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The defense secretary pegged the war's cost at $37 billion. The real total is far higher
Claims of stolen elections and tainted ballots have often been aimed at curbing Black political power
As Republicans slash healthcare, older Americans are pushing back
Sally Quinn, the self-appointed spokesperson of Washington society, exemplifies the elitism repelling both parties
The secretary of state is using the right's long-standing hatred of the ICC to bolster his MAGA bona fides for 2028
From threats against Greenland to verbal gaffes, Donald Trump's behavior in Ankara raises tensions — and concerns
Often seen as the administration's sole adult, the secretary's actions are an alarming sign for the post-Trump GOP
As the administration rolls back gun safety measures, Donald Trump Jr. is a beneficiary
Recent wins by democratic socialists have Trump reviving Cold War-era fears
Under pressure and facing historically low approval ratings, the president is behaving as erratically as ever
This Fourth of July celebration is pointedly different from those marking previous milestones
Democrats should not be timid in holding the president accountable if they take back Congress
The former director of national intelligence — and MAGA member — allegedly took orders on politics from her guru
The president is eyeing Cuba and Greenland to erase the sting of defeat
President arrives in France promising peace in our time. Problem is, no one believes anything he says
President's lies about the failing economy are catching up to him. UFC Freedom 250 won't fix that
Trump has repeatedly vowed to defend these landmark safety-net programs. It was another lie
Trump told us this was coming 10 years ago: Republicans will only accept election results if they win
The French are still grateful for America’s 1944 sacrifice. Hegseth’s loathsome tirade may have changed that
We’ve barely begun to feel the economic effects of Trump’s misbegotten war. This fall could get rough
The U.S. never reckoned with torture. Now it's killing civilians at sea
Ken Paxton and the Trump administration are throwing the kitchen sink against James Talarico
In January 2025, the president was set up for success. Instead, he blew it
Rumors of an agreement keep coming. But the president says “We don’t need anything”
The president is pushing states to create citizenship lists to prevent non-citizens from voting
The president's settlement with the Justice Department means he could never face IRS audits again
Opposition to the president's war with Iran among Gen Z MAGA members could help create positive political change
A new $1.776 million fund could be used to compensate Jan. 6 rioters — and undermine the rule of law
The president, smarting from setbacks in war and tariffs, visits Ji Xinping ready to make deals
As U.S. surveillance flights over the island increase, the president could be betting on action to regain his mojo
Only the acronyms have changed in the fight to purge the National Endowment for the Humanities and "woke" education
A stagnant economy and a crisis in Iran doomed one president. Donald Trump could be next
No longer bothering to hide its agenda, the administration is making blatant appeals to the Old South
In the wake of the British royals' visit, there are renewed signs a Trump political dynasty could be in the works
The former FBI director is facing a selective prosecution. But his case holds important lessons for Democrats
Spirit Airlines could get a $500M government bailout. Even MAGA diehards think it's a bad idea
The Justice Department's bid to denaturalize American citizens has roots in the Red Scare
The president's forced resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a reminder that old habits die hard
Joseph diGenova will pursue charges in the Florida "grand conspiracy" case against the president's perceived foes
In a speech celebrating America's 250th, the Supreme Court justice gave a dishonest and dangerous read of history
Special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are proof of what happens when conflicts of interest meet diplomacy
Harmeet Dhillon has worked to implement Trump's agenda at the Justice Department
In his first press conference, Todd Blanche made it clear he would do the president's bidding
"Take the oil" has always been the president's rallying cry
Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump’s ratings are down — and he doesn’t care
A loss by the Hungarian strongman in the country's April 12 election would have ramifications for MAGA
Now beyond caring about popular opinion, the president's only concern is how he will be remembered
Unusually timed trades around Trump’s Iran announcement have raised questions about who knew what and when
Business and commerce are driving Donald Trump and Marco Rubio's desire to "take" Cuba
The DNI who once sold shirts that read "No War With Iran" is now apparently all in on Donald Trump's war of choice