Trump’s Crypto Corruption Puts Centrist Democrats in Bind
Moderate Democrats want to put a stop to Trump’s meme coin self-dealing. But that might cut off campaign donations from crypto interests.
Matt Sledge
Matt Sledge is a political reporter. He has written previously for the Houston Landing, Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate, and HuffPost.
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Midterms 2026
William Lawrence Is Running in a Purple Michigan District — on His Pro-Palestine Credentials
Democratic leaders keep backing centrists, but a Michigan progressive is trying to harness left-leaning energy on Palestine.
Intel Pick Jay Clayton Won’t Tell Congress Whether Trump Ordered Subpoenas of NYT Journalists
Democrats questioned whether Jay Clayton would be able to stand up to Trump about using public office for retribution.
Trump’s Intel Pick Played Key Role in NYT Subpoenas — But Some Democrats Still On the Fence
Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence is seen by some Democrats as a safer alternative to Trump loyalist Bill Pulte.
Midterms 2026
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Windfall Is a Political Obstacle
Centrist Democrats in the Senate criticize Trump’s newfound billions, while working to boost the industry that enabled his grift.
Chilling Dissent
How Local Cops Are Running With Trump's NSPM-7 Attacks on Antifa
Local authorities accused the same legal assistance group targeted by Joseph McCarthy a half century ago of being part of a vast antifa conspiracy.
Israel’s Lebanon Blitz
Congressional Dems Shift to Overwhelmingly Oppose Involvement in Israel’s War on Lebanon
Democratic leaders did not formally whip for Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s bill, but they spoke in favor of it on the House floor.
Chilling Dissent
Prairieland Defendant Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Moving a Box of Antifascist Zines
Anti-ICE activists received lengthy prison terms — including a 100-year sentence — in the first major trial of the NSPM-7 era.
Midterms 2026
Trump-Loving Crypto Super PAC Finally Backs a Democrat: Ritchie Torres
Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race.
Senate Democrats Aren’t Happy About Trump’s Spy Law Ultimatum
Before Trump paused Jay Clayton’s nomination, Democrats thought they were on a “glide path” to renewing FISA. Now the president wants to tie domestic surveillance to voter suppression.