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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Takes Victory Lap Over Jobs Report Gives Thanks To MR. TARIFF!' in New Rant

President Trump celebrated job growth and a decrease in the trade deficit while threatening Iran amid escalating tensions.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Says I Love' People Who Are Nice To Me' Even if They're Bad People'

Trump expresses unconditional loyalty to those who are nice to him, regardless of their character or actions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Ally on CNN Twists Knife on MAGA Revolt: I Am the Base And the Base is Leaving'

Caroline Sunshine warns that Trump is losing support from his base due to a disconnect in communication and understanding of their concerns.
World news
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Donald Trump telegraphs war crimes in profanity-filled Easter Sunday Iran threat

Threats to Iranian infrastructure by Trump raise concerns over potential violations of international law regarding civilian targets.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Trump's working-class support is waning | Jared Abbott and Dustin Guastella

Trump's coalition is weakening, with significant voter uncertainty among lower-income and less-educated supporters ahead of the 2028 election.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Takes Victory Lap Over Jobs Report Gives Thanks To MR. TARIFF!' in New Rant

President Trump celebrated job growth and a decrease in the trade deficit while threatening Iran amid escalating tensions.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Says I Love' People Who Are Nice To Me' Even if They're Bad People'

Trump expresses unconditional loyalty to those who are nice to him, regardless of their character or actions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Here are three ways we can turn anti-Trump solidarity into political power | Robert Reich

Solidarity against Trump's policies can be transformed into political power through targeted activism and voter mobilization.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
2 days ago

New Poll Spells Doom for the GOP With Key 'Double Hater' Voters

Joe Rogan and Theo Von express confusion over U.S. military actions, highlighting a disconnect in political understanding among the public.
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

"The bottom line is trust - vouching that an article is credible and worthy of a reader's time. It all comes down to that."
Media industry
California
fromIntelligencer
17 hours ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Caitriona Perry: Pam Bondi's sacking shows that loyalty to Donald Trump is rarely returned

Loyalty seems to be a one-way street in Washington these days. Supporters vow to serve at the pleasure of the president, to march behind, or stand beside, a man that demands loyalty.
Washington DC
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Wracked by Paranoia' About Being Fired, Trump Administration Official Claims

Pete Hegseth's paranoia over being replaced by Dan Driscoll has led to significant personnel changes in the Army leadership.
#iran-war
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago
US Elections

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's Warped Vision of the Iran War

Trump's address on the Iran war emphasized military success while hinting at a potential withdrawal, despite ongoing challenges in the region.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Trump Doubles Down on Iran Threat in New Interview After His Shocking Post: If There's No Deal We're Blowing Up the Whole Country'

Trump claims the Iran war will end in days, threatening severe consequences if no deal is reached.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference

A generational divide over the Iran war emerged at CPAC, with younger conservatives feeling betrayed by Trump's military actions against Iran.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

The Anti-American Right - emptywheel

Jefferson's words on equality are often seen as self-evident, yet they fail to encompass enslaved individuals, women, and other marginalized groups, revealing a significant contradiction.
Philosophy
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Voters Who Dislike Both Parties Are Turning Against Trump

Republicans may struggle in the 2026 midterms due to strong Democratic leanings among voters who dislike both major parties.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Republican Senator Outs Himself in Disney Photo After Vowing to Boycott Woke' Park

Scott pre-empted gossip site TMZ, writing, 'Hey TMZ. Yes, I'm at Disney with my grandkids. Should we be in DC? Yes! But I don't get to make that decision.'
US politics
#democratic-party
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
5 hours ago

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats are distancing themselves from recent left-leaning policies ahead of the 2028 election, citing voter dissatisfaction as a key reason for 2024 losses.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Atrociously Awful!' Harry Enten Marvels at Democrats' Dismal Feelings About Their Own Party

Approval for Democratic leadership has significantly declined among voters, indicating dissatisfaction with priorities and potential challenges ahead.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election

The Salt River Project in Arizona uses an outdated acreage-based voting system for utility governance, excluding many ratepayers from participation.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Relies on Centuries-Old Notions of Whiteness to Activate His MAGA Base

The AI-generated image of the Obamas as apes reflects deep-rooted anti-Black racism and provokes justified outrage within the Black community.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

Commentary: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

The purging of women from Trump's administration reflects a broader erosion of women's equality in the U.S.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

California gubernatorial candidates emphasize the need to roll back restrictions affecting farmers and address rural community concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Former Trump Aide Scoffs at Karoline Leavitt's Claim Trump Is Most Well-Read Person in the Room'

Miles Taylor criticized claims about Donald Trump's reading habits, asserting he was advised to keep briefings simple and visual.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
5 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump announces fraud' crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

