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May 16, 2024
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Brian Stelter
Revenge and Freedom From Fact
On the media in a fascist America
May 16, 2024
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Ruth Ben-Ghiat
The Permanent Counterrevolution
On politics and government in a fascist America
May 16, 2024
Greg Sargent
The Saga of Clarence Thomas and His Luxury RV Takes a Disturbing Turn
In a new letter, Democratic senators press the associate justice on whether he’s paid off the loan for that famous R.V.—and whether he may have ducked federal tax obligations.
May 16, 2024
Timothy Noah
The GOP’s Incompetent Interrogation of Biden’s Toxic Bank Regulator
House Republicans fumbled their grilling of the FDIC’s Martin Gruenberg, but Democrats were (rightly) disgusted. Time for him to go.
May 15, 2024
Matt Ford
He Committed a Double Murder at 16. Does He Deserve to Die in Prison?
Arizona wants to keep Lonnie Allen Bassett locked up for good—despite a Supreme Court ruling that abolished mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles.
May 15, 2024
Abdullah Shihipar
Trump’s War on Government Will Take Public Health Back a Century
He and his allies are planning to “deconstruct” the administrative state by stripping its power and forcing out tens of thousands of workers. That will put all of our lives at risk.
May 15, 2024
Timothy Noah
The Problem With Starting (Another) Trade War With China
First, Trump slapped tariffs on China. Now Biden has increased them. Is this wise economic policy or just political one-upmanship?
May 15, 2024
Eric Alterman
Netanyahu’s Loyalty to Trump Must Outweigh Biden’s Loyalty to Israel
Joe Biden is being tugged in two directions, but his choice should be clear: Save Israel from itself, and save himself, his party, and American democracy in the process.
May 14, 2024
Thom Hartmann
How Will Trump 2024 Add to the GOP’s Long History of Election Theft?
Nixon sabotaged Vietnam peace talks. Reagan asked Iran to hold the hostages. We never know about these things until years later. So: What will Trump do?
May 14, 2024
Matt Ford
Clarence Thomas Hates the “Hideous Place” That Made Him Rich
The Supreme Court justice claims he can’t stand Washington, but he has the capital city to thank for all of those wealthy friends who have treated him to lavish trips and luxury goods.
May 14, 2024
Grace Segers
An Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions Is About to Go Dark
The Affordable Connectivity Program is about to come to an end—unless Congress does something.
May 14, 2024
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The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent
Terrified by Trump’s Shocking Poll Surge? Listen to Biden’s Data Guy.
With The New York Times’ new poll showing Donald Trump dominating, a top pollster for President Biden argues against freaking out, and lays out a potential path to victory.
May 13, 2024
Alex Shephard
The Democrats Have a Joe Biden Problem
A disastrous new poll shows the president trailing in swing states where Democratic candidates lead their Republican opponents. It might be time for a drastic change.
May 13, 2024
Alex Shephard
Mike Johnson’s Survival Is Not a Sign of GOP Health
Marjorie Taylor Greene isn’t going anywhere. The Republican Party is still in shambles, hostage to an increasingly nutty group of right-wingers.
May 13, 2024
Michael Tomasky
How on Earth Is Donald Trump Getting Credit for Joe Biden’s Economy?
Do you have any idea how many jobs have been created under Biden in swing states? Don’t worry, nobody does. But they’d better by November 5.
May 13, 2024
Podcast
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent
Biden Is Quietly Winning the War on Crime—After Trump Epically Lost It
Despite Donald Trump’s constant attacks on President Biden as weak, Democrats did more to secure federal financing for public safety this year than Republicans did, a surprising new study finds.
May 11, 2024
Greg Sargent
Trump’s Sleazy $1 Billion Shakedown of Oil Execs Gives Dems an Opening
Shocking revelations about what Trump offered Big Oil executives at their elite Mar-a-Lago gathering sure smell of a direct quid pro quo. Democrats need to expose this.
May 10, 2024
Matt Ford
Stormy Daniels Aside, Trump Is Basically Winning His Legal Battles
The cases in Georgia and D.C. have been pushed back. Every delay is a victory for the former president.
May 10, 2024
Adele M. Stan
How FreedomWorks Paved the Way for Trumpism—and for Its Own Demise
The once influential libertarian group was built on rage and small government. Guess which one prevailed?
May 10, 2024
Michael Tomasky
Tim Scott’s Stated Willingness to Crush Democracy Is an Ominous Moment
We crossed another Rubicon this week with these veep wannabees parroting Donald Trump’s line about not accepting election results.
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