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Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.31.24
Women are voting — and it’s driving MAGA men mad
Many young voters are watching Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ video for the first time
Trump’s ready to declare victory on Tuesday — no matter the results
Ken Chesebro, 2020 fake elector architect, has N.Y. law license suspended
I gave decades to our military. A Trump win could make me feel it was in vain.
Authoritarian Viktor Orbán wishes his pal Trump luck in the election: ‘Fingers crossed’
Navy admiral from bin Laden raid slams Trump in dramatic fashion
How the crypto industry took over the 2024 election
Sen. Rick Scott goes on conspiracy theorist’s podcast in thirsty bid for Senate leader
The problem(s) with Ted Cruz downplaying the relevance of abortion rights
Even the Trump campaign wants no part of Mike Johnson’s ‘No Obamacare’ comment
The sensible question at the heart of Trump’s ‘garbage’ silliness
Trump is promising economic pain — and voters are noticing
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.31.24: Polls show tied races in battleground states
The better the economy becomes, the more Trump struggles to talk about it
The irony of Trump accusing Harris of having ‘the plans of a simpleton’
Why the co-chair of Trump’s transition team is raising eyebrows
Trump vows to ‘protect’ women ‘whether the women like it or not’
The disappointingly transparent truth at the heart of the Trump-Vance ticket
America’s corporate elite hope to stay on Trump’s good side. It’s a fool’s errand.
Trump tells Christian leaders that America would be better off if they were more powerful
‘Love Is Blind’ D.C. lacked the true drama of dating in our nation’s capital
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 10.30.24
Trump supporter charged after allegedly threatening Harris campaigners with machete
This Puerto Rican superstar campaigned for Trump. Now he’s retracting his endorsement.
Trump had wanted a rap and sports extravaganza at MSG. Instead he got a racist debacle.
What Trump means when he makes odd comments about ‘lovefests’
Kamala Harris just delivered the most important speech of her political life
The Republican freakout over Biden’s ‘garbage’ gaffe is absurd
As Harris draws enormous crowds, Trump responds in a Trumpian way
RFK Jr. claims Trump promised him ‘control’ over HHS, USDA. That would be a disaster.
Talking Harris, Hawaii and More with Senator Brian Schatz
Trump lays familiar groundwork, pushes dubious claims about voting process
Arnold Schwarzenegger blasts ‘un-American’ Trump and endorses Harris
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.30.24: Nikki Haley pans Trump’s strategy
Why I’m voting for Harris despite her stance on Gaza — and you should too
Why voters should care (a lot) about the budget goal for Trump, Musk
Trump struggles to deal with his latest problem with Puerto Rico
Supreme Court grants Virginia’s appeal to purge voter rolls ahead of Election Day
Economic growth remained strong over the summer, boosting Harris
Republicans leave no doubt: Health care benefits are on the 2024 ballot
A tale of two closing messages: Harris offers patriotism, rejects Trump’s ‘chaos’
Kamala Harris’ closing argument could not have been clearer
How this rogues’ gallery of Trump supporters could get security clearances
Kamala Harris’ fundamentals are strong
Jeff Bezos’ absurd defense of gutting The Washington Post’s endorsement policy
Bad Bunny drops new Instagram video responding to racist Trump rally
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 10.29.24
Pro-Trump conservative banned from CNN after racist on-air comment to Mehdi Hasan
Aileen Cannon refuses to recuse from case of man charged with attempting to kill Trump
Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.’s bid to get off ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan
Trump unveils his closing campaign message during hate-filled rally
‘This too could be you’: Women who nearly died due to abortion bans discuss election stakes
Jan. 6 rioter now realizes Trump’s election claims were ‘entirely false’
Harris’ remarkable four months show the power of improvisation
Israel’s UNRWA ban is the next step in a long-standing effort to delegitimize the agency
When it comes to the truth, Trump’s ads are about as bad as his speeches
On North Carolina’s Mark Robinson, did Vance miss the memo?
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.29.24: Trump says Michelle Obama made a ‘big mistake’
Speaker Mike Johnson sheds light on his ‘secret’ with Trump
George W. Bush’s daughter Barbara campaigns for Harris in Pennsylvania
Ballot boxes were set on fire in Oregon and Washington. What happens to the votes?
