Why Trump’s personnel purges are likely to end up in court
There are legal constraints in place that are designed to prevent many of the president's recent firings. So why is Trump making the moves anyway?
Trump backs yet another former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption
It’s worth appreciating the Republican president’s seemingly limitless support for members of Congress who’ve been convicted of corruption.
The problem(s) with Trump’s new plan for Guantánamo Bay
The president has instructed officials to “begin preparing” a 30,000-person “migrant facility” at Guantánamo Bay. The list of ...
At confirmation hearing, RFK Jr. trips over his ignorance
The Trump Cabinet nominee appeared to be out of his depth in response to questions that shouldn’t have been especially ...
Republicans cling to false ‘condoms in Gaza’ claim, despite reality
Trump and some of his GOP allies have argued that the U.S. approved $50 million for condoms in Gaza. A fact-check report called the claim "preposterous." ...
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze memo after confusion, outrage
The White House sparked a national controversy when it ordered a freeze on federal grants. Under pressure, Team Trump rescinded its scandalous memo.
New White House press secretary offers some unfortunate advice
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed for answers about Team Trump's idea for a spending freeze. It didn't ...
White House spending freeze sparks talk of a ‘constitutional crisis’
We have a constitutional crisis,” Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley said of Team Trump's latest scheme. It's worth appreciating ...