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Trump Ramps Up Threats to NATO Allies Who Won’t Help Him on Iran
The scheme could be a porthole into the Trump administration’s recent machinations, which involve an unprecedented effort to access state voter rolls nationwide and, with them, sensitive voter data...
Republicans Cave and End DHS Shutdown—Without Funding ICE
Republicans in Congress voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security Thursday, effectively ending the 76-day shutdown of the department. The bill, passed by a voice vote in the...
Visibly Declining Trump Demands Candidates Prove Mental Wellness
The scheme could be a porthole into the Trump administration’s recent machinations, which involve an unprecedented effort to access state voter rolls nationwide and, with them, sensitive voter data...
Here’s What Trump Wants to Do With States’ Voter Rolls
The scheme could be a porthole into the Trump administration’s recent machinations, which involve an unprecedented effort to access state voter rolls nationwide and, with them, sensitive voter data...
Trump’s Rage at Jim Comey Backfires as Case Against Him Goes Off Rails
Donald Trump’s use of state power to persecute his enemies is escalating. The Justice Department indicted James Comey, a longtime target of Trump’s rage, for allegedly threatening Trump with...
Video: Why the U.A.E. is Quitting OPEC
new video loaded: Why the U.A.E. is Quitting OPECThe United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC this May. The New York Times’ energy reporter, Rebecca Elliott, breaks down...
Hegseth Accuses Troops of Lying as He’s Faced With Facts on Iran War
The American Center for Progress previously estimated that the war had reached a $25 billion price tag at the end of March. For context, the group estimated that with...
Supreme Court Deals Massive Blow to Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court just threw out Louisiana’s redrawn congressional map in a huge blow to the Voting Rights Act, an essential pillar of the civil rights movement.In a 6-3...
Krugman: Trump Accidentally Screwed Himself on Iran Very, Very Badly
In today’s episode, economist Paul Krugman lays out an expansive case that Donald Trump holds a losing hand in the war with Iran. Krugman also argues that Trump can’t...
King Charles Tells Congress Everything Trump Doesn’t Want to Hear
The Department of Justice just indicted former FBI Director James Comey again. This time, it’s over an Instagram post. No, seriously. Almost a year ago, Comey drew massive backlash...
Pentagon Demands Congress Burn Millions to Make Name Change Official
The Trump administration’s various projects to reshape the government—even the symbolic ones—are costing U.S. taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.In its latest legislative proposal, the Department of Defense has...
Top Senate Republicans Throw Trump’s Ballroom in Jeopardy
President Trump is facing opposition to his ballroom from within his own party. Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida doesn’t think taxpayers should foot the hefty bill for the...