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Historic Wave of Women Candidates Sweep to Power on Guam
For many on Guam, this year's elections have raised hopes for self-determination after a century of US occupation.
Battering Ram
Trump's new acting attorney general has exactly one purpose.
Trump’s Craft Strategy: Discredit Everyone Until Nobody Believes Anything
Trump has admitted why he attacks the press — and why he appointed Matt Whitaker. Can he survive his own strategy?
House Republicans, Terrible Before the Midterms, Are Now Much Worse
The Republican Party has crossed its own event horizon.
Who’s Running Now? These Are the Latest 2020 Democratic Rumors
With several midterm races still up in the air, pundits have already moved on to the 2020 Democratic presidential race.
George W. Bush Accepts Prestigious Liberty Award With Bloody Hands
Let’s maybe try a little harder with the awards next time.
Election Aftermath
This big win because Trump say so!
Trump DOJ Argues “No Journalist Has First Amendment Right to Enter White House”
Thirteen news organizations, including Fox News, have declared their support of CNN's lawsuit against the White House.
Trump Couldn’t Deliver His “Great Victory,” So He’s Throwing Tantrums
Trump claimed a “great victory,” but knows better. He’s been betrayed by his party and his voters, and it shows.
Trump’s Attorney General Pick Is a Menace to More Than Mueller
The case against Whitaker serving as acting attorney general is airtight.