ICYMI: Trump’s dire VP shortlist, and Sinema’s uncertain future

Republicans proceed with impeachment effort to spread Russian disinformation

Because who needs facts?

Trump daughter-in-law: ‘We get ahead and succeed by merit and merit alone'

Sure, if you count the added benefit of generational wealth.

Time's almost up for Sinema to run again—if she even wants to

The future is looking uncertain for Miss Independent.

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Watch what happens when you stir up a hornet’s nest.

Trump's shortlist of VP candidates is all about who will go the lowest

From Byron Donalds to Ron DeSantis, it’s a list of the worst of the worst.impr

Every warning of post-Roe America is coming true, and there’s worse ahead

Republicans want to roll back women’s and pregnant people’s rights to somewhere around the Bronze Age.

VP wannabe Kristi Noem thinks it's just great that Trump 'broke politics'

Noem takes kissing the ring to a whole new level.

Ron DeSantis hired an anti-vaxxer, and now Florida kids are paying the cost

Florida’s surgeon general is giving more questionable guidance.

GOP congresswoman who used IVF wants to ban IVF

So it’s okay for her to use it, but not her constituents?

Trump's lawyers call for dismissal of classified documents case, citing presidential immunity

Because presidential immunity worked so well for him last time …  

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ICYMI: GOP’s star witness exposed as Russian mole, and DeSantis faces book ban backlash

GOP continues bogus ‘investigation’ after star witness turns out to be Russian mole

This is a perfect example of why everyone called before this inquiry should demand to testify publicly.

Seriously, are any GOP Senate recruits actually from the states they're running in?

Do voters prefer candidates who actually live in the state they want to represent? Republicans are pushing the boundaries to find out.

Cartoon: Mike Luckovich on the emperor's new sneakers

We had to see this one, and now you do too. We’re sorry in advance.  

Kari Lake wants to downplay her stolen-election fever dreams. We can't let her

Oh, bless her delusional little heart.

Ron DeSantis pretends he isn't at fault for book ban he signed into law

The Florida governor is going to great lengths to revise recent history.

Alabama Supreme Court ruling could end IVF treatments in state

Read the details of this absolutely bonkers ruling.

Democrats have an opening as Trump rolls over for Putin

A path to taking down Putin and Trump. A win-win!

GOP senators demand impeachment trial as government shutdown looms

Ted Cruz paused from his podcasting job to take aim at Mitch McConnell in the latest GOP saga.

Turns out the GOP does have a few ideas—and they're all terrible

Is this really how they expect to attract voters? 

Biden personally instructs his campaign to go after the ‘crazy s—’ Trump says

Joe Biden’s had enough of the weak sauce the media has been dishing on a clearly deteriorating Donald Trump. 

Biden is forgiving another $1.2 billion in student loan debt

Approximately 153,000 people are about to have their year made by President Joe Biden’s student debt relief. Click to see if you or a loved one might qualify.

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ICYMI: Kellyanne Conway’s proud of ideas people hate, Democrats flip Santos seat

Tucker Carlson wishes America was more like Moscow

So why doesn’t he move there?

Democrats flip George Santos' seat, cutting GOP's slim majority even further

Democrat Tom Suozzi takes back his seat.

Kellyanne Conway tells GOP to 'own' super unpopular abortion stance

Please, Republicans, let everyone know about your unpopular positions.

What happens to Florida's banned books? Ask this 'little anarchist bookshop' in Asheville

Eight tons of banned books!

Texas GOP leaders reverse course, ban antisemites from party

How much Hitler admiration is too much for Republicans?

Cartoon: Mike Luckovich on Biden's memory

His list of accomplishments is so long it’s hard for anyone to remember.

Trump spent years exploiting immigrants he now claims are 'poisoning' our country

We can’t say we’re shocked …

Speaker Mike Johnson finds time for impeachment stunt, but not to help Ukraine

Republicans always prioritize political theater over policy results.

Fake Certificate of Votes sent to US Senate after 2020 election, official says

New evidence in Republicans’ attempt to steal the 2020 election.

