JD Vance tries to downplay leak of disgusting Young Republican chats
For JD Vance to suggest it’s “pearl clutching” to condemn those who were part of a racist group chat says...
Steve Benen
As Republicans seek Jack Smith’s testimony, the former special counsel has plenty to say
As Jim Jordan and other Republicans drag former special counsel Jack Smith into the spotlight, the phrase "be careful what...
In the Middle East, Trump invests energy into misguided attacks on Democratic critics
.@stevebenen: Donald Trump, at a moment he perceived as a triumph, traveled halfway around the world and smeared Hillary Clinton,...
The sudden Republican fixation on ‘Sharia law’ is getting increasingly weird
Remember 11 years ago, when the right was fixated on "Sharia Law" fears? Evidently, among many Republicans, the fear is...
On the future of the Affordable Care Act, Republican leaders are proving Democrats’ point
Every time Republicans condemn the Affordable Care Act, they not only prove Democrats right — they also push a solution...
N.C. Republicans move to extend gerrymander, rewriting recent history at Trump’s behest
North Carolina Republicans aren't just eager to make their gerrymandered map even worse, they're also peddling a bizarre lie to...
‘Hot mic’ catches Indonesian president asking Trump for a meeting with son Eric
Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic arranging a meeting between the Indonesian president and Eric Trump, who runs...
Trump administration eyes higher food prices as a result of the immigration crackdown
Donald Trump is already lying about his record on grocery prices. But his own administration expects his anti-immigrant agenda to...
Kristi Noem stars in partisan video about the shutdown, to be shown in airports
Remember DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stared in taxpayer-financed ads, which resembled political propaganda? Now, there's a sequel, which will air...
On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP’s Steve Scalise gives away the game
Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans are ready for "thoughtful conversations" about the ACA's future. Majority Leader Steve Scalise said largely...
