Trump Picks Another Loyalist to Replace Noem at DHS
The scandal-plagued Kristi Noem is out at DHS and Trump loyalist Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is in.
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The Unknowns in Trump’s War Against Iran
Nature is said to abhor a vacuum, but knowing that won’t tell us what will fill it.
Alberta Separatism Has Always Been About Joining Trump’s America
Leaders of the Alberta separatist movement are insisting they do not want to become the US’s 51st state, but their actions (and own words) say otherwise.
Invitation to a New 9/11? Trump and Patel Open the Door Wide
Could a 9/11-scale crisis be the political lifeline Trump’s presidency desperately needs?
Trump Puts Himself in a No-Win Situation in Texas
After sitting out the heated battle between Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a decision that has cost the GOP $100 million, Donald Trump decided to finally get involved by turning their race into “The Apprentice: Texas Senate Primary Edition.”
GOP’s TX Senate Primary Heads Into Overtime, Progressives Flex Muscle in NC
The start of the primary season showed that very little is going right for the GOP.
Democrats Fumble Away Their Edge on ICE Reforms
Republicans are trying hard to use the conflict with Iran to pressure Democrats to abandon their position on DHS funding. Why aren’t Schumer, Jeffries, et al. doing the same?
Who Said It, Hegseth or a Movie Character?
Now that the US is at war, it’s important not to forget that the Pentagon is led by a former Fox News host who likes to sound like a tough guy. We haven’t.
Will Your State Bird Disappear?
A new study shows that tens of millions of Americans could lose the chance to see their state bird due to climate change.
What To Expect in Iran
Four days into this war of choice, Trump and Hegseth’s goalposts are careening all over the field.
When It Comes to Reasons for Iran Attack, Trump Offers Something for Everyone
It’s been three days since the US attacked Iran, and the Trump administration has already given us six different reasons why getting involved in another major Middle East conflict was necessary.
War on Iran, War on US Voting Rights, War on Truth
See how Trump — master of the pretext — claims, without evidence, that Iran posed an “imminent danger” and that “voter fraud” is a danger to our elections.
The MAHA Measles Comeback Will Kill Kids and Cost Taxpayers
If measles vaccination rates decline by just one percent annually, not only will children needlessly suffer and even die; costs to taxpayers will also soar.
Trump Unleashes ‘Epic Fury’ on the Middle East
Trump bypasses Congress to start a war against Iran that risks destabilizing the entire Middle East.
‘Peace President’ Takes America To War To Set the Stage for Midterm Elections
Republicans’ prospects for the 2026 elections aren’t looking very good, so it’s time to wag the dogs of war to obscure Trump’s miserable record of failure.
We Will Keep Shouting It From the Rooftops: Trump Plans to Rig the Midterms
The president has been on a mission to destroy democracy since Americans voted him out of office in 2020.
Putting Trump’s Muscular Foreign Policy to the Test
For Iran’s regime, survival is victory.
Trump, Israel Start Undeclared War with Iran
The US and Israel have started a war with Iran and are seeking regime change in Tehran. What could go wrong?
Is a Secret Plot Already in Motion to Take the Election Out of Voters’ Hands?
If you’ve studied history, this is the moment when the hair on the back of your neck should stand up.
Yet More Evidence Americans Are Paying for Trump’s Tariffs
Add the workings of the judiciary to the long list of things Donald Trump doesn’t seem to know anything about.
American Democracy Isn’t Broken… It Never Worked as Advertised
The guardrails weren’t real — they were simply norms. The Constitution wasn’t a firewall. And the Madisonian dream? Always more myth than reality. So now what?
Will Senate GOP Kill Filibuster to SAVE Trump?
Trump’s up the creek. The Senate GOP seems to be taking a pass on handing him a paddle.
AI: The Myth of Inevitability, the Folly of Denial
The existence of AI may be inevitable, but its impact isn’t; smart, measured regulation could guide its use, protect workers, and preserve innovation.
Pennsylvania Spent Big on a ‘Petrochemical Renaissance.’ It Never Arrived.
Visions of a booming hub that would bring jobs and prosperity to Appalachia faded, but the plastic “nurdles” remain.