The Trump-Musk alliance is a win for dictators everywhere
Former Trump surgeon general balks at letting RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on health care policy
Musk says Americans will have to face ‘hardship’ if Trump wins
The problem(s) with JD Vance’s weird take on Trump’s racist rally
Kamala Harris seizes on Trump’s hate rally as fallout continues
Steve Bannon released from prison one week before Election Day
Donald Trump wants to repeal the 20th century in America
The spirit of George Wallace was all over Trump’s MSG rally
As Trump attacks the press, billionaires kneecap the media’s ability to fulfill its duty
Michelle Obama just rejected everything the GOP’s ‘Tampon Tim’ insult represents
Tony Hinchcliffe is part of the right’s humor-to-hate machine
How abortion bans overcomplicate the lives of pregnant mothers like me
Why Trump can’t pretend his rally’s anti-Puerto Rican racism was just a joke
Monday’s Mini-Report, 10.28.24
Why Harris and Beyoncé was a bigger deal than Trump and Joe Rogan
Michelle Obama’s message to men was a perfect rebuttal to Tucker Carlson
On abortion, watch what Republicans do rather than what they say
Why Trump is gaining ground with Arab American voters
As Trump targets the free press, there’s no room for cowardice
How wellness-related Instagram accounts can steer users toward extremism
A week out from Election Day, the Supreme Court is being asked to step in on voting
Why there’s so much focus on ‘fundamentals’ as Election Day nears
Pressed on Russian election interference, Vance gives the wrong answer
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.28.24: Poll shows Deb Fischer narrowly ahead in Nebraska
The problem with Trump’s pitch to Muslim and Arab American voters
Philadelphia DA takes action on election ‘lottery’ from Elon Musk‘s super PAC
In 2024 cycle, election workers face ‘incomprehensible’ threats
Why the ‘little secret’ between Trump and Speaker Johnson matters
Vance tries (and fails) to explain away condemnations from Trump’s own team
With racist Madison Square Garden rally, Trump and his allies prove Democrats’ point
Why I won’t ever stop sharing my abortion story
I’ve spent years working as an OB-GYN in Tennessee. These abortion stories still stick with me.
I don’t regret having an abortion. But I do regret not talking about it.
Why Kaitlyn Kash’s story is so devastating for doctors like me
I don’t want anyone to experience the kind of teen pregnancy I had. That’s why I became a doula.
The Electoral College isn’t worth saving — even if it blocks a Trump win
Kamala Harris hits back for the sake of her campaign — and women everywhere
What Tua Tagovailoa’s NFL return means for football fans
The Social Security scandal Trump doesn’t want you to know about
American voters face an online propaganda crisis
Army report on Trump Arlington Cemetery incident released but almost entirely redacted
Know Your Value, Forbes celebrate women who are winning life’s second half
Trump’s promise to fire Jack Smith is a final warning
Tucker Carlson’s ‘daddy’ comments speak volumes about the far right
Three reasons I’m hopeful for Harris
Don’t buy into conspiracy theories about provisional ballots
What Kamala Harris’ troubling embrace of war hawks means
As Trump courts female voters, another woman publicly accuses him of sexual misconduct
Friday’s Mini-Report, 10.25.24
Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup is everything a baseball fan could want
Trump’s anti-immigration, anti-democracy rhetoric grows more menacing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asks the Supreme Court to help him help Trump
Ask Jordan: How could the election affect Trump’s criminal cases?
Trump already had a misogyny problem. Tucker Carlson’s creepy speech made it worse.
The rich owners of The Washington Post and L.A. Times just capitulated to Trump
MAGA influencer Tim Ballard faces human trafficking lawsuit
Freedom Caucus chief: Maybe N.C. should award its electors before votes are counted
Why Beyoncé’s Harris rally appearance is sure to get under Trump’s skin
Trump cites Clarence Thomas’ immunity concurrence in bid to dismiss his D.C. prosecution
GOP’s Emmer dodges simple question about Trump, Hitler’s generals
Who told Elon Musk his PAC could give $1 million checks to swing state voters?
Stephen A. Smith shuts down Sean Hannity’s desperate Trump defense
A Texas man’s execution was stayed. Now Ken Paxton wants to silence him.
Republican AGs argue abortion pills should be restricted because they cause population loss
Trump flunks Economics 101 with latest promises on taxes, trade
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.25.24: Leading Dem super PAC targets Cruz
Even now, Trump can’t shake his preoccupation with Barack Obama
Why Trump’s lies about trying to prosecute Hillary Clinton matter
Why Harris is taking her campaign to a state she won’t win: Texas
Trump’s alleged pro-Hitler comments take the spotlight as Election Day nears
Feeling anxious about the election? There’s something you can do about it.
Trump says he only hires the ‘best people.’ His record suggests otherwise.
How Harris can win Trump-skeptical Republican voters
Trump’s evangelical farce has come to an end
Arizona Democrats ditch campaign office after suspect is arrested in shooting incidents
Tim Walz has figured out how to handle Elon Musk
Jeff Clark lost his attempt to move his Georgia case to federal court. Mark Meadows could help.
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.24.24
Los Angeles DA requests resentencing for the Menendez brothers
Ex-staffers are warning about the dangers of an unchecked Trump. Will America listen?
