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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump needs to go. If we can't use the 25th amendment, I have another idea | Arwa Mahdawi

A neighbor's rubbish habits spark a humorous yet serious reflection on Trump's unhinged behavior and the potential consequences of his presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Don't believe Trump's claims about making life more affordable | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's claims about cutting inflation and drug prices are exaggerated and largely ineffective for most Americans.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Unconstrained' Trump seems to be on a quest to name the most after himself

Donald Trump is rapidly increasing the number of entities named after him, surpassing previous presidents in branding efforts.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump needs to go. If we can't use the 25th amendment, I have another idea | Arwa Mahdawi

A neighbor's rubbish habits spark a humorous yet serious reflection on Trump's unhinged behavior and the potential consequences of his presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Don't believe Trump's claims about making life more affordable | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's claims about cutting inflation and drug prices are exaggerated and largely ineffective for most Americans.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
13 hours ago

GOP Stumbles in Wisconsin & Georgia Warn of Midterms Trouble

Republicans are losing ground in key elections, raising concerns about their prospects in the upcoming national elections.
#trump
fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago
Left-wing politics

The People Braying for Democrats to "Do Something" to Stop Trump's War Have All of This Completely Backward

World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Trump may be using Nixon's madman theory' and similar infamy may await

Donald Trump emulates Nixon's madman theory in foreign policy, using intimidation to extract concessions from adversaries like Iran.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
7 hours ago

The People Braying for Democrats to "Do Something" to Stop Trump's War Have All of This Completely Backward

Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran, prompting outrage from liberals over his threatening rhetoric and perceived inaction from Democratic leaders.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Top Trump Spox Declares Only the President Knows What He Will Do'

President Trump set a deadline for Iran to make a deal, with significant threats complicating negotiations.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Trump may be using Nixon's madman theory' and similar infamy may await

Donald Trump emulates Nixon's madman theory in foreign policy, using intimidation to extract concessions from adversaries like Iran.
Healthcare
fromJezebel
7 hours ago

Trump Admin Just Quietly Made Its Most Gilead-Coded Move Yet

New Title X guidelines prioritize natural family planning and omit birth control, reflecting a shift towards conservative reproductive health policies.
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money

A ProPublica investigation has found that most of these bills are part of a coordinated effort, orchestrated by a constellation of groups that share staff or have funding ties to the prominent conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Non-profit organizations
#iran
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

JD Vance Weirdly Invokes His Marriage When Talking About Nuclear Enrichment

Negotiations with Iran focus on preventing nuclear weapon development and limiting uranium enrichment, despite claims of rights to enrichment by Iranian officials.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Insists Trump's Iran Threat Was Not a Bluff

President Trump threatened to wipe out Iran, leading to a two-week extension for negotiations, with military options ready against Iranian infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

JD Vance Weirdly Invokes His Marriage When Talking About Nuclear Enrichment

Negotiations with Iran focus on preventing nuclear weapon development and limiting uranium enrichment, despite claims of rights to enrichment by Iranian officials.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

Pete Hegseth Insists Trump's Iran Threat Was Not a Bluff

President Trump threatened to wipe out Iran, leading to a two-week extension for negotiations, with military options ready against Iranian infrastructure.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

MAGA Has an Architecture Problem

The National Capital Planning Commission approved plans for a new White House ballroom, leading to the demolition of the historic East Wing.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

Democrats keep doing better in elections since Trump returned to office

In Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, Chris Taylor defeated conservative Maria Lazar with a 60% to 40% margin, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Farage turns on ally Trump over US president's latest Iran threat

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

He'll never vote Republican again after state leaders bragged about tricking voters - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio man vows to stop voting Republican after the party's manipulation of a ballot measure aimed at curbing gerrymandering.
#california
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
Media industry

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
fromSan Jose Inside
23 hours ago
US Elections

Trump's Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton reduces the risk of two Republicans advancing in California's gubernatorial primary.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
23 hours ago

Trump's Endorsement of Hilton Could Make Room for a Democrat on Nov. Ballot

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton reduces the risk of two Republicans advancing in California's gubernatorial primary.
#trump-administration
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Fox & Friends Admits Trump's Ceasefire Leaves Objectives' Unmet Praise Him Anyway

The Trump administration's objectives regarding Iran have not been met, while Iran's demands remain unacceptable.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
18 hours ago

Fox & Friends Admits Trump's Ceasefire Leaves Objectives' Unmet Praise Him Anyway

The Trump administration's objectives regarding Iran have not been met, while Iran's demands remain unacceptable.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump Said J.D. Vance Will Probably Replace Him. Now He Might Have His Eye on Someone Else.

