Gaz-a-Lago — Trump’s Plan to Occupy Gaza Strip Puts GOP in a Bind
Republicans have an interesting choice to make: Support Donald Trump’s insane idea of putting US boots on the ground in Gaza or stay true to their stated ideals.
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FBI Agents Seek Protection from Trump’s January 6 Purge
FBI agents working cases related to the January 6 insurrection are asking federal judges to protect them from retaliation from Donald Trump.
Dealing With Donald: Mexico and Canada Crack the Code to Outsmarting Trump
Other countries should take note on how a looming trade war between the US and its neighbors was (predictably) averted.
Maui’s Post-Wildfire Housing Crisis Offers a Warning for Los Angeles
After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear LA could face a similar fate without strong renter protections — and enforcement.
Elon Is in Your Underwear
And he’s got his hands on your personal and financial information.
In Syria, a Bittersweet Return to a Damascus Suburb
“I had resigned myself to the idea that I’d never see my family or my city again.”
Getting the ‘Cult’ Out of American Culture
This country increasingly feels like it’s in the grip of a giant cult, and the consequences are profound
Donald Trump Is a Few Days Away from Telling Americans This Particular Lie
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Tariffs: Trump’s Train Jumps the Track
What to do about a president who, at best, is not up to the job.
Unaccountable, Unelected Musk Owes the American People Some Answers
Elon Musk is pulling all of the strings in the US government, so it seems only right that he answer some questions about DOGE’s shady tactics.
Donald Trump Is Trying To Use Fear of DEI To Re-Segregate America
Republicans have been using racist dog whistles to divide Americans since LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Democrats Need a Lot More Than a New Chairman
To be competitive, Democrats not only need a new message, they also need new messengers.
Trump Unveils Ingenious Plan to Raise Prices, Harm American Consumers
Donald Trump fired a first shot in a trade war that could engulf the entire world and lead to higher prices for Americans.
Mace Tops 2025’s Inaugural List of Congressional Performance Artists
With Donald Trump at the helm and Republicans in total control in Washington, we knew that the GOP’s congressional performance artists would pull some outrageous stunts. They did not disappoint. But even a Democrat made our list this month.
The Far Right-Wing Propaganda Machine: From Fringe to Mainstream
A decentralized media hydra is eating facts and normalizing extremism, paving the way for Trump’s authoritarian agenda. Can the truth survive?
One Small Thing: Take Control of What You Can. Let Go of the Rest
The flood of executive orders and information is meant to overwhelm you, confuse you, distract you, and make you feel helpless. Don’t let it work.
A Weather Event With Fire Embedded
LA’s fires weren’t just a “natural” disaster but a climate-driven weather event, revealing how global warming is reshaping California’s future.
RFK Jr.’s Sugar Mama Highlights Need to Get Billionaires Out of Politics
In a disturbing display of how brazenly billionaires are trying to manipulate US politics, RFK Jr.’s benefactor Nicole Shanahan tried to coerce senators into doing her bidding this week or risk expulsion from Congress.
Mapped: Donald Trump’s Transatlantic Anti-Green Network
Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and US are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.
Can a Tragedy Help Washington Rise Above Partisanship?
Has partisanship in Washington become so bad that even a tragedy can no longer bring Democrats and Republicans together? We will find out in the coming hours.
‘Free Speech’ Warrior RFK Jr. Has Been Trying To Censor a Blogger for Years
The HHS nominee has taken legal action against a Daily Kos blogger in four different states over a post about Kennedy’s 2020 appearance with German “neo-Nazis.”
Trump Is Still a Dictator on Day 10
Donald Trump said he would start his second term as a dictator; it’s the one time he told the truth.
Leavitt Wants to Turn White House Briefing Room Into a Safe Space
The Trump White House has no interest in allowing actual journalists to ask hard-hitting questions. Instead, they would rather hear from right-wing social media influencers.
Trump’s Unlawful Firing of Inspectors General Draws Bipartisan Inquiry
Two senior senators are calling out Donald Trump for illegally firing 18 inspectors general.
