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24 minutes ago

Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.
US politics
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
19 hours ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Can You Name That Political Memoir? A Slate Quiz.

Political memoirs from current and former officials reflect personal experiences and ambitions, often blending blandness with moments of controversy and career revival.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Top Hegseth Aide Reportedly Spread False Rumor They Wore Disguises to Hit the Bars Together

A rumor about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sneaking out for drinks with his aide has sparked controversy and speculation within the administration.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Trump's Cozy Transportation Secretary

Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein have lobbied to reverse trucker work hour restrictions, influencing policy and political donations significantly.
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ex-Trump Lawyer Ty Cobb Calls President 'Clearly Insane'

Ty Cobb describes Trump as clearly insane, citing his late-night social media posts as evidence of his mental decline.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Democrat Hurls Startling Accusation at Trump After Watching Him at Supreme Court

Rob Bonta accused Trump of potentially trying to intimidate the Supreme Court during his attendance at oral arguments in a birthright citizenship case.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Congressman Says Jackass' Trump Has Been Alienating Everybody' and Is Causing Allies to De-Risk From America'

Trump's alienation of allies undermines U.S. efforts to gain international support, particularly in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Scott Bessent Defends Trump Celebrating Mueller's Death

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump’s controversial comments on Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing empathy for Trump's experiences and family.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ex-Trump Lawyer Ty Cobb Calls President 'Clearly Insane'

Ty Cobb describes Trump as clearly insane, citing his late-night social media posts as evidence of his mental decline.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Hits Trump With Video Receipts After Planes Shot Down

U.S. aircraft were shot down by Iranian missiles, contradicting claims of Iran's obliterated defenses.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Pete Buttigieg spotlights ethics concerns about Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

The Atlantic report details financial and political activity involving Duffy, a former Republican congressman representing Wisconsin, that ethics experts say blurs the line between public office and political activity.
SF politics
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Abby Phillip Cuts Down Scott Jennings's Trump-Inspired War Claim With Simple Question

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings' claim about Iran's military capabilities during a CNN discussion on U.S.-Iran conflict.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

White House Insists It Was Right At the Time' After Being Wrong About Maher Prize

The White House initially denied Bill Maher would receive the Mark Twain Prize, but later confirmed the award after further discussions.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Biglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law

The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
World news
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromRaw Story
4 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
SF politics
fromRaw Story
4 days ago

FBI director Kash Patel hit with legal action for move to dig up dirt on Dem

Rep. Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the FBI regarding potential release of files related to a suspected Chinese spy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Atlantic Hires Kelsey Ables, Janay Kingsberry, Will Oremus, and Matt Viser as Staff Writers

The Atlantic hires four new staff writers from The Washington Post, focusing on culture, technology, and national politics.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Abject Failure': CNN's Elie Honig Pours Salt on Pam Bondi's Wounds in Post-Ouster Tirade

Elie Honig criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general, labeling her an abject failure and highlighting her mishandling of the Epstein files.
#iran
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bret Baier Asks Mike Johnson If There Will Be Punishments' for Nancy Mace

House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed concerns over Rep. Nancy Mace's comments following a classified briefing on Iran and potential troop deployment.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Senator Torpedoes Key Trump Talking Point With Simple Question

Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenges President Trump's claims about negotiations with Iran, asserting they are misleading and not indicative of real progress.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bret Baier Asks Mike Johnson If There Will Be Punishments' for Nancy Mace

House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed concerns over Rep. Nancy Mace's comments following a classified briefing on Iran and potential troop deployment.
#fbi
SF politics
fromEsquire
5 days ago

Kash Patel Is Wasting FBI Resources to Go After a California Democrat

FBI Director Kash Patel is aggressively pursuing investigations against Rep. Eric Swalwell despite previous case closures and lack of criminal charges.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Did the FBI just post this propaganda video to save Kash Patel's job?