Donald Trump announced a crackdown on fraud in Democratic states, appointing JD Vance as fraud czar, with arrests already made in California.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 days ago

GOP States Are Taking Voter Suppression Into Their Own Hands

Republican-led states are enacting voter suppression laws, including Florida's and Mississippi's versions of the SAVE America Act, facing legal challenges for their constitutionality.
Women in technology
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

The Women Leaving the New Right

A former New Right pundit initially adopted right-wing ideology for its transgressive aesthetic and rejection of progressive moralism, drawn to forbidden subjects and the appeal of possessing secret knowledge.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Intellectual Right Is Mad at the Mess It's Made

William F. Buckley Jr. confronted the John Birch Society to maintain conservatism's mainstream appeal, a challenge echoed by conservatives in subsequent decades.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler

Alex Bruesewitz connects celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump to enhance Trump's appeal to younger audiences through digital strategies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War

The rhetoric surrounding Easter reflects a shift towards a militant interpretation of Jesus among some Christian nationalists.
#cpac
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
6 days ago

The 5 most embarrassing moments from CPAC 2026 - Queerty

CPAC 2026 lacked energy and relevance, featuring uninspired speakers and awkward moments, marking a significant decline in grassroots MAGA enthusiasm.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I've Covered CPAC for More than a Decade. The 2026 Version Was Notable-but in the Wrong Way Entirely.

CPAC has historically served as a gathering for conservative activists, consultants, and older conservatives, reflecting the state of the American right.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Conservative CPAC crowd cheers when asked if they want to impeach Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Matt Schlapp faced mixed reactions at CPAC regarding impeachment hearings, and attendance was reportedly low due to various factors.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Biggest Conservative Conference of the Year Is Happening Now. From the Lineup, You Would Barely Know the U.S. Is at War.

The Conservative Political Action Conference showed strong support for Trump's air campaign against Iran, with little dissent among attendees.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
6 days ago

The 5 most embarrassing moments from CPAC 2026 - Queerty

CPAC 2026 lacked energy and relevance, featuring uninspired speakers and awkward moments, marking a significant decline in grassroots MAGA enthusiasm.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

I've Covered CPAC for More than a Decade. The 2026 Version Was Notable-but in the Wrong Way Entirely.

CPAC has historically served as a gathering for conservative activists, consultants, and older conservatives, reflecting the state of the American right.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Conservative CPAC crowd cheers when asked if they want to impeach Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation

Matt Schlapp faced mixed reactions at CPAC regarding impeachment hearings, and attendance was reportedly low due to various factors.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Biggest Conservative Conference of the Year Is Happening Now. From the Lineup, You Would Barely Know the U.S. Is at War.

The Conservative Political Action Conference showed strong support for Trump's air campaign against Iran, with little dissent among attendees.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Clown' PAC: Conservative Radio Star Nukes CPAC From Orbit Over Schlapp and Bannon

CPAC is criticized for its leadership and controversial figures, losing its conservative identity according to Erick Erickson.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

New Poll Shows Trump Losing Big With GOP's Most Loyal Voting Bloc

Trump's approval ratings have significantly declined among key voter demographics, particularly the 18-29 age group, amid economic concerns related to the war in Iran.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump's Priority Is Now Militarism, at Home and Abroad

Trump and Republicans are pre-funding ICE and Border Patrol without new regulations, limiting Democratic influence on immigration enforcement.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US politics

Trump Mulls More Cabinet Firings: He's Very Angry and He's Going To Be Moving People'

President Trump is considering further cabinet changes, including potential terminations of Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
US politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms

The Trump administration is actively working to manipulate the midterm elections through rhetoric and proposed legislation.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

There's a Clear Pattern to Who Trump Throws Under the Bus

Pam Bondi's dismissal highlights a pattern of Trump administration women being ousted amid a backdrop of male Cabinet members remaining largely unscathed.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump news at a glance: president gives his loyal enforcer the boot

Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as US attorney general, frustrated with her performance despite her loyalty and reshaping of the justice department.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump Mulls More Cabinet Firings: He's Very Angry and He's Going To Be Moving People'

President Trump is considering further cabinet changes, including potential terminations of Commerce Secretary Lutnick and Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer.
US politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms

The Trump administration is actively working to manipulate the midterm elections through rhetoric and proposed legislation.
SF politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

New Extremist "Freedom Caucuses" Are Pushing State Governments Right Across US

The State Freedom Caucus Network has expanded to at least 15 state affiliates, providing organizational support and policy guidance to advance ultra-right-wing agendas across state legislatures.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Fox's Jessica Tarlov Rattles off Trump's Brutal New Poll Numbers: That Is Unsustainable'

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 31%, his lowest ever, amid rising disapproval and economic concerns related to the Iran war.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump and GOP plot strategy

