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Adam Schiff Just Completely Destroyed Trump
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Adam Schiff Just Completely Destroyed Trump

Rep. Adam Schiff said that Trump is now a sexual abuser, business fraudster, convicted felon who … Adam Schiff Just Completely Destroyed TrumpRead more

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Trump Directed His Own Defense And Got Himself 34 Felony Convictions

Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, said that the ex-president was involved in all of the decisions about … Trump Directed His Own Defense And Got Himself 34 Felony ConvictionsRead more

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Rachel Maddow: The Republican Party Could Dump Trump As Nominee

Rachel Maddow suggested on MSNBC that Republicans still have time to dump Donald Trump and choose … Rachel Maddow: The Republican Party Could Dump Trump As NomineeRead more

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‘The Threat Trump Poses to Our Democracy Has Never Been Greater’ – Biden Campaign

After Thursday’s surprise late afternoon GUILTY on all counts verdict for ex-president and current front-runner for … ‘The Threat Trump Poses to Our Democracy Has Never Been Greater’ – Biden CampaignRead more

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Trump with Tiny Hands Ready to Be Cuffed Will the the Cover of Next Week’s The New Yorker

Well, this isn’t going to go over well with the Trump crowd. The cover of next … Trump with Tiny Hands Ready to Be Cuffed Will the the Cover of Next Week’s The New YorkerRead more

by •30 May 2024
The Jury Delivers A Devastating Message To Convicted Felon Donald Trump
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The Jury Delivers A Devastating Message To Convicted Felon Donald Trump

By finding Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts, the jury sent a message to the … The Jury Delivers A Devastating Message To Convicted Felon Donald TrumpRead more

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Trump’s Mind Seems To Be Breaking As He Awaits Verdict

Trump is both filled with rage and appears to be breaking as he posts on social … Trump’s Mind Seems To Be Breaking As He Awaits VerdictRead more

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New Poll Confirms That A Guilty Verdict Could Doom Trump

The mainstream press is ignoring the part of the new NPR/PBS Newshour/Marist poll that shows that … New Poll Confirms That A Guilty Verdict Could Doom TrumpRead more

by •30 May 2024
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Former Apprentice Producer Confirms Racist Trump Tapes

A former producer on The Apprentice has confirmed that there were tapes of Trump making racist … Former Apprentice Producer Confirms Racist Trump TapesRead more

by •30 May 2024
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Senate Democrats Request DOJ Criminal Investigation Into The Oil Industry

Twenty-three Senate Democrats have written to Attorney General Merrick Garland to request that the DOJ investigate … Senate Democrats Request DOJ Criminal Investigation Into The Oil IndustryRead more

by •30 May 2024
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Trump Melts Down Over Not Being Able To Rig His Own Trial

Trump was bordering on incoherent as he angrily spoke outside of the courthouse after jury deliberations … Trump Melts Down Over Not Being Able To Rig His Own TrialRead more

by •29 May 2024
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Justice Alito Refuses To Recuse Himself On 1/6 Cases

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has rejected a request from top Senate Democrats to recuse himself … Justice Alito Refuses To Recuse Himself On 1/6 CasesRead more

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House Democrats Demand Answers From Chief Justice Roberts On Alito And SCOTUS Ethics Rules

House Democrats sent a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts demanding that he answer questions about … House Democrats Demand Answers From Chief Justice Roberts On Alito And SCOTUS Ethics RulesRead more

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Trump Sounds Like He Knows He’s Going To Be Convicted

Trump didn’t sound confident as he left the courtroom, but instead seemed to already be trying … Trump Sounds Like He Knows He’s Going To Be ConvictedRead more

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A Conviction Could Wreck Trump With Senior Voters

GOP strategist and CNN contributor Scott Jennings said that a conviction could harm Trump with senior … A Conviction Could Wreck Trump With Senior VotersRead more

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John Fetterman Cuts Though The Media BS On The Biden/Trump Election

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) made the choice clear for voters who are trying to decide between … John Fetterman Cuts Though The Media BS On The Biden/Trump ElectionRead more

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Robert De Niro Takes Down Trump Supporter Who Called 1/6 Police Traitors

Actor Robert De Niro took down a Trump supporter after he called 1/6 police officers Michael … Robert De Niro Takes Down Trump Supporter Who Called 1/6 Police TraitorsRead more

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Even Trump’s Allies Admit That A Guilty Verdict Would Hurt Him

Former Trump deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said that a guilty verdict would change the minds … Even Trump’s Allies Admit That A Guilty Verdict Would Hurt HimRead more

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Ominous Sign For Trump As Jury Is Locked In On Prosecution During Closing Argument

The jury is described as attentive and locked into what prosecutors say during the closing arguments … Ominous Sign For Trump As Jury Is Locked In On Prosecution During Closing ArgumentRead more

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Robert DeNiro Shows Up At The Courthouse And Destroys Trump

Robert DeNiro showed up via the Biden campaign outside the courthouse to call Trump a money … Robert DeNiro Shows Up At The Courthouse And Destroys TrumpRead more

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  • Scott Jennings - Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day? That’s unsupported

    Almost 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients “simply choose not to work” and “spend six hours a day socializing and watching television.”

  • Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release

    What the Trump admin has said about Epstein files release

  • Social Media - Texas floods fact-check: NWS and NOAA cut jobs, but Trump hasn't ‘defunded’ them

    The Trump administration “has defunded not only the National Weather Service but also what’s known as NOAA.”

  • Hakeem Jeffries - Permanent tax breaks for billionaires, temporary for everyone else? That’s exaggerated

    President Donald Trump’s tax law has “tax breaks for billionaires, permanent; tax breaks for everybody else, expire.”

  • Reports of 2 girls rescued from a tree fueled false hope after Texas storms. Here's how it spread.

    How a fake story about two girls on a tree in Texas spread

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  • He Spent His Life Trying to Prove That He Was a Loyal U.S. Citizen. It Wasn’t Enough.

    How Joseph Kurihara lost his faith in America

  • Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left

    The New York City mayoral primary showcased a better kind of politics than progressives are used to.

  • What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Understand About Soldiers

    Lethality alone doesn’t win wars.

  • Trump’s New Favorite General

    Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.

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    In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

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  • Did Sheryl Sandberg Play a Role in Hit on Brett Kavanaugh?

    When Congress grills former White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients about who was running the government in the Biden years, they should have him explain his connections to the Kavanaugh hit, too.

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  • He Spent His Life Trying to Prove That He Was a Loyal U.S. Citizen. It Wasn’t Enough.

    How Joseph Kurihara lost his faith in America

  • Zohran Mamdani’s Lesson for the Left

    The New York City mayoral primary showcased a better kind of politics than progressives are used to.

  • What Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Understand About Soldiers

    Lethality alone doesn’t win wars.

  • Trump’s New Favorite General

    Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, doesn’t want the spotlight—but with this White House, there’s no avoiding it.

  • The Man Who Thinks Medicaid Cuts Won’t Cut Medicaid

    In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

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  • Welp

    Neil Jacobs, the nominee to run National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (which includes the National Weather Service), pledged to work...

  • There’s Always Going to be a Conspiracy Theory

    There are plenty of legitimate questions swirling around the devastating flooding in Texas last weekend that left at least 100...

  • The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come

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  • Only KBJ Recognizes the Historic Stakes of Trump’s Purges

    A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version....

  • How the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ Is Linked to Political Extremism in the US

    This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. Vance...

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  • Secret Service suspends 6 agents tasked with protecting Trump during July 2024 assassination attempt

    Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay or benefits following an assassination attempt on President Trump last July, according to USSS Deputy Director Matt Quinn.

  • Trump taps Sean Duffy to serve as interim NASA chief

    Trump appointed Sean Duffy interim NASA chief on Wednesday via Truth Social, replacing Janet Petro after pulling Jared Isaacman’s nomination.

  • Trump's Justice Department targets doctors, clinics who provide sex change procedures to minors

    Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced the Justice Department has subpoenaed more than 20 doctors and clinics providing sex change treatments for minors.

  • Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

    Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

  • Mamdani's far-left allies aim to primary Hakeem Jeffries and other NYC House Democrats

    Hakeem Jeffries' adviser warns of 'forceful' response to potential primary challenges from democratic socialists after Mamdani's NYC victory.

The Hill

  • Six Secret Service agents suspended after Trump assassination attempt

    The Secret Service suspended six agents in connection with their "actions" during last year's assassination attempt on President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a source from the agency confirmed. They were suspended following an investigation into the attempted assassination, "specifically their actions," the source told NewsNation, The Hill's sister company. Their jobs,...

  • Trump praises Liberia leader's English, the country's official language

    President Trump said Wednesday he was impressed with Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English during a meeting with African heads of state at the White House. “Such good English,” he said after Boakai spoke. “Where were you educated? Where? In Liberia? Well, that’s very interesting. It’s beautiful English,” Trump said during a joint press conference. “I...

  • Tillis suggests he wouldn't vote in favor of Hegseth confirmation now

    Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) suggested on Wednesday that he would not vote in favor of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation at this time. During an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Tillis said that when it came to Hegseth's confirmation vote, he "had already informed my conference that I was going to defer to the Senate...

