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The Recap: Kirk memorial widens the political divide, and Newsom’s winning plan

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Trump is losing ground on one of his signature issues

If you lose on your defining topic, what’s left?

Trump builds strong impeachment case against himself

To say Trump had himself a busy weekend is an understatement.

'You are envy, you are hatred': Kirk memorial turns into unhinged rally

Trump and the Republican Party continue to cynically weaponize Kirk’s death.

Cartoon: Lowering the temperature

As if that’s possible right now.

Most California voters are lining up behind Newsom to fight Trump

Newsom’s gamble might just pay off.

Hakeem Jeffries issues biting warning to businesses bending to Trump

Trump may think he’s king, but his reign won’t last forever.

Press secretary falls on her face defending Trump’s abuse of power

This is a special kind of gaslighting.

Trump uses Kirk's death to silence critics—and voters aren't pleased

After all, voters will have the last word.

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The Recap: DOGE threatens world peace, and Texas makes first arrest for abortion

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Now they're coming for judges who dare to enforce the law

“There needs to be an immediate wave of judicial impeachments,” said super legitimate government official Elon Musk.

Unqualified DOGE bro leads raid on agency dedicated to world peace

It’s not the first time these goons have tried to shut down a congressionally funded entity.

Texas makes first arrest under state’s terrifying abortion ban

The state continues to be a leader in oppressing women.

RFK Jr.'s anti-vaxx stance is jeopardizing cancer treatments

Meanwhile, the measles outbreak continues to ravage Texas.

Agriculture head touts falling egg prices—but farmers are still scrambling

“There may be some bumpy times ahead.”

Cartoon: My other car

It might be time to ditch the Tesla …

Oh great, QAnon nut Michael Flynn is back, just like Trump promised

At least that’s one promise he didn’t break, though we wish he did.

Watch Ted Cruz fanboy over Elon Musk in super cringey interview

Maybe he’ll be Musk’s plus-one to Mars.

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The Recap: Biden passes the torch, while Clinton cracks the ceiling

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Clinton, Biden, and more show Democrats’ unity on night 1 of the DNC

Accomplishments were celebrated and humility was shown. 

AOC fires up DNC crowd with scorching swipe at 'two-bit union buster' Trump

Her take on what Trump would do for a dollar isn’t wrong.

Here's the moment Joe Biden officially passed the torch to Kamala Harris

No “Democrats in disarray” here.

Hillary Clinton's DNC speech will give you all the feels

Clinton finally gets her flowers.

Cartoon: Trumping our safety

Not sure exactly what he thinks he’s keeping us safe from …

17 of the greatest pics from the first night of the DNC

It was a hell of a night.

Republicans beg Trump to please stop being so Trumpy

Asking Trump to stop making personal attacks is like asking a baby not to cry.

How memes could tip the 2024 election in Harris’ favor

Harris is surging on social media and in the polls.

Trump makes his first appearance at the DNC—and boy is it ugly

So many worst hits to choose from … and more are sure to come.

Harris makes surprise appearance at DNC to thank Biden

The vice president makes sure to give credit where it’s due.

Conservative attacks on free speech are coming to a campus near you

The war on higher education continues.

Republicans insist abortion issue is settled for voters—they’re wrong

Just because they refuse to address it doesn’t mean that it’s not an issue. 

House GOP tries to rain on DNC parade with absurd impeachment report

Because why would they need evidence to prove a crime?  

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The Recap: Americans hate Project 2025, and young voters join KHive

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Disapproval for Project 2025 is skyrocketing

Unsurprisingly, once people learned about the authoritarian plan, they weren’t fans.

Harris bid energizes young voters as registrations surge

Registering 38,500 new voters in 48 hours is nothing to scoff at. 

JD Vance is a huge drag on the GOP ticket—and it's only going to get worse

Being the least-liked running mate in 44 years is also nothing to scoff at. 

Cartoon: Recharge

Harris is breathing new life into this campaign. 

'These are weird people': Minnesota governor nails the GOP

They really, really are.

Pete Buttigieg explains why Trump is 'afraid' to debate Harris

And it’s summed up in three words: prosecutor versus felon.

Shocker: House GOP gives up on Biden impeachment dreams

Hmmm, what made them change their minds?

Why Elon Musk suddenly wants to mask his Trump support

As usual, Musk is up to something steeped in secrecy (and money).

Watch: Biden addresses nation for first time since dropping reelection bid

“I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” Biden said.

Trump coins 'Laughing Kamala' nickname—but the joke's on him

For someone who loves coming up with nicknames, you’d think he’d be better at it.

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