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7m ago

GOP’s Buck: Trump gains ‘credibility’ from criminal investigations

A House Republican said Donald Trump's criminal scandals give him "credibility" with GOP voters. What does that say about the state of the party?
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., at the Capitol on June 16, 2021.
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., at the Capitol on June 16, 2021.
1h ago

The biggest flaw(s) in Joe Manchin’s latest White House criticism

Joe Manchin is complaining about the bipartisan debt ceiling deal, insisting that Joe Biden should've offered concessions to Republicans even faster.
Image: Sen. Joe Manchin
Image: Sen. Joe Manchin
2h ago

On North Korea, Trump forgets the ‘do not congratulate’ rule

When it comes to his autocratic allies abroad, Donald Trump likes to issue congratulatory declarations. His GOP rivals suddenly see an opportunity.
Former President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un talk before a meeting in the Demilitarized Zone on June 30, 2019 in Panmunjom, Korea.
Former President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un talk before a meeting in the Demilitarized Zone on June 30, 2019 in Panmunjom, Korea.
3h ago

Why prosecutors have Trump lawyer’s notes in classified docs case

As Donald Trump rails against his classified documents scandal, prosecutors now have their hands on his lawyer's behind-the-scenes notes.
Special Master Raymond Dearie Holds Hearing On Classified Documents From Trump Home
Special Master Raymond Dearie Holds Hearing On Classified Documents From Trump Home
3d ago

Friday’s Mini-Report, 6.2.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia inside her office chambers in the Fulton County Justice Center Tower in Atlanta on Sept. 20, 2022.
Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia inside her office chambers in the Fulton County Justice Center Tower in Atlanta on Sept. 20, 2022.
3d ago

Team Trump reportedly can't find doc referenced in audio recording

Donald Trump was recorded referencing a sensitive document he took from the White House. His lawyers reportedly can’t find it. That’s ... not ideal.
President Donald J. Trump
President Donald J. Trump
3d ago

Trump isn’t done trashing former members of his White House team

Donald Trump has faced unprecedented rebukes from members of his former team, but it turns out that they’re also facing unprecedented rebukes from him.
Then-President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany walk toward members of the press prior to Trump’s departure from the White House on Sept. 15, 2020.
Then-President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany walk toward members of the press prior to Trump’s departure from the White House on Sept. 15, 2020.
3d ago

Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.2.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Ron DeSantis in North Charleston, S.C.
Ron DeSantis in North Charleston, S.C.
3d ago

Unlike Trump, Pence no longer has to worry about classified docs case

Mike Pence no longer has to worry about an investigation into classified documents he inadvertently took. Donald Trump has reason to be envious.
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Oct 19, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Oct 19, 2022 in Washington, DC.
3d ago

Why the sudden Kevin McCarthy hype is difficult to take seriously

As some commentators celebrate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s “virtuoso performance” on the debt ceiling, this is a parade in need of some rain.
Image: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy
Image: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy
3d ago

With bipartisan breakthroughs, Biden succeeds where Trump failed

Donald Trump might’ve told voters he knew how “get people in a room” and reach bipartisan deals, but it’s Joe Biden who’s actually delivered on the goal.
Image: President Joe Biden arrives for an event in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 21, 2023.
Image: President Joe Biden arrives for an event in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 21, 2023.

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