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Trump's $1.8B Fund Is Dead
The "anti-weaponization fund" got paused by judges, balked at by Republicans, and dropped by the White House.
Read »Should Platner Drop Out?
Maine's Democratic Senate nominee got caught sexting. His wife defends. His campaign threatened a witness.
Newark's 9-Day ICE Standoff
Detainees inside on hunger strike, protesters outside, ICE pepper spray, and a curfew.
The "Party Mom" Got 35 Years
Shannon O'Connor got the maximum for two years of grooming Los Gatos freshmen. The questions don't go away.
Paxton Won. Did the GOP Just Lose?
Trump's endorsement crushed a 24-year incumbent who outspent him 9 to 1. MAGA triumph, or a gift to Texas Democrats?
The Squish vs. The Scandal
Texas Republicans chose between a 24-year incumbent and an AG his own party impeached. Trump put his thumb on the scale.
What Is Alcatraz For?
A tourist ferry crashed at the Rock this weekend -- and Trump wants to turn it back into a prison. Should he?
South Carolina Tells Trump No
A red Senate blocked Trump's map to flip Clyburn's seat. Principled stand, scheduling problem, or Jim Crow 2.0?
From Warhead to Reactor
Trump is pulling 20 tons of weapons plutonium out of burial to fuel reactor startups.
The Tank Next Door
A cracked tank nearly blew up next to 50,000 people in Orange County. Blame GKN, the rulebook, or no one?
Trump's Forever Tax Immunity
A DOJ deal bars the IRS from ever auditing Trump or his family. A lawful settlement, or the First Family above the law?
Trump Finally Ousts Massie
The most expensive House primary ever removed Trump's loudest GOP critic. Party unity, a purge, or just a lot of money?
The First Ebola Travel Ban
As cases climbed, the US imposed its first-ever Ebola travel ban. Epidemiologists say it's the wrong tool.
Trump Settles With Himself
Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion. DOJ just settled it by creating a $1.776B fund for "lawfare victims."
Trump's Prayer Rally
Cabinet officials led a nine-hour worship service on the National Mall. Trump skipped it to golf.
Ebola, No Vaccine, No USAID
A rare Ebola strain, and no vaccine.
Are We A Competitive Authoritarian Regime?
The political scientist who coined the term in 2002 says yes. The press is still here. So which is it?
An Arcadia Mayor And A Chinese Agent
Arcadia's mayor pleaded guilty to acting as a Chinese foreign agent. Her former fiance and campaign advisor is already serving four years.
Pause The Gas Tax?
Trump wants 90 days off the federal gas tax. Drivers save 10 to 16 cents a gallon. The Highway Trust Fund loses $17 billion.
Spencer Pratt Might Actually Win This
Three weeks from the LA mayoral election, the reality TV star is polling second and giving Democrats heartburn.