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So Far So Good for Harris
Ten days ago, things looked very bleak for Democrats. But all of that has changed now that Joe Biden has made way for (almost certainly) Kamala Harris.
Republicans Spend Sunday Morning Defending the Indefensible
It’s not easy being a Republican and having to defend every crazy thing Trump says. This week, it was Tom Cotton and Chris Sununu’s turn.
What’s Next in This Crazy Season of ‘Who Wants to be President?’
If the election were a TV show, here are some plot twists that could spice things up.
Trump Says Something So Crazy That Even the Media Has to Cover It
Donald Trump told a right-wing audience that this year would be the last time they have to vote. That was so crazy that even the mainstream media had to cover it.
Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Arizona Election Workers
An Alabama man pleaded guilty to threatening election workers in Arizona’s Maricopa County and now faces five years in prison.
Netanyahu Speaks to Congress. Harris Tells Him to Get a Ceasefire Done
Addressing Congress on Wednesday, Netanyahu singled out Iran as a major threat. Kamala Harris called for a ceasefire in Gaza, adding that she would not forget about Palestinians.
Embracing Chaos: Everything We Do Matters in a World We Can’t Control
Feeling anxious in chaotic times? Embracing life’s unpredictability can lead to resilience and impact. A new framework for thriving in an uncertain world.
House Republicans Find Something New to Do
House Republicans on Thursday posted a victory by passing a resolution condemning the Biden administration’s border policy with bipartisan support.
A Major Milestone: Global Climate Pollution May Have Just Peaked
Clean technology like solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps, and electric vehicles are helping the world clean up its act.
Did a Bullet or Shrapnel Hit Trump? FBI Director Wray Doesn’t Know
The FBI director has no idea whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet or shrapnel, which means that the former president has refused to hand over information that could shed light on what happened on July 13. Let that sink in.
Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering Measure Makes the November Ballot
An amendment on the 2024 ballot in the Buckeye State would finally make redistricting fairer.
Kamalapalooza 2024: LFG!
Before Pelosi and Obama knew what hit them, the whole thing was over.
Politically Savvy Trump Announces His Vulnerabilities to the World
As a prolific con man, Donald Trump knows a political loser when he sees one — like his association with Project 2025 and the fact that he is now the old man in the race.
Senior Democrat Recruits Jim Jordan’s Help With Probing Possible X Censorship
Will Jim Jordan launch a probe of Elon Musk and X after evidence has emerged that his social media platform has restricted access to the account of Vice President Kamala Harris? The ranking democrat on his committee wants to know.
CBO: Immigration Surge Will Reduce US Deficit by Nearly $1 Trillion
Republicans and their allies in the media have been arguing that undocumented immigrants are bad for the country. A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests otherwise.
What Trump’s VP Pick Could Mean for Climate Policy
Meet JD Vance, the climate change-doubting senator from Ohio with deep connections to the fossil fuel industry.
A New Shoe Drops: Did Trump’s Luck Just Run Out?
Sunday should be sending shivers through Team Trump.
Tomorrow Is Another Day
Biden is gone with the wind; what will become of Trump?
Playing His Nickname Game with Harris Is a Serious Gamble for Trump
Donald Trump loves to give nicknames to his political adversaries, but it remains to be seen whether this tactic will work against Kamala Harris or backfire spectacularly.
The Danger of Trump’s Lead and GOP Optimism
Roughly 100 days ahead of the election, Donald Trump thinks he is in good shape to win back the presidency. But what happens if he loses? It sounds as though he and his allies are already prepping for another Big Lie.
With Biden No Longer in the Campaign, Anything Is Possible.
Biden was acceptable to divided Democrats. His replacement needs to energize the party without adding to the divisions that risk splitting it apart.
Israel’s Emissary to Europe’s Extreme Right Hits the Road
Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs reached out to some of Europe’s most extreme right-wing politicians before Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress this Wednesday.
Republicans Loudly Proclaim Biden Made the Right Choice
Democrats are relieved at Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, but the response from Republicans may indicate even more clearly that he made the right call.
