As DHS issues security warning, Team Trump’s counterterrorism record raises concerns
It’s difficult to predict the scope of Iran's possible retaliation against the United States in the wake of Saturday’s military...
Steve Benen
In defiance of courts, Texas to put Ten Commandments in public schools
The Supreme Court has already ruled against Ten Commandments in classrooms. Republicans in several states are approving new laws on...
As Trump floats special prosecutor on 2020, he should be careful what he wishes for
Donald Trump has already initiated investigations into his failed 2020 candidacy. Now he wants a special counsel to tell him...
Trump’s latest TikTok ban extension has even some Republicans complaining
Republicans tend to just smile and nod in response to Donald Trump's other abuses. They appear less willing to go...
Pressed on U.S. policy in Iran, GOP’s Joni Ernst passes the buck to Trump
To hear Joni Ernst tell it, it’s “entirely” up to Donald Trump to decide whether to attack Iran. That's not...
A familiar metric: White House says to expect Iran decision within ‘two weeks’
Donald Trump's reliance on a two-week timeline for a decision on Iran represents a striking failure of self-awareness.
Senate Republicans confirm Rodney Scott as the new Customs and Border Protection chief
Rodney Scott's nomination to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was controversial. Senate Republicans confirmed him anyway.
Trump, FBI’s Patel run with a weird new 2020 election conspiracy theory
Donald Trump and his FBI director have a new conspiracy theory about Trump's 2020 defeat. It's underwhelming, even by their...
GOP’s Hawley says Trump was unaware of key element in Republican megabill
Changes to Medicaid’s provider tax are a controversial part of the Republicans' megabill. Donald Trump should probably know that, but...
On multiple fronts, Trump gives American businesses new reasons to reject his agenda
Those who thought Donald Trump and his White House team would offer a pro-business agenda are now learning how wrong...