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While many Republican candidates have been rushing to distance themselves from President Donald Trump as his approval ratings have plunged to historic lows, one is not only “still with” him, but continues to back his most unpopular policies.
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Former deputy White House press secretary Sarah Matthews recalled the first administration when "working for the guy" meant dealing with President Donald Trump's fire hose of comments and misinformation. She knows with absolute certainty that the more he can distract from the ...
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On Friday, a leading national security analyst warned that President Donald Trump’s recent behavior suggests his intention to commit “nuclear genocide.”
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President Donald Trump is calling for his proposed "triumphal arch" near Arlington National Cemetery to be used as a "top grade military complex" that would include snipers and drone storage.
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After nearly 20 years working for the U.S. Justice Department Sheri Mecklenburg said that she's been forced to take a retirement and she's telling all in a letter to Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.Chicago Sun-Times reporter Jon Seidel obtained Mecklenburg’s letter allegi...
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Although the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) had plenty of turmoil during Donald Trump's first presidency, DOJ has seen a lot more departures since Trump's return to the White House in January 2025.
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On Friday, a whistleblower from President Donald Trump’s first administration alleged that China is integral to his plan for “meddling in the midterms.”
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Armed checkpoints and a sudden military presence are leaving visitors asking what happened to America’s most iconic gateway.
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As the race to replace Karoline Leavitt heats up, Anthony Scaramucci delivers a sharp reality check on who Trump actually wants in the briefing room.
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As the reality of an economic crisis sets in, conservative commentators and lawmakers openly worry that no district is safe from an oncoming political wave.
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George Will is highly critical of MAGA Christians — including Vice President JD Vance — and argues that they mirror, in many ways, the "socialists" they condemn.
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AlterNet Exclusive: Driven over the edge by soaring inflation and an endless Middle East quagmire, a massive wave of internal panic and paralysis is tearing the conservative base apart from within.
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On Friday, a Fox Business commentator issued a plea to President Donald Trump: fix the economic situation, “or else.” This warning was delivered by investment advisor and Fox Business analyst Gary Kaltbaum, who declared on no uncertain terms that voters want the war to end and...
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"Given President Putin's continued actions against the Ukrainian people and U.S. national security interests, we urge you to reconsider granting President Putin the stature and legitimacy to appear in the United States as a world leader at the G20 Leaders' Summit."
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In the past, television journalist and former Fox News pundit Geraldo Rivera was on very friendly terms with President Donald Trump. But Rivera, now 83, lashed out at Trump when he refused to accept the results of the United States' 2020 presidential election. And now, Rivera ...
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The insult in question came as Xi delivered a statement on the conditions necessary for the U.S. and China to avoid war, during which he referred to “the Thucydides trap,” which, according to the Guardian, "refers to the phenomenon, defined by the Greek historian, of tensions ...
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The Senate leader's recent public appearances have left allies dodging tough questions, with critics calling the defense of his fitness "painful to watch."
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Sen. Maggie Hassan (R-N.H.) wants to know specifics about what the U.S. Secret Service is spending money on after President Donald Trump diverted funds from them to his ballroom project.
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EXCLUSIVE: A leading historian tells AlterNet how the administration's aggressive tariff wars backfired on everyday families—leaving factories empty, prices soaring, and closest allies alienated.
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The House has left Washington, but the Senate has remained throughout the week, and in a vote on Thursday afternoon, Democrats pushed for a count on House Concurrent Resolution 89, War Powers Resolution (Iran).
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