In first big test of Trump’s second term, voters tell GOP what it didn’t want to hear
After Election Day 2024, many suggested that Republicans had entered an era of electoral dominance. Six months later, it's Democrats...
Steve Benen
Trump finds a curious new job for a defeated former Republican congressman
The White House nominated former Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to serve as the Labor Department’s inspector general. That might not...
In pursuit of Greenland, the White House won’t take the use of force off the table
Donald Trump had an opportunity to categorically rule out the possibility of using military force to acquire Greenland. He did...
On Russia, Putin and sanctions, watch what Trump does, not what he says
The latest headlines suggest Donald Trump is "very angry" with Russia's Vladimir Putin, but skepticism is in order.
White House fires line prosecutors, further destabilizing federal law enforcement
There's no modern precedent for a White House firing career line prosecutors without cause. Donald Trump and his team did...
White House’s Waltz received Trump’s backing, but his private troubles persist
In public, White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is struggling. In private, there's reason to believe his troubles appear...
With his choice for drug czar, Trump adds to his team of Fox-affiliated amateurs
Donald Trump's drug czar nominee does not have background in drug policy, public health, law enforcement or government service. But...
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if some automakers raise prices due to tariffs
As a candidate, Donald Trump said he'd lower prices "on day one." As a president, he's now saying he “couldn’t...
Despite the Constitution, Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about eyeing a third term
The 22nd Amendment says, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Donald Trump...
White House targets a law firm that Trump believes ‘rewarded’ Robert Mueller
According to Donald Trump, Robert Mueller exonerated him in the Russia scandal. With this in mind, why punish the firm...