“Hello, I’m Calling About Jeffrey Epstein…”
Two pages from Epstein’s black book, aka the “Holy Grail.” For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Some highlights and lowlights from my tour of Jeffrey Epstein’s little black book. Remember: An appearance in the address book is not evidence of any crime, or of…
Men Who Allegedly Plotted to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor Celebrated Violent Far-Right Extremism
Supporters of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution gather for a rally at the statehouse in Lansing, Michigan in September. Militia members charged on Thursday had met up at a similar rally in Lansing this past June.Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe…
Stop Talking About the Fly. But Before You Do, Watch These Fly Remixes.
For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.During last night’s debate, the world’s attention turned like one giant eye to the fly atop He Who Interrupts. “The irony is that I have a fierce disgust of flies and gnats but I have grown to love this one,”…
Elliott Broidy, Former Top Trump Fundraiser, Will Plead Guilty to Violating Foreign Lobbying Law
Elliott Broidy at a Feb. 27, 2008 event.David Karp/AP Photo For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Elliott Broidy, a former top Republican National Committee fundraiser, has agreed to plead guilty to violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, a person familiar with the plea agreement…
Did Donald Trump Record His Latest Twitter Video in Front of a Green Screen?
Screenshot/White House For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time today staring at this video of Donald Trump pretending that nobody knows he’s 74 years old. Never mind the totally insane content of the video—we at Mother Jones are…
Don’t Let Pence Normalize the Chaos
Jacquelyn Martin/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis, the election, and more, subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter.Last night, Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) took to the stage for the first and only vice presidential debate. Normally inconsequential, this one was historic for a few reasons. It’s the first…