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Republicans push U.S. toward their latest government shutdown
The current Congress has already been credibly described by some as the worst Congress ever. As regular readers know, resignations in the 118th Congress have reached a generational high. Legislative progress has slowed to a pace unseen in nearly a century. Lawmakers have struggled mightily to complete basic tasks. One Republican House speaker was ousted…
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Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 defendants on ‘Day One’ if he wins presidential election
One of the U.S. president’s greatest powers is the pardon power. We were reminded over the weekend of how Donald Trump would wield it if he returns to the White House. While railing against the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the Republican presidential nominee said to applause at a…
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Nearly two years later, Trump makes light of attack on Pelosi’s husband
Nearly two months ago, when a gunman shot at Donald Trump, Democratic officials were unanimous in their condemnations of the violence. There were no jokes from Democrats in positions of power or authority. There were no conspiracy theories. There was no effort to make light of a truly horrific set of circumstances. The Democratic Party…
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Trump takes ridiculous steps to make the gender gap even worse
After his election victory in 2016, Donald Trump routinely boasted that he succeeded in part by winning a majority of women voters. That, of course, wasn’t true: The Republican won a majority of white women, which led him to suggest that women of color, in a rather literal sense, didn’t count. According to exit polling,…
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Why Bush’s and Cheney’s positions on the 2024 race matters
Former Rep. Liz Cheney, who served as the House Republican Conference chair as recently as three years ago, gave the political world a jolt last week when she publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ Democratic ticket. It was a timely reminder that for those who value democracy above all other considerations, principle must come before…
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What new Netflix and Peacock documentaries say about Scott Peterson’s case
Not one, but two, docuseries recently have been released highlighting Scott Peterson’s pursuit to be exonerated for the 2002 murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and his unborn son, who was to be named “Conner.” These docuseries, by Peacock and Netflix, bring back into the spotlight the tragic murders that captivated America when Laci disappeared and…
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Princess Kate announces she has completed her cancer treatment
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Princess Kate announces she has completed her cancer treatment 03:22 UP NEXT Princess Kate makes first public appearance post-cancer diagnosis 10:13 Royal family appear on Buckingham Palace balcony for flypast 01:39 Princess Kate makes public return at King…
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Mother of suspected Georgia shooter tried to warn school before attack, The Washington Post reports
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 Mother of suspected Georgia shooter tried to warn school before attack, The Washington Post reports 01:52 UP NEXT Sharpton: Harris must emphasize ‘her character’…
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Claire McCaskill calls out media coverage of Trump
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 Joe: MAGA supporters know the truth, but ‘deliberately choose lies’ 06:59 Now Playing Claire McCaskill: ‘What Trump said over the weekend deserves a headline’ 08:36 UP…
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MAGA supporters know the truth, but ‘deliberately choose 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 Joe: MAGA supporters know the truth, but ‘deliberately choose lies’ 06:59 UP NEXT Claire McCaskill: ‘What Trump said over the weekend deserves a headline’…