An Analysis of Trump’s ‘Gotcha’ Moment Fox News Will Replay Endlessly
Republicans celebrated a moment during the State of the Union address when Donald Trump appeared to have caught Democrats in a gotcha moment. We took a closer look.
Trump’s State of the Union Address: Division, Delusion, Dishonesty
Donald Trump used two hours and 10,000 words to impressively make the case that everybody should skip the State of the Union address from now on.
Trump Is the Worst Choice to Address a Union in Disarray
Donald Trump is going to tell Americans on Tuesday night that the state of the union is amazing and that he has done great work over the past year. There is no indication that they will believe him.
Why I Think the Epstein Files Are Likely a Dead End
Trump’s State of the Union vs. trafficked victims who may have “encountered” the president as minors: Which broadcast would you tune in to?
Earth Hurtling Toward ‘Hothouse Trajectory,’ Scientists Warn
“Existing climate mitigation approaches, including scaling up renewable energy and protecting carbon-storing ecosystems, are critical to limit the increase in global temperatures,” said the lead author.
Cover-Up of Trump’s Hoarding of Classified Documents Is Almost Complete
With the help of a judge known for ruling in favor of Donald Trump, the “most transparent administration in history” has successfully blocked the release of a special counsel report detailing how the president hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and then tried to mislead government officials who wanted him to return them.
Team Trump’s Teflon Is Wearing Thin
The regime is growing desperate — a moment of danger and opportunity for America.
What Was Behind Marco Rubio’s Visit to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán?
European skepticism of the US as a “leader of the free world” continues to increase, especially as Trump ramps up his flirtations with autocrats in the background.
Balance of Cower – Beholden to Trump, Congress & SCOTUS Are Failing the Founders
While the supposedly co-equal branches of government are failing to stand up to an authoritarian president, lower courts have done an exemplary job of defending the Constitution and reminding Americans what their country is supposed to stand for.
Trump’s FCC Doesn’t Want Republican Voters to Hear James Talarico Talk Religion
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr didn’t want ‘The View’ or ‘Late Night with Stephen Colbert’ to air Talarico’s message of love thy neighbor.
Trump Acts Quickly to Ensure Americans Have to Keep Paying More for Stuff
Are you concerned that the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the Trump tariffs will reduce your grocery bill? Are you looking to pay more for your daily necessities and luxury items? Don’t worry, the president is on the case.
God Damn AI
By its very nature, nothing of our own creation should be inevitable.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs; Everybody Wins
The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs. But if you like paying more for stuff, don’t worry; the president won’t back down this easily.
We Are All Wrong About China. We’re Creating the Enemy We Fear
China is the justification for our AI policy, our defense spending, our tariffs, even our alliances. What if we’re wrong about all of it?
Former Prince Andrew Faces Justice — When Will Epstein’s American Pals?
The arrest of disgraced British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could turn out to be a milestone in the quest for holding Jeffrey Epstein’s friends and associates to account for their crimes.
Trump’s Trade Deficit Lie Gets Exposed Within a Day
One of Donald Trump’s many lies about the trade deficit was exposed in less than 24 hours.
How to Transform 30×30 From a Political Slogan Into an Ecological Reality
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
Hassett Offers More Evidence Why the Trump Administration Cannot Be Trusted
The Trump administration doesn’t just lie to the American people on a daily basis, it also doesn’t want them to get accurate information from other sources.
Donald Trump — the Most Pathetic Loser
As Donald Trump remains consumed by his 2020 election loss, it is important to push back every time he promotes his Big Lie.
Saving Our Democracy Means Stopping SAVE
You can practically hear Trump panting. There’s a reason this diabolical bill, the SAVE America Act, has exclusively Republican support.
In Misrepresenting Support for the SAVE Act, Republicans Expose Their Hypocrisy
Not surprisingly, Republicans are fudging the truth when it comes to the public backing for a key provision of the “SAVE America Act.” But we took the time to find some issues that actually attract more than 80 percent of support… and guess who usually prevents them from being turned into laws.
Why the Future of Meat Production Is in Vats, Not Farms
“Cultivated” offerings join a herd of alternative meats that are challenging the traditional ways of raising livestock.