendment to pass
Rejecting ‘unity,’ Trump says ‘maybe I’ve gotten worse’ after shooting
Why Trump’s dual endorsement in a key Republican primary matters
Elon Musk’s 2024 electioneering reaches a new, unsettling level
Trump tells supporters they ‘won’t have to vote’ again if he wins
Season 2, Episode 7: Mobilized
Kamala Harris ought to take the long view on her VP pick
Sean Grayson had a history full of red flags. Then he appeared at Sonya Massey’s door.
Why Vance’s ‘childless, cat ladies’ comment could come back to haunt him
Stop being a Debbie Downer. Democrats need to lock in support for Harris, not step on it.
Biden’s exit is a boost for congressional Democrats’ chances
Why Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris will be much nastier than usual
The history I share with Sonya Massey makes me grieve her death even more
Why Democrats feel confident about holding the Senate in November
The polls send a clear message about Kamala Harris. But that’s not the full story.
Viral videos are playing a big role in this year’s election — for better or worse
Why Americans shouldn’t buy Trump and Vance’s free speech warrior acts
How Kamala Harris should pick her 2024 running mate
Kamala Harris is no Selina Meyer — but ‘Veep’ can still teach us something
White women fuel yet another fundraising surge for Harris as virtual meetups spread
JD Vance tries, fails to clean up his ‘childless cat ladies’ mess
Justice Elena Kagan says what’s plain to see on ethics code enforcement
Trump wants to criminalize flag-burning. Here’s why that’s un-American.
After the immunity ruling, Trump’s hush money case could come down to this
What’s next for Biden? with Jamelle Bouie: podcast and transcript
Discussing SCOTUS doing its worst — Strict Scrutiny Crossover: podcast and transcript
Team Trump pushes back against FBI’s Wray on assassination attempt
A second Trump term would actively make climate change worse
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.26.24
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, throwing ‘full support’ behind her
U.S. politics are catching Olympic fever, but it’s not all fun and games
Struggling to govern, House Republicans start summer break early
Why in the world does Trump keep saying, ‘We don’t need the votes’?
Growing number of Republicans see JD Vance as the wrong VP pick
Harris mocks Trump after he hedges (again) on presidential debate
Why LeBron James and Coco Gauff are the perfect Team USA flag bearers
I’ve helped secure 5 Olympic Games. Here’s what’s worrisome about Paris.
Sonya Massey’s killing highlights the stakes of the 2024 election
Kamala Harris has 100 days to make history. Here’s why I think she can do it.
Biden’s vision for America is clear, and it couldn’t be further from Trump’s
The underhanded fraud that helped create ‘N Sync and the Backstreet Boys
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.25.24
The ghost of Antonin Scalia might like a word with Trump on flag-burning
Biden’s remarks showed he’s a man of character. The same can’t be said for Trump.
A political violence scholar explains what’s at stake after the Trump shooting
Michigan bans gay and trans ‘panic’ as a criminal defense
Republicans want to sow doubt about Kamala’s Blackness. Here’s why.
In his attacks on the ‘childless’ left, JD Vance once hyped a plan to give parents more votes
Against election backdrop, economic growth exceeds expectations
JD Vance’s ‘cat lady’ video was the last straw for Jennifer Aniston. She’s not alone.
The one Democratic criticism that seems to bother Trump the most
Melania Trump will tell her story in an upcoming memoir this fall
Why it matters that Biden said he wants Supreme Court reform
Why the DOJ’s handling of Roger Stone’s case got another look
Eager for attention, Trump returns to a favorite topic: his legal cases
Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ becomes the soundtrack to Kamala Harris’ historic campaign
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.25.24
Why Trump wants his handpicked FBI director to ‘resign immediately’
It just got harder for Trump to distance himself from Project 2025
In ‘veepstakes’ process, Democrats appear to widen the aperture
Trump says Harris shouldn’t be ‘allowed to run,’ recycling weird claim
Why Democrats may need Mark Kelly to stay in Arizona
Someone needs to teach Tom Cotton and the GOP what the word ‘coup’ really means
Trump voters fear ‘excitement’ of Harris campaign
Biden should have given this speech a year ago
Why Kamala Harris’ history in Alpha Kappa Alpha could play a huge role in the election
The Secret Service failed Trump. They can’t fail Harris too.
