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- by Inae OhHim? Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name may not appear in Olivia Nuzzi’s forthcoming memoir, American Canto. But the 71-year-old secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is at the burning core of Nuzzi’s return to the public eye this month, after her firing last year over a “digital affair” with the then-presidential candidate […]
- by Anna MerlanOn the night before Christmas in 1954, a Chicago housewife named Dorothy Martin begged her followers to step outside, sing together, and wait, at last, for the aliens. Things hadn’t been going well for Martin, the leader of a small UFO-based religious movement usually known as the Seekers. She had previously told her followers that, […]
- by Julia MétrauxAfter teasing a plan by President Donald Trump to extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies—currently on track to end within weeks—the White House has indefinitely delayed the announcement under pressure from congressional Republicans, MS NOW reported on Monday. The last-minute change of plan signals the GOP’s priorities: the party has fought to cut or repeal […]
- by Anna MerlanLate last week, the X social media platform rolled out a new “location indicator” tool, plans for which had first been announced in October. Suddenly, it became much easier to get information on where in the world the site’s users are actually posting from, theoretically helping to illuminate inauthentic behavior, including attempted foreign influence. “It […]
- by Julianne McShaneBack in February, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) went to great lengths to justify his decisive vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. Cassidy, a physician and chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, demanded, among other things, that if confirmed, Kennedy would ensure the Centers for […]
- by Julianne McShaneWhat will Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) do after her shock resignation from Congress in January, announced on Friday? Good question. President Donald Trump, for one, already seems to be reversing course on their breakup. Not long after (again) calling her a “traitor” on Truth Social on Saturday, the president told NBC News he would […]
- by Anna MerlanIn an interview published Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the New York Times that he’d personally directed the CDC to put a new page on the agency’s website, casting doubt on the fact that vaccines don’t cause autism. “The whole thing about ‘vaccines have been tested and there’s been this determination made,’ is just […]
- by Anna MerlanIn a stunning announcement posted to Twitter/X on Friday night, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said that she will resign her seat in the House on January 5, 2026. The announcement comes after Greene publicly skirmished with Donald Trump over the release of the Epstein files. Trump has responded by calling her a “traitor,” a […]
- by RevealWhen a typhoon hit Alaska, public radio station KYUK was on the air, broadcasting critical information about conditions, evacuations, and search and rescue operations. An estimated 1,600 people were displaced, and many were saved in the biggest airlift operation in state history. “The work that we do in terms of public safety communication literally does […]
- by Garrison HayesYou should be paying attention to Tennessee. The congressional race in the state’s seventh congressional district, which includes Nashville, is where cracks in Donald Trump’s base are starting to show. Democrat Aftyn Behn is facing off against Matt Van Epps, a Republican West Point grad who had been strongly favored to win. Both parties have […]
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- by Amelia Thomson-DeVeauxWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- by Geoffrey SkelleyThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- by Nathaniel RakichOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- by Nathaniel RakichWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- by Galen DrukeAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
- by Galen DrukeAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
- by Nathaniel RakichIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- by Monica PottsPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- by Galen DrukeNow that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- by Galen DrukeNow that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- by Steve GreenbergOpen thread below… read more
- by Chris capper LiebenthalMisogyny among Republicans is a feature, not a bug. They provide daily examples of it, up to and including their culture of rape. In Wisconsin, it arguably had reached its peak ten years ago when former Governor Scott Walker and Republican legislators passed a bill mandating that a woman goes through an ultrasound before getting […]
- by David EdwardsBill Maher called out Lara Trump after she tried to deny that her father-in-law called a reporter "piggy." During his Monday Club Random podcast, Maher told Lara Trump that some of President Donald Trump's rhetoric made it difficult for him to win over opponents. "Don't do things like call a woman piggy," Maher suggested. "Do […]
- by Ed ScarceYou wonder how long Johnson practiced beforehand in front of a mirror for this "spontaneous" moment of looking cool. The awkwardness is jarring. Source: Daily Beast House Speaker Mike Johnson served up one of his most excruciating moments yet during a sit-down with Stephen Miller’s wife. Katie Miller dropped a teaser for an upcoming episode […]
- by Conover KennardDonald J. Trump insists that the economy is booming, grocery prices and inflation are down, but everyday Americans are feeling the crunch of Trump's policies, which are driving up costs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wasn't very reassuring when he said he’s confident Americans will feel economic relief next year stemming from Trump’s tariff agenda and […]
- by Conover KennardCalifornia Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) took a minute during a Democratic hearing on the Trump administration's immigration raids to offer a perfect description of our clearly mentally unstable, morally bankrupt president. "This is an important press conference that is being held to let you know what we're all doing resisting this lowdown, dirty, no-good, […]
- by John AmatoThe Department of Defense has appeased Donald Trump and opened up a review of alleged misconduct against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, which could lead to a court martial for taking part in a video telling the military they don't have to follow unlawful orders. Sen. Kelly did not tell service member to do anything that […]
- by Conover KennardDonald Trump opened the floodgates for his sycophants, losing every one of his shits after six Democratic veterans released a video reminding military members that they do not have to follow "illegal orders." In fact, it's a military member's duty to refuse an illegal order. One by one, Republicans have lined up to defend Trump's […]
- by John AmatoNATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker agreed with Fox News analyst Gen. Jack Keane and admitted that Putin has not conceded anything during all the peace talks and summits. MAGA Queen Maria Bartiromo interviewed Whitaker and stated the obvious about the ongoing discussions of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. BARTIROMO: I just spoke with General […]
- by Susie MadrakWhiskey Pete seems incredibly insecure about his masculinity, doesn't he? Now he wants to cut the military's long term ties to the Scouts, because they're too gender neutral, or something idiotic like that. (Fun fact: Did you know heavy drinking over an extended period can cause your testicles and penis to shrink?) Via NPR: U.S. […]
- by Jason EasleyHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said that Speaker Mike Johnson is not telling the truth about the House not having the votes to extend Obamacare subsidies.
