House Republicans balk at bill to address domestic terrorism
In theory, the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act seems like the sort of bill that would clear Congress easily. In practice, it’s a very different story.
Inquiry bolsters Vindman claims about Team Trump’s retaliation
When Yevgeny Vindman accused Team Trump of political retaliation, it said his claims were “ridiculous and false.” Now we know better.
Why the push to ‘expunge’ Trump’s second impeachment is so odd
A group of House Republicans first launched an effort to "expunge" Donald Trump's first impeachment. Now they're taking aim at his second.
Christian pastor's anti-Democrat tirade raises eyebrows — and legal questions
Can the pastor of a tax-exempt church tell his followers that Democratic voters are demons who are unwelcome in his congregation?
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.18.22
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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Violent extremism on the right described as ‘our biggest threat’
As one observer put it, the American right “has a violence problem that has no equivalent on the left.”
Why the Justice Dept. sued former RNC finance chair Steve Wynn
Steve Wynn, the former RNC finance chair, was already a controversial figure. Then the Justice Department accused him of unregistered lobbying for China.
Justice Department seeks transcripts from Jan. 6 committee
We don't yet know when or whether the Justice Department will get transcripts from the Jan. 6 committee. But the fact that it asked is itself important.
Why Mastriano’s primary win is so dangerous, even outside Pennsylvania
What matters most about Doug Mastriano’s gubernatorial campaign — in Pennsylvania and to a national audience — is his dangerous election denialism.
The 1 incident largely responsible for derailing Madison Cawthorn's career
It’s difficult to rank Madison Cawthorn’s many scandals, screw-ups, and failures, but one recent incident was largely responsible for derailing his career.
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.17.22
Today’s edition of quick hits.
A group of Trump supporters who impersonated electors may finally be held accountable
"Thus far ... none of the fraudulent electors has been held accountable," new litigation in Wisconsin asserted. "This lawsuit seeks to change that."
Why today's primaries will answer many important questions
Tuesday will be the biggest day for primaries so far in 2022, and the results will likely answer several questions — including those about Trump's power.
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.17.22
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
DeSantis put a Proud Boy defender on Florida's education board. Then he hired her husband.
Among Ron DeSantis' most glaring controversies are his personnel appointments. Take Florida's new secretary of state, for example.
How Democrats are taking a page from Claire McCaskill's election meddling playbook
A decade ago, Claire McCaskill persevered after boosting her preferred GOP rival in Missouri. Some Democrats are borrowing from her playbook this year.
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