Trump Just Invented an Outcome in His Lawsuit Against Pulitzer Board

A judge ruled the case could proceed. Donald Trump issued his own ruling.

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House Republicans Just Touched the Third Rail

Medicaid was once a little-regarded program. It is now a policy heavyweight—and with an enrollment larger than Medicare’s, it’s very, very popular.

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Is the Trump Administration Lying About His Birthday Parade?

Early signs suggest that the parade will cost far more than the already exorbitant $45 million in taxpayer funds budgeted.

By Malcolm Ferguson

Karoline Leavitt Freaks Out After Two Brutal Tariff Losses in 24 Hours

Donald Trump’s press secretary snapped when asked why countries should even bother negotiating with the U.S.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Kash Patel Flails Trying to Defend Failure to Do His Actual Job

Kash Patel has yet to submit the FBI’s budget for fiscal year 2026.

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The Republican Plot to Let People Die of Heatstroke

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Where the Money Is: America’s Obscene Wealth Gap

Undoubtedly, Donald Trump is a threat to American democracy; but the bigger threat is the obscene wealth gap that allowed his rise. This event on Tuesday, June 24 will build on our special reporting and polling about the concentration of wealth in America.

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