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...
Steve Benen
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...
Asked about his new surgeon general nominee, Trump says, ‘I don’t know her’
Asked about Dr. Casey Means, his new surgeon general nominee, Donald Trump said, "I don’t know her." That's not a...
On trade imports, Trump’s weird new rhetoric gives away the game
The more Donald Trump convinces himself that all imports are bad imports, the less likely he is to abandon his...
Despite his radicalism, Ed Martin lands on his feet with new Justice Department job
After an indefensible tenure as an interim U.S. attorney, Ed Martin is receiving his reward: a powerful position in the...
Why a Trump-appointed FEMA chief was unexpectedly ousted
One day after acting FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton defended the agency's existence during congressional testimony, he was kicked out of...
As Trump administration officials defend Germany’s right-wing party, Berlin isn’t pleased
Marco Rubio and JD Vance were quick to stand behind Germany's most right-wing political party. Officials in Berlin weren't happy...
The FDA names a new vaccine chief with an unsettling record, joining a controversial team
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's new vaccine chief, has been accused of spreading misinformation about Covid vaccines.
Trump admin’s Duffy and Hegseth seem like they’d get along. That’s reportedly not the case.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seem like the kind of Cabinet officials who’d get along. That's...
Trump pitches Carney on the ‘artificial’ line between Canada and the United States
Donald Trump keeps insisting that the borderline between the U.S. and Canada is "artificial." It's worth asking why he's become...