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Pete Hegseth’s Iran war math doesn’t add up

The defense secretary pegged the war's cost at $37 billion. The real total is far higher

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Conservatives cried voter fraud long before Trump

Claims of stolen elections and tainted ballots have often been aimed at curbing Black political power

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MAGA’s social safety net assault could turn away older voters

As Republicans slash healthcare, older Americans are pushing back

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Nothing helps MAGA like Washington snobbery

Sally Quinn, the self-appointed spokesperson of Washington society, exemplifies the elitism repelling both parties

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Marco Rubio’s quest to destroy the International Criminal Court

The secretary of state is using the right's long-standing hatred of the ICC to bolster his MAGA bona fides for 2028

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NATO’s summit of love that wasn’t

From threats against Greenland to verbal gaffes, Donald Trump's behavior in Ankara raises tensions — and concerns

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Marco Rubio is taking “far-left terror” crusade global

Often seen as the administration's sole adult, the secretary's actions are an alarming sign for the post-Trump GOP

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Trump family grift now extends to guns

As the administration rolls back gun safety measures, Donald Trump Jr. is a beneficiary

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Trump resurrects oldest GOP scare tactic over democratic socialist wins

Recent wins by democratic socialists have Trump reviving Cold War-era fears

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Trump didn’t learn the biggest lesson from his first term

Under pressure and facing historically low approval ratings, the president is behaving as erratically as ever

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How Donald Trump hijacked America’s birthday

This Fourth of July celebration is pointedly different from those marking previous milestones

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Impeachment is the only answer to Trump’s behavior

Democrats should not be timid in holding the president accountable if they take back Congress

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Tulsi Gabbard was in more than one cult

The former director of national intelligence — and MAGA member — allegedly took orders on politics from her guru

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Trump is desperate for a big win after the Iran debacle

The president is eyeing Cuba and Greenland to erase the sting of defeat

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Trump can’t sell his lies, even in Versailles

President arrives in France promising peace in our time. Problem is, no one believes anything he says

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Trump’s “white working class” base may finally have had enough

President's lies about the failing economy are catching up to him. UFC Freedom 250 won't fix that

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GOP has a new plan to kill off Medicare and Social Security

Trump has repeatedly vowed to defend these landmark safety-net programs. It was another lie

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GOP’s bogus claims of fraud pose a dire threat to democracy

Trump told us this was coming 10 years ago: Republicans will only accept election results if they win

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Leave it to Pete Hegseth to ruin D-Day

The French are still grateful for America’s 1944 sacrifice. Hegseth’s loathsome tirade may have changed that

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Iran is “Trump’s Vietnam” — and it’s going to get a lot worse

We’ve barely begun to feel the economic effects of Trump’s misbegotten war. This fall could get rough

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America’s secret civilian killings echo one of its darkest chapters

The U.S. never reckoned with torture. Now it's killing civilians at sea

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Texas Senate race shows the rot runs deeper than Trump

Ken Paxton and the Trump administration are throwing the kitchen sink against James Talarico

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How Trump squandered the economic recovery

In January 2025, the president was set up for success. Instead, he blew it

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There is no art to Trump’s Iran deal

Rumors of an agreement keep coming. But the president says “We don’t need anything”

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Trump’s latest move to restrict voting rights

The president is pushing states to create citizenship lists to prevent non-citizens from voting

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Trump’s big beautiful income tax dodge

The president's settlement with the Justice Department means he could never face IRS audits again

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Trump’s anti-war claims blow up in his face after Iran fiasco

Opposition to the president's war with Iran among Gen Z MAGA members could help create positive political change

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Justice Department gifts Trump with slush fund

A new $1.776 million fund could be used to compensate Jan. 6 rioters — and undermine the rule of law

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A diminished Trump goes to China — for help

The president, smarting from setbacks in war and tariffs, visits Ji Xinping ready to make deals

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What’s a bored Donald Trump to do? Apparently, target Cuba

As U.S. surveillance flights over the island increase, the president could be betting on action to regain his mojo

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Trump’s war against wokeness has a long history

Only the acronyms have changed in the fight to purge the National Endowment for the Humanities and "woke" education

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Trump’s “affordability hoax” may doom him

A stagnant economy and a crisis in Iran doomed one president. Donald Trump could be next

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Trump’s dog whistles and prosecutions echo Nixon’s racist strategy

No longer bothering to hide its agenda, the administration is making blatant appeals to the Old South

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Could Donald Trump Jr. make a 2028 presidential bid?

In the wake of the British royals' visit, there are renewed signs a Trump political dynasty could be in the works

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Comey indictment reveals a desperate DOJ — and president

The former FBI director is facing a selective prosecution. But his case holds important lessons for Democrats

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Trump wants do-over of failed airline fantasy — at taxpayers’ expense

Spirit Airlines could get a $500M government bailout. Even MAGA diehards think it's a bad idea

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A dark chapter returns: Stripping citizenship

The Justice Department's bid to denaturalize American citizens has roots in the Red Scare

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Trump’s Cabinet firings reveal a teetering administration

The president's forced resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a reminder that old habits die hard

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Trump has a new avenger in chief

Joseph diGenova will pursue charges in the Florida "grand conspiracy" case against the president's perceived foes

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Clarence Thomas’ attack on progressivism should alarm you

In a speech celebrating America's 250th, the Supreme Court justice gave a dishonest and dangerous read of history

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Trump’s Middle East envoys are partners in duplicity

Special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are proof of what happens when conflicts of interest meet diplomacy

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The next attorney general could be an anti-civil rights warrior

Harmeet Dhillon has worked to implement Trump's agenda at the Justice Department

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New acting AG plans to operate as Trump’s personal lawyer

In his first press conference, Todd Blanche made it clear he would do the president's bidding

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Trump revealed his objective in Iran — 40 years ago

"Take the oil" has always been the president's rallying cry

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A year later, Trump doubles down on tariffs

Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump’s ratings are down — and he doesn’t care

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Viktor Orban’s problems undercut Trump’s new world order

A loss by the Hungarian strongman in the country's April 12 election would have ramifications for MAGA

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Trump is taking charge of his own memorials

Now beyond caring about popular opinion, the president's only concern is how he will be remembered

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Evidence of insider trading on Iran war grows

Unusually timed trades around Trump’s Iran announcement have raised questions about who knew what and when

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Regime change in Cuba could benefit wealthy Republicans

Business and commerce are driving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio's desire to "take" Cuba

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Tulsi Gabbard’s Iran pivot comes with contradictions

The DNI who once sold shirts that read "No War With Iran" is now apparently all in on Donald Trump's war of choice

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