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Speaker Mike Johnson adds to his list of avoidable embarrassments
After voters handed Republicans a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, GOP leaders had high hopes. The party and its members appeared convinced as this Congress got underway that Republicans wouldn’t just rack up victories, they’d also impress the public with their vision and legislative prowess. So much for that idea. The GOP-led House…
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GOP senator tries, fails to defend racist theory about pet-eaters
There were a great many low points for Donald Trump in Tuesday night’s presidential debate, but two days later, one continues to stand out. After having been triggered by Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments about his rally crowds, the Republican thought it’d be a good idea to embrace a racist anti-immigrant conspiracy theory. “In [Springfield,…
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New York appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to overturn gag order
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing New York appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to overturn gag order 01:45 UP NEXT ‘This is not an idle threat’: Schiff sounds alarm on Trump’s threat to jail opponents 08:21 Worst possible outcome for Trump: Why Trump’s sentencing…
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Why Trump’s comments about ABC’s broadcast license matter
To know anything about Donald Trump’s rhetorical style is to know how much he loves the word “rigged.” To hear the former president tell it, just about everything in American society — from elections to the judicial system to the Emmys — has been “rigged” by nefarious forces he never identifies. With this in mind,…
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GOP thinks by saying most radical, wild things they’ll sway the middle
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mika: Democrats have momentum; I hope they grab it and run with it 11:06 Trump attends September 11 event with far-right activist 04:20 Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to support Kamala Harris 05:07 ‘Utterly contrary to what Trump said’: Steve…
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JD Vance responds to Taylor Swift, flunks test of self-awareness
It wasn’t long after Vice President Kamala Harris dominated Donald Trump in their debate when the Democratic nominee received some additional good news: Pop star Taylor Swift issued a written statement endorsing her 2024 candidacy. Predictably, much of the right did not respond to the news well. Assorted far-right media personalities threw online tantrums; conspiratorial…
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Trump still haunted by Obamacare at presidential debate, says he has ‘concepts of a plan’ for ACA replacement
The Treasury Department published a report this week noting that nearly 50 million Americans have received health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act over the last decade. A New York Times report noted, “Federal officials said that the findings represent roughly one in seven U.S. residents, a broad swath of the population that underscores…
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Steve Rattner breaks down Trump’s debate lies
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mika: Democrats have momentum; I hope they grab it and run with it 11:06 Now Playing ‘Utterly contrary to what Trump said’: Steve Rattner breaks down Trump’s debate lies 09:36 UP NEXT Jon Bon Jovi praised for saving a woman’s…
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Jon Bon Jovi praised for saving a woman’s life in Nashville
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mika: Democrats have momentum; I hope they grab it and run with it 11:06 Now Playing Jon Bon Jovi praised for saving a woman’s life in Nashville 02:31 UP NEXT Joe: GOP thinks by saying most radical, wild things they’ll…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ political career is a walking tragedy
The tragedy of New York Mayor Eric Adams, who’s facing a dizzying number of investigations targeting him and his inner circle, was foreseeable. Indeed, it was foreseen. “We all know you’ve been investigated for corruption everywhere you’ve gone,” a rival candidate said to the then-Brooklyn borough president during a mayoral debate in 2021. “You’ve achieved…