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May 23, 2024
Timothy Noah
Here’s What Trump and the GOP Really Think About the Working Class
Trump polls very well with voters without college degrees. But organized labor polls well with even more voters. Make a move, Democrats.
May 23, 2024
Alex Shephard
Trump’s Disastrous Veep Search Hints at a Deeper Problem
He’s leading Biden in the polls and catching up in fundraising. So why can’t Trump find a good running mate?
May 23, 2024
PodcastThe Daily Blast with Greg Sargent
Trump’s Unhinged Ranting at Biden’s FBI Reveals His “Wannabe Fascism”
With Donald Trump now claiming the FBI supposedly targeted him with lethal force, an expert in fascism explains how Big Lies like these serve his authoritarian aspirations.
May 22, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Are You Serious?! Samuel Alito Flew Yet Another January 6 Flag
The “Appeal to Heaven” flag was spotted last summer at his vacation home in New Jersey.
May 22, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Pro-White,” Nazi-Saluting Gov. Candidate Will Be on Missouri Ballot
Well, this is awkward for the Republican Party.
May 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Judge Cannon Hearing on Trump Classified Docs Case Goes off the Rails
Apparently nothing in this classified documents case is normal.
May 22, 2024
Talia Jane
Are Ohio Republicans Seriously Going to Keep Biden Off the Ballot?
Ohio’s Republican secretary of state is warning Joe Biden.
May 22, 2024
Matt Ford
A Federal Judge Just Called Out the Supreme Court
Carlton Reeves did not pull any punches in criticizing qualified immunity—and demanding that the justices finally do something about it.
May 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
House Democrat Banned From Speaking After Surreal Fight Over Trump
Democratic Representative Jim McGovern dared mention Trump’s many legal issues—and then the entire chamber shut down.
May 22, 2024
Talia Jane
One Incriminating Footnote in Bombshell Trump Classified Docs Report
A new report says Donald Trump was still hoarding classified documents months after the Mar-a-Lago raid—and one footnote reveals exactly what was done with them.
May 22, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Religious Zealot Mike Johnson Is Speechless About Trump’s Womanizing
A reporter asked the House speaker what he thought about Trump’s affair with Stormy Daniels. Watch his reaction.
May 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
James Comer Is About to Become Trump’s New Enemy
Comer—of all people—could force Donald Trump to expose his shady finances.
May 22, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Dems Take Action Against “Shameless” Samuel Alito Over Jan. 6 Flag
Representative Steve Cohen introduced a resolution to censure the Supreme Court justice.
May 22, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Damning Evidence Blows Up Trump’s Classified Documents Defense
It appears he told his Mar-a-Lago staff to avoid security cameras when moving boxes.
May 22, 2024
Talia Jane
Trump Pushes Racist Dog Whistle as Hush-Money Trial Nears Verdict
Donald Trump is getting desperate as his hush-money trial approaches its end.
May 22, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Pushes Nefarious Lie After Damning Classified Documents Report
A former president hasn’t made a claim like this about his successor before.
May 22, 2024
Talia Jane
Trump and Biden Both Suffer Huge Blows With Protest Vote in Kentucky
Kentucky’s presidential primary results offer a warning sign for both Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
May 22, 2024
Eric Alterman
What on Earth Has Happened to the Israeli Peace Movement?
Some groups are trying to draw attention to the carnage in Gaza. But after October 7, most Israelis don’t want to be bothered.
May 22, 2024
Melissa Gira Grant
Both Biden and Trump Are in Denial About Abortion Politics
Media narratives about how abortion will help or hurt each candidate ignore a simple truth.
May 21, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
How Many More Classified Documents Is Trump Hiding?
Even more sensitive documents were found stashed at the former president’s compound than previously thought.

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