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“An All-Out War On Reality”

Steppenwolf - December 9, 2019 0

2018 Elections

Electing Reality This November

AdLib - October 11, 2018 2

2012 Elections

GOP Files For Divorce From Reality

AdLib - June 14, 2012 9

Corporations

How do you Build a Million Dollar Mousetrap that Steals Cheese

Smedley Butler - March 15, 2011 57

TOP NEWS

Senate Takes Up Trump’s Policy Bill, as G.O.P. Scrounges for Votes to Pass It

Republican leaders barely scaled a key procedural hurdle to bring up the bill, but Democrats delayed its consideration and it was unclear whether the G.O.P. had the votes to pass it. [...]

Musk Wades Back Into Politics, Slamming Trump’s Domestic Policy Bill

Weeks after ending his war of words with President Trump, Elon Musk called the president’s bill “utterly insane and destructive.” [...]

Why a G.O.P. Medicaid Requirement Could Set States Up for Failure

The Republicans’ big bill would require most states to build technology systems quickly and with little funding. [...]

How the Supreme Court’s Injunction Ruling Expands Trump’s Power

The court tied the hands of judges at a time when Congress has been cowed and internal executive branch constraints have been steamrolled. [...]

Chief Justice Roberts Urges Political Leaders to Tone Down Rhetoric

At a conference with federal judges, the chief justice did not mention the court’s decision sharply limiting their power, focusing instead on the danger of threats to the judiciary. [...]

Israel and U.S. Smashed Iran Nuclear Site That Grew After Trump Quit 2015 Accord

Nuclear experts say the president’s rejection of the restrictive deal forced him to neutralize an Iranian threat of his own making. [...]

Iran Holds State Funeral for Military Commanders and Nuclear Scientists

A procession of marchers honored prominent figures killed during the 12-day war with Israel. [...]

How Europe Got Tough on Migration

The European Union has not gone as far as President Trump in cracking down on immigration, but its shift is already profound. [...]

Chess Lover Introduces Game to Malawi’s Prisons, Schools and Street Kids

Susan Namangale fell in love with the game at age 9 in her small village, and she’s now on a mission to deliver a message to the whole country: Chess is good for everyone. [...]

Is Pope Leo a Man of Action on Sexual Abuse Cases? Or the Opposite?

For some survivors, he was a hero. Others who reported abuse said he failed them. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Thousands party at Budapest Pride in clear message to Orban

A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban. [...]

Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade

President Aleksandar Vucic - populist and close to Russia - has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot. [...]

Senate Republicans advance Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' but final vote hangs in balance

Senate leadership twisted arms for an initial vote on the spending plan, which still needs final approval. [...]

Trump on a high after 'tremendous' wins at home and abroad

The US president's week began with an angry outburst but ended with him celebrating four major political victories. [...]

Netanyahu hopes for boost from Iran conflict - but do Israelis still trust him?

Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges. [...]

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict

Military leaders and nuclear scientists are being buried days after a ceasefire came into effect. [...]

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday. [...]

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires. [...]

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city. [...]

'We have all the cards' - Trump says he is ending Canada trade talks

Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs. [...]

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