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ICYMI: Republicans can’t count, Trump fans stand by Taylor Swift

Leader Hakeem Jeffries: ‘It’s not our responsibility’ to help GOP count votes

In fact, are we sure Republicans can count?

OP voters out of step with Americans on Trump immunity, new poll shows

Will a Trump conviction tip the electoral scales toward Biden?

'Chaos' is the word for Republicans, and the media has finally noticed 

Disorder, havoc, shambles, snake pit, hell—the media has a lot of fun words at its disposal here.

Even Trump fans aren't buying the latest Swift-Kelce conspiracy theory

Coming soon: “The Tortured Psyops Department.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene asks if Republicans are 'being bribed' to oppose impeachment

If she doesn’t like it, it’s a conspiracy.

Mitch McConnell has lost control of Senate Republicans. Blame Mitch McConnell

Will the Republican chaos in the House infect the Senate?

Cartoon: Mike Luckovich on ex-presidential immunity

What would this mean for presidents not named Trump?

GOP congressman rants about car windshields being too safe

And while we’re at it, why not get rid of seat belts too? For Republicans, it's now 'Trump First, Putin Second, America Third'

The new GOP motto: “Победа Trump!”

Seven justices, two cases: How the future of abortion in Florida will be determined 

Reproductive rights still have a chance in the Sunshine State.

Lindsey Graham was for the border bill before he was against it 

South Carolina is a beach state, so it makes sense he’d love flip-flops.

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ICYMI: FBI misses ‘hidden’ Mar-a-Lago room, and ex-Trump CFO perjury charge weighed

What did the FBI miss in Trump’s hidden room at Mar-a-Lago?

It’s one thing to miss a closet when you’re searching a 126-room mansion, but it’s another story when it’s purposely locked.

Jim Jordan’s using subpoenas to do Trump’s dirty work again

The House Republicans are at it again.

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You sure about that, Nikki Haley?

Prosecutors weigh perjury charge for ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg

The longtime Trump employee is reportedly angling for a plea deal.

‘That’s crazy’: Swing-state voters aghast to learn of Trump’s immunity claim

This focus group was illuminating and frankly, a little scary.

GOP congressman admits Mayorkas impeachment is bogus

Outgoing Colorado congressman found a drop of courage, but read why he still doesn't get a pat on the back.

Ken Paxton sues five Texas cities that decriminalized marijuana

In the words of Matthew McConaughey in “Dazed and Confused”: “alright, alright …” all wrong.

Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?

Is your state going to be affected by these shenanigans?

Trump campaign to donors: Ignore what he says and just write the checks

This was a truly telling admission that Donald Trump's campaign operatives have no control over their candidate.

Adam Schiff is trying to pick his opponent—and he wants it to be a Republican

Is the California congressman pulling a "Claire McCaskill"?

Republicans get Ukraine demands met, so of course they change their minds

House Republicans found a way to smash it all to bits.

US employers added surprisingly robust 353,000 jobs in January

Much to Republicans’ chagrin, jobs are up and unemployment continues to be low.

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ICYMI: ‘Thoughts and prayers’ for Giuliani, plus Fox News doesn’t identify as ‘Swiftie’

Lauren Boebert utterly humiliated in Colorado straw poll 

Everything about this is so deeply satisfying. 

What goes around comes around: Bankrupt Rudy Giuliani claims Trump owes him money

The former New York mayor’s finances have been revealed and hot mess doesn't even begin to cover it.

E. Jean Carroll suggests she'll use the $83 million to create 'something Donald Trump hates'

This is fantastic! Bonus: Read why other conservatives appear to be sweating this judgment.

Cartoon: What's in Trump's box?

Hint: It’s not votes.

Fox News loses it over Taylor Swift

She did the impossible! She got the network to cover climate change.

Republicans admit impeaching Mayorkas is all politics

They are really out here spilling the beans to right-wing media. 

Florida GOP wants to block heat protection for workers. Good thing it's never hot there

That Florida legislators are moving to outlaw something that doesn’t exist might seem odd, even for Florida. But, of course, there’s more to the story.

