John Adams’ Fears About America’s Future Feel Pretty Darn Prescient Today
National Gallery of Art Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. During America’s first Gilded Age, in 1898, Sen. Mark Hanna was sufficiently candid when asked about his political principles. There are two political truths, the Ohio Republican observed: “The first is money. I can’t remember what the second is.” Now, during…
Verizon Leaves Lobbying Group ALEC Over Ties to Anti-Muslim Activist
Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire/AP Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Telecom giant Verizon has decided to leave the American Legislative Exchange Council, a powerful corporate lobbying group, over its connections to David Horowitz, an anti-Muslim activist, according to a report from the Intercept. The group had hosted Horowitz as a featured speaker at…
Paul Manafort Will Give Robert Mueller “Complete Cooperation,” His Attorney Says
Paul Manafort defense lawyer Richard Westling, at federal court in Washington, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.Dana Verkouteren/AP Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. By the time Paul Manafort entered a packed courtroom on the second floor of the E. Barrett Prettyman US Courthouse in Washington at around 11 a.m. on Friday, everyone knew he was going…
President Trump Backs Megadonor Foster Friess for Wyoming Governor
Republican mega-donor Foster Friess at the 40th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference.Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis/Getty Images Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Foster Friess, the Republican megadonor running for governor in Wyoming, has President Trump’s “complete and total Endorsement,” according to a tweet sent early Tuesday as polls opened in the state.…
The Next Front in The Koch’s Deregulatory War Is Saturday Morning Cartoons
The FCC wants to end broadcaster requirements for children’s educational programming.joske038/ Getty Images Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. According to its website, the 60 Plus Association is a 26-year-old “nonpartisan organization working for death tax repeal and advocating for seniors” on issues like affordable prescription drugs and saving Social Security…
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Just Resigned
Laurie Skrivan/ZUMA Press Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Facing allegations of sexual assault, a felony charge, and the looming threat of impeachment, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigned on Tuesday. “This ordeal has been designed to cause an incredible amount of strain on my family,” Greitens said at a press conference.…