Trump, Republican allies conveniently forget Iran’s 2020 offenses
As Donald Trump and his allies suggest Iran was too intimidated to launch offenses under his leadership, they're counting on people to have short memories.
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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.
Monday’s Mini-Report, 4.15.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
After Iran’s strikes, Biden pitches a ‘take the win’ line with Israel
Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, though Israel was largely unscathed. It's why the White House wants its allies to "take the win."
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.15.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Asked if he’s spoken to Netanyahu, Trump doesn’t want to say
Has Donald Trump spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? He doesn't want to talk about it. That's a problematic position to take right now.
On Ukraine, GOP’s Vance pushes claims that Russia wants to hear
It’s likely that officials in Moscow were pleased with Republican Sen. J.D. Vance’s latest rhetorical push, but Americans should be far less impressed.
Trump, Johnson push solution to nonexistent election problem
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump are pushing a ban on non-citizen voting, which (a) almost never happens; and (b) is already illegal.
GOP's Chris Sununu tries, fails to defend his Trump endorsement
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu could've prioritized principles over party, but he endorsed Donald Trump anyway. His defense was pitiful.
The Trumpiest of the Trump criminal trials gets underway in N.Y.
As one of Donald Trump's criminal cases goes to trial, is it the most important case? Probably not, though it's certainly the Trumpiest.
As Iran nears nuclear weapons capability, accountability matters
Iran has never been closer to nuclear weapons capability, and the consequences of Donald Trump's failed approach have never been clearer.
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Trump keeps pushing the ACA’s future into the 2024 spotlight
Donald Trump wants voters to believe he won't "terminate" the Affordable Care Act, but his record trials behind him like cans tied to a bumper.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.12.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Kari Lake lobbies to repeal abortion ban she previously endorsed
Arizona's Kari Lake championed a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban. Now she's denouncing it and wants it repealed. It's a flip-flop for the books.
In plot to oust speaker, Marjorie Taylor Greene is short on friends
A grand total of zero GOP members have publicly endorsed Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. It’s worth appreciating why.
Despite lengthy to-do list, GOP reps eye work on home appliances
Congress has a lot of real and important work to do. So why are Republicans poised to focus on silly home-appliance bills?
Prosecutor targets Georgia lieutenant governor in fake elector case
It’s not every day that a sitting lieutenant governor faces a criminal investigation, which makes the latest developments in Georgia awfully interesting.
After targeting judges, Trump condemns criticisms of docs case judge
After targeting judges for years, Donald Trump is outraged that special counsel Jack Smith isn't exactly getting along with Judge Aileen Cannon.
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