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Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear
Peter Kuper An unelected influencer is dictating Trump’s policies. The post Laura Loomer: Bending the President’s Ear appeared first on The Nation.
The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Goes Well Beyond Sports
Elie Mystal The ruling is about whether trans people have the same rights as everybody else—and the court said they don’t. The post The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Goes Well Beyond Sp
How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoid Trump's Wrath
Zachary Clifton As Trump went after higher education, Yale built a case for its conservative credentials. The Justice Department came knocking anyway. The post How Yale Tried (and Failed) to Avoi
Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”
John Nichols Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible. The post Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!
On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Europe Rearming Against a Phantom Russia?
Stephen Crowley Inflating Russia’s military threat could divert resources from social needs while fueling Europe’s far right. The post On the Eve of the NATO Summit, Is Europe Rearming Agains
McConnell says he ‘won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet’
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday said he won’t return to the Capitol for votes “quite yet” as lawmakers prepare to return from recess. “As much as it frustrates me, this process takes t
Preliminary findings reveal Graham died of "aortic dissection": Medical examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died on Saturday of an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the office of the Washington, D.C., chief medical examiner said Sunday. “The dea
Ukraine's prime minister steps down as country 'is changing its political strategy'
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reshapes his Cabinet amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of the eastern European country. In a
McConnell’s absence imperils Trump’s record defense budget
The ongoing absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from Capitol Hill is throwing another wrench in President Trump’s uphill push for a massive $1.5 trillion defense spending package next year. McCo
Russia goes to Japan for tech in Ukraine war: Report
Russia has used Japan as a base for tech and spying in its war against Ukraine, according to a new report from The New York Times. According to the Times report released on Sunday, some Russian spies
Norman asks Trump for endorsement to replace Graham: Report
On Sunday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) spoke with President Trump regarding a potential endorsement in the special primary to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R), according to a new
Graham's Democratic reelection challenger calls for 'setting partisanship aside'
Democrat Annie Andrews, who was running against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the South Carolina Senate race, called for “setting partisanship aside” after Graham's death on Saturday. “My deep
Race for Platner alternative takes shape
Maine Democrats have begun laying out the process for replacing Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee, as candidates race to assemble campaigns for a weekslong sprint to set up a marquee Senate...
Trump: Definitely not signing bipartisan housing bill
President Donald Trump on Friday put to rest any lingering hopes he would sign into law major housing legislation Congress recently cleared with overwhelming bipartisan majorities. The legislation, wh...
Government-seeded accounts could test Trump’s ‘communists’ claim
President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on democratic socialists who have won Democratic Party primaries could clash with his idea of creating investment accounts for American adults. The administrati...