Rachel Maddow’s new book explores a dark episode of American history, one that flies in the face of our sanitized national narrative about the United States being the unalloyed champion of democracy that crushed foreign fascism during World War II. Prequel examines the rise of home-grown fascism in America in …
Read More »These Evangelicals Are Cheering the Gaza War as the End of the World
On Tuesday, approximately 300,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to show their support for Israel in an ongoing war that has claimed the lives of thousands of people. The lineup of speakers at the March for Israel included Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Jewish-American celebrities like Debra Messing …
Read More »GOP Ethics Chairman Launches New Push to Kick George Santos Out of Congress
The House Ethics Committee did not formally recommend the House of Representatives move to kick George Santos out of Congress despite finding “substantial evidence” that the New York congressman is guilty of federal crimes. The committee’s chairman, Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), took matters into his own hands on Friday, filing …
Read More »White House Slams Elon Musk for 'Abhorrent' Antisemitic Post
The White House slammed Elon Musk on Friday for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory on Wednesday. “It is unacceptable to repeat the hideous lie behind the most fatal act of Antisemitism in American history at any time, let alone one month after the deadliest day for the Jewish people since …
Read More »George Santos Used Campaign Cash to Pay for OnlyFans and Botox: Ethics Report
The House Ethics Committee has found “substantial evidence of potential violations of federal criminal law” by indicted New York Congressman George Santos, and are referring the matter to the Justice Department. Santos announced that he will not be running for reelection in 2024 shortly after the committee released its report. …
Read More »George Santos Appears to Have Lied on Camera About OnlyFans Usage
The House Ethics Committee’s report on George Santos included several revelations about the New York congressman’s allegedly illegal activity — including that he spent campaign cash onOnlyFans. Santos is certainly one of the most prolific liars to walk the halls of Congress, and it appears he lied on camera about …
Read More »GOP Sen. Says He Could Have Beat Up Hearing Witness if Not for 'Political Correctness'
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin ran to Fox News to explain that, despite his best efforts to throw down in the middle of a Senate hearing, “political correctness” is what stopped him from beating up a witness. On Tuesday, Mullin stood up during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor …
Read More »The NRA Is Cannibalizing Itself
This story was published in partnership withThe Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence. Subscribe to itsnewsletters While the public knows the National Rifle Association chiefly as a lobbying and campaign juggernaut, the Internal Revenue Service classifies the group as a “social welfare organization” whose firearms training, recreational shooting, and …
Read More »Mike Johnson: 'Depraved' America Deserves God's Wrath
In an October prayer call hosted by a Christian-nationalist MAGA pastor, Rep. Mike Johnson was troubled that America’s wickedness was inviting God’s wrath. Talking to pastor Jim Garlow on a broadcast of the World Prayer Network, Johnson spoke ominously of America facing a “civilizational moment.” He said, “The only question …
Read More »Trump Files Last-Ditch Bid to Have Fraud Case Ruled Mistrial
Donald Trump has filed for a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case, claiming that Judge Arthur Engoron and his law clerk Allison Greenfield have unfairly skewed the proceedings against the former president. Trump’s attorneys accuse Engoron, who has clashed with the former president and his legal team throughout …
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