The Trump administration's Iran conflict has damaged officials' reputations while Secretary of State Marco Rubio's influence has notably increased.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Latest Cook Political Report Says Republicans Need to Win 76% of Toss-Up House Seats to Keep Majority

Cook Political Report's analysis shows that House Republicans are increasingly at risk of losing their majority, with 213 seats leaning towards Democrats and only 205 towards Republicans. Republicans need to win 76% of Toss Up seats to maintain control.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Where Are the Republicans?!' Joe Scarborough Completely Loses It in Desk-Slamming Tirade as Vance Meets Anti-Democratic Thug' Orban

Scarborough attacked Orban as an anti-democratic thug and criticized the administration for working alongside Russia to elect someone who opposes Western liberalism. He stated, 'Let's talk about the collusion that's going on right now between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to elect Orban.'
Europe politics
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Inside Jim Jordan's quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void

Jordan is positioning himself for a potential leadership run amid uncertainty in House GOP leadership.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Todd Blanche Reaches New Depths of Trump Groveling

I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump. It's the greatest honor of a lifetime. And if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting [attorney general], that's an honor.
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The Guardian view on Trump's apocalyptic threats: a sign not of strength, but of moral and strategic weakness | Editorial

Attacks on civilian targets are prohibited under international law, and threats of such actions by leaders constitute war crimes.
#iran-war
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's Warped Vision of the Iran War

Trump's address on the Iran war emphasized military success while hinting at a potential withdrawal, despite ongoing challenges in the region.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference

A generational divide over the Iran war emerged at CPAC, with younger conservatives feeling betrayed by Trump's military actions against Iran.
World news
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Trump Keeps Digging with the Same Toy Bulldozers - emptywheel

Ongoing negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran involve ceasefire discussions and mediation from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
#trump-endorsement
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump's Governor Endorsement Kills GOP's California Dream

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton may consolidate GOP support but jeopardizes his chances of winning the California gubernatorial race.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

Trump's CA Endorsement Leaves Analysts Scratching Heads

Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state despite potential risks to Hilton's candidacy.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Governor Endorsement Kills GOP's California Dream

Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton may consolidate GOP support but jeopardizes his chances of winning the California gubernatorial race.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump's CA Endorsement Leaves Analysts Scratching Heads

Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state despite potential risks to Hilton's candidacy.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

How Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton impacts California governor's race

Steve Hilton has Donald Trump's endorsement in the California governor's race, while Chad Bianco seeks similar support.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Tara Palmeri Tells CNN Her Core MAGA' Family Spent Weekend Trashing Trump Over War, Inflation

Core MAGA supporters feel betrayed by Trump over war and inflation, expressing concerns about his campaign promises and the current state of affairs.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Glenn Youngkin Reveals to Sean Hannity That He's Talked to Trump About Taking White House Gig

Glenn Youngkin expressed a desire to contribute more after his term as Virginia governor and discussed his relationship with Donald Trump.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Loomer Fumes At Trump Cozying Up to Zuckerberg: Slap in the Face to MAGA!'

Laura Loomer criticizes Trump's appointment of Mark Zuckerberg to the White House tech council, citing past actions against Trump and his supporters.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Endorses Former Fox News Host to Replace Gavin Newsom as California Governor

Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for the 2026 California gubernatorial race, emphasizing his potential to improve the state.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz connects celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump to enhance Trump's appeal to younger audiences through digital strategies.
#tucker-carlson
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Tucker Carlson Just Made the Case That Trump Is the Antichrist

Tucker Carlson labeled Donald Trump as theologically evil, framing support for him as a moral issue for Christians rather than a political one.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Tucker Carlson Rages at Trump Over Easter Tirade: Who Do You Think You Are?'

Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump's Easter message for profanity and mocking religion, emphasizing respect for faith and the dangers of religious conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Happened to Tucker Carlson?

Tucker Carlson's political views shifted from liberalism to a far-right stance over the years, particularly during his time at Fox News.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Tucker Carlson Just Made the Case That Trump Is the Antichrist

Tucker Carlson labeled Donald Trump as theologically evil, framing support for him as a moral issue for Christians rather than a political one.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Tucker Carlson Rages at Trump Over Easter Tirade: Who Do You Think You Are?'

Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump's Easter message for profanity and mocking religion, emphasizing respect for faith and the dangers of religious conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Happened to Tucker Carlson?

