As the shutdown continues, Trump and his team advance plan for ‘Democrat-oriented’ firings
What did Donald Trump mean when he vowed to impose "Democrat-oriented" layoffs and firings of federal workers? Now we know.
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Pete Hegseth’s odd comments about Qatar, air force base spark swift backlash
“We’re announcing we’re signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri Air Force facility,” Pete Hegseth said, sparking...
Ahead of No Kings events, Republicans’ anti-protest rhetoric takes an ugly turn
Republican leaders appear so concerned about a scheduled protest that they're falsely labeling a No Kings gathering as a “hate-America...
As the public sours on his economic performance, Trump tries playing make-believe
“We have the best economy we’ve ever had,” Donald Trump declared, despite what Americans believe, and despite what the evidence...
Allegations against Paul Ingrassia, a key Trump nominee, become even more serious
Paul Ingrassia's odds of being confirmed to lead the Office of Special Counsel were poor. In light of new allegations,...
GOP’s Jim Jordan on judges: ‘I don’t think you should rule out impeachment’
Most Americans don't want to see judges impeached over anti-Trump rulings. Republican Rep. Jim Jordan said it's "on the table"...
The one thing the Letitia James and James Comey indictments have in common
As Donald Trump's Justice Department indicts Letitia James and James Comey, both cases are brazenly and transparently corrupt.
‘My kids could die’: Speaker Mike Johnson confronted by Republican voter on C-SPAN
Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on C-SPAN and heard from a Republican voter, concerned about the effects of the government shutdown....
DHS’s Kristi Noem targets country singer over song with lyrics about ICE
When the government starts leaning on artists over song lyrics, there’s a problem. Take country star Zach Bryan and his...
Republicans reject effort to curb Trump’s military strikes in international waters
Senate Republicans balked at the chance to limit the deadly military strikes the president has approved against civilian boats in...