For women, this election is literally a matter of life and death
The robust U.S. economy is leaving ‘other rich countries in the dust’
The small ways a Trump presidency will make your life worse
Tucker Carlson frames Trump as America’s abusive dad in disturbing speech
Trump is his own October surprise
Would Republicans let Trump fire special counsel Jack Smith?
Michael Avenatti wins resentencing in fraud case (not the Stormy Daniels or Nike ones)
New evidence makes Trump’s crusade against CBS far more difficult
DOJ reportedly warns Elon Musk his $1 million voter lottery may be illegal
Why wheelchair users like me applaud American Airlines’ $50 million fine
The list of Harris’ Republican backers adds some striking new names
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.24.24: WSJ poll shows Trump inching past Harris
Another former Trump aide agrees: He has ‘authoritarian tendencies’
Beyoncé expected to perform at Harris’ Houston rally, NBC News reports
RFK Jr. asks the Supreme Court to get him off the Wisconsin ballot, signals Michigan is next
MAGA activist warns about voters with ‘Hispanic-sounding’ names
Trump’s former Pentagon chief suggests Trump has earned ‘fascist’ label
Republicans try, fail to defend Trump from Kelly’s condemnations
Harris: ‘In a second term, people like John Kelly would not be there’
In its pre-election litigation, the GOP’s new focus is old news
John Kelly gave us an ‘October shock.’ Too bad voters have gone numb.
Why extreme weather won’t disrupt the 2024 election
Kamala Harris’ standing with Latino voters is improving — but is it enough?
These ballot measures are an imaginary solution to an imaginary problem
Why some Black voters in deep-blue Philadelphia are backing Trump
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 10.23.24
Georgia audit finds just 20 noncitizens among 8.2 million registered voters
Trump tries to pretend he didn’t kill a bipartisan border bill
Anti-trans attacks take center stage in Trump’s closing pitch
A Black farmers group endorsed Harris. That could give her a serious boost in rural areas.
The question Americans will have to answer on Election Day
Trump’s ugly attitudes toward the military come into sharp focus
Life for this woman’s killer shows how far we’ve come and what we might lose
Here’s what Harris needs to do in the closing weeks of the election
Why Trump’s newest personal attack against Harris sounds familiar
The Rise of the Latino Far Right with Paola Ramos
Rudy Giuliani’s downfall feels downright karmic
Aileen Cannon is reportedly on Trump’s list for attorney general. That’s big for two of her cases.
Why Trump should avoid talking about intelligence leaks and Israel
Harris says she’s prepared if Trump tries to steal the election
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.23.24: GOP focuses on anti-trans ads
Trump vows to reward RFK Jr. with a job in a possible second term
U.S. intelligence agencies expose Russian efforts to help Trump
The future of the courts is on the ballot as Trump eyes a transformation
Trump’s former chief of staff: He meets the definition of a ‘fascist’
I’m a pollster. Here’s why polling the 2024 election is harder than ever.
Supreme Court could save Cowboys for Trump leader after D.C. panel rejects him
Donald Trump’s campaign is behaving remarkably irrationally
North Carolina voters have seen it all. There’s still cause for optimism.
Mika: Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney are at the epicenter of the fight for America’s life
Trump is following Viktor Orbán’s playbook with his attacks on the free press
Russia propagandists are behind a gross lie targeting Tim Walz
A new book exposes the absurdity of Mitch McConnell’s fealty to Trump
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 10.22.24
Florida official who resigned after letter to TV stations over abortion ad blames DeSantis’ office
Trump pushes anti-trans lies about Olympic boxers on The Undertaker’s podcast
Liam Payne’s death marks the end of an era for an entire generation of online fans
John Kelly: Trump offered private praise for ‘Hitler’s generals’
Trump’s McDonald’s photo-op was as condescending as it was ironic
Why Obama slamming Trump on his response to Covid matters
Following ‘exhaustion’ report, Trump cancels yet another appearance
Trump makes a big bet on low-propensity voters
Jan. 6 rioter who attacked police: I was ‘duped’ by Trump’s lies
Aileen Cannon should recuse herself if she wants Trump’s alleged would-be killer locked up
The mind-numbing irony of Elon Musk’s million-dollar election scheme
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.22.24: Poll suggests Harris holds narrow national lead
Trump keeps coming up with new ways to threaten school funding
Why Trump’s former national security team has become key to 2024
Former Abercrombie CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges
Liz Cheney has a striking answer to a key Lindsey Graham question
In N.C., Trump takes a chance pretending his FEMA lies are true
The distinct tragedy of Trump’s trainwreck town halls
Remember: Donald Trump shouldn’t even be eligible for the presidency after Jan. 6
Watch the full video: Rachel Maddow interviews Yulia Navalnaya
‘Central Park Five’ members file a defamation suit against Trump
As Election Day nears, Trump leans on washed-up athletes
Monday’s Mini-Report, 10.21.24
Voters should keep talking about Trump’s age and cognitive fitness
Trump holds Fox and CBS to wildly contradictory standards
No one is banning cows: Trump concocts made-up Harris agenda
Why Elon Musk’s latest change to X is the last straw for many users
Trump tries to rewrite the Jan. 6 story in an even uglier way
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.21.24: Harris to campaign with Liz Cheney again
Why Montana’s Tim Sheehy can’t shake his gunshot controversy
If only Trump supported U.S. allies as much as U.S. adversaries
Supreme Court refuses to take up Michael Cohen’s Trump retaliation appeal
The difference between work and Trump’s staged McDonald’s theatrics
Sununu tries and fails to defend Trump’s ‘enemy within’ rhetoric
With bizarre and profane rhetoric, Trump proves Harris right
It’s time to put the Electoral Count Reform Act to the test
The real reason Los Angeles’ DA is looking into the Menendez brothers’ case
Kamala Harris’ birthday is making me excited about turning 60
Trump and Vance are deploying a particularly nasty anti-urban strategy
Nazis stole this Jewish man’s Claude Monet drawing. How his heirs finally got it back.