Buttigieg hits back at JD Vance’s dig about ‘childless’ Democrats
Netanyahu wanted to project strength. His Trumpian speech did the opposite.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.24.24
Trump’s defamation case against ABC after Carroll verdict can proceed
Trump camp denies nephew’s allegation that Donald Trump used racial slur
JD Vance hopes voters won’t dwell on his far-right abortion views
Mike Johnson warns Congress and its guests that disrupting Netanyahu could mean arrest
Live from Highlands, NC: Back to Manhattan
CREW’s call for Alito to step down highlights his recusal failures in Trump cases
Republicans’ case against Kamala Harris is off to an ugly start
Elon Musk now denies he’s donating $45 million a month to help Trump
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.24.24
Dems in array: Handoff from Biden to Harris appears seamless
GOP’s Tom Cotton pressed on weird talk about an anti-Biden ‘coup’
Kamala Harris sounds different, but she could still be a status quo president on Israel
Eyeing new polls, Team Trump pushes flawed ‘Harris Honeymoon’ memo
New Republican impeachment measure targets Harris (yes, again)
Andy Beshear’s perfect response to JD Vance makes his case to be Harris’ running mate
Here are 4 things to watch for during Biden’s historic speech
The right pushed an absurd conspiracy theory about Biden after he dropped out
Trump’s latest praise for Elon Musk should have us all concerned
The racist right-wing attacks on Kamala Harris have begun
I’m the youngest Jewish member of Congress. Here’s why I’m not attending Netanyahu’s address.
Why Republicans can’t stop losing
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 7.23.24
Trump creates new uncertainty about possible debate with Harris
Black men backing Kamala Harris fuel another fundraising spree
Biden ends 2024 ticket saga with ‘Game of Thrones’ finale
Trump’s choice of JD Vance suddenly seems a lot riskier
We studied attacks on women candidates. Nobody got it worse than Kamala Harris.
Following jury’s verdict, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez to resign
Kamala Harris has a lot of VP options. She should choose Josh Shapiro.
What the Kamala Harris ‘coconut tree’ meme is all about
Old habits die hard: Even now, Trump can’t stop going after Biden
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.23.24
As Biden stands down, spotlight turns to Trump’s age and fitness
Secret Service director resigns after backlash over Trump rally security failures
Harris campaign contacts five Dems in search for running mate
Ohio Republican forced to scramble after ‘civil war’ comments
An emboldened Trump is threatening to sue those who indicted him
Trump allies reconsider: Is JD Vance the right running mate?
Joe Biden can be proud of his record
It’s not enough for Kamala Harris to not be Joe Biden
Kamala Harris wants to ‘earn’ the nomination. That’s only half the battle.
Why the mayhem caused by CrowdStrike failure could happen again
How Trump beat a motion to dismiss his Pulitzer defamation claim
Black women propelled a massive donor surge for Kamala Harris
Team Trump wanted Biden to stay in the race. Then in an instant, everything changed.
Biden will be a one-term president. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
The Kamala Harris veepstakes has no bad options
Harris praises Biden’s ‘deep love’ of country in first remarks since he endorsed her
A potential Trump v. Harris race puts two competing ideas of Christianity on display
Of course Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump
Kamala Harris’ ‘top cop’ background complicates matters for GOP
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.22.24
Flashback to 2018: Harris says she is keenly aware of what a barrier-breaking campaign would entail
Election denier Mike Johnson claims legal concern for Biden voters, democracy
Team Trump (sort of) provides new info on post-shooting medical care
Democrats celebrate President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’
Trump raises stakes in 2024 race, praises ‘iron fist’ leaders
In the new 2024 race, Trump hedges on debating Kamala Harris
Why Republicans have reason to worry about the 2024 race shake-up
Kamala Harris is the right choice to continue Joe Biden’s legacy
Season 2, Episode 6: Under pressure
Joe Biden’s incredibly selfless career has led to this historic moment
Trump responds to Biden announcement in a decidedly Trumpian way
Why President Joe Biden is retiring, but not resigning
This is exactly what Trump feared
Kamala Harris says she intends to ‘win this nomination’ after Biden drops out
As Biden passes the torch, both parties ask, ‘What happens now?’