How Big Insurance’s Investment in Fossil Fuels Came Back to Bite It
In a vicious cycle, the sector’s financing of oil and gas is having an impact on its bottom line.
What’s in a Name?
Donald Trump’s determination to rename the Gulf of Mexico could be a bombastic negotiating tactic — or signal a return to 19th century US expansionism, once labeled Manifest Destiny.
What Senators Should Know About HHS Nominee RFK Jr.’s Ties to German Far-Right
Trump’s HHS pick launched a European branch of his anti-vax organization while in Berlin for a 2020 COVID protest rally with elements of the German Far-Right.
The GOP’s Foolish and Short-Sighted Embrace of Bullying
Republicans are celebrating Donald Trump’s bullying of Colombia as a major victory. They should be careful. Because more of these “wins” could very well result in allies becoming adversaries.
The Time To Stop Elon Musk Is Now: Boycott Tesla
Trump is an obvious danger to democracy but, ultimately, Musk may be just as big a threat.
Can We Rein In Greed Before It Kills Us All?
Every year, corporate greed kills hundreds of thousands of Americans. And it could get much worse.
What’s the Secret to Trump’s Success? It’s the Republicans, Stupid.
For years the media has been blaming MAGA for all the ills of Trumpism. That is a mistake.
Chaos, Anyone?
A democratically elected, convicted felon for president; a neutered Supreme Court; a rubber-stamp Congress; a normalizing, compliant media and business community: What else can go wrong?
The Easiest Way to Get a Mandate Is to Lie About It
Nearly half of Americans believe the lie that Trump won in 2024 by a larger popular vote margin than Biden did in 2020.
Partisan Politics Is Democracy’s Best Hope
At a time when partisan warfare threatens democracy, stronger, not weaker, political parties might be our salvation.
Ineffective Trump or Sideshow Don — Who Will Americans Focus On?
Now that they are in the opposition, Democrats have to recalibrate their attacks on Donald Trump and the GOP.
One Small Thing: Fighting Back in Little Ways Feels Good
Finding ways to resist the executive orders and public announcements coming fast and heavy can be hard. Let’s make it easier.
Her Body Was 126 Degrees After She Died; Medical Examiner Blamed Drugs
Jessica Witzel’s autopsy report raises an important question: How many heat-related deaths among the unhoused are being erased by the failure to collect and report accurate data on climate-related mortality?
California Wildfires: What the Ruins Are Whispering
This is the third and final part in a short series of photo essays about the California wildfires. It focuses on the aftermath.
‘Insatiable Greed’: Richest 1% Have Already Burned Through Their 2025 Carbon Cap
“The super-rich continue to squander humanity’s chances with their lavish lifestyles, polluting stock portfolios, and pernicious political influence. This is theft — pure and simple.”
JD Vance Does Not Understand How Journalism Works
Vice President JD Vance is not a fan of fact-based journalism.
The Circus Is Back in Town: Trump Delivers One Huge Surprise
How can anybody be surprised by anything Donald Trump does at this point? Bookended by indefensible pardons from two presidents, he took a lot of questionable actions on the day of his second inauguration.
Buzzards Be Buzzin’
With the Trump inauguration, the billionaire birds come flapping around.
Not Out of the Woods: Grizzly Bears Stay on Endangered List but Trouble Looms
The grizzly bear will continue to be protected under the Endangered Species Act, but the recovery of the species still remains at risk.
Musk’s DOGE Hit with Multiple Lawsuits Over Violating Federal Law
If Elon Musk wants to get to work with his Department of Government Efficiency, he will have to be a lot more transparent and inclusive, a slew of lawsuits filed on Monday demand.
California Wildfires: The Response Continues
This is the second in a short series of photo essays about the California wildfires. It focuses on the response to the fire.
Biden’s Preemptive Pardons Set a Bad Precedent
On his way out of the door, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and those involved in the January 6 committee. It is a move that could backfire in four years.