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The biggest problem with GOP moderates 'seething' at Biden
A group of 10 deal-making "moderate" Senate Republicans are frustrated with the White House. Maybe the problem is that they're not actually moderates?
Leading executives step up defense of voting rights, defying GOP
"We stand for democracy," the companies said in a new statement. What they do next - and how Republicans respond - will make a big difference.
Why in the world would Team Trump need a 'policy institute'?
The "America First Policy Institute" may soon have tens of millions of dollars, but I haven't the foggiest idea what its staffers will do all day.
New revelations point to fresh trouble for GOP's Matt Gaetz
It's generally not a good sign when federal agents reportedly execute a search warrant and "seize" a congressman's smart phone.
Tuesday's Mini-Report, 4.13.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Ending the longest war: Biden to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
"We will leave," Biden said last month. "The question is, when we leave." Today, that question has an answer.
Senate GOP trio targets Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption
Whatever one thinks of MLB's antitrust exemption, Republicans' retributive tactics are tough to defend.
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Why the GOP will ignore Biden's outstretched hand on infrastructure
To kill Biden's infrastructure plan, GOP lawmakers are creating legislative riddles for which there are no solutions.
Monday's Mini-Report, 4.12.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Republicans invent an award, give it to Trump despite his tantrum
As Senate Republicans give Trump an unfortunate, made-up award, the party clearly has a thank-you-sir-may-I-have-another problem.
Monday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.12.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Polls show broad support for tax hikes on wealthy, big corporations
Biden wants to increase taxes on big corporations and the wealthy. Pollsters keep finding broad public support for the plan.
Why we're stuck with so many Trump acolytes in government posts
When taking stock of Trump's "legacy," don't forget the number of political appointees who've since burrowed into the federal bureaucracy.
Asked about 'political terrorists' in the GOP, Boehner names names
The former House Speaker is now comfortable describing specific individuals, in his own party, as "political terrorists."
Why Trump's latest tantrum, targeting his own party, matters
Watching Republican reactions to Trump's weekend tirade, in which he attacked his own party, "The Snake" parable keeps coming to mind.
Supreme Court's conservatives keep undermining COVID restrictions
Just as notable as the ruling is the larger pattern of rulings: the Supreme Court keeps prioritizing religious activities over public-health safeguards.
Friday's Mini-Report, 4.9.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
House Ethics Committee launches investigation into Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz was already facing a Justice Department investigation. As of this afternoon, he's facing a House Ethics Committee investigation, too.
The one thing that makes Trump's Rubio endorsement remarkable
Trump expects people to believe Rubio exonerated him in the Russia scandal. Even by Trump standards, that's spectacularly untrue.
Biden creates commission to examine 'reforming' Supreme Court
For the Biden White House, expanding the Supreme Court and imposing term limits on justices will be on the table for a new commission.
Matt Gaetz under new pressure to resign following new revelations
Before last night, the grand total of GOP lawmakers calling for the Florida congressman's ouster was zero. That's no longer the case.
Thursday's Mini-Report, 4.8.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
To combat gun violence, one of Biden's new moves stands out
Of all the steps Biden announced today to address gun violence, it was the introduction of his ATF nominee that may prove to be the most significant.
Lawyer: 'I am sure Matt Gaetz is not feeling very comfortable today'
With his controversial friend apparently poised to strike a plea deal with prosecutors, the Florida Republican's troubles are suddenly getting worse.
Members of Team Trump run into a new problem: finding jobs
"If you want to stay away from all that potential tarnish, that's easy: You just don't go near it," one headhunter said.
Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 4.8.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Leading Georgia Republican concedes voting law is based on a lie
Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor conceded the state's new voter-suppression law was fueled by "10 weeks of misinformation" from Team Trump.
The biggest flaw in the GOP's case against the Iran nuclear deal
Every time a Republican says the Iran nuclear deal didn't work, an angel loses its wings.