Ahead of shutdown deadline, Trump cancels Democratic meeting he’d already agreed to
After scheduling a meeting with Democratic leaders in the hopes of preventing a government shutdown, Donald Trump changed his mind...
Steve Benen
‘Too much liquid’: Trump pretends he’s qualified to give medical advice (he’s not)
Donald Trump is the last person anyone should ever turn to for guidance on medicine and vaccines, but that didn't...
As the Tom Homan controversy intensifies, why doesn’t the FBI just release the tapes?
The White House says Tom Homan didn’t take $50,000 in cash from undercover agents. The FBI recorded the interaction, and...
As Trump orders more deadly military strikes on civilian boats, Congress eyes next steps
As Donald Trump orders more deadly military strikes on civilian boats in international waters, congressional Republicans want to make the...
Trump saber-rattles at two countries, apparently giving up on his Nobel Peace Prize push
Apparently giving up on his Nobel Peace Prize campaign, Donald Trump left open the possible use of U.S. military force...
After forcing out disobedient prosecutor, Trump’s new nominee makes matters worse
Donald Trump forced out Erik Siebert for failing to prosecute one of his political enemies. The president’s new nominee makes...
On the FCC and Kimmel, Ted Cruz’s first step was good, but a second would be better
On Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz compared FCC's Brendan Carr to an organized crime figure. But what exactly is the Texas...
Hegseth imposes new press restrictions, eyes greater Pentagon control over access
“This is so dumb that I have a hard time believing it is true," one House Republican said about Pete...
Why Trump’s directive to AG Bondi should be seen as an impeachment-level scandal
By pressing Pam Bondi to prosecute his enemies, Donald Trump is weaponize the Justice Department and flaunting his corrupt and...
Trump forces out uncooperative U.S. attorney in Virginia, touching off new scandal
Erik Siebert was pressured to bring retaliatory charges against Donald Trump political foes. When the prosecutor said he couldn't, the...