- by Jason EasleyDonald Trump tried to do the White House turkey pardon, but it turned into a showcase for his mental decline.
- by Jason EasleyTrump is now directing the FBI to investigate House and Senate Democrats who told the military not to obey illegal orders, but the Democrats say they won't be bullied.
- by Jason EasleySen. Reuben Gallego (D-AZ) called Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth a coward who would never be the man that Sen. Mark Kelly is in response to the military investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly.
- by Jason EasleySeveral House Republicans are threatening to follow Marjorie Taylor Greene and immediately resign, which would give the House majority to Democrats.
- by Sarah Jones & Jason EasleyTrump's fake Russia-written Ukraine peace plan is crumbling, which has left the president tantruming.
- by Jason EasleySen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) said that Republicans who were decrying violent rhetoric after the Charlie Kirk shooting are now silent as Trump threatens to execute Democrats.
- by Jason EasleyRep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) had some strong words about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning as soon as Trump criticized her and compared it to what she and other Democrats go through.
- by Jason EasleyRepublicans could end up with a zero-vote majority in the House by April 2026, due to upcoming special elections and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation.
- by Jason EasleyA group of House Republicans has responded to Trump trying to force Ukraine to accept a Putin-written "peace plan" by moving quickly to force a vote on crippling sanctions against Russia.
- by Left WisdomHarrison Ford made a good solid statement about American Enemy Number 1. The only thing I disagree about is that trump has a plan, I just know that the plan he has is not FOR the American People. In fact, I call him American Enemy Number 1 because his plan seems to be to make […]
- by Left Wisdom**horrible things will happen if the SC continues to reject his playing with tariffs**Everybody by now knows that trump has been playing with tarrifs; as far as anybody observing can tell, getting up in the morning and suddenly yelling with great enthusiasm that he hopes will convince the nation that THIS is the salvation for […]
- by Left WisdomImagine you are in the Jungle. The night is far advanced and the Jungle is nice and calm. The lions have had a good meal and are settled in. The villagers have made sure that the lions have enough. They even went out and killed some smaller animals and left them in a central part […]
- by Left WisdomMamdani ran for mayor on the promise to make sure rent control in the city takes account of the finincial straits of young people just starting out. As we have heard frequently, especially since trump got into the White Houise, while promising to bring costs down and immedately caused most prices to go speedily in […]
- by Left WisdomQuestion: what is the difference bet Fuentes and Maga? And yes, I am happy about the Mayor of New YorkMAs we all know, or should, the same die hard MAGATS didn’t learn a damn think about the rebuke they got in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. I would say that this outcome may have […]
- by Left WisdomThe right wing lunatics are out in force. The last time these types of lunatics were hot and bothered was in 1957 or so, when John F Kennedy was running for President. What was the upset? Well, he was a Catholic by faith. He was born and raised in that Church and still attended and […]
- by Left WisdomMan in White House with forked tongue throws fit because Doug Ford tops him with Reagan’s free trade policy because ultimately tariffs hurt the consumer most (I DON’T HOLD BACK)Since this disasterly tempermental unstable POS has been in office, lets look at the evil he has wrecked on the American population. He said he was America […]
- by Left WisdomI am 71 years old and have heard what I have always kind of thought were arrogant phrase from my fellow citizens. many in this country seem to worship the flag itselt and consider it something worthy of worship. I never have, the flag to me is a piece of cloth. Not that original a […]
- by Left WisdomI Thank the Nobel Peace Prize pickers for Not Giving the Toddler in the White House an award for nothingWe have heard about trump wanting the Nobel Peace Prize. I had hoped that the question had been resolved when I never heard that he had managed to get his name on that list. Well, yesterday evening […]
- by Left WisdomThe above pictured is taken from the article listed at the bottom of the page. We are currently hearing more improbable rhetoric from the known large scale liar that currently is back in the oval office running the government in the anti-American values direction of expelling people that have contributed to the well-being of the […]
- by John StosselThe only reason we celebrate the holiday with lots of food is because the Pilgrims learned—the hard way—that socialism doesn't work.