The FBI released a video celebrating Director Kash Patel's first year, criticized as propaganda for its cinematic portrayal of law enforcement successes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
#robert-mueller
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero

Robert Mueller was a respected FBI director and special prosecutor, emblematic of polarized politics, who died at age 81.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

MS NOW Reporter Calls Out Trump in Post Praising Ex-Trump Prober Robert Mueller's War Service

Robert Mueller, a Vietnam War veteran and former special counsel, died at 81 after battling Parkinson's disease.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Robert Mueller Never Should Have Been a Liberal Hero

Robert Mueller was a respected FBI director and special prosecutor, emblematic of polarized politics, who died at age 81.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

MS NOW Reporter Calls Out Trump in Post Praising Ex-Trump Prober Robert Mueller's War Service

Robert Mueller, a Vietnam War veteran and former special counsel, died at 81 after battling Parkinson's disease.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
#washington-post-layoffs
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Main Character Syndrome: Trump's Reporter Shush Made the Press the Hero of Its Own Story

The American press prioritizes self-congratulatory narratives about its own courage over examining how its coverage actually interacts with and serves power structures.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

What the Hell Is Bari Weiss Thinking?' Trump White House Reportedly Furious CBS Hired Ex-Liz Cheney Flack

Trump White House officials are upset with CBS News for hiring Jeremy Adler, a former Liz Cheney aide, to their communications team, viewing it as contradictory to their interests.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

What the Hell Is Bari Weiss Thinking?' Trump White House Reportedly Furious CBS Hired Ex-Liz Cheney Flack

Trump White House officials are upset with CBS News for hiring Jeremy Adler, a former Liz Cheney aide, to their communications team, viewing it as contradictory to their interests.
Media industry
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

White House outraged over new CBS News hire

CBS News hired a former Liz Cheney communications aide, sparking White House criticism over perceived anti-Trump bias and tensions with the network.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Johnson is pursuing a GOP-only funding solution for DHS, rejecting bipartisan efforts that include ICE and CBP funding.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Amazing Moment!' Joe Scarborough Beams Over Justice Roberts's New World, Same Constitution' Quip to Trump's Caveman' Lawyer

Chief Justice John Roberts challenged the Trump administration's interpretation of birthright citizenship during Supreme Court hearings.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

A correspondent known for his Jan. 6 coverage becomes the latest to leave CBS News - Poynter

To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News. This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it. I will always value the opportunity I had to work alongside the talented and committed professionals here. For the next phase of my career, I look forward to some independence and finding new spaces to share my work in line with my personal goals.
Media industry
US politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOJ says he's not required to turn over official records

The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidential records belong to the U.S. government, a law Trump has challenged by retaining documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.
#government-shutdown
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US politics

CNN Anchor Confronts House Democrat Over Congress Getting Paid During DHS Shutdown: Americans Feel You Guys Just Don't Get It'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Anchor Confronts House Democrat Over Congress Getting Paid During DHS Shutdown: Americans Feel You Guys Just Don't Get It'

The ongoing government shutdown is causing significant public frustration and hardship, with calls for Congress to feel the impact of their decisions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

ABC's Jon Karl Battles Sen. Chris Van Hollen on DHS Shutdown

Democrats are demanding reforms in ICE operations while negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security during the ongoing government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Let Me Answer the Question!' Mike Johnson Spars With Fox News Reporter Over Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats for border policies and defends the House's stance on government shutdown negotiations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

You're a Grifter and a Fraud': Trump Alum Dan Bongino BRAWLS With Thomas Massie

Dan Bongino criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for his political actions and lack of communication during investigations.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WTF?' Dan Abrams Slams Trump Administration's Attacks on Media for Reporting Soldiers' Deaths

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked media coverage of U.S. service member deaths in Iran, blaming news outlets for negative reporting, which media figures criticized as insulting to fallen soldiers.
US politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth to Testify Before Congress for First Time Since Iran Conflict Began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify publicly on military strategy regarding Iran amid concerns over administration transparency.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Is That Your F*cking Name?': Jon Stewart Mocks Trump With Epstein Files After He Says Reporters Can Ask Him About Sex'

Stewart mocked: Who's name is that? Is that your f*cking name? Who's name is that?! Oh, you meant like general sex sh*t like Loveline sh*t. Sorry. You know, honestly, his leering behavior is less commander-in-chief at war and more grandpa who's lost his filter in public.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Does the Constitution Protect This Congresswoman From Trump?

