Ted Kennedy Archives

2014 Elections

The Political Illiteracy of Progressives: Matthews vs. Warren

Beatriz09 - July 3, 2014 40

2012 Elections

Why Romney and the GOP Can’t Repeal “Obamacare”

AdLib - June 29, 2012 45

2012 Elections

Coalition of Church and State: Willard Mitt Romney

SueInCa - January 3, 2012 28

Democratic Party

We Are Aiding and Abetting the Republicans

Marion - March 21, 2011 154

Congress

Up Against An Uncompromising GOP Brick Wall

boomer1949 - December 1, 2010 83

Democratic Party

Manning Up to Maypo Madness and Mourning in America

Marion - November 5, 2010 4

TOP NEWS

Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Canceled Harvard Funding

The ruling was a victory for the university in its battle with President Trump, but the judge’s decision may not be the final word. [...]

Trump Administration Says Boat Strike Is Start of Campaign Against Venezuelan Cartels

The defense secretary and President Trump said a small boat was carrying drugs but offered little evidence and few details. [...]

Venezuela, Drug Boats and Trump’s Latest Claim: What to Know

The Trump administration says Venezuela is sending vast amounts of cocaine to the United States. Venezuela’s role in the drug trade is overstated, experts say. [...]

U.S. and Mexico Vow to Cooperate Against Crime as Rubio Meets Sheinbaum

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with President Claudia Sheinbaum, after she pressed the Trump administration not to take unilateral action in Mexico. [...]

At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say

The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction. [...]

Lisbon Funicular Crash: What to Know About Cause and Victims

At least 15 people were killed after the Glória funicular, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, derailed and crashed. [...]

Senator’s Visit to Spy Agency Was Canceled After Laura Loomer Complained

Senator Mark Warner’s visit was classified and not intended to be publicized. It was to include a meeting with the head of the agency and a briefing on the agency’s use of artificial intelligence. [...]

G.O.P. Thwarts Epstein Disclosure Bill as Accusers Plead for Files

Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers went to the Capitol to ask Congress to get behind their calls for more disclosures, but momentum for a bill demanding it appeared to stall. [...]

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow His Sweeping Tariffs

A federal appeals court had invalidated a centerpiece of President Trump’s economic strategy, finding that a 1977 law did not authorize the tariffs. [...]

Smithsonian Responds to Trump’s Demand for a Review of Its Exhibits

In a letter to the White House, the Smithsonian asserted its “authority over our programming and content,” but said a team would review what information it would turn over. [...]

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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What we know about fatal Lisbon funicular derailment

At least 15 people died after a car on Lisbon's famous funicular railway derailed and crashed. [...]

Allies ready to support Ukraine before and after peace deal, says UK

The UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences. [...]

It's 4,000 miles from Ukraine - but even this Asian city is part of Russia's war

In Vladivostok, a city on China's and North Korea's border, Russia's war on Ukraine looms large. [...]

Epstein accusers say they are compiling list of his associates

Victims of the disgraced financier give emotional accounts of abuse in a news conference on the steps of the US Capitol. [...]

Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns of 'horrific' consequences for displaced families

Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month. [...]

Record payout for victims of 'illegal and immoral' Australian welfare scheme

Hundreds of thousands of Australians were forced to repay debts, many of which did not even exist. [...]

Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality

The Chinese and Russian leaders have been in power for 13 and 25 years respectively, with neither expressing any intention of stepping down. [...]

Guyana President Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election

The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves. [...]

UAE warns Israel that annexing West Bank would cross 'red line'

The warning came after a far-right Israeli minister unveiled a proposal for the annexation of four-fifths of the occupied territory. [...]

Painting looted by Nazis recovered in Argentina

Portrait of a Lady had been missing for 80 years before it was spotted on an estate agent's website. [...]

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The Political Illiteracy of Progressives: Matthews vs. Warren

Why Romney and the GOP Can’t Repeal “Obamacare”

Coalition of Church and State: Willard Mitt Romney

We Are Aiding and Abetting the Republicans

Up Against An Uncompromising GOP Brick Wall

Manning Up to Maypo Madness and Mourning in America

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