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13h ago

Jim Jordan and James Comer find another prosecutor to mess with

The two House Republicans and committee chairmen are seemingly trying to meddle in a purported probe involving well-connected conservative activist Leonard Leo.
James Comer,Jim Jordan
James Comer,Jim Jordan
1d ago

Hillary Clinton's cease-fire comments were cold and cruel

Speaking at an event with Henry Kissinger, the former secretary of state said people seeking a cease-fire “do not understand Hamas.” Here’s what she doesn’t seem to understand.
Image: Hillary Clinton speaks onstage during the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards
Image: Hillary Clinton speaks onstage during the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards
2d ago

Black journalists group condemns Republicans who jeered ABC News reporter

The National Association of Black Journalists is defending one of its members after House Republicans shouted her down at a Mike Johnson news conference.
House Speaker nominee Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks beside fellow members after being nominated for House Speaker at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 24, 2023.
House Speaker nominee Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks beside fellow members after being nominated for House Speaker at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 24, 2023.
2d ago

DeSantis fumbles question on pro-Palestinian group ban

Florida's governor tried to defend his support for banning colleges from recognizing a pro-Palestinian student group. His excuse doesn't pass the smell test.
Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis
2d ago

Nikki Haley pounces on Trump with an obvious — and opportunistic — takedown

Haley landed several shots on Trump at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual summit in Las Vegas. But it seems he was still the main event anyway.
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley addresses the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit in Las Vegas on Oct. 28, 2023.
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley addresses the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Annual Leadership Summit in Las Vegas on Oct. 28, 2023.
5d ago

GOP rising star Mark Robinson’s wretched Facebook feed lands him in trouble ... again

North Carolina’s lieutenant governor, who’s running for governor, appears to have posted comments on Facebook quoting Hitler and minimizing the Holocaust.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor
5d ago

Right-wingers melt down over melted Robert E. Lee statue

Charlottesville allowed organizers to melt down a statue of the Confederate general that was at the heart of the deadly "Unite the Right" rally in 2017.
Workers remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a park in Charlottesville, Va.,  on July 10, 2021.
Workers remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a park in Charlottesville, Va.,  on July 10, 2021.
5d ago

Some Republicans are acting as if their House speaker was heaven-sent

New House Speaker Mike Johnson and some fellow conservatives are suggesting he received a huge endorsement ... from God.
Image: Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson
Image: Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson
6d ago

Gathering of Republican Jews evokes one of Trump’s cringiest moments

Trump is joining several presidential candidates at a Las Vegas summit hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition. His remarks to the group in 2015 did not go well.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas on April 6, 2019.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership meeting in Las Vegas on April 6, 2019.
6d ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson embodies Trump’s media obsession

Former TV host Donald Trump backed former radio host Mike Johnson’s bid for House speaker. The MAGA movement has gone all in with extremist media figures.
A side by side of Donald Trump looking at Mike Johnson.
A side by side of Donald Trump looking at Mike Johnson.
7d ago

Musk’s X anniversary serves to remind us of the chaos he has created online

In recognition of Elon Musk’s first full year as owner of the site formerly known as Twitter, here’s a list of the things he has done to destroy the platform — and civil discussion more broadly.
A partially removed sign at the X Twitter headquarters
A partially removed sign at the X Twitter headquarters