Trump issues first statement after Biden says he’s dropping out
How Democrats and Republicans are reacting to Biden dropping out of the 2024 race
Stop panicking. Replacing Biden on ballots isn’t a problem.
Read: Biden’s letter to Americans withdrawing from the 2024 race
Biden is out. Now comes the hard part.
Biden drops out of 2024 race after weeks of pressure, endorses Harris
Supreme Court reforms could be a fight to the finish line between GOP and Dems
Don’t be fooled by Trump’s latest gaslighting on abortion
George Santos fails to get identity theft charges dismissed from indictment
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
The MAGA right sent an unmistakable message to trans people at this year’s RNC
JD Vance’s revisionist history about who launched America’s failed wars
The Democrats’ discord is a sign of a healthy party
There is no such thing as a ‘new’ Trump
House GOP’s probe into the Trump assassination attempt is doomed from the start
Joe Biden must break free of his bubble of denial
JD Vance’s foreign policy ideas are Putin and Orban’s dream come true
Trump says leave abortion to the states. Texas nearly killed my wife.
Will the Supreme Court justices save Sen. Bob Menendez after his corruption verdict?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns anti-Biden Democrats about what comes next if they succeed
Ben Sasse resigns as University of Florida president after wife’s epilepsy diagnosis
A chilling pattern at the RNC reveals what the Republican party has become
At a WWE-infused RNC, Trump seemed like a washed-up wrestler
Speaker Mike Johnson has an unfortunate fondness for ‘intuition’
Barron Trump, initially expected at the RNC, was nowhere to be seen
How Clarence Thomas and Aileen Cannon may help Hunter Biden
The Republican National Convention offered Russia a lot to like
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.19.24
‘Twisters’ doesn’t mention climate change. That’s just the first problem.
After shooting, Team Trump keeps medical care info under wraps
WATCH: Buddy Hunt’s interview with journalist Michael Isikoff
Democratic effort to nudge Biden off ticket appears to gain momentum
At Republican convention, Tucker Carlson completes transformation
Trump’s speech veered from somber to maudlin to unhinged
Meet the new Donald Trump; he’s the same as the old Donald Trump
The case against Biden’s candidacy remains as strong as ever
Trump’s RNC speech proved again there’s never a ‘New Trump’
Read: Jamie Raskin asks Biden to reconsider campaign in early July letter
Joe Biden has big plans — and terrible timing
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.18.24
With Roe gone, abortion foes tee up another precedent for the Supreme Court to overturn
Why JD Vance’s record on abortion rights matters in 2024 race
Trump gives RNC speech, recounts assassination attempt: Highlights
Why haven’t Senate Republicans called on Bob Menendez to resign?
Voters’ incredulity gives Trump an important edge in 2024 race
A reminder of why former Trump adviser Peter Navarro actually went to prison
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.18.24
Trump-owned company sells shoes with image from assassination attempt
Biden receives ‘blunt’ message from Democratic leaders as deadline nears
Out of prison, Peter Navarro receives hero’s welcome at RNC
JD Vance’s ‘populism’ comes with some Trump-written fine print
The worst thing about Ted Cruz’s dystopian RNC speech
What JD Vance’s conversion to Catholicism adds to Trump’s ticket
Alleged neo-Nazi is accused of plotting mass attack in New York
I’ve led battleground Republicans to victory. ‘MAGA baggage’ will cost them in 2024.
Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy’s feud flares up at the RNC
Tucker Carlson decries ‘weak men’ unwilling to beat up school employees
Jon Stewart still has some soul-searching to do. His first RNC show proved it.
A heartbreaking story at the RNC peddles a horribly misguided narrative
Real hillbillies like me don’t trust JD Vance. You shouldn’t trust him either.
