On security aid, Democrats comes to Speaker Mike Johnson’s rescue
There is a normal way in which the U.S. House functions. A security aid package is advancing, however, thanks to an anything-but-normal process.
An Evening with Rachel Maddow
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. — Presented by Oblong Books in partnership with the Bardavon in Kingston, NY, bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Rachel Maddow will discuss the topics in her latest book, "PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism" with University of Pennsylvania Professor Anthea Butler. Each ticket will include a hardcover copy of PREQUEL.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.19.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Three years later, Trump isn’t done targeting the Impeachment 10
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach Donald Trump after Jan. 6. Two managed to win re-election. The former president still hopes to take one of them out.
Louisiana Republicans vote to end lunch breaks for child workers
In contemporary politics, Republican governance, especially at the state level, is increasingly invested in rolling back child-labor safeguards.
DeSantis invites lawsuit with new Florida law on school chaplains
Under a new law approved by Florida Republicans, unlicensed school "chaplains" would be given access to vulnerable children. What could possibly go wrong?
Trump tries, fails to delay Jan. 6 civil cases pending against him
Donald Trump wants to push off the multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits he’s facing from police officers. His efforts clearly aren’t going well.
GOP rep: Some Republicans ‘would like to see the Russians win’
A growing number of GOP lawmakers are complaining that some of their Republican colleagues want Russia to win a war against a U.S. ally. This isn't normal.
Biden leans into allegations of Trump disparaging U.S. troops
The more President Biden leans into allegations that Donald Trump disparaged fallen U.S. troops, the more John Kelly’s confirmation of the story matters.
Republicans aren’t yet done concocting Jan. 6 conspiracy theories
Even now, GOP members of Congress aren’t just clinging to Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, they’re also coming up with new ones.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.18.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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As Republicans use Trump for fundraising, he now expects a 5% cut
GOP candidates and campaign committees routinely reference Donald Trump in fundraising appeals. Now, the former president expects a 5% cut of the money.
With message about jurors, Trump puts his gag order to the test
Donald Trump is already dealing with a gag order in his criminal case. With his online antics about the jury, the defendant is playing with fire.
Arizona Republicans shield radical 1864 abortion ban (again)
Donald Trump assured the public that abortion policy in Arizona would be brought “back into reason.” GOP legislators apparently have a different plan.
Discarding his own warnings, Bill Barr backs Trump-led GOP ticket
In 2022, Bill Barr described Trump as an erratic narcissist who discarded “country and principle.” In 2024, Barr is backing the GOP's Trump-led ticket.
GOP makes weak pitch as Senate rejects Mayorkas impeachment articles
Republicans are pretending that Democrats set a dangerous precedent by discarding Alejandro Mayorkas’ impeachment without a trial. They have it backwards.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.17.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
White House makes the case that Trump would make inflation worse
The White House argued that Donald Trump's agenda would make inflation worse. The evidence to bolster the argument is overwhelming.
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