After South Carolina, Trump's March to the Nomination Quickens
Former President Donald J. Trump dominating the Republican nominating contest is leading to a coronation rather than a competition.
Despite concerns from some Republican opponents, Trump's grip on the Republican Party remains strong, shown through victories in early nominating contests and support from party officials. [ more ]
Rubin: GOP godfathers defeat in a war that Ukraine could still win
GOP hawks are promoting a dangerous new Mideast war with Iran, while also pursuing a U.S. defeat in Ukraine's war with Russia.
Republicans are demanding Biden bomb Iran but are cutting off military aid for Ukraine, which will weaken Ukraine and potentially lead to Russian domination. [ more ]
Trump activates Senate MAGA caucus to "make leadership sweat" on border deal
Trump's allies are trying to maximize public opposition to the border deal in order to test the loyalty of his endorsers and potentially break with GOP Senate leaders.
They already have 20 senators publicly opposing the bill, and are hopeful that all 31 senators who have endorsed Trump will come out against it. [ more ]
IRS Funding Targeted by GOP Has Allowed Agency to Recover $500M From the Rich
An infusion of funding for the IRS has allowed the agency to recover over half a billion dollars in unpaid taxes owed by wealthy individuals.
The Democrats' 2022 Inflation Reduction Act allocated additional funding for the IRS to go after wealthy tax cheats, leading to immediate impact and a call for continued funding. [ more ]
DeSantis criticized the GOP's war wing on Ukraine policy
Neither candidate presented a plan for drawing down American troop deployments or addressing specific American interests in Taiwan or the Levant [ more ]
Watch 2019 Mike Johnson Destroy His 2023 Biden Impeachment Spin In MSNBC Supercut
A montage aired by MSNBC exposes House Speaker Mike Johnson's hypocrisy over the GOP's push to impeach President Joe Biden.
Johnson's previous statements about the dangers of a single-party impeachment and the timing of impeachment before an election are contradicted by his current actions. [ more ]
Biden migrants proposal proves US border crisis could end tomorrow
Congressional GOP is considering a deal on border security and aid to Ukraine, with a major point of contention being the trigger point for expedited migrant removals.
Biden's administration has admitted that the law doesn't require treating the word 'asylum' as a magic 'open sesame' and that the border can be closed. [ more ]
Letters: Chicago police officers should be more visible
Having police officers outside their vehicles on fixed posts creates a more visible police presence and allows for better interaction with the community.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon's approach to climate change is seen as realistic and reasonable, with a focus on becoming carbon neutral and carbon-negative. [ more ]
The GOP's inquiry into Biden is seen as a waste of time and money
The slogans 'Free Palestine' and 'From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free' have different interpretations but do not necessarily mean the eradication of Jewish citizens of Israel [ more ]
AOC blasts GOP for subjecting children to genital exams with anti-trans sports bans
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized House Republicans for targeting transgender people in anti-trans sports bills.
Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the invasion of privacy and potential genital examinations of all women and girls that could result from these bills. [ more ]