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2w ago

Deputy AG Blanche contradicts Trump, adding to systemic credibility concerns

Facing an intensifying scandal, Todd Blanche began Sunday with dwindling credibility. He ended the day with none.

2w ago

Kash Patel’s new ride of choice: an armored luxury BMW

The FBI director, who is under fire for use of government resources, also asked for an upgraded jet.

2w ago

Why JD Vance’s ‘Christian nation’ claim is more than just ahistorical nonsense

The vice president’s rhetoric was absurd, but just as notable was the sentiment behind the rhetoric.

2w ago

AmericaFest revealed a hidden war being waged in MAGA land over Charlie Kirk’s killing

Turning Point USA’s flagship event, once a star-spangled show of strength for the right, revealed a MAGA movement in crisis following Kirk’s killing.

2w ago

Holiday shoppers feel the impact of Trump’s tariffs

The White House says tariffs will restore prosperity. Right now, small business owners and their customers are feeling something else entirely.

2w ago

Trump’s pardon spree is doing real harm to real people

In using the pardon power for convicted fraudsters, the president is ripping away any chance for victims getting their money back.

2w ago

Is it Trump’s economy yet? Republicans in Congress have a nakedly political answer.

While Trump continues taking victory laps, his own party is looking to downplay how much ownership the president has over the nation’s current financial situation.

2w ago

JD Vance to Turning Point crowd: ‘You don’t have to apologize for being white anymore’

The vice president seemed to roll out the welcome mat to people of all backgrounds before telling the crowd: “You don’t have to apologize for being white anymore.”

2w ago

Trump’s DOJ defends removal of Epstein files from website

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said several photos, at least one of which featured Donald Trump, were pulled due to concerns related to the victims.

2w ago

Booking flights is already a nightmare. Delta is testing a way that could make it worse.

Buying airline tickets for holiday travel is already stressful enough. Airlines relying on AI models to set ticket prices will likely make things even worse.