Nearly $1 Trillion: The Staggering Combined Net Worth Cheering at Trump’s Inauguration
The ultra-rich have long held immense influence in U.S. politics. But Trump’s inauguration shows oligarchy is stronger than ever.
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I Protested Trump’s First Inauguration. But I’m Not Marching Against Him Today.
There is little point in going to Washington today to oppose Trump’s return — Trumpism never left. There are more urgent tasks now.
Trump Inauguration Official’s “Phony Charity” Allegedly Pocketed East Palestine Train Disaster Funds
Under a settlement with Ohio’s attorney general, GOP operative Pat Lee can never fundraise for charity in the state again.
Voices
Why My Memories of Being Taken From My Mom at the Border Came Flooding Back
I was separated from my mom at age 10. Donald Trump's reelection has reignited my family's fears.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio Get a Pass on Suffering in Gaza
The secretaries of defense and state will play key roles in U.S. policy on Israel, but they faced little scrutiny on Palestinian suffering.
Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It.
In their confirmation hearings, John Ratcliffe, Pam Bondi, and Tulsi Gabbard gave government mass surveillance two thumbs up.
White House Budget Office Nominee Tries to Whitewash Trump’s First Term
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Russell Vought downplayed Trump’s moves to strip protections from civil service employees.
SCOTUS Won’t Hear the Real Reason Porn Age-Verification Laws Are Spreading
Conservatives have been caught admitting that age-verification laws are pretext to shut down pornography entirely.
Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin.
And, when he ran for Congress, trust fund kid Bo Hines got half a million in support from FTX crypto fraudsters.
The War on Immigrants
Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport
The Laken Riley Act authorizes state attorneys general to sue federal authorities to force deportations and block visas.