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fromJezebel
17 hours 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.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours 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.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

This GOP lawmaker tried to ban trans people from becoming teachers. He failed miserably. - LGBTQ Nation

Kentucky Senator Gex Williams' attempts to ban trans individuals from teaching have failed amid legislative roadblocks and opposition.
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
#iran-war
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
fromemptywheel
3 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
#midterm-elections
US Elections
fromPOLITICO
3 weeks ago

'I'm glad I'm not on the ballot': Senate GOP worries about its midterm edge

Republican senators warn the party must emphasize cost-of-living measures to maintain Senate control, despite Trump's focus on other priorities and voter concerns about inflation and energy prices.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours 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.
#trump
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Right-wing politics

MAGA Conservatives Are Finding Increasingly Creative Ways to Blame Anyone but Trump for the War in Iran

US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Tanking. Unfortunately, That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does.

Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen below 40 percent for the first time in his second term, largely due to the Iran war and economic issues.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Razzes Trump for Posting Flattering Poll Numbers That Came from CPAC Attendees

Trump's posted polls show inflated approval ratings from a biased audience, raising questions about their validity.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Viewers Have No Clue Trump's Approval Rating Has Cratered

Donald Trump's approval ratings are declining significantly, with major polls showing a drop in support among various voter demographics.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

MAGA Conservatives Are Finding Increasingly Creative Ways to Blame Anyone but Trump for the War in Iran

Many Republicans criticize Trump's war in Iran while deflecting blame to others, revealing their reluctance to hold him accountable.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pro-Trump Scribe Smiles in Disbelief at Profane Anti-Trump Rant on CNN

Trump's personal attacks on critics, including Bruce Springsteen, provoke strong reactions from commentators and highlight concerns about presidential behavior.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Is Tanking. Unfortunately, That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does.

Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen below 40 percent for the first time in his second term, largely due to the Iran war and economic issues.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Razzes Trump for Posting Flattering Poll Numbers That Came from CPAC Attendees

Trump's posted polls show inflated approval ratings from a biased audience, raising questions about their validity.
#government-shutdown
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement, risking future bipartisan cooperation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Republicans want to go it alone on ICE funding. It might be a slippery slope.

Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown due to disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement, risking future bipartisan cooperation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
#conservatism
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Loomer Fumes At Trump Cozying Up to Zuckerberg: Slap in the Face to MAGA!'

Laura Loomer criticizes Trump's appointment of Mark Zuckerberg to the White House tech council, citing past actions against Trump and his supporters.
#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US politics

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
fromWIRED
5 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
23 hours 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.mediaite.com
1 day 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
fromWIRED
5 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Senate GOP bends to pressure from Trump & announces anti-trans riders to SAVE America Act - LGBTQ Nation

Senate Republicans propose adding transgender restrictions to the SAVE America Act, including bans on gender-affirming care for minors and trans athletes in women's sports.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Analyst astounded by how far Trump's approval rating has dropped: "There is no bottom" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to historically low levels, with no signs of recovery.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Analyst astounded by how far Trump's approval rating has dropped: "There is no bottom" - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump's approval ratings have plummeted to historically low levels, with no signs of recovery.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 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.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Thank God Pam Bondi Is Gone!' CNN Data Guru Reveals Why Trump Said Bye, Bye'

Pam Bondi's popularity plummeted from positive to negative, leading to her dismissal from the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News' Peter Doocy Confirms Bondi Is Out as AG But Says There's No Bad Blood': Trump Still Likes Her'

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, with President Trump indicating she will move to the private sector despite initial claims of another government role.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Officially Announces Loyal Friend' Pam Bondi's Ouster

Pam Bondi is leaving her role as Attorney General for a private sector job, with Todd Blanche appointed as Acting Attorney General.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Thank God Pam Bondi Is Gone!' CNN Data Guru Reveals Why Trump Said Bye, Bye'

