At the White House, Trump’s destructive impulses take a literal turn
Donald Trump’s critics have accused him of making a mess at the White House. As he destroys part of the...
Steve Benen
Why so many universities are rejecting the White House’s proposed ‘compact’
The Trump White House sent several U.S. universities a proposed one-sided deal. The schools are now rejecting the "compact," and...
GOP opens door to new ‘culture of corruption’ allegations in sequel to scandalous Bush era
"Culture of corruption" allegations dogged the GOP the last time a Republican president was in his second term. In 2025,...
Democrats have some questions about DHS buying private jets to be used by Kristi Noem
Secretary Kristi Noem was already a controversial figure. Then the Department of Homeland Security bought two private jets for her...
With George Santos, Trump finds another convicted congressional Republican to reward
After rescuing George Santos, Trump has now pardoned or commuted the sentences of most of Republican congressmen convicted of felonies...
Trump’s over-the-top reaction to the ‘No Kings’ events was proof of their success
The “No Kings” events were intended to send a powerful message to an increasingly authoritarian figure. Donald Trump appeared rattled...
Democrats go on offensive following Karoline Leavitt’s ‘deplorables’ moment
Given Karoline Leavitt's casual condemnation of tens of millions of Americans, one congressional Democrat said she “should resign.”
Just how many ‘Kavanaugh stops’ have American citizens been forced to endure?
Many American citizens have been detained recently by ICE agents who thought they might be undocumented immigrants. But how many...
As Republicans slander No Kings rallies, the party is proving progressive activists’ point
The more Republicans condemn No Kings protests as "hate America" rallies, the more they prove progressive activists’ point.
As John Bolton is indicted, another check mark is added to Trump’s enemies list
Another Donald Trump enemy is facing charges, but the federal criminal cases against John Bolton, James Comey, and Letitia James...
