JD Vance doubles down, pushes ridiculous defense of racist Republican group chat
JD Vance’s initial rhetoric about a racist Republican group chat was misguided. The vice president’s follow-up remarks made matters far worse.
Trump acknowledges covert action in Venezuela, eyes possible military strikes
As Donald Trump escalates matters with Venezuela, he also confirmed a CIA operation — which is something presidents are not supposed to do.
The timing of this attack on the Voting Rights Act makes it worse
In Lousiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court could upend one of the last remaining tools protecting the right to vote for Black people and other historically disenfranchised groups.
As U.S. airports reject Kristi Noem’s partisan video, key senator seeks investigation
Can Secretary Kristi Noem use taxpayer money to make a partisan video, which airports are rejecting anyway? One senator intends to find out.
Trump pitches Justice Dept. and FBI leaders on a newly expanded enemies list
Donald Trump continues to lobby law enforcement officials to target his political enemies, brazenly and publicly, driven by a sense of grievance and entitlement
Democrats weigh which pain is greater: A shutdown or skyrocketing Obamacare premiums
As the shutdown drags into its third week, Democrats are weighing which pain is greater: the shutdown or skyrocketing premiums.