One of Biden’s Supreme Court reform obstacles: the Supreme Court
In speech to the NAACP, Biden says denouncing violence won’t stop his criticism of Trump
What Nikki Haley’s RNC speech says about Trump’s grip on the GOP
Dems hoping to replace Biden on 2024 ticket get a clear deadline
Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro to speak at RNC after prison release
VP Kamala Harris emerges as a main target at the RNC
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.17.24
On crime, Republican convention speakers turn reality on its head
Why the GOP’s ‘rule of law’ focus is literally unbelievable
Nikki Haley takes a circuitous route to a pro-Trump convention speech
Why Ted Cruz’s ugly speech at the Republican convention matters
The dangerous story Trump fans are telling themselves at the RNC
Today’s GOP has no past, present, or future. It’s just Trump.
JD Vance has spoken favorably about an anti-government race pseudoscientist
California now bars schools from forcibly outing trans students to parents
Steve Bannon steps closer to Supreme Court in seeking full circuit review
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 7.16.24
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s RNC speech kicked off an extremist-friendly convention
In the GOP veepstakes, Trump again sidelines men of color
I served with Republicans for decades. Trump and JD Vance’s GOP is unrecognizable.
Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention is suddenly must-watch TV
Widow of man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania says she declined to speak with Biden
Why the leaked phone call between Trump and RFK Jr. matters
Bob Menendez verdict undermines Republican conspiracy theories
Why the Menendez guilty verdict matters
Sen. Menendez found guilty on all counts in corruption trial
The Democratic debate over Biden’s electoral future comes roaring back
Biden won’t let voters forget the truth about Trump
It sure isn’t comforting that the person who owns X seems to be going all in for Trump
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.16.24
Jack Smith to appeal Cannon’s dismissal of classified documents case
Why Russia has reason to be pleased with Vance on Trump’s ticket
Mitch McConnell gets hostile reception at the RNC
Republican convention tries to rewrite recent history on economy
Trump and Vance create a Republican ticket rooted in inexperience
‘Clear and present danger’: Republican convention abandons ‘unity’ push
What history tells us about Trump’s attempted assassination
Judge Cannon’s latest ruling proves the judiciary has become MAGAfied
This isn’t the end for Trump’s classified documents case
How JD Vance passed Trump’s running mate litmus test
Kremlin echoes some Trump allies on assassination attempt
Judge Aileen Cannon cleaned up her own mess by making a new one
Black voter advocacy group denounces efforts to push Biden off the ticket
Why Trump needed to pick a new running mate in the first place
How Cannon ditched the Nixon case to dismiss Trump’s documents case
Donald Trump taps Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his 2024 running mate
Trump picks political newcomer JD Vance as running mate
Monday’s interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt is Joe Biden’s chance to flip the script
In the shooting’s wake, Trump’s shift in tone fades quickly
These are the victims of the Trump rally shooting
Biden, Warnock thread a needle, contextualize political violence
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.15.24
Read: Judge Cannon’s order dismissing the Trump classified documents case
Republicans press Dems to stop calling Trump a threat to democracy
Judge Cannon sides with Trump, dismisses classified docs case
Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses Trump classified documents case
Republican National Convention kicks off after Trump rally shooting
After shooting, will guns still be allowed near the Republican convention?
GOP lawmaker: Shooting means Trump ‘just won’ the election
Republicans scramble to point fingers after assassination attempt
Season 2, Episode 5: Coming home
I was the FBI’s point person for a convention. Here’s why security at the RNC is so difficult.
The Secret Service failed Saturday. America deserves to know why.
From Oval Office, Biden forcefully condemns political violence, attempted Trump assassination
Melania Trump issues first statement after assassination attempt against husband
Heritage’s ‘simulation’ of the 2024 election was deeply flawed
America was already on edge. Then shots rang out at Trump’s campaign rally.
