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U.S. Sues Harvard Over Admissions Practices
“The Trump administration sued Harvard University on Friday, accusing the Ivy League school of failing to produce documents sought as part of a Justice Department investigation into whether its admissions…
Congress Jets Off as Homeland Security Shuts Down
New York Times: “The Capitol emptied out on Thursday, a full day before the midnight Friday deadline for funding the Department of Homeland Security. Lawmakers who were deadlocked over new…
Stephen A. Smith Keeps Teasing Presidential Bid
Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith continues to tease a potential presidential run, adding that while he has “no desire” to be a politician or run for office, he’s not ruling…
ICE Will Spend $38 Billion on Detention Centers
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expects to spend $38.3 billion on its plan to acquire warehouses across the country and retrofit them into immigrant detention centers that can hold tens…
Trump Has a Bridge He Wants to Sell You
Jonathan Chait says President Trump’s closure of a trade route from Detroit to Windsor will help a billionaire and hurt basically everyone else. “This episode is a prototypical demonstration of…
Where’s My Check?
President Trump has floated a lot of ways to send Americans free money. None have actually happened. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no…
Why the U.S. Hasn’t Yet Struck Iran
Nancy Youssef and Vivian Salama: “The Trump administration had been considering its military options, which ranged from targeting leaders to hitting Iran’s nuclear program. But officials discovered that the U.S….
Virginia Supreme Court Green Lights Vote on New Map
“The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday gave the state the green light to go forward with a special election to put Democrats’ redistricting plan before voters this spring,” WRIC reports….
New Video Contradicts Federal Indictment of Don Lemon
“Video footage appears to contradict key aspects of a federal indictment’s descriptions of former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s actions at a protest last month inside a church in St. Paul,…
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Stamping Out Free Speech
Susan Glasser writes that President Trump’s “systematic campaign to stamp out dissent and punish those who disagree with him that will be remembered as among the most singularly un-American aspects…
CBS News Readies More Cuts
CBS News executives “are actively sketching out plans for another deep round of cuts,” Status reports. “According to people briefed on the situation, the coming layoffs are expected to impact…
Trump Backtracks on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
“Donald Trump is planning to scale back some tariffs on steel and aluminum goods as he battles an affordability crisis that has sapped his approval ratings ahead of November’s midterm…
USAID Money Is Paying for Russ Vought’s Security
“The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s budget…
Trump’s Favorite Strategy Stops Working
For years, Donald Trump’s political survival skill has been simple: when the news turns bad, create bigger news. A shocking comment, a cultural fight, a personal attack — anything that…
Venezuelans Optimistic After U.S. Intervention
“Venezuelans are much more optimistic about the future after the U.S. seized authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro and want free elections held this year, according to the first face-to-face opinion poll…
What Will It Take for Democrats to Take the Senate?
Bill Scher: “A state-by-state breakdown of the Senate primaries shows Democrats have largely, but not completely, averted a debilitating ideological civil war in the midterm elections.” Save to Favorites
Another Month, Another Rahm Emanuel Policy Proposal
“Rahm Emanuel is embarking on a three-day swing through the crucial swing-state of Michigan this weekend. But he’s not just dropping in to help boost down-ballot Democratic candidates — he’s…
Inflation Cooled in January
“Inflation rose just 0.2% in January from December and fell to 2.4% on an annual basis. Both readings were less than anticipated, in a positive sign for consumers,” NBC News…
Joe Rogan Rips Trump Over Epstein Files
Joe Rogan went after President Trump for his administration’s mishandling of the Epstein files and its failure to protect the victims of the pedophile sex trafficker, the Daily Beast reports….