Team Biden targets Trump on his tax cuts for the rich

A new line of attack is developing, one that the Biden campaign hopes will make it to discussion at your kitchen table. 

Watch Kari Lake get booed at GOP meeting after 'leaked' tape scandal

You hate to see it!

House GOP wages war with itself, the Senate, and reality

Infighting between the House and the Senate is a growing sh*t show and a huge reason nothing gets done.

X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread

Deepfake tools are a growing problem and they are “overwhelmingly weaponized against women.”

Santos' would-be GOP successor also has a problem with the truth

Congress just got rid of one pathological liar this session, and is now in danger of having that vacated seat filled by someone who also has a tenuous relationship with the truth.

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ICYMI: Trump testifies, a Trump aide gets jail time, and the RNC gives up on democracy

The RNC says f— you, democracy. We pick Trump

This resolution is just plain bonkers.

Donald Trump testifies in his defense in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit

The accused had another very unpleasant day in court.

Former Trump official Peter Navarro sentenced to 4 months for defying House subpoena

The judge was not in the mood for the “chutzpah” of Peter Navarro and his sorry defense.

5 reasons for Democrats to like what they saw in New Hampshire. A lot

Let’s dive into good news!

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You almost feel sorry for Ron DeSantis in this one. Almost.

Trump slams Kayleigh McEnany after she dares to question his campaign

Trump’s former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was on Fox News’ Jesse Watters post-primary roundtable, and she attempted to do real analysis. Bad move!

Despite Trump's current laughable lawyers, his DOJ could be staffed with skilled radicals

If you thought Trump’s first administration was bad, wait till you see who could be tapped for positions in a second administration.

Trump allies ridicule GOP impeachment inquiry for failing to find dirt on Biden

Rep. James Comer’s efforts have been described as a “parade of embarrassments,” and it’s easy to see why.

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Arizona GOP boss quits after leaked tape of him trying to bribe Kari Lake

Threats, blackmail, and much more—the Arizona GOP is really going through some things.

Florida Republicans advance bill to make kids 'start working full-time'

According to these folks, not allowing 16-year-olds to work full-time jobs is “weakening our society.”

Libs of TikTok vows to 'get porn' out of Oklahoma schools, while Florida challenges book banners

This isn’t just an attack on books, it’s a full-blown attack on education.

Biden revisits decaying Wisconsin bridge to announce $5B for infrastructure

Building literal bridges and making a strong case for reelection.

Missouri GOP is at war with its own Freedom Caucus

The rage and incompetence of the House Freedom Caucus is spreading to state legislatures.

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ICYMI: Fake immunity, Trump’s bizarre rambling, and right-wing furry fantasies

Rep. Jasmine Crockett goes all in on Republicans during immigration hearing

The Texas congresswoman used her time to call out the GOP’s rank hypocrisy on border security.

Ed O'Neill to return honorary degree from Youngstown State after GOP House member chosen president

The “Married … with Children” star took one helluva stand.

Trump caps long day in court with rambling New Hampshire rally

It’s wild that a presidential candidate can give a speech as bonkers as this one and it isn’t round-the-clock news asking what is wrong with him.

Cartoon: Fake immunity

We’ve got your fake news right here, Mr. Trump.

'Cascading failures': DOJ blasts law enforcement’s botched response to Uvalde school shooting

The long-awaited report on the failures of law enforcement in Uvalde, Texas, is even worse than anticipated.

Oklahoma Republican files bill to ban 'furries' from school

Right-wingers are strangely dedicated to the “kitty litter” myth, which actually has a deeply dark backstory.

How we knew the Florida seat Democrats just flipped was one to watch

The Daily Kos Elections team saw this one coming. Here’s how they knew we needed to go all-in on this race and more.

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Homeland Security exposes GOP’s latest absurdity in impeachment stunt

Republicans’ “rush to impeach” the Homeland Security secretary seems to be taking precedence over having a reason to impeach him.

