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Jun 2 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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.

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Jun 1 · 2 min read ·US Policy

Should Platner Drop Out?

Maine's Democratic Senate nominee got caught sexting. His wife defends. His campaign threatened a witness.

Jun 1 · 3 min read ·US Policy

Newark's 9-Day ICE Standoff

Detainees inside on hunger strike, protesters outside, ICE pepper spray, and a curfew.

May 29 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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.

May 28 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 27 · 2 min read ·US Policy

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.

May 27 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 27 · 2 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 27 · 2 min read ·US Policy

From Warhead to Reactor

Trump is pulling 20 tons of weapons plutonium out of burial to fuel reactor startups.

May 26 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 21 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 21 · 3 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 20 · 3 min read ·US Policy

The First Ebola Travel Ban

As cases climbed, the US imposed its first-ever Ebola travel ban. Epidemiologists say it's the wrong tool.

May 18 · 4 min read ·US Policy

Trump Settles With Himself

Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion. DOJ just settled it by creating a $1.776B fund for "lawfare victims."

May 18 · 4 min read ·US Policy

Trump's Prayer Rally

Cabinet officials led a nine-hour worship service on the National Mall. Trump skipped it to golf.

May 18 · 4 min read ·US Policy

Ebola, No Vaccine, No USAID

A rare Ebola strain, and no vaccine.

May 13 · 4 min read ·US Policy

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?

May 13 · 4 min read ·US Policy

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.

May 13 · 4 min read ·US Policy

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.

May 11 · 5 min read ·US Policy

Spencer Pratt Might Actually Win This

Three weeks from the LA mayoral election, the reality TV star is polling second and giving Democrats heartburn.