This Anti-Trans, Pro-Life Activist Was Pardoned by Donald Trump. Now She’s Working for RFK Jr.
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is best known for his famous family name, his anti-vaccine activism, and his unexpected third-party run for president. He’s not particularly well known for his passion for criminal justice reform. And yet, next month, he’s…
Feds Get a Guilty Plea From Aide to Chinese Mogul Guo Wengui. That’s Bad for Steve Bannon.
Alleged co-conspirators Guo Wengui and Steve Bannon in 2018. Don Emmert/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.A longtime lieutenant and criminal co-defendant of far-right Chinese fugitive mogul Guo Wengui has agreed to plead guilty to fraud charges ahead of their upcoming trial. This development…
Trump Will Likely Face More Fines for Violating Gag Order
Paul Sancya/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Former president Donald Trump will likely face additional sanctions for violating the gag order in his criminal case in New York City after a brutal contempt hearing Thursday morning. He had already been fined $9,000 on Tuesday…
Donald Trump Will Speak at the Libertarian Convention. It’s Not as Weird as It Sounds.
Robin Rayne/ZUMA Press Wire Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Wednesday, the Libertarian Party revealed a special guest speaker at its convention in late May. Surprise! It’s former President Donald Trump. “This momentous occasion will mark the first time a former President directly addresses…
Trump Says States Could Prosecute Women for Abortions Under His Watch
Robin Rayne/Zuma Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Eight years ago, in his 2016 run for president, Donald Trump said that women who have abortions should be criminally charged. “There has to be some form of punishment,” Trump said at the time. The comment caused…
Trump’s Endorsement Helps Utah MAGA Candidate Notch a Win in the Battle for Senate
Trent Staggs, running for U.S. senate, speaks at the Utah Republican Party state nominating convention on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Megan Nielsen/The Deseret News via AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.On Saturday, just as Utah Republicans were gathering for their annual nominating convention,…