  • Trump taps Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

    President Trump said late Wednesday that he was tapping Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis after Trump yanked his original nominee for the post. "Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation Affairs, including creating a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control systems, while at the same time rebuilding...

  • Ukraine's ambassador to US departing as Zelensky shakes up diplomats

    The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. is departing from her position as President Volodymyr Zelensky looks to reshape relationships in Washington. Oksana Markarova is out as the leading U.S. diplomat, according to Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha. “She is extremely effective and charismatic, but every diplomat has a rotation cycle," Sybiha said during a Wednesday...

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  • Lobbyists linked to Donald Trump paid millions by world’s poorest countries

    Somalia, DR Congo and Yemen among states forced to sign deals and barter their minerals for aid or military supportSome of the world’s poorest countries have started paying millions to lobbyists linked to Donald Trump to try to offset US cuts to foreign aid, an investigation reveals.Somalia, Haiti and Yemen are among 11 countries to sign significant lobbying deals with figures tied directly to the US president after he slashed US foreign humanitarian assistance. Continue reading...

  • Brazil’s president rebuffs demand to cease inquiry into Bolsonaro after Trump tariffs – as it happened

    This live blog is now closed. To read more on the day’s happenings, see:Trump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs.Anybody would be better than Jay Powell. He’s costing us a fortune because he keeps the rate way up. Continue reading...

  • Trump news at a glance: president demands Bolsonaro trial be stopped as he hits Brazil with 50% tariff

    Trump calls for end to prosecution and also targets other countries with steep levies while Washington sanctions UN official over Gaza – key US politics stories from Wednesday 9 JulyDonald Trump has slapped a 50% tariff on Brazil over what he called the “witch-hunt” against former president Jair Bolsonaro and demanded that it end immediately.The US president said the levy on Brazil would be “separate from all sectoral tariffs” as he also targeted seven other countries for steep tariffs and criticised the trial of Bolsonaro, whom he has described as a friend and hosted at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Continue reading...

  • Trump administration reportedly planning to cut 2,145 Nasa employees

    Cuts further the push to slash federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignationsThe Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut at least 2,145 high-ranking Nasa employees with specialized skills or management responsibilities.According to documents obtained by Politico, most employees leaving are in senior-level government ranks, depriving the agency of decades of experience as part of a push to slash the size of the federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignations. Continue reading...

  • DoJ subpoenas clinics and doctors who offer gender-affirming care to minors

    It was not immediately clear to whom the requests were sent and the kind of information that was requestedThe US Department of Justice said on Wednesday it had sent more than 20 subpoenas to clinics and doctors who offer gender-affirming care to minors.It was not immediately clear to whom the requests were sent and the kind of information that was requested. Continue reading...

Politico

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    The billionaire donor has teased the launch of a third party ever since his megabill squabble with Trump.

  • The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

    Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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    House Democrats see an opportunity to expand the battleground, going on offense into red areas across the country and recruiting candidates deep into Republican territory.

  • This Pennsylvania Republican withstood pressure on the megabill. Here’s why.

    Brian Fitzpatrick, who won his seat in 2016, faces a serious Democratic challenger next year.

  • Colin Allred enters U.S. Senate race in Texas

    Allred, who lost his 2024 Senate bid against Sen. Ted Cruz, reenters an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

NPR

  • What Makes Us Free?

    What's the role of government in society? What do we mean when we talk about individual responsibility? What makes us free? 'Neoliberalism' might feel like a squishy term that's hard to define and understand. But this ideology, founded by a group of men in the Swiss Alps, is a political project that has dominated our economic system for decades. In the name of free market fundamentals, the forces behind neoliberalism act like an invisible hand, shaping almost every aspect of our lives. This episode originally ran as "Capitalism: What Makes Us Free?" Please add the following after each blurb on podcast and webpages: To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.

  • U.S. issues sanctions against United Nations investigator probing abuses in Gaza

    The State Department's decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, follows an unsuccessful campaign to force her removal.

  • Trump sets 50% tariff rate for Brazil, blasting treatment of former far-right president

    President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.

  • Former White House doctor declines to testify in GOP probe of Biden's mental acuity

    Kevin O'Connor cited doctor-patient confidentiality and his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in deciding not to answer questions from Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.

  • After Murkowki's pivotal vote, what do Alaskans think of the GOP budget bill?

    Republicans made concessions for Alaska to get Sen. Lisa Murkowski to cast the deciding vote approving the GOP's sweeping tax and spending bill. Do her constituents think she got a good deal?

Five Thirty Eight

  • What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry

    Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration

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    The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one

  • The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate Republicans

    On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a

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    Among the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll

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