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On May 14, community members in Pocatello, Idaho, attended a hearing about the approval of a new data center in the area. Attendees held signs saying "Pull the plug," and "Keep Pocatello Authentic."
Monica Potts
The AI Backlash Is an Opportunity for Democrats
All around the country, residents are fighting data centers. When will Democratic politicians realize the potential here?
Donald Trump makes a toast during a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Virginia Heffernan
Trump’s America Features Bad Vibes and Bad Numbers. Horrendously Bad.
The president insisted that Biden’s economy was “failing” in 2024, when it was anything but. Then he came into office and showed everybody what failing really is.
Sam Russek
The Wanton Destruction of the Texas GOP Senate Primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Sam Russek
The Wanton Destruction of the Texas GOP Senate Primary
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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks behind President Donald Trump ahead of a proclamation signing inside the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, on May 5, 2026.
Grace Segers
RFK Jr.’s War on Antidepressants Could Have Dire Consequences
As the Department of Health and Human Services encourages “deprescribing” of certain medications, the impact on mental health treatment could be severe.
Then–Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger on September 19, 2025, in Virginia
Jason Linkins
The Democrats Just Laid Down Their Arms. Again.
Abigail Spanberger’s response to the court decision that overthrew the will of voters on redistricting is a worrying sign of surrender.
Donald Trump speaks while sitting at his desk in the Oval Office
Trump’s $10 Billion Shakedown of IRS Takes Unnervingly Corrupt Turn
Greg Sargent
Donald Trump speaks while sitting at his desk in the Oval Office
Greg Sargent
Trump’s $10 Billion Shakedown of IRS Takes Unnervingly Corrupt Turn
How Do We Know the China Summit Was a Failure? Because Trump Did It.
Michael Tomasky
Michael Tomasky
How Do We Know the China Summit Was a Failure? Because Trump Did It.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines during a tour of the Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.
How Do We Know the China Summit Was a Failure? Because Trump Did It.
Michael Tomasky
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump attend a meeting on the sidelines during a tour of the Zhongnanhai Garden on May 15, 2026 in Beijing, China.
Michael Tomasky
How Do We Know the China Summit Was a Failure? Because Trump Did It.
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