Amid early voting, Republicans again cast doubt on Dominion voting machines
Trump bailing on events, media interviews becomes attack fodder for Harris
We fight book bans in Texas. This county’s latest move stunned us.
Why many Democrats find this presidential campaign uniquely unsettling
Kamala Harris’ Fox News appearance should be a lesson for Democrats
Here’s what stands out in Jack Smith’s 1,889 page appendix
Kari Lake’s whiffed attack over Gallego’s divorce puts her campaign further in the gutter
I ran Twitter’s civic integrity team. Elon Musk has no idea how elections work.
Friday’s Mini-Report, 10.18.24
Ask Jordan: Why can’t Trump’s federal cases be paused?
Supreme Court hears from two of Trump’s longtime antagonists
On economic and business interests, isn’t the 2024 choice obvious?
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue over state’s classroom Bible mandate
New book: McConnell privately called Trump a ‘despicable human’
How ‘fascism’ allegations became part of the 2024 conversation
Anti-trans attack ads haven’t won the GOP anything. Dems should stop acting scared.
Mattis reportedly tells Woodward that Trump is a threat to U.S.
Trump bonds with indicted Mayor Eric Adams, who has also blamed Biden for his charges
The Democrats’ Black voter crisis is overblown
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.18.24: Trump keeps boasting about beating Haley
Read: Jack Smith’s redacted evidence in Trump’s Jan. 6 case
Voter registration is way too complicated. But there’s a very simple solution.
Harris’ Media Blitz and Strategy with Symone Sanders-Townsend
Musk vs. Cuban: High-profile billionaires hit the campaign trail
Trump blames Zelenskyy and U.S. for Putin’s war in Ukraine
Trump says ‘people from Fox’ helped write his controversial Al Smith remarks
Trump says Harris should be ‘forced off’ campaign, wants Biden back
Harris’ Fox News interview revealed an ugly double standard in the media
The data is in: Trump’s age isn’t getting the coverage it deserves
The Cleveland Guardians are big underdogs, but their billionaire owners aren’t
Yahya Sinwar’s death is an opportunity
Ted Cruz wants you to forget his role in sparking Jan. 6
This new Donald Trump — Stormy Daniels story is déjà vu all over again
What does the killing of Yahya Sinwar mean for Israel’s war in Gaza?
Riverside County sheriff faces right-wing backlash over Trump ‘assassination’ claim
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.17.24
Junk science is about to put a person to death
What women can learn from Kamala Harris about imposter syndrome
Fani Willis tries to save dismissed counts in Trump case while defense tries to boot her
Dave Bautista’s attack on Trump wasn’t just about jokes
John Deere contradicts Trump’s weird claim about Mexico, factories
Federal judge rules Alabama cannot purge voter rolls with only weeks before the election
Trump’s position on the Jan. 6 attack reaches an ugly new low
Pressed on Springfield, Trump’s newest answer is also his worst
Harris says she represents ‘a new generation’ and not a continuation of Biden admin
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.17.24: Poll shows Harris ahead in N.C.
On ‘the enemy within,’ Trump steps on his own allies’ toes
Why Jack Smith is leaning on the fake electors scheme to try to save his Trump Jan. 6 case
Harris goes on offensive after Trump says he’s the ‘father of IVF’
The real reason Walgreens and other pharmacies are failing
Finally, Vance more or less answers question about the 2020 race
Trump’s legal team tried to keep Stormy Daniels quiet (yes, again)
Let’s not sugarcoat it: Trump is running a textbook fascist campaign
Kamala Harris’ sit-down with Fox News was more sparring match than interview
This ruling from Ohio’s highest court is ‘an affront’ to disabled voters
Ohio’s GOP Senate candidate, Bernie Moreno, claims so-called Springfield crisis is ‘100% real’
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 10.16.24
Nebraska Supreme Court lets people with felony convictions vote, over GOP objection
Trump’s claim that he’s ‘the father of IVF’ might be his most outlandish lie yet
Rep. Greene rants about ‘bravery’ of anti-abortion protesters as GOP tries to win back women
The complex reality of Trump’s gender gap
It was never just about abortion. How the GOP is criminalizing pregnancy.