The Trump administration uses criminal charges to intimidate dissenters, exemplified by Congress member LaMonica McIver's prosecution for protesting immigration enforcement.
#dhs
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
US politics

Margaret Brennan Grills Tom Homan in CBS Interview

Border Czar Tom Homan blames Democrats for the DHS shutdown, while Margaret Brennan highlights Republican control and bipartisan efforts to fund DHS.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Margaret Brennan Grills Tom Homan in CBS Interview

Border Czar Tom Homan blames Democrats for the DHS shutdown, while Margaret Brennan highlights Republican control and bipartisan efforts to fund DHS.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Running to the Exits!' CNN Data Guru Accuses Republicans of Retiring to Avoid Midterm Bloodbath

House Republicans are retiring in large numbers, indicating they anticipate significant electoral challenges this fall.
Law
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

On Same Day Robert McBride's Firing Is Reported, Stan Woodward "Errs" His Grievances - emptywheel

Robert McBride was fired while he litigated return of Comey-related seized materials as an SDFL grand jury convened.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

From 'Hold Me In Contempt' To 'Elect Me To Congress' - Above the Law

Former Justice Department attorney Julie Le, who criticized the immigration system's workload demands, is now running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District as a Democrat challenging Ilhan Omar.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

CBS News justice correspondent who covered January 6 flees network for 'some independence'

Scott MacFarlane, CBS News's justice correspondent known for covering January 6 prosecutions, is leaving the network after five years to pursue independent work.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Project 2025 laid the groundwork for Wednesday's raid on a Washington Post reporter's home

On Wednesday morning, the FBI executed a search warrant on a Washington Post reporter's home as part of a probe into a government worker accused of illegally retaining classified information. The reporter, Hannah Natanson, has been key to the Post's coverage of the Trump administration's federal workforce overhaul. She was present when federal agents searched her home, seizing her personal laptops, phone, and Garmin watch.
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox News Anchor Asks House Republican If DOJ Suppressed' Trump-Epstein Info In Files Release

Rep. Fallon argues the Clintons obstructed House Oversight Committee investigations into Epstein connections, contrasting their resistance with other subpoenaed witnesses' compliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

House Dem Urges MS NOW Viewers: Let's Call Them the Trump-Epstein Files'

Redactions hide emails linking Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein; millions of withheld documents suggest a cover-up and should be released as 'Trump-Epstein files'.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Senator Says DOJ Is Investigating Her

The Department of Justice is investigating Sen. Elissa Slotkin for participating in a video urging service members and intelligence officials to refuse illegal orders.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal Is that Jonathan Alter Doesn't See the Scandal

The Obama Administration eroded rule of law by protecting torture policies and shielding bankers, while narrowing 'scandal' definitions to conceal serious abuses.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Should Ex-Senator Tied to CIA "Accountability" Be Involved in This Kind of Propaganda?

A new American Security Initiative ad uses nuclear fear-mongering about Iran, echoing LBJ's "Daisy" tactic to pressure policy and public opinion.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Weaponization Czar Ed Martin Sidelined For Weaponizing His Position - Above the Law

"Eagle" Ed Martin, the Trump loyalist that even this Republican Senate found too incompetent to confirm when he sought to head the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C., has managed to find a new way to confirm that skepticism. Earlier this week, we heard that the DOJ relieved Ed of his tasks as the driving force behing the DOJ's anti-weaponization initiative - the ironically named group working to actively weaponize the DOJ against Trump's political enemies. Every accusation really is a confession, as they say.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Absolutely Insane': Ex-GOP Congressman Rips Mike Johnson for Trying to Pretend That a Day Is Not a Day'

House members rejected a rule attempt that would have redefined 'day' to postpone mandatory congressional votes on emergency declarations supporting Trump's tariffs.
#jack-smith
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Watching Politicians On Television - Above the Law

Televised politicians and party leaders speak predictably, repeating partisan talking points and avoiding direct answers, making their appearances worthless and uninformative.
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