Michael Cohen’s Testimony Exposes the Ugly Lunacy of the Trump "Cult"

A former federal prosecutor explains how Donald Trump’s lawyers are committing serious mistakes—and why Trump’s demand for cultlike devotion may be what’s driving them.

By The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent

Only 3 days away: The Stop Trump Summit

Join us on May 18 in Philadelphia and on livestream to examine the disasters of Trump’s first term and everything concerned American citizens want to know about making sure he never takes office again. Speakers include: Will Bunch, George Conway, Molly Jong-Fast, Mary Trump, Rick Wilson, and more.

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The Problem With Starting (Another) Trade War With China

First, Trump slapped tariffs on China. Now Biden has increased them. Is this wise economic policy or just political one-upmanship?

By Timothy Noah

Netanyahu’s Loyalty to Trump Must Outweigh Biden’s Loyalty to Israel

Joe Biden is being tugged in two directions, but his choice should be clear: Save Israel from itself, and save himself, his party, and American democracy in the process.

By Eric Alterman

Trump’s War on Government Will Take Public Health Back a Century

He and his allies are planning to "deconstruct" the administrative state by stripping its power and forcing out tens of thousands of workers. That will put all of our lives at risk.

By Abdullah Shihipar

Trump Should Be Terrified of Nikki Haley’s Zombie Campaign Success

Haley had strong showings in the Nebraska, Maryland, and West Virginia primaries, despite not even running.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

Right to Read Celebration

Join us on June 8 for a high-profile event that will feature authors who are currently banned; fellow writers who have taken up the cause; and teachers, librarians, and students who have been directly impacted by the book bans that are sweeping America.

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Lara Trump’s RNC Falls Flat on Its Face After Assault on Voting Rights

The Republican National Convention just got dealt another blow before the 2024 election.

By Talia Jane

How Will Trump 2024 Add to the GOP’s Long History of Election Theft?

Nixon sabotaged Vietnam peace talks. Reagan asked Iran to hold the hostages. We never know about these things until years later. So: What will Trump do?

By Thom Hartmann