Meet the “Separated” Production Team
JD Vance tells a revealing story about his mother and race
Poll shows the effectiveness of Trump’s lie about Springfield, Ohio
Harris’ and Trump’s Tuesday interviews should be required viewing for all Americans
Senate Democrats had every reason to investigate Trump — and did nothing
How a Kavanaugh opinion was used against a right-wing ballot move in Georgia
Vance’s laughable lie: Trump ‘didn’t go after’ his political foes
Why new polling should be a wake-up call for the Democrats
Cruz dodges abortion ban questions during debate: ‘Why do you keep asking me that?’
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.16.24: Harris has narrow leads
Home state paper: Hawley is possibly ‘the worst sitting senator’
Trump and Vance still can’t talk about Jan. 6 in an honest way
On secret chats with Vladimir Putin, Trump changes his tune
Why Trump’s on-stage interview on economic policy was such a mess
Texas set to carry out first ‘shaken baby syndrome’ execution
Welcome to the uncanny valley of the 2024 election
Pro-Palestinian efforts to rally behind Jill Stein will backfire
Kamala Harris is trailing Trump in Arizona, but all’s not lost yet
DeSantis administration releases report to attack Florida’s abortion-rights ballot measure
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 10.15.24
North Carolina man accused of threatening FEMA employees working on hurricane recovery
What a second Trump presidency could mean for U.S.-Russia relations
Architect of Trump’s family separation policy promises he’ll be back
On his secret medical records, Trump’s rhetoric takes a weird turn
For power brokers, Trump’s personal beliefs are irrelevant
Mark Robinson sues CNN as his hobbled campaign limps toward Election Day
Trump’s last-ditch strategy to boost his support among young men
I know Mark Milley. We should take his Trump warning seriously.
Despite reality, Vance says Trump was impeached over Russia scandal
Defying irony, Trump urges voters to see Harris as ‘a criminal’
Trump is very upset at Fox News for agreeing to interview Harris
Supreme Court rejects Michael Avenatti’s latest legal challenge, with Kavanaugh recused
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.15.24: Mark Robinson sues CNN
Harris’ surrogate strategy has one glaring problem
Dems, Esper seize on Trump’s incendiary ‘enemy from within’ comments
Ted Cruz starts to sound rather nervous about his re-election bid
Clinton, Cheney among those endorsing ‘fascist’ label for Trump
Judge: Georgia must certify election results, regardless of outcome
‘Let’s just listen to music’: Trump’s town hall event gets weird
A new survey of economists undermines Trump’s biggest line of attack on Harris
A military that quashes protest is a part of Donald Trump’s fascistic dream
Asked about political executions, Michael Flynn says ‘gates of hell’ will be unleashed under Trump
Why I just endorsed Kamala Harris
Monday’s Mini-Report, 10.14.24
Kamala Harris unveils plan for Black men as Election Day nears
The obvious reason Trump and Vance keep insulting our civics intelligence
Backlash to Barack Obama’s masculinity remarks misses the mark
Lilly Ledbetter showed how American democracy works, eventually
As Vance targets Planned Parenthood, Trump hedges on abortion ban
The challenge Trump could face in trying to use the Alien Enemies Act in a second term
Harris puts transparency (or lack thereof) in the 2024 spotlight
The consequences of post-Helene lies in North Carolina go from bad to worse
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.14.24
Why Trump’s furious condemnation of ‘The Apprentice’ film matters
Harris and Trump push different kinds of closing messages with 3 weeks to go
Trump suggests using the military to address ‘the enemy from within’
Common thread ties Trump’s Aurora, Springfield and Helene aid lies
Trump’s former Joint Chiefs chair: Trump is ‘fascist to the core’
Trump’s new campaign strategy is as incoherent as his rally speeches
Two big questions raised by Elon Musk’s Trumpian transformation of X
Trump’s age has reshaped his campaign — and his staff is desperate to hide it
Kamala Harris’ press tour was a missed opportunity
Justice Department sues Virginia for its voter purge over nonexistent ‘noncitizen voting’
Amid dangerous exaggerations about migrants, Trump says he’ll ‘rescue’ Aurora, Colorado
Republicans are trying to rebrand as something other than anti-abortion. Don’t buy it.
