Campaign groups have written to officials in nine states urging the former president be barred from running for office for allegedly inciting an insurrection.
The House passed an amendment to the national defense bill that blocks the Pentagon from reimbursing service members who must travel for reproductive care.
Former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi wasn't happy after watching Republicans grill FBI director Christopher Wray in the House Wednesday. While Democrats questioned Wray for ignoring warnings about Jan. 6, Republicans sought answers to a slew of conspiracy theories and culture war grievances that go a...
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland went to court Wednesday to block Iowa’s six-week ban, a product of a one-day special session marathon on Tuesday Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) had called for the sole purpose of passing abortion restrictions.
Donald Trump’s main defense when it comes to his indictment for shocking and dangerous mishandling of highly classified documents so far seems to be that the Presidential Records Act says he did nothing wrong. The only problem is that Trump is claiming that the Act means the opposite of what it says, and after years of...
Iowa Republicans, following Gov. Kim Reynolds’ (R) lead, passed a six-week abortion ban late Tuesday night after completing the entire legislative process in a one-day special session.
One pollster sees “flashing red” signs on youth turnout as Gen Z and millennial voters, who are not satisfied with either party, could again play a decisive role in the next election.
Multiple states across the country are engaged in fights over redistricting -- and the outcomes could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans have control of the House in 2024....
Speaker McCarthy and the Republican-led House have moved to spend less than the new budget caps and impose conservative policies, conflicting with the Senate's bipartisan path.
The Supreme Court justice’s rich friends at the Horatio Alger Association have showered him with benefits, including lavish vacations and funds for a fawning documentary about his life
The Florida governor's inability to close the gap in the polls against Donald Trump has breathed new life into a party that has been stuck in the political wilderness.
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Florida Democrats ended their annual summer fundraising dinner with a drag show, a move designed to highlight what the party said is intolerance by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans.
A Thunderous Fart Wrecked an RFK Jr. Event ( www.motherjones.com )
Even in a political era defined by demented characters and strange shit, nothing could have prepared me for this....
U.S. states urged to block Donald Trump from 2024 run ( www.newsweek.com )
Campaign groups have written to officials in nine states urging the former president be barred from running for office for allegedly inciting an insurrection.
Trump Super PAC Made $155,000 Payment to Melania Trump in 2021 ( www.nytimes.com )
The money was listed as pay for a “speaking engagement” by Ms. Trump in a new personal financial disclosure by her husband.
The one Democrat who voted with Republicans to block military abortions ( www.newsweek.com )
The House passed an amendment to the national defense bill that blocks the Pentagon from reimbursing service members who must travel for reproductive care.
Ex-FBI official says GOP is telling agents: 'If you investigate our party, you are going to pay the price' ( www.rawstory.com )
Former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi wasn't happy after watching Republicans grill FBI director Christopher Wray in the House Wednesday. While Democrats questioned Wray for ignoring warnings about Jan. 6, Republicans sought answers to a slew of conspiracy theories and culture war grievances that go a...
Opinion | Unfortunately for Republicans, the economy is improving ( www.msnbc.com )
A year straight of falling inflation has made Republican arguments against 'Bidenomics' way less convincing.
Planned Parenthood Immediately Takes Iowa’s New Six-Week Abortion Ban To Court ( talkingpointsmemo.com )
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland went to court Wednesday to block Iowa’s six-week ban, a product of a one-day special session marathon on Tuesday Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) had called for the sole purpose of passing abortion restrictions.
FBI Director Running Out of Adjectives for Nutty GOP Conspiracies ( www.thedailybeast.com )
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Donald Trump is lying about the Presidential Records Act ( www.citizensforethics.org )
Donald Trump’s main defense when it comes to his indictment for shocking and dangerous mishandling of highly classified documents so far seems to be that the Presidential Records Act says he did nothing wrong. The only problem is that Trump is claiming that the Act means the opposite of what it says, and after years of...
Iowa Republicans Ram Through Six-Week Abortion Ban In One-Day Special Session ( talkingpointsmemo.com )
Iowa Republicans, following Gov. Kim Reynolds’ (R) lead, passed a six-week abortion ban late Tuesday night after completing the entire legislative process in a one-day special session.
DOJ Finally Abandons Trump in E. Jean Carroll Rape Defamation Case ( www.thedailybeast.com )
The Department of Justice said Tuesday it was abandoning the defense of Trump in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
A monumental LGBTQ rights case is barreling toward the Supreme Court ( www.vox.com )
A new federal appeals court decision is a terrible blow to trans rights, and a potential earthquake in the fight for LGBTQ equality.
Arizona’s GOP Went All In on Trump’s Big Lie—Now It’s Broke ( www.thedailybeast.com )
Losing elections, registered voters, and all its money hasn’t scared the Grand Canyon State’s Republican Party into acting normal and sane.
Trump asks for classified documents trial to take place after 2024 election ( www.theguardian.com )
Ex-president’s lawyers made clear their preference and intentions to delay proceedings as they opposed December trial date
Biden confronts a 'pissed-off generation' of young voters who may be decisive in 2024 ( www.nbcnews.com )
One pollster sees “flashing red” signs on youth turnout as Gen Z and millennial voters, who are not satisfied with either party, could again play a decisive role in the next election.
“Don’t Say Gay” Florida Republican Accused of Sexually Harassing Two Male Staffers ( newrepublic.com )
Florida state Representative Fabian Basabe has also been arrested for drunk driving, and accused of calling people the n-word and “a sand negro.”
How redistricting in 6 states could affect who controls Congress ( abcnews.go.com )
Multiple states across the country are engaged in fights over redistricting -- and the outcomes could help determine whether Democrats or Republicans have control of the House in 2024....
A collision course over government funding raises fears of a shutdown ( www.nbcnews.com )
Speaker McCarthy and the Republican-led House have moved to spend less than the new budget caps and impose conservative policies, conflicting with the Senate's bipartisan path.
Investigation Uncovers More of Clarence Thomas’ Undisclosed Freebies from Wealthy Pals ( www.rollingstone.com )
The Supreme Court justice’s rich friends at the Horatio Alger Association have showered him with benefits, including lavish vacations and funds for a fawning documentary about his life
A Jan. 6 “Moms” Group Funded by Big Lie Donors Is Stoking Voter Suppression ( truthout.org )
The right-wing extremist group “Moms for America” has been flying under the radar as it works to undermine our rights.
US religious right at center of anti-LGBTQ+ message pushed around the world ( www.theguardian.com )
American groups have helped to establish global web who share ideas and funding in bid to restrict gay and trans rights
Ron DeSantis' presidential bid is giving life to a struggling Florida Democratic Party ( www.nbcnews.com )
The Florida governor's inability to close the gap in the polls against Donald Trump has breathed new life into a party that has been stuck in the political wilderness.
Speak up now: What should our community guidelines be? ( kbin.social )
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In jab at DeSantis, Florida Democrats cap fundraising dinner with raucous drag show ( www.sun-sentinel.com )
Florida Democrats ended their annual summer fundraising dinner with a drag show, a move designed to highlight what the party said is intolerance by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans.
‘This is a death sentence for me’: Florida Republican women say they will switch parties after DeSantis approves alimony law ( www.orlandoweekly.com )
'My fears are that they can take you back to court, and I don’t have the money for an attorney.'