President Biden, political leaders condemn violence after shooting at Trump rally
Trump says bullet ‘pierced’ his ear in first statement after rally shooting
Trump safe after Pennsylvania rally shooting; gunman and a spectator dead, officials say
Bernie Sanders says Biden is ‘the strongest candidate’ against Trump
Here’s who’s speaking at the Republican National Convention this year
How Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ manslaughter trial came to such an abrupt end
Trump’s lawyers are taking full advantage of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling
Why AOC’s case for impeaching Thomas and Alito is strong
Why Barack and Bill are right to stay quiet — for now
The IRS is catching wealthy tax cheats — and Republicans are furious
Democrats’ infighting over Biden becomes fuel for right-wing conspiracy theories
Meet the “To Be Destroyed” Production Team
Texas’ power grid wasn’t made for the rapid succession of storms it sees now
Project 2025’s plan to criminalize porn has a sinister subplot
Controversial judges block Biden protections for LGBTQ+ students
Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
U.S. intel officials: Russia wants to boost Trump in 2024 race
Voter apathy this election cycle is another privilege Black Americans do not have
Melania Trump to make rare public appearance at the Republican National Convention
Fearing a ‘shadow government,’ Comer issues new anti-Biden subpoenas
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.12.24
Read: Hakeem Jeffries’ letter to colleagues about his meeting with Joe Biden
U.S. foils alleged Russian assassination plot as Trump eyes new intel limits
GOP’s Grothman slams ‘angry feminist movement,’ seeks return to 1960s
For Trump, the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling is the gift that keeps on giving
Many fake electors welcomed as delegates at Republican convention
Great economic news overshadowed by debate over Biden’s fate
Biden’s terrible polls are only strengthening his critics
The Republican Party platform has an audience of one
‘Unfit to lead’: New York Times’ editorial board urges voters not to vote for Trump
Meet the MAGA influencer turned Project 2025 adviser who could staff the White House
Trump set for another playdate with Hungary’s authoritarian leader, Viktor Orban
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 7.11.24
‘It was torture’: Texas mom recounts being denied abortion for doomed pregnancy
The Supreme Court has pulled off a judicial coup. Here’s how to fight back.
Biden and his allies need to make a decision — fast.
Jim Jordan’s latest hearing was a frightening look at American authoritarianism
Hackers join the fight to inform the public about Project 2025
The GOP’s latest anti-Garland gambit fails, despite Trump’s push
The SAVE Act saves nobody — but would make it harder to vote
Why it matters that a Nevada county refused to certify primary results
Arkansas group vows to fight ‘ridiculous’ rejection of abortion rights ballot initiative
Intellectual humility leads us to Kamala Harris as the least risky bet
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.11.24
Shelley Duvall, who starred in ‘The Shining,’ dies at 75
Alabama Republican Party chair: Democracy ‘leads to socialism’
Why did GOP’s Jim Banks dodge questions about armed rebellion?
Michael Cohen asks Supreme Court to take up appeal alleging Trump retaliation
On Project 2025, Trump keeps inadvertently helping Democrats
Republicans advance ‘Save Act,’ a solution in search of a problem
With its 2024 platform, the GOP is no longer pretending to have principles
Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy case could be dismissed entirely
Boeing’s extraordinary ‘sweetheart deal’ is a slap in face to the victims
Rep. Ted Lieu urges media to dig deeper into Trump-Epstein ties
The real reason a Kamala Harris presidency is unfathomable to her critics
What Black women really think about calls for Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden
Nikki Haley bowed to Trump again, just for him to humiliate her
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.10.24
How a second Trump term could destroy Medicare as we know it
The 3 good ideas in the 920-page Project 2025 playbook
Trump’s promise to ‘take over’ Washington is a dictator’s dream
Clarence Thomas gives Aileen Cannon more ammunition against Jack Smith
AOC files impeachment articles targeting Justices Alito, Thomas
Democrats just gave Republicans a gift ahead of next week’s RNC
Weighing Biden’s 2024 fate, the Dems’ pendulum keeps swinging
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.10.24
ABC’s George Stephanopoulos says he regrets Biden comment to passerby
Trump keeps emphasizing Jan. 6 lies as part of his 2024 pitch
Oklahoma’s Walters targets social studies standards with far-right crew
‘Congress at its worst’: Republicans can’t shake home appliance fixation
Why Josh Hawley’s ahistorical ‘Christian nation’ nonsense matters
The multiple tragedies of a Trump-nominated judge’s sexual misconduct
Don’t expect Ukraine to get any closer to NATO membership at this week’s summit
At least 186,000 deaths in Gaza could result from Israel-Hamas war, researchers estimate
Here’s why the debate over Joe Biden’s future is so important
Jim Inhofe, climate crisis-denying former senator, dies at 89
Biden has stumbled on a way out of his post-debate mess
Democrats can replace Biden. But it won’t be like anything we’ve seen before.