Trump throws away the playbook for a peaceful transition of power
As Florida cleans up after Milton, the mental toll of hurricanes can’t be ignored
Reported cooperation between Musk’s X and Trump’s campaign underscores right-wing hypocrisy
The Fallacy of Mass Deportation
Reflecting on October 7th with Amir Tibon
Gen Z could decide the 2024 election. Here’s what they’re saying about Harris and Trump
Friday’s Mini-Report, 10.11.24
The guy who wrote Texas’ infamous abortion law settled a test run to extend its strategy
Health experts say a second Trump term might make Americans sick — literally
Why Trump has (several) good reasons not to want people to see ‘The Apprentice’
As Florida reels from Hurricane Milton, DeSantis again dismisses the role of climate change
From Covid lies to FEMA lies, disinformation is in MAGA’s DNA
The Supreme Court started the term with a close look at ‘ghost guns’ and executions
Kamala Harris’ chat on ‘Call Her Daddy’ was a big deal — but it shouldn’t have been
‘60 Minutes’ asked Kamala Harris all the wrong questions
Ask Jordan: When will Trump’s criminal cases end?
Why Democrats are seizing on JD Vance’s ‘table scraps’ comments
A big difference between the two campaigns: Heavyweight surrogates
‘Not what real strength is’: Obama calls out Trump’s toxic masculinity
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.11.24
Even some Republicans see MTG’s latest push as ‘loony tunes’
FCC chair intervenes as Trump threatens the free press (again)
Larry Hogan is a Trump critic. But a new report shows he’s Trumpier than he’d care to admit.
As Election Day nears, Dems have a great economic story to tell
Obama mocks Trump over rhetoric about ‘protecting’ women
Trump thinks Americans have forgotten how bad his hurricane relief efforts were
Kamala Harris’ campaign outreach to Latino men is smart — but very, very late
GOP targets overseas voting, ensnaring service members
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.10.24
After debate debacle, Kari Lake’s campaign limps to the finish line
Trump trashes Detroit, while delivering a speech in Detroit
Trump’s bromance with Putin grows more dangerous by the day
Nominations for Forbes and Know Your Value’s ’50 Over 50′ global list are open NOW!
What Democrats may not want to hear but should know about the Trump-Harris race
Weather conspiracies have always been rampant. But they’re getting worse.
How Harris should tackle the economy in the final sprint to Election Day
Man blames Trump and MAGA ‘cult’ for father-in-law refusing FEMA help
New reporting makes Trump-branded Bibles look even more absurd
Trump’s attempts to convince women to vote for him are getting more desperate
As Romney ponders future, Trump boasts about showing him the door
Tennessee cites Dobbs to defend ban on gender-affirming care for minors at Supreme Court
Dems are far from done with the latest Trump-Putin allegations
Republicans appear to be seeking a massive crackdown on campus protests
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.10.24
Trump closes the door on additional debates with weird message
Trump eyes a ridiculous plan to overhaul U.S. military leadership
Tim Walz’s straight talk: ‘The Electoral College needs to go’
As Election Day nears, Trump embraces conditional patriotism
Why Ron DeSantis dodged Kamala Harris’ calls about hurricane relief
The biggest difference between Trump’s and Harris’ economic pitches
Can artists stop the Trump campaign from playing their music?
Mitt Romney won’t say he’s for Harris because he wants ‘to have a voice’ in a post-Trump GOP
Why aren’t hurricane-impacted states trying to extend voter registration?
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 10.9.24
Thomas and Alito sound eager to push for execution despite prosecutor’s objection
Trump face-plants again while trying to insult Harris’ intelligence
N.C. Republican debunks his own party’s lies about Helene
FCC rebukes DeSantis admin for threat against TV stations airing abortion measure ad
FEMA has real problems. Trump’s lies are making things harder.
Trump’s latest media threats add to an authoritarian-style agenda
Trump rails against ‘dumb women’ on ‘The View’ after Harris’ interview
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are a wake-up call for the stakes of this election
Trump’s record makes his alleged Putin chats look even worse
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.9.24
Why legal immigrants have reason to fear Trump’s deportation plans
Office Seeker vs. Office Holder
‘You don’t tax the rich’: Trump’s tax plan rejects 2016 vision
New allegations about Kavanaugh’s FBI probe spark awkward questions
Harris pounces on shocking new allegations on Trump, Putin ties
Harris’ tough talk is allowing Trump to claim the ‘antiwar’ mantle
Trump is making the case for a proto-ethnic cleansing project
House investigates why the feds didn’t give Musk’s company more money
Report says Trump White House obstructed FBI probe into allegations against Kavanaugh
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 10.8.24
Why a federal judge appointed by Ronald Reagan is slamming the Trump immunity ruling
Traditional media outlets whining about Harris’ ‘Call Her Daddy’ interview miss the point
Trump says Gaza ‘could be better than Monaco,’ but ‘they never took advantage of it’
Why Trump’s talk about a ‘deal’ with Iran makes so little sense
John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett could vote to uphold Biden’s ‘ghost guns’ regulation
Crafting a Bipartisan Miracle with Chris Murphy
Iran will regret its latest attack on Israel
The Coalition of the Weird with Dave Weigel
The problem(s) with the probes into the Trump rally shooting
Project 2025’s plan to give Trump the power of a king
I’m a Republican strategist. Here’s why I’m confident about Kamala Harris’ campaign.
