Ethics troubles for GOP’s Andy Ogles become even more serious
The Tennessee Republican didn't need another headache, but the Office of Congressional Ethics has clearly made matters worse ...
The problem(s) with Mike Johnson’s dubious Thomas Jefferson quote
The problem is not just that Republican officials keep peddling fake quotes from the Founding Fathers. The problem is also ...
Ahead of sentencing, Trump lashes out at judge and justice system
The president-elect is poised to be sentenced in his New York hush money case — and he doesn’t appear to be taking the news ...
Why the road to Trump’s sentencing could be a wild ride
That Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled a Jan. 10 sentencing — and with no expected punishment — doesn’t mean this story is over.
Canada’s Justin Trudeau to step down after nearly a decade in office
Under pressure from his own allies, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he’s stepping down from the office he's held since 2015.
GOP rep describes Jan. 6 riot as a ‘self-guided ... tour’ of the Capitol
Describing the Jan. 6 attack, one House Republican wrote, "Some individuals entered the Capitol, took photos, and explored the building before leaving." ...
On Jan. 6 anniversary, Liz Cheney faces intensifying offensive from Trump, GOP
As Donald Trump targets the Wyoming Republican, Speaker Mike Johnson vowed yet another pointless investigation into the original Jan. 6 investigation.
On the Jan. 6 anniversary, Biden declares, ‘We cannot allow the truth to be lost’
Trump and his allies engaged in a war against democracy. The conflict has since evolved to include a war against the recent past.
New report sheds light on Elon Musk’s literal proximity to Trump
The New York Times reported that the world’s wealthiest individual effectively became the president-elect's tenant after ...
Trump flunks 3 key tests following deadly New Orleans attack
Within hours of the New Year’s attack in New Orleans, the president-elect simultaneously flunked tests of accuracy, decency ...
For GOP’s Mike Johnson, victory offers good news (and bad news)
He’ll lead the GOP-led House in the new Congress. The bad news: He’ll lead the GOP-led House in the new Congress.
After New Orleans attack, many Republicans flub the blame game
Those looking for wisdom and constructive ideas in the wake of the deadly violence in New Orleans had reason to avoid ...