Tucker Carlson's political views shifted from liberalism to a far-right stance over the years, particularly during his time at Fox News.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

MAGA influencer says he'd rather have Trump threaten war crimes than honor trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Erick Erickson prefers Trump's war crime threats over the Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

New Poll Spells Doom for the GOP With Key 'Double Hater' Voters

Joe Rogan and Theo Von express confusion over U.S. military actions, highlighting a disconnect in political understanding among the public.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Chris Christie Says He's Disgusted' With GOP, Takes Swipe at Vacant Human Being' Lindsey Graham

Chris Christie stated, 'I think anybody who follows politics right now can tell there are no principles left in my party.' He criticized Trump's influence, saying, 'He wakes up every morning and tries to figure out what is the best thing for him to do in his self-interest that day, and that day only.'
Right-wing politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

New Poll Shows Trump Losing Big With GOP's Most Loyal Voting Bloc

Trump's approval ratings have significantly declined among key voter demographics, particularly the 18-29 age group, amid economic concerns related to the war in Iran.
#cpac
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Conservative CPAC crowd cheers when asked if they want to impeach Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Matt Schlapp faced mixed reactions at CPAC regarding impeachment hearings, and attendance was reportedly low due to various factors.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Conservative CPAC crowd cheers when asked if they want to impeach Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Matt Schlapp faced mixed reactions at CPAC regarding impeachment hearings, and attendance was reportedly low due to various factors.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Relies on Centuries-Old Notions of Whiteness to Activate His MAGA Base

The AI-generated image of the Obamas as apes reflects deep-rooted anti-Black racism and provokes justified outrage within the Black community.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I've spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I've learned | Saul Austerlitz

Grassroots activism has grown significantly in response to political challenges, emphasizing daily engagement and community mobilization against authoritarianism.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rand Paul Tells CBS He's Eyeing a Presidential Run Claims Some Republicans Don't Want Party Led by Populism'

Sen. Rand Paul is considering a presidential run in 2028, advocating for a return to free market principles in the Republican Party.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Using Bigotry to Hide an Authoritarian, Christian Nationalist Agenda

Republican leaders evade condemning inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric from colleagues, instead deflecting to unsubstantiated concerns about Sharia law implementation in America.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

You're Trying to Bait Me!' GOP Pollster Laughs Off Idea MAGA Doesn't Back Trump in Iran

There is no doubt that there is a swath of the American public that is a typically younger piece of the puzzle that is very skeptical of the American projection of power abroad. Younger Republicans tend to look more askance at it. They don't remember the Cold War. They don't think as highly of what America could do abroad.
US politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Republicans want Trump focused on affordability, but his mind is on voter suppression | Fortune

"It'll guarantee the midterms," he told Republicans gathered in the ballroom of his golf course just outside Miami on Monday. "If you don't get it, big trouble." Trump insisted that building on strict national voter identification laws, banning mail ballots, and restricting transgender rights would secure Republican electoral success.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump to Host Right-Wing Leaders at Summit to Promote His "Donroe Doctrine"

Indeed, regional "divisions" - others might say "alarm" or "outrage" - had intensified during the fall of 2025 following the US's massive military build-up in the Caribbean, its air strikes against alleged drug boats - resulting in scores of extrajudicial killings - and the threats of a US attack on Venezuela.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Lashes Out at WORST Republican' in Bid to Nudge Kentucky Primary: Will Hopefully Lose BIG'

I predict that Representative Thomas Massie will go down as the WORST Republican Congressman in the long and fabled history of the United States Congress, even worse than Crazy Liz Chaney, Cryin' Adam Kinzinger, and Marjorie Traitor Brown (Remember, Green turns to Brown under stress!). They are all misfits and losers, but Massie, who is running against a great American Patriot in the Kentucky Primary, will hopefully lose BIG.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MAGA Pushing Trump To Declare Election 'National Emergency'

Trump's draft executive order would declare a national emergency to impose voter ID requirements, ban most mail-in voting, and restrict voting machines, citing alleged foreign interference in elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Pushes RINO' Purge With Endorsement Spree Against Republicans Who Opposed His Redistricting Plan

Holdman, for whatever reason, voted against Redistricting in Indiana, in a District that I won by 39 points, which puts the United States Congress in jeopardy. Holdman and his RINO friends made Indiana, a State I love and have been very good to, the only State in the Country that essentially said they don't care about what happens in the United States Congress.
US politics
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

A Few Defections Can't Shake Trump's Hold on GOP Congress

Trump's grip on congressional Republicans is slipping as some House and Senate Republicans defy his instructions on subsidies and war powers.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Republican Independence From Trump Is an Illusion

Republican gestures of independence from Trump in January were largely symbolic, quickly reversed, and left Trump firmly back in control of policy direction.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is US president Trump more popular than polls suggest?

Donald Trump's approval hovers around 36–37%, with strong majority support among Republicans and minimal support from Democratic voters.
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