A new foreign policy dividing line emerges in Republican politics
How the Know Your Value contest helped this woman transform into a workplace leader
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.8.24
12 organizations helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts as Florida braces for Milton
In key Senate race, Montana’s Sheehy faces overlapping messes
Asked about targeting his foes after the election, Trump hedges (again)
Trump, Vance and Musk push lies about immigration app CBP One
Trump picks an odd time to ignore the GOP’s antisemitism problem
Harris turns Trump’s Helene lies into election season scandal
Trump is hamstringing the GOP ahead of Election Day
Biden pledged to restore order as president. In the Middle East, he’s failing.
DeSantis administration warns local TV stations to remove ads about abortion ballot measure
The Supreme Court approved deadly bump stocks. Now it’s considering ‘ghost guns.’
Trump-supporting billionaires are enabling his white supremacist rantings
Harris attacked MAGA misogyny head-on in ‘Call Her Daddy’ interview
How Project 2025 would wreak havoc on national disaster recovery efforts
Meteorologist gets emotional discussing Hurricane Milton’s intensity: ‘Just horrific’
After picking ‘cognitive problems’ fight, Trump faces awkward questions
A vote for Trump is a vote for a potential Vance presidency
Here’s how Israel, Iran and Hezbollah can an avoid all-out war
Elon Musk’s Trump rally appearance just sealed his legacy
A key GOP Senate candidate faces new ‘carpetbagger’ accusations
As justices return to work, public confidence in high court wanes
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.7.24
Trump promises (again) to slash federal investments in education
Team Harris unveils new ad reminding voters about Trump and Jan. 6
With focus on immigration, Trump laments those with ‘bad genes’
Supreme Court rejects R. Kelly’s appeal of his sex crime convictions
Ocasio-Cortez, Raskin demand answers from Chief Justice Roberts following NYT report
The unexpected joys of being single in your 50s
Economic facts undermine Republican election-year talking points
Why Republican dodges about the 2020 election (still) matter
What Trump’s lies about Springfield and Helene recovery have in common
A grim anniversary highlights a very long, very dangerous year in the Middle East
Texas and Florida are too big an opportunity for Dems to pass up
Our son is still being held by Hamas. Bring him home now.
How the DOJ’s major takedown of a neo-Nazi group contradicts MAGA’s worldview
MAGA-friendly centrists are yada yada-ing over Trump’s threats
Court officers receive threats after election-denying former county clerk sentenced to prison
Trump’s conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene are hurting relief efforts
Trump: Vow to put a Confederate general’s name back on Army base is ‘secret to winning’
An awful lie about Haitian migrants led to this threat against citizens far away
Jack Smith’s immunity brief wasn’t the only important filing this week in Trump’s case
JD Vance claimed Democrats are censoring the internet. He’s lying.
Liz Cheney goes to bat for Kamala Harris
Striking dock workers just set an example for all working folks
Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes baseless conspiracy theory that ‘they’ can control the weather
Hurricane Helene’s destruction is also an urgent call to action for Kamala Harris
Why the Menendez brothers may get a resentencing after more than 30 years in prison
Biden and Harris need to connect the dots on the economy for Americans
The Trump Supreme Court is back for another term as Election Day nears
Ask Jordan: Could the Supreme Court stop presidential immunity reform?
Jack Smith pinpoints Trump’s lies about noncitizens voting in federal elections
Politicians are trying to tie immigration to our housing crisis. They’re lying.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler claims blackface costume was an ‘homage’ to Michael Jackson
A Trump-backed Bible seems a suspicious fit for Oklahoma’s narrow school text criteria
The Trump-Vance campaign is trying to gaslight America
Why Trump’s odd complaints about Fox News’ election ads matter
America is getting ready to make a big gamble on the future of democracy
I was at the Harris rally where Cheney spoke. Its significance cannot be overlooked.
Liz Cheney’s remarks at a Harris campaign event evidently struck a nerve with Trump
Trump steps on Vance’s message, clings to ‘rigged election’ lie
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.4.24
Despite his promises, Trump’s medical records remain under wraps
Why the race for control of the U.S. Senate is intensifying
How Israel’s invasion of Lebanon could spiral into a massive regional war
Great news on job growth strengthens Dems’ pre-election pitch
On politicizing disaster aid, Trump reportedly did what he’s accused Biden of doing
Harris could win these three Southern states if late deciders show up
Jack Smith’s immunity filing is no ‘Comey letter’
Trump reshares a video that portrays him as God’s gift to Earth
Chappell Roan doesn’t like being famous. She’s not alone.
