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Republicans concoct an odd new reason to try to impeach Biden

Some congressional Republicans want to impeach President Joe Biden over his policy toward Israel. The White House was right to call this "ridiculous."
President Biden Departs White House For New York
President Biden Departs White House For New York

Trump pitches a highly dubious $1 billion deal to Big Oil execs

Donald Trump made a pitch to Big Oil executives: If they spent $1 billion to help elect him, he'd scrap environmental safeguards and give them tax breaks.
Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally
Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally
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Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.9.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: stormy daniels hush money trial donald trump
Image: stormy daniels hush money trial donald trump

Why isn’t Trump on the campaign trail on his trial’s off-days?

The more Trump chooses not to bother with campaign events on his trial’s off-days, the easier it is to dismiss his “I’d like to be campaigning” complaints.
Donald Trump waves to supporters
Donald Trump waves to supporters

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.9.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Paul Ryan.
Paul Ryan.

The problem(s) with a conservative group’s attack ad in Wisconsin

Remember a couple of years ago when Republicans falsely claimed the Inflation Reduction Act "cut" Medicare? The GOP lie has apparently made a comeback.
Tammy Baldwin speaks during a press conference
Tammy Baldwin speaks during a press conference

On election results, Republicans eagerly embrace ‘truthiness’

As Mike Johnson trusts "intuition" on illegal voting, and Donald Trump asks people to "trust your heart" on election results, "truthiness" comes to mind.
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson.
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson.

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In key location, Biden once again succeeds where Trump failed

President Joe Biden took a victory lap of sorts in Wisconsin, touting a major tech investment in the same location where Donald Trump failed years earlier.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his "Investing in America agenda" at Gateway Technical College on May 8, 2024, in Sturtevant, Wis.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his "Investing in America agenda" at Gateway Technical College on May 8, 2024, in Sturtevant, Wis.
1d ago

Why did Democrats vote to rescue House Speaker Mike Johnson?

Democrats could've helped oust Mike Johnson, the most far-right House speaker in modern American history. It's worth understanding why they didn't.
Hakeem Jeffries hands the gavel to Mike Johnson
Hakeem Jeffries hands the gavel to Mike Johnson
1d ago

In fight with Johnson, GOP’s Greene suffers more than one loss

What does Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have to show for her failed effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson? Less than nothing.
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene Moves To Vacate Johnson From Speaker's Post
Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene Moves To Vacate Johnson From Speaker's Post
2d ago

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.8.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Fani Willis looks on during a hearing
Fani Willis looks on during a hearing
2d ago

The number of prominent Republicans backing Biden grows (slowly)

As former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan throws his support behind President Joe Biden, the larger question is how many of his fellow Republicans will do the same.
Geoff Duncan
Geoff Duncan
2d ago

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Image: Early Voting Starts In Georgia Ahead Of Senate Runoff Elections
Image: Early Voting Starts In Georgia Ahead Of Senate Runoff Elections
2d ago

Republicans follow through on their odd home appliance fixation

Why did Republicans prioritize the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act”? It all stems from the GOP's problem with energy efficiency standards.
A Hand opens a fridge.
A Hand opens a fridge.

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