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Ron DeSantis Is a Case Study in the Threat of Fascism in the US
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued white supremacist policies with deep roots in the Jim Crow era.
Navigating Grief and Cultivating Hope at the End of 2022
“I think this is a great time to ask ‘what if?’” says Tanuja Jagernauth.
Trump Continues to Grift Supporters With $99 Trading Card Announcement
Trump, who says the trading cards feature his life and career, is pictured on one card as an astronaut.
Trump’s Popularity Is at Its Lowest Point Since 2015
Even among Republicans, Trump’s popularity is the lowest it’s been since his first presidential campaign.
Poll Shows Few Americans Believe House Republicans Will Enact Positive Change
Kevin McCarthy, the next presumptive Speaker of the House, has a negative approval rating, the poll finds.
Jewish Groups Say GOP, Not Ilhan Omar, Is Pushing Antisemitism
Jewish American groups defended Rep. Ilhan Omar after McCarthy accused the lawmaker of antisemitism.
Georgia Republican Brad Raffensperger Wants to End State Runoff System
Raffensperger’s comments come just one week after a contentious Senate runoff race.
Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Are Laying a Groundwork to Escape Oversight From Courts
Conservatives are trying to make it so that their abortion bans, among other things, aren’t subject to court rulings.
DeSantis Demands Study of COVID Vaccines
Without providing specifics, DeSantis made unfounded insinuations of “wrongdoing” by those who created the vaccines.
McConnell Blames Trump for Poor “Candidate Quality” in Senate Midterm Races
The Senate Minority Leader said Trump's endorsements in GOP primaries hindered the party in the general election.