Let Me Be Early Again: No Harris Either
Two inspiring candidates offer positives without Harris’s negatives
Democrats Quickly Coalesce Around Harris
With prominent Democrats quickly endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, the window for challengers to join the race is closing.
Biden Drops Out, Endorses Harris
President Joe Biden on Sunday said that he will not seek reelection, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Is Trump Too Old to Serve?
Since the GOP has made Biden’s age a key theme of the campaign, it seems fair to now ask the same questions concerning the former president.
Stop the Steal 2024: The Republican War on Fair Elections Never Stopped
Donald Trump’s campaign is funding and encouraging efforts to suppress votes, possibly corrupt election workers, and intimidate voters with election monitors. They learned a lot from the last election and are ready to throw the vote counting efforts into chaos if Trump is losing again.
The Only ‘They/Them’ Republicans Like
To Republicans, “they/them” aren’t pronouns indicating tolerance and inclusion. Instead, these terms refer to anybody who is part of a mysterious and usually nonsensical conspiracy perpetrated against conservatives.
Why Won’t Trump Release Medical Reports?
One week after an attempt on his life, Donald Trump continues to keep medical records about his injuries and treatment hidden from the public.
Biden’s Secret Dropout Plan – the World’s Worst Conspiracy
Is there any credence to theory that the Democrats have planned a switch at the top of the ticket all along? Let’s take a look.
The Chicken-Fried, Flame-Broiled Taste of Power
Fast-food restaurants are the tip of the spear of empire, or the last outpost of civilization, depending.
It Was a Good Run, Joe
Biden’s legacy is appreciated in all sorts of ways.
Hawley: Whistleblowers Allege Security at Trump’s PA Rally Was Lax
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) says whistleblowers told him about potential security lapses at the rally during which Donald Trump was shot. He has some questions for the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service.
The Trump/Vance Puppetmaster
Silicon Valley’s Sinister Takeover: The Trump-Vance Ticket and the Rise of Tech Autocracy
2024’s “New Trump” is like 1968’s “New Nixon,” and Other Bogus GOP Rebrands
Donald Trump’s call for national unity after months of vowing vengeance recalls GOP presidential campaign rebranding in earlier turbulent eras.
‘Literally Anybody Else’ Would Crush Biden, Trump in November
A new poll shows that generic candidates from either party would do far better in this year’s election than Joe Biden or Donald Trump.
The Direct Links Between Southern Brazil’s Massive Flooding and Climate Denial
Right-wing groups are peddling false claims that the heavy rainfall that led to the region’s disastrous flooding in May is not related to climate change.
Musk’s Donations Aren’t the Problem, His Control of the Twitter Algorithm Is
Lots of people are atwitter about reports that Elon Musk plans to give about $200 million to help get Donald Trump elected. But it’s not his political donations that are most concerning.
In Ukraine, It’s Inexpensive Drones Against Tanks
FPV drones are being touted as a cheap way to destroy expensive armored vehicles, but experts caution we shouldn’t overestimate their effectiveness.
Sir Keir Starmer’s State-School-Educated Cabinet
A quiet revolution in the UK’s top governing tier.
Congressional Democrats Rush to Slow Down Biden Nomination
Congressional Democrats are urging the DNC not to hold a “virtual roll call” next week that would accelerate the nomination of President Joe Biden.
Menendez Found Guilty of Bribery, Schumer Calls for Resignation
Following the conviction of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), high-level Democrats called for the lawmaker to resign in disgrace, leaving Republicans baffled as to why a party wouldn’t want a convicted felon to run for office.
Climate Change Is Coming for Hospitals
Thousands of hospitals are at risk of shutting down due to an extreme weather event. Experts say it’s time to adapt.
How Will J.D. Vance Do in a Coup?
The addition of J.D. Vance to the Republican ticket raises the question of what he brings to the table.
Trump Judge Dismisses Documents Case
A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed a case accusing the former president of illegally hoarding classified documents after leaving office.
After 8 Years of Violent Rhetoric, MAGA Media Blames Dems for Trump Shooting
Will the response of right-wing media lead to even more chaos?