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 10.3.24
Harris campaigning with Liz Cheney shows the effort to win over anti-Trump Republicans
Suspended Cornell student faces a potential exit from U.S. after pro-Palestinian demonstration
Tim Walz’s little embellishments are more than a little problem
Latina Equal Pay Day is a reminder that we can’t afford to be humble
Damning details from Jack Smith’s new brief have legal experts talking
Election-denying ex-county clerk sentenced to 9 years behind bars
Trump says he’d revoke legal status of Haitian migrants and deport them if elected
Team Harris ups the ante on health care as Vance rewrites history
Live Coverage: VP Debate & Analysis
Trump’s newest economic claim is even more wrong than usual
The stunning level of specificity in Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 filing is bad news for Trump
Melania Trump reveals pro-abortion stance that’s completely at odds with the GOP
North Carolinians need help. Trump is feeding them lies.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.3.24
The latest dividing line between the parties: Trusting expertise
Vance’s views on the 2020 race matter, whether he likes it or not
The problem with Tim Scott’s ‘abstract’ defense of Trump’s agenda
Trump and Diddy highlight hip-hop’s toxic masculinity problem
For Trump, Jack Smith’s new filing doesn’t just pose legal troubles
How to let your boss know you have other job options — without quitting
Trump tried to block Jack Smith’s immunity brief. It backfired.
House Republicans want to be rewarded for their chaos
JD Vance’s debate performance was a masterclass on how to gaslight women
How Jack Smith’s giant motion tries to pass John Roberts’ vague test on Trump immunity
Trump, who has insulted Jewish voters who don’t support him, to attend Oct. 7 memorial event
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 10.2.24
Vance showed a new side of himself at the debate. But his Trumpian lies stole the show.
Judge unseals Jack Smith’s filing in case on Trump, 2020 election
Read Jack Smith’s unsealed redacted motion on Trump presidential immunity
On crime fighting, Trump flunks another test of self-awareness
Under Project 2025, the GOP plans to export its culture war
MAGA abortion bans are an attack on men’s freedom, too
Trump reportedly calls GOP governor ‘a Democrat liberal’ for the worst reason
Why JD Vance’s abortion debate answer sounded eerily familiar
Amber Thurman’s family slams GOP on abortion again after Vance equivocates at debate
In classified docs case, Trump falsely claims he was ‘fully exonerated’
Trump’s comments about assassination attempts veer in a weird direction
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.2.24
Judge Cannon sets quick trial date for Ryan Routh, as she did at first in Trump’s documents case
Democrats push for Justice Department probe into Trump and Egypt
How a cold-email led me to professionally photograph Taylor Swift
In Helene’s aftermath, Trump’s views on climate change get worse
Trump downplays importance of troops with brain injuries (again)
JD Vance’s debate performance delivered something Trump couldn’t
The VP debate moment Team Harris immediately turned into an ad
Why JD Vance’s ‘fact-checking flashpoint’ in the debate matters
Who will win? Election forecasters think it’s Harris, but they’ve been wrong before
The vice presidential debate left me with one big, lingering question
Who won the first (and only) VP debate?
Vance’s Republican Party sounds pretty nice. Too bad it’s fantasy.
JD Vance brings ‘sanewashing’ to the debate stage
Iran has been embarrassed twice now by Israeli leadership. This will not end soon.
This is the rare vice presidential debate that actually matters
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 10.1.24
Former Thomas clerk cites old boss to kneecap Civil War-era legal tool
The media refused the hacked JD Vance intel on principle. Elon Musk did so out of hypocrisy.
The Middle East is on the brink of a full-scale regional war. How did we get here?
We’re still talking about Gus Walz’s display of emotion all wrong
Why Trump’s call for Harris’ prosecution sounds so familiar
Republican talking points on crime rates run into reality (again)
What 5 political experts will be watching for at Tuesday’s VP debate
Analysis and highlights from the Vance and Walz vice presidential debate
For Springfield, Ohio, the consequences of GOP lies still linger
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.1.24
Michael Cohen lodges final brief as Supreme Court weighs whether to take Trump appeal
Ahead of the VP debate, Trump claims event will be rigged against Vance
Harris pushes health care into spotlight, seizing on Trump’s ‘concepts’
Judge strikes down Georgia’s abortion ban, but not quickly enough for some
Your Instagram re-post is not enough — Why democracy is on us this election cycle.
Trump caught lying repeatedly about response to Hurricane Helene
How Usha Vance has played a quietly supportive role in her husband’s political career
How to watch the Vance-Walz vice presidential debate
How Trump’s toxic masculinity threatens men’s health
Trump’s call for police to have a ‘Purge’-like day is an authoritarian strategy