The Whole World Thinks Donald Trump Is a Flake
Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Here’s an interesting tidbit that’s been sitting in my RSS feed for a few weeks. It’s pretty obvious by now that we’ve lost the confidence of most of our longtime allies ever since Donald Trump was elected, but a group of political scientists decided to…
6 Siblings of Republican Congressman Endorse Democratic Opponent in Stunning Ad
Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. An extraordinary series of new campaign ads in Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District features six siblings of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) condemning the congressman in scathing terms to endorse Gosar’s Democratic challenger, Dr. David Brill. The siblings—Grace, David, Jennifer, Joan, Tim, and Gaston—speak candidly about the heartbreaking…
It’s Time to Start Ignoring Social Media
You should think long and hard before sharing this tweet with the world. Unfortunately, the people who most need this advice are the least likely to heed it. Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Carlos Maza says that social media is just one big dumpster fire: fake news, Russian trolls, misogynist…
Top Aide Leading GOP Response to Kavanaugh Allegations Resigns Amid Prior Sexual Harassment Claims
Alex Edelman/ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. A top aide advising the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee in their response to the sexual assault allegations leveled against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh resigned on Saturday after NBC News uncovered evidence that he had been dismissed from a previous job over his own sexual…
These 10 Minutes Tell You Everything You Need to Know About American Politics in 2018
Tom Fox / Dallas Morning News / Associated Press Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has long characterized his re-election campaign against Democratic candidate Rep. Beto O’Rourke as a choice between very distinct governing philosophies, and no one who watched their first debate on Friday would…
Christine Blasey Ford Has Agreed to Testify Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Clark/ZUMA Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Update, 2:55 pm EST: Christine Blasey Ford said she was willing to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week. Ford’s attorney continues to negotiate the terms of her appearance. We will update as more information is provided. Christine Blasey Ford ACCEPTS request…