Pam Bondi's popularity plummeted from positive to negative, leading to her dismissal from the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News' Peter Doocy Confirms Bondi Is Out as AG But Says There's No Bad Blood': Trump Still Likes Her'

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, with President Trump indicating she will move to the private sector despite initial claims of another government role.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Officially Announces Loyal Friend' Pam Bondi's Ouster

Pam Bondi is leaving her role as Attorney General for a private sector job, with Todd Blanche appointed as Acting Attorney General.
#trump-approval-rating
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Five Alarm Fire': Devastating New Poll Shows Trump's Approval Cratering to 33%

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33%, the lowest of his second term, amid concerns over inflation and military actions.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Five Alarm Fire': Devastating New Poll Shows Trump's Approval Cratering to 33%

President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33%, the lowest of his second term, amid concerns over inflation and military actions.
#cpac
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
4 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
5 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.
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
4 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
5 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.
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.
#supreme-court
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Oh It Was Bad!' CNN Legal Expert Twists Knife on Trump After SCOTUS Blowout'

The Supreme Court's questioning indicated strong skepticism towards Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Chip Roy Tells Fox News Pam Bondi's Successor Must Be More Aggressive'

Republicans seek a more aggressive successor to Pam Bondi as attorney general to ensure accountability and justice during Trump's presidency.
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day 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
fromPBS News
3 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.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 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 Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Twists the Knife on Trump Using His Own Rants on Gas Prices

CNN's Manu Raju pointed out that Donald Trump frequently touted low gas prices during his presidency, but when prices rose under Biden, he shifted to attacking the current administration. Raju stated, 'And the person who liked to talk about it a lot was none other than Donald J. Trump.'
US Elections
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Never-Trump Joe Walsh Reveals Biggest Beef' With My New F*cking Party'

Joe Walsh criticizes Democrats for lacking authenticity and urges them to confront cultural issues head-on to gain public support.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
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 Elections
from48 hills
5 days ago

Massive No Kings events show Trump is in trouble-but what comes next? - 48 hills

Massive protests across the U.S. demand the removal of Trump, highlighting wealth inequality and the influence of the super-rich on democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
US politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Republicans Have a Lot to Lose in Georgia Next Week. Could It Predict the Midterms?

Floyd County, Georgia, is experiencing a shift in political power and public sentiment, as evidenced by local reactions to Donald Trump's visit.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Republicans Have a New Plan to Trick People Into Voting Against Abortion Rights. This One Is Working.

Anti-abortion ballot initiatives have failed consistently since 2022, but opponents may now succeed by deliberately confusing voters about what they're voting for.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Lashes Out at WORST Republican' in Bid to Nudge Kentucky Primary: Will Hopefully Lose BIG'

I predict that Representative Thomas Massie will go down as the WORST Republican Congressman in the long and fabled history of the United States Congress, even worse than Crazy Liz Chaney, Cryin' Adam Kinzinger, and Marjorie Traitor Brown (Remember, Green turns to Brown under stress!). They are all misfits and losers, but Massie, who is running against a great American Patriot in the Kentucky Primary, will hopefully lose BIG.
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

House conservatives revolt over stalled SAVE Act

Gill's comments sum up the conservatives' view: The protest has little to do with policy substance and everything to do with forcing action on the SAVE Act. As long as the blockade continues, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will have to rely on Democratic support to pass any bills that originate in the Senate.
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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
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How Badly Do You Have to Behave to Get Kicked Out of This GOP's Congress?

House Republican leaders avoid enforcing morality standards because their narrow majority makes every vote critical for legislative survival.
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.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

"Patience was running thin": Some Republicans privately cheer SCOTUS rebuke of Trump

Supreme Court ruled Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs, easing GOP political risk while prompting calls for Congress to codify or replace them.
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.
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
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Unacceptable': Conservatives Revolt Over Trump Urging GOP to Be Flexible' on Taxpayer-Funded Abortions

House Republicans were urged to show flexibility on the Hyde Amendment, potentially allowing federal funds to flow into health-care accounts or direct payments.
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.
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