RFK Jr.’s Buddy Explains Why Formerly Lefty Moms Are Flocking to Trump
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Even though Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his presidential bid in August, he appears to be as busy as ever—but now, on the campaign trail for former President Donald Trump, where he’s modified the MAGA slogan to MAHA:…
The Debate Underscored Candidates’ Differences on Energy and Climate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump sparred on energy policy at Tuesday’s presidential debate.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Grist This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A month ago, it seemed unlikely that Vice President Kamala Harris would ever reach a goal she set out to achieve as a presidential hopeful in 2019.…
The Debate Exposed How Comfortable America Is With Hating Immigrants
A member of the Texas delegation holds a sign during the Republican National Convention. Matt Rourke/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. During the ABC News presidential debate on Tuesday night, Donald Trump invoked over and over the issue he believes will win him…
After a Decade, Donald Trump’s Health Care Plan Still in “Concept” Phase
Mother Jones illustration; Win McNamee/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Former President Donald Trump has “concepts of a plan” to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. At least that’s what he claimed during his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris…
With Trump, a Blatantly Racist Lie Just Reached the Presidential Debate Stage
Win McNamee/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. The opening minutes of the very first question of the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday saw the former president alluding to a racist lie—which has been…
Melania Pushes Conspiracy Theory About Trump Shooting to Promote Her Memoir
Former first lady Melania Trump is questioning how the attempted assassination of former President Trump came to pass…while also trying to hawk her forthcoming memoir.Annabelle Gordon/CNP/Zuma Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Melania Trump broke her months-long silence on the assassination attempt against her…