- by Jacob SullumThe president’s reaction to a supposedly "seditious" video illustrates his tendency to portray criticism of him as a crime.
- by Josh BlackmanThe Plaintiffs argued the 2021 map was an unconstitutional gerrymander. How could reimposing the 2021 map actually redress their purported injuries?
- by Eugene VolokhIf someone was prosecuted (and later pardoned) for being an unregistered foreign agent for Iran, is it defamatory to say he was prosecuted for "spying"?
- by Eugene VolokhI'd like to again solicit submissions to our peer-reviewed Journal of Free Speech Law, and mention one of our great… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: Publish Your Article in a Few Months appeared first on Reason.com.
- by Jeff LuseA recent Transportation Department audit of Hurricane Sandy relief funds found $95 million in questionable costs and $2.9 billion in unspent money.
- by Eugene VolokhThis new article is here. The Introduction: Artificial general intelligence is "probably the greatest threat to the continued existence of humanity."… The post Journal of Free Speech Law: "Inevitable Errors: Defamation by Hallucination in AI Reasoning Models," by Lyrissa Lidsky & Andrew Daves appeared first on Reason.com.
- by Christian BritschgiPlus: The DOJ and RealPage reach a settlement, the ROAD to Housing Act hits a speed bump, and Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani talk housing policy.
- by Beth BaileyMohammad Ali Dadfar survived the Taliban, the Darién Gap, and a monthslong journey to the U.S. only to be jailed by ICE while his asylum case is still pending.
- by Eugene VolokhFrom yesterday's decision by Florida trial court judge Hunter Carroll in Trump Media & Tech. Group Corp. v. Guardian News… The post Trump Media Group's Libel Lawsuit Over Guardian's Allegations of Federal Criminal Investigation Dismissed appeared first on Reason.com.
- We recently spoke to Brazilian environmental activist Angela Mendes, the daughter of Amazonian forest defender and labor leader Chico Mendes, who was assassinated by ranchers in December 1988. She discussed her father’s legacy and her ongoing work to protect the Amazon rainforest from encroachment by ranching and mining industries. “They come here, build their companies, […]
- Will the U.S. Attack Venezuela? Trump's Anti-Maduro Campaign Seen as Part of a Broader Regional PlanAs the Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela, U.S. military activity across the Caribbean continues to grow. The U.S. has deployed more than 15,000 troops to the region and carried out airstrikes on over 20 boats, killing at least 83 people in operations the White House has justified, without providing evidence, as targeting drug traffickers. […]
- While much of the recent interest in Jeffrey Epstein has focused on the late sexual predator’s relationship with President Donald Trump, his emails also reveal his close relationships with other powerful figures from the worlds of politics, finance, academia and beyond. The thousands of files released by the House Oversight Committee earlier this month include […]
- GOP Lawmaker Presses U.S. to Invade Venezuela, Promising “Field Day” for U.S. Oil Companies, Sudan’s RSF Announces Unilateral Ceasefire as Military Rulers Reject U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Plan, Israel Continues to Violate Gaza Ceasefire as GHF Closes Aid Sites Condemned as “Death Traps”, Sen. Van Hollen Calls for Release of Mohammed Ibrahim, a Florida Teen Jailed for […]
- Global negotiations at the annual U.N. climate summit ended Saturday in Belém, Brazil, with a watered-down agreement that does not even mention fossil fuels, let alone offer a roadmap to phase out what are the primary contributors to the climate crisis. The COP30 agreement also makes no new commitments to halt deforestation and does not […]
- After months of mutual animosity, President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met for the first time in a widely anticipated meeting late last week. But after the two discussed Mamdani’s plans to lower the cost of living in New York City, where both men grew up, Trump said that he and […]
- Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 24 Palestinians Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Israeli Airstrike on a Beirut Suburb Kills 5 People, Including Hezbollah’s Acting Chief of Staff, Trump Admin Set to Designate Maduro and His Gov’t Allies as Members of a Foreign Terrorist Organization, U.S., Ukrainian and European Officials in Geneva to Discuss U.S. Proposal to End […]
- "Inviting the Arsonists": Indian Climate Activist Slams Fossil Fuel Lobbyists at U.N. Climate SummitNations are struggling to reach a final text agreement at the COP30 U.N. climate summit in Belém, Brazil. Decisions are made by consensus at COPs, requiring consent among 192 countries, and the biggest fight over the draft text is the exclusion of a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. Reportedly Saudi Arabia, China, Russia and […]
- Thousands of Amazonian land defenders, both Indigenous peoples and their allies, have traveled to the COP30 U.N. climate conference in Belém, Brazil. On Friday night, an Indigenous-led march arrived at the perimeter of the COP’s “Blue Zone,” a secure area accessible only to those bearing official summit credentials. The group stormed security, kicking down a […]
- As negotiations draw close to a conclusion at the COP30 U.N. climate summit, nations are still sharply divided over the future of fossil fuels. Delegates representing dozens of countries have rejected a draft agreement that does not include a roadmap to transition away from oil, coal and gas. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s minister for climate change, […]