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Is This the End of Russiagate? John Durham’s Dud Report.

Is This the End of Russiagate? John Durham’s Dud Report. Is This the End of Russiagate? John Durham’s Dud Report.

From the “crime of the century" to one of Trump’s smallest scandals.

May 19, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Casey DeSantis, in the foreground, speaks holding a microphone while Ron DeSantis looks on. They are in front of a large banner reading

The Case Against Casey DeSantis. Really? The Case Against Casey DeSantis. Really?

The Florida governor is monster enough on his own. Now we’re supposed to blame it on his wife?

May 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Kevin McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene in session

Only Republicans Want to Push Us Into Default Only Republicans Want to Push Us Into Default

How McCarthy, McConnell, and Greene are Martin, Barton, and Fish all over again.

May 17, 2023 / James D. Zirin

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks to a crowd

Turkish Election Aftershock: Despite Unity on the Left, the Opposition Falls Short Turkish Election Aftershock: Despite Unity on the Left, the Opposition Falls Short

Defying predictions of his political demise, the country's authoritarian president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came first on Sunday and is now favored to win reelection in the runoff on M...

May 16, 2023 / Kaya Genç

President Donald Trump at a lectern in front of a large poster depicting the logo and name of the Susan B. Anthony List.

Pay No Attention to the GOP “Debate” on Abortion Pay No Attention to the GOP “Debate” on Abortion

A leading anti-abortion group criticized Trump for not supporting a nationwide abortion ban. Then backed down. They know they’ll get their way, anyway.

May 16, 2023 / Joan Walsh

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris return to the Oval Office at the conclusion of an event marking National Small Business Week in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2023.

Joe Biden, Culture Warrior Joe Biden, Culture Warrior

The president’s freedom agenda can win—if he doesn’t embrace austerity.

May 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Former president Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump

Despite a recent fake public fight, the network is happy to continue profiting from promoting Trump.

May 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Clarence Thomas Is What He Wrongly Accuses Black Folks of Being

Clarence Thomas Is What He Wrongly Accuses Black Folks of Being Clarence Thomas Is What He Wrongly Accuses Black Folks of Being

Thomas has elevated “personal responsibility” into a prerequisite for citizenship. Yet he fails his own test.

May 12, 2023 / Column / Kali Holloway

Trump supporters rally to welcome him at Manchester airport in Manchester, N.H., on May 10, ahead of his CNN town hall.

CNN Showcases Trump. He Brutalizes One of Its Stars—and the Truth. CNN Showcases Trump. He Brutalizes One of Its Stars—and the Truth.

Despite her best efforts, moderator Kaitlan Collins could not “fact-check a lie machine,” in one CNN star’s words. It was a predictable shit show.

May 10, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Protester with sign

Is This the Most Dangerous Right-Wing Think Tank You’ve Never Heard Of? Is This the Most Dangerous Right-Wing Think Tank You’ve Never Heard Of?

Meet the Foundation for Government Accountability.

May 10, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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