On Eric Adams’ corruption case, Trump says ‘a little bit’ more than he should have
Remember the scandalous circumstances surrounding Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case? Donald Trump's new comments make the mess worse.
Steve Benen
Trump intensifies offensive against NYC’s Zohran Mamdani, muses about possible ‘arrest’
Donald Trump isn't just targeting Zohran Mamdani with name-calling. He's also questioning his citizenship and talking about a possible arrest.
The bizarre reason Trump and his team say they may try to ‘prosecute’ CNN
Donald Trump and his team are starting to talk about prosecuting journalists for running segments the White House doesn't like,...
Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski criticizes megabill after voting for it: ‘We’re not there yet’
Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski tried to explain why she voted for the Republican megabill despite serious reservations. Her reasoning didn't make...
Senate Republicans advance their far-right megabill, but can it pass the House?
Are House Republicans likely to approve the Senate Republicans' version of the GOP megabill? Yes. Is it a sure thing?...
Trump puts aside his duties at a key moment to promote his new branded fragrance line
As Donald Trump launches a “Trump Fragrances” line, we're reminded that there is no end to the Republican president's grifting.
Republicans embrace a gimmick to pretend their tax breaks for the wealthy are free
The Republicans' tax breaks will cost trillions. According to a new GOP accounting scheme, called "current policy baseline," the cost...
Senate Republicans’ megabill is even more brutal than the House’s version, CBO says
In early June, the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the House Republicans' megabill bill was brutal. In late June, the...
Senate rejects War Powers Act measure on Trump, additional military strikes on Iran
When it comes to Donald Trump and Iran, senators rejected a chance to apply some checks and balances on a...
For the fourth time, Affordable Care Act survives far-right Supreme Court challenge
Four times, conservatives have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to gut the Affordable Care Act. Four times, the justices have...