Biden unveils plan to slash bank overdraft fees, calling them 'exploitation'

Dark Brandon wants to take an ax to those banking overdraft fees and chop them down to size.

From RaTmasTer to kingmaker: How Jonathan Stickland trolled his way to Texas GOP power

Everything really is bigger in Texas, even the trolls.

Turns out Americans are feeling pretty good ‘vibes’ about their finances

Finally trending in the right direction.

In 2024, Trump voters are motivated by one thing above all: Revenge

The rot begins at the top.

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ICYMI: Trump attorney goes low, House GOP goes bonkers

House Oversight Committee explodes as Hunter Biden crashes their party

The president’s son called their bluff, and Republicans folded like a cheap suit.

Watch Rep. Jared Moskowitz call GOP’s bluff on Hunter Biden

This Florida Democrat is developing a habit of embarrassing Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.

Judge rescinds permission for Trump to give his own closing argument at his civil fraud trial

Judge Arthur Engoron’s patience is running thin with a defendant who refuses to play by the rules.

Watch AOC slam Rep. Nancy Mace's rant on white privilege

Oh my goodness, bless Nancy’s heart.

Rep. Raskin tells Marjorie Taylor Greene she's the 'porn expert' on the committee

The thin-skinned “gentlelady” from Georgia brought her “I want to speak with the manager” energy.

Cartoon: Clay Bennett on the NRA

A look at Wayne LaPierre’s resignation letter to the NRA.

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Trump attorney defends the right to assassinate political opponents

If this sounds like Trump’s attorney is saying a president could order a hit on a political opponent and never face prosecution unless his own party supported his impeachment, that’s exactly what he’s saying.

Maine renews effort to elect president by national popular vote

Democrats are making a new push for a huge change to presidential elections.

2023 was the hottest year in human history. 2024 is already setting records

Even the cold weather the United States is experiencing at the moment could be directly related to the way the climate crisis is warming the Arctic.

GOP gerrymandering targeted two Black women. Now they're facing off in a primary

This shouldn't be happening in the first place, but the GOP played dirty and here we are.

Senate inches closer to border deal. Will House GOP and Trump kill it?

Republicans need to decide whether they stand with Ukraine or with Donald Trump.

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ICYMI: Trump catches a legal break, Hunter Biden calls the GOP’s bluff

Judge hits the brakes on Trump’s 2020 election interference trial

Donald Trump has one primary defense his legal team has repeatedly deployed in all his criminal and civil cases throughout his career: delay, delay, delay. On Wednesday, he got another leg up when U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to pause the 2020 election interference trial while a federal appeals court rules on whether he had presidential immunity and therefore cannot be prosecuted.

On the same day, in a different case, a federal appeals court ruled Donald Trump did not have presidential immunity.

In another election-related Trump case, CNN obtained leaked audio of Kenneth Chesebro’s testimony to Michigan prosecutors. The Trump-aligned attorney seems to be talking to numerous investigators in an all-out effort to avoid a prison term.

Hunter Biden called their bluff

On Wednesday, Hunter Biden did the one thing Republicans didn’t want him to do: He publicly owned up to his mistakes. By Thursday morning, Rep. James Comer turned up on Fox News to crow about the Republican-led vote to move forward with an impeachment inquiry, and he seemed downright depressed about both the lack of evidence against Joe Biden and the new Associated Press reporting on Comer's own history of using a shell corporation.

Daily Kos’ Kerry Eleveld makes the case that the sham investigation could end up being an early gift to Democrats going into the 2024 campaign cycle.

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Nothing says desperation like GOP strategists counseling Republicans to support contraception access

Republican strategists have identified a five-alarm fire in their house and are breaking out the squirt guns to deal with it.

Congress wraps for the year, after giving Putin a Christmas gift

Merry Christmas, Mr. Putin, from your friends in the GOP.

Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin

From the man who brought us the consumer-grade flamethrower …

Jurors will begin deciding how much Giuliani must pay for lies in a Georgia election workers' case

Rudy Giuliani’s financial well-being is now in the hands of a jury, and it’s not looking good for the former mayor.

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