The Republicans’ Trump agenda bill takes shape, with massive Medicaid cuts on the line
After months of incremental steps, the Republicans’ megabill, including Medicaid cuts, has reached the it’s-time-to-start-paying-close-attention-to-this stage.
Steve Benen
Trump’s decision to fire the librarian of Congress sparks an intensifying controversy
Trump appointees tried to get to work at the Library of Congress. Staff members at the library refused — and...
Secretary Sean Duffy appears desperate to avoid blame as air travel concerns pile up
Sean Duffy said air travel concerns should've been addressed “during Covid, when people weren’t flying.” But wasn't Donald Trump in...
As white South Africans arrive, Trump admin. ends temporary protected status for Afghans
Donald Trump has largely closed the doors to the United States for refugees — with one big exception for white...
Pressed on corruption allegations against Trump, Karoline Leavitt offers pitiful defense
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back against questions about Donald Trump's grifts. It was a predictable failure.
Trump reportedly frustrated by his inability to make good on foreign policy promises
Donald Trump expected to resolve the crises in Ukraine and Gaza quickly after returning to the White House. I’m surprised...
Congressional Republicans hedge as the White House targets habeas corpus
Any chance congressional Republicans would stick up for the rule of law as the White House considers suspending habeas corpus?...
Trump scrambles to defend luxury jet from Qatar he’ll use as Air Force One
Donald Trump tried to defend an apparent plan in which he'll get to use a luxury jet from the government...
Pete Hegseth’s ‘warrior ethos’ is increasingly focused on banning books
For all of Pete Hegseth's interest in a “warrior ethos,” he seems to spend an inordinate amount of time focusing...
After a hint of independence, the FBI’s Kash Patel falls back in line with Trump’s agenda
Given Kash Patel’s ridiculous record, he should at least try to bolster his credibility. The unqualified FBI director appears to...