‘The Bachelor’ let down its first Black male lead. Will it do better by Jenn Tran?
Dems seek special counsel to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas
The end of libraries as we know them? with Brewster Kahle and Kyle Courtney: podcast and transcript
Unpacking WTH Project 2025 is with Thomas Zimmer: podcast and transcript
Discussing criminal justice, faith and politics with Rep. Jasmine Crockett: podcast and transcript
The Top 10 reasons Joe Biden should (and shouldn’t) step aside
The stakes for antitrust with Timothy Wu: podcast and transcript
Jon Stewart’s ‘told you so’ about Biden was the scolding we needed
Biden’s doctor says neurologist’s White House visits were not for the president
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.9.24
Zelenskyy, U.S. allies bristle at the prospect of Trump’s return
Why Trump keeps demanding credit for Biden’s insulin breakthrough
The far-right House Freedom Caucus continues to shrink
The new Republican platform is special, but not in a good way
Trump’s Charlottesville statement was repugnant — no matter how you parse it
What is Project 2025? The plans for Trump’s second term, explained
J. Edgar Hoover should validate our fears about SCOTUS’s immunity ruling
Why Trump doesn’t want you to know he knows about Project 2025
It’s over, insurgent Democrats. Biden’s not going anywhere.
On politicized prosecutions, Marco Rubio has a poor memory
Right or wrong, Biden is the candidate Republicans want to face
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.8.24
Despite reality, Trump tries to distance himself from Project 2025
Biden pushes defiant message in letter to Dems, MSNBC appearance
Comer, GOP colleagues breathe new life into anti-Biden crusade
Ahead of elections, job growth continues to exceed expectations
Biden’s post-debate strategy falters, more Dems call for a change
‘Some folks need killing’: North Carolina Lt. Gov takes Christian nationalism to dangerous low
The Roberts Court has checkmated the other branches
Season 2, Episode 4: Spectacle
READ: Senate Report on Malmedy Massacre Investigation
Netflix’s hit documentary ‘Tell Them You Love Me’ highlights a misleading promise
I’m a doctor. Biden’s debate performance led me to a very different takeaway.
How a second Trump term could put military officers in a dangerous bind
Conspiracy theorist RFK Jr. has some thoughts on how to address 9/11 conspiracy theories
Trump uses Supreme Court immunity ruling in classified documents case
Tucker Carlson gets embarrassing rebuke from Ukraine
‘As long as I gave it my all’: Biden reflects on potentially losing to Trump
Trump allies are peddling a catastrophic idea for U.S. nuclear weapon policy
Biden’s big prime-time interview probably won’t change anything — for now
Democrats, don’t rush into a decision to replace Joe Biden
Biden insists he will stay in the race despite pressure to drop out
Abigail Disney says she won’t donate to Democrats if Biden stays on ticket
9 things Joe Biden needed to do to win back voters during ABC’s interview
Trump’s remarks about ratings offer a damning portrayal of the American press
Trump-loving boxer Ryan Garcia expelled by boxing organization after online racist tirade
Who’s most responsible for this Supreme Court’s awful rulings? Ronald Reagan.
Missouri’s Republican attorney general wants the Supreme Court to postpone Trump’s sentencing
The U.K. elections have a surprising message for the U.S.
A running list of Democrats who have called for Biden to drop out
Biden’s Democratic wall of support is cracking and unstable
Why Kamala Harris is a stronger candidate than you think
John Roberts pulled an impeachment bait and switch in his immunity ruling
Rudy Giuliani’s new gig is sure to invite legal scrutiny
After 67 years, two small Maryland towns tore down the racial barrier dividing them
I’ve worked for six presidents. Here’s what upsets me most about the immunity ruling.