Republicans aim to retain House control by attacking Democrats' crime and border policies while shifting away from mass deportation messaging, despite historical disadvantages favoring the opposition party.
US Elections
fromPBS News
5 days ago

WATCH: Trump signs executive order to create national list of eligible voters

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, aiming to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Senator Known for Wild Tweets From Based' Account Reportedly in Contention to Be Trump's Next AG

Some senators are pushing the White House to appoint Sen. Mike Lee as Attorney General following Bondi's ouster and plan to pitch Trump directly on the idea, sources told me.
US politics
US Elections
fromAxios
4 days ago

The five words fueling Trump's birthright citizenship fight

The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to most born on U.S. soil, with exceptions for children of foreign diplomats.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

President Trump signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters, prompting expected legal challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

MAGA Firebrands Come to House Democrat's Defense After TMZ Jab

MAGA figures defended Rep. Jared Moskowitz for working his son's basketball game amid government shutdown criticism from TMZ.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I've spent a decade fighting Trump. Here are six lessons I've learned | Saul Austerlitz

Grassroots activism has grown significantly in response to political challenges, emphasizing daily engagement and community mobilization against authoritarianism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Pro-Trump Reporter Presses Hegseth on His Message to MAGA Supporters Who Are Very Worried' About Boots on the Ground'

As far as President Trump and boots on the ground, I don't understand why the base, which they have already, they understand, wouldn't have faith in his ability to execute on this. Look at his track record of pursuing peace through strength, America First outcomes, the defense secretary began.
US politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 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
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Will Trump Oppose a 'Watered-Down' SAVE America Act?

The Senate debates the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill requiring citizenship proof that 21 million citizens lack, based on unsubstantiated claims of noncitizen voting while facing internal Republican divisions over Trump's demands for stricter provisions.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

MAGA ramps up pressure on Trump to dump Cornyn

Republican leaders back Cornyn over scandal-plagued Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, fearing Paxton's electability could cost Republicans their Senate majority in November.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Republicans want Trump focused on affordability, but his mind is on voter suppression | Fortune

"It'll guarantee the midterms," he told Republicans gathered in the ballroom of his golf course just outside Miami on Monday. "If you don't get it, big trouble." Trump insisted that building on strict national voter identification laws, banning mail ballots, and restricting transgender rights would secure Republican electoral success.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Trump to Host Right-Wing Leaders at Summit to Promote His "Donroe Doctrine"

Indeed, regional "divisions" - others might say "alarm" or "outrage" - had intensified during the fall of 2025 following the US's massive military build-up in the Caribbean, its air strikes against alleged drug boats - resulting in scores of extrajudicial killings - and the threats of a US attack on Venezuela.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MAGA Pushing Trump To Declare Election 'National Emergency'

Trump's draft executive order would declare a national emergency to impose voter ID requirements, ban most mail-in voting, and restrict voting machines, citing alleged foreign interference in elections.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Psychotic MAGA Plan to Change How We Vote Forever

MAGA activists coordinate with the White House to push President Trump toward declaring a national emergency over alleged Chinese election interference to ban mail-in ballots and voting machines.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Pushes RINO' Purge With Endorsement Spree Against Republicans Who Opposed His Redistricting Plan

Holdman, for whatever reason, voted against Redistricting in Indiana, in a District that I won by 39 points, which puts the United States Congress in jeopardy. Holdman and his RINO friends made Indiana, a State I love and have been very good to, the only State in the Country that essentially said they don't care about what happens in the United States Congress.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Donald Trump wants to nationalize elections. Americans overwhelmingly do not. - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump has called on the GOP to nationalize elections, which are currently run by states, as mandated in the Constitution. Many are alarmed by the president's words, considering his continued quest to consolidate power and his inability to accept the results of free and fair elections. In short, his desire to nationalize seems like a blatant effort to control their outcomes.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is US president Trump more popular than polls suggest?

Donald Trump's approval hovers around 36–37%, with strong majority support among Republicans and minimal support from Democratic voters.
US politics
fromBBC
2 months ago

Americast - Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans? - BBC Sounds

Republicans face a critical midterm fight to retain both congressional chambers as Trump leads intense Iowa campaigning to boost turnout despite economic and immigration concerns.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Republican Independence From Trump Is an Illusion

Republican gestures of independence from Trump in January were largely symbolic, quickly reversed, and left Trump firmly back in control of policy direction.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Four Types of Trump Supporter

Trump's coalition remains intact because varied voter groups connect with him emotionally and psychologically, despite policy contradictions and lack of ideological consistency.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

A Few Defections Can't Shake Trump's Hold on GOP Congress

Trump's grip on congressional Republicans is slipping as some House and Senate Republicans defy his instructions on subsidies and war powers.
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