Trump promotes imperialistic map, sparking international pushback
One of the more dramatic differences between Donald Trump’s first and second terms is his territorial ambitions. After having said...
Steve Benen
Pentagon imposes polygraph tests on military officers as Hegseth’s culture of fear grows
In recent decades, federal agencies have sometimes utilized polygraph tests as part of a background-check process for applicants seeking sensitive...
Bondi follows Trump’s directive, taps prosecutor to examine Epstein’s Democratic ties
Four months ago, federal law enforcement officials agreed that there was no further need for investigations in the Epstein case....
Trump eyes federal Epstein investigation that targets his foes, but not himself
Donald Trump wants the Justice Department to launch an investigation into a variety of prominent figures mentioned in the Epstein...
Hakeem Jeffries sends a provocative shot across FHFA chief Bill Pulte’s bow
Hakeem Jeffries referred to FHFA chief Bill Pulte as “a malignant hack” and a “corrupt sycophant” who might be held...
Despite ‘Nazi streak’ controversy, Ingrassia lands a new gig in the Trump administration
Paul Ingrassia's history of radicalism made him politically radioactive. Donald Trump rewarded him with a promotion anyway.
Trump official refers Eric Swalwell to the Justice Dept., adding to a radical list
The Trump administration's campaign to weaponize mortgage fraud allegations against the president’s perceived political enemies has a new target: Eric...
Trump’s White House renovation ambitions take a weird turn
Donald Trump too often seems less like a president and more like someone who’s stumbled upon a “Sim City: White...
When Trump talks about ‘trillions,’ does he understand what the word means?
Donald Trump keeps using the word “trillions,” but I don't think it means what he thinks it means.
GOP’s Lindsey Graham says he’ll ‘definitely’ sue over faux phone records controversy
Senate Republicans empowered themselves to file lucrative “Arctic Frost” lawsuits, but House Republicans intend to take that power away.