The Supreme Court’s immunity ruling has a chilling parallel to the Jim Crow era
The drama at the heart of America’s most iconic Fourth of July hot dog contest
Hurricane Beryl’s ‘Armageddon-like’ destruction also comes with scary timing
I refuse to concede the future of our democracy to Donald Trump
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 7.3.24
Why this Wall Street trailblazer believes furniture can unite America
Election denier Jim Jordan calls on Democrats to ‘uphold democratic norms’
Eric Hovde: Young people relying on Obamacare need to ‘grow up’
The two fictions at the heart of the devastating Chevron doctrine ruling
Hunter Biden accuses Fox News of distributing ‘revenge porn’ of him in mock trial miniseries
The Biden admin is taking a dangerous approach to Israel’s other war
The reason Black voters say Trump should drop out won’t surprise anybody but him
Heritage Foundation president raises alarm with cryptic threat
Biden jokes he ‘almost fell asleep’ on the debate stage. It doesn’t help his case at all.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.3.24
Speaker Johnson rejects possibility of ‘crazy criminal activity’
Only one person can reset the narrative about Joe Biden
Trump still struggling with the plain meaning of ‘exoneration’
Why the Supreme Court’s immunity decision might impact Trump’s New York verdict
Bob Good’s Republican’s primary loss is certified in Virginia
Dems’ Golden peddles misplaced optimism about Trump, democracy
Why Michelle Obama’s polling lead over Trump (sort of) matters
The Supreme Court has signed off on a Trump takeover of the DOJ
Joe Biden is getting the most important advice from the least qualified people
RFK Jr.’s response to allegations of sexual assault: ‘I am who I am’
The Karen Read trial was fascinating. Get ready to do it all over again.
I helped prosecute Watergate. The Supreme Court just proved Richard Nixon right.
With immunity, another Trump administration would be a surveillance nightmare
New campaign ad ties Matt Gaetz to a convicted sex offender
The Supreme Court just gave Trump some very bad news
Judge postpones Trump’s sentencing hearing after Supreme Court immunity ruling
Why down-ballot Democrats are on their own in the 2024 election
How the Supreme Court broke its own most important rule
Texas’ Lloyd Doggett breaks new ground, urges Biden to withdraw
Republicans confront another mess: writing a 2024 party platform
Rudy Giuliani officially disbarred in New York
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.2.24
Biden calls Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling ‘a terrible disservice’ to the nation
Why John Kelly remains one of Trump’s favorite political targets
Trump-appointed judge undermines Biden’s climate agenda (again)
Post-debate polls offer a mixed bag for Biden, Trump in 2024 race
AOC, fellow Dems explore recourses following Supreme Court ruling
Trump amplifies radical retaliatory message targeting Liz Cheney
The Supreme Court wrote an immunity test Trump can’t help but pass
Simone Biles is the best to ever do it. Here’s an overlooked reason why.
DeSantis’ latest veto could have Floridians swimming in poop
Why I’m not ready to count President Joe Biden out
The Roberts Court ended this term by putting presidents above the law
Ask Jordan: Does the Supreme Court have to issue a ruling before the term ends?
Red states’ religious mandates for schools ignore basic history
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent is a clarion call against corruption
Why RFK Jr.’s campaign is peddling the idea that the government may be ‘satanically possessed’
Taraji P. Henson made Project 2025 the talk of the BET Awards
Trump and Rubio try — and fail — to defend ‘Black jobs’ comment
The courts are not going to protect us
With immunity ruling, Supreme Court raises the stakes in 2024 race
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.1.24
Justices Sotomayor and Jackson fear for democracy in their dissents
Why Dems, for now, are keeping their powder dry on Biden’s future
Trump lost his immunity battle — but won the war
Supreme Court threatens Trump election case with immunity ruling
Read: Supreme Court’s Trump presidential immunity opinion
Why Biden and Trump are facing asymmetric post-debate pressures
Eyeing the 2024 ticket, Burgum joins the GOP’s race to the bottom
‘Team of Felons’: Out of options, Steve Bannon reports to prison
Bonus Episode: Rachel Maddow in Conversation with Tony Kushner
Biden couldn’t fight history at the first debate
December 2, 2012: Rachel Maddow talks with Tony Kushner at the Public Theater in New York City