Even after Jan. 6, Pence adds his voice to his party's 'Big Lie'
Hoping to curry favor with his pro-Trump critics, Mike Pence is endorsing some of the same false ideas that put him in danger.
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Several former Trump aides prepare campaigns for public office
Whether Trump runs again or not, it appears voters will have plenty of opportunities to vote for former members of his team.
Independent report calls for 'urgent' action on US infrastructure
As Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg put it, "A generation of disinvestment is catching up to us."
Texas, Mississippi pretend that the pandemic is over (but it's not)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves are celebrating prematurely - just like Leon Lett in Super Bowl XXVII.
As Senate readies COVID relief bill, right turns to ... Dr. Seuss?
Post-policy Republicans aren't just ignoring the relief bill, they're also turning their attention to cultural grievances that can't be legislated anyway.
In voting rights case, GOP lawyer says the quiet part loud
We've arrived at the point at which GOP lawyers simply acknowledge that voter-suppression tactics are an integral part of GOP efforts to win elections.
Why the first defeat for a Biden cabinet nominee stings
Most modern presidents tend to have one failure among their cabinet nominees. But Neera Tanden's example stings more than most.
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Why it matters that Trump kept his COVID vaccination under wraps
If Trump had just been straight with people, telling the public the truth about his own personal COVID experiences, it could've saved lives.
Arizona's Gosar invites backlash with speech at extremist's event
Why would House Republicans tolerate Paul Gosar's keynote address at the America First Political Action Conference? What's the possible defense?
Facing new accusers, Cuomo's career in jeopardy in New York
As one observer put it, "It is starting to look as if the question will soon be not if but when New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will be forced to resign."
Blast from the past: Alabama's Tuberville pushes for school prayer
"We've got to start teaching our young people moral values again," Tommy Tuberville said. "That starts with putting God and prayer back in schools."
Monday's Mini-Report, 3.1.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
As COVID relief bill advances, Republicans shrug with indifference
It's as if Republicans looked at the polls, saw how popular the Democratic plan is, and decided the smart ploy would be to simply downplay its significance
Ahead of Alabama vote, Biden breaks new ground with union message
Before taking office, Biden assured workers he'd be "the most pro-union president you've ever seen." Evidently, he was serious.
A Republican challenge: Biden hasn't attained 'boogeyman status'
At CPAC, Biden wasn't a target. It's a dynamic that raises important questions about race and gender. It's also likely to have electoral considerations.
At major GOP gathering, party can't shake its post-policy problem
At CPAC, Republicans remained wholly indifferent to the substance of governing, embracing the post-policy label with both arms.
Biden, Trump both stress 'unity,' but mean very different things
In his first speech as president, Biden stressed "unity." In his first speech since leaving the presidency, Trump used the same word in a different way.
Thursday's Mini-Report, 2.25.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Republicans target Liz Cheney (again) for the Trumpiest of reasons
Cheney said she doesn't want Trump "playing a role in the future of the party or the country." Some of her former Republican allies aren't taking it well.
The lesson for insurrectionists: Don't call your ex a 'moron'
Hell hath no fury like an ex-girlfriend falsely accused of being "a moron." Just ask one of the suspected Jan. 6 insurrectionists, facing felony charges.
Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 2.25.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
GOP accused of waging 'war on democracy' with anti-voting measures
After losing control of Congress and the White House, Republicans have set their sights on rigging the electoral system in the GOP's favor.