“The President Wanted It and I Did It”: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trumpby Eli HagerProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.Since the arrival of a team from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, Social Security is in a far … [Read more...] about “The President Wanted It and I Did It”: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump
WALL STREET DROPPING UNDER TRUMP POLICIES (CARTOON)
What Do Anthony Van Jones And Seth MacFarlane Have In Common?
Here is the thing about the recent rise of antisemitism. It has nothing to do with antisemitism. What do CNN's Anthony Van Jones and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane have in common? They have theories about the source behind antisemitism. On the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, CNN’s Anthony Van Jones featured a commentary about the dangers of hate. Van … [Read more...] about What Do Anthony Van Jones And Seth MacFarlane Have In Common?
Maybe people will wake up when Elon Musk wrecks Social Security
It’s been fascinating to watch Elon Musk and his destructive dweebs aim their sledgehammers at Social Security. I almost wish they’d screw just a wee bit with the monthly money that 72 million people dependably receive — say, some delivery delays and under-payments here and there — because maybe that might finally compel lots of MAGA voters to wake the hell up. As a … [Read more...] about Maybe people will wake up when Elon Musk wrecks Social Security
Cracks in the Economy: Is the Levee About to Break?
[Editor's Note: This was written before the stock market began to fall.] By Dr. Christopher Miller The U.S. economy stands on the precipice of a major downturn, and yet, Washington remains locked in a partisan death spiral. Democrats are too preoccupied with resisting Republican attacks, while the GOP is focused on dismantling the opposition rather than governing. This … [Read more...] about Cracks in the Economy: Is the Levee About to Break?
The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
In the 1920s, some Americans’ concern for a U.S. in decline led to a rise in various discriminatory policies and movements that hurt vulnerable minorities. iStock/Getty Images Plus Alex Green, Harvard Kennedy School As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president … [Read more...] about The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
The Ukraine Tragedy: Adding Insult to Injury
A couple of days after President Trump humiliated President Zelensky and betrayed Ukraine at the White House, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised the “new White House agenda” saying that it “largely aligns with our vision.” But even before the White House ambush, the Trump administration was taking actions seriously damaging an ally fighting for its very survival. A … [Read more...] about The Ukraine Tragedy: Adding Insult to Injury
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What Amazon MGM’s creative control over the James Bond film franchise means for the future of 007
Daniel Craig played James Bond in five films from 2006 to 2021. Greg Williams/Eon Productions via Getty Images Colin Burnett, Washington University in St. Louis James Bond was front and center at the 2025 Academy Awards – and in a somewhat curious way. In a musical number, Lisa of Blackpink, Doja Cat and Raye sang the Bond theme songs … [Read more...] about What Amazon MGM’s creative control over the James Bond film franchise means for the future of 007
Secretive D.C. Influence Project Appears to Be Running a Group House for Right-Wing Lawmakers
Secretive D.C. Influence Project Appears to Be Running a Group House for Right-Wing Lawmakersby Justin Elliott, Joshua Kaplan and Alex MierjeskiProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.For a project explicitly designed to influence Congress, Steve Berger’s operation has … [Read more...] about Secretive D.C. Influence Project Appears to Be Running a Group House for Right-Wing Lawmakers
THE STATE OF THE UNION IS RUSSIA (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
So, did you watch Donald Trump's State of the Union speech?? Yeah, I know you didn’t, and I don’t blame you because I didn’t want to watch it either. But I did…well, a chunk of it. I watched the first 20 minutes or so, and then that was all I could take. I figured I’d rely on the news coverage of it later, but I did catch Rep. Al Green getting tossed out. My main impression … [Read more...] about THE STATE OF THE UNION IS RUSSIA (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Chaos with Trump and Ukraine: A Warning for Moderates and the Center-Right
By Dr. Christopher Miller As the war in Ukraine continues into its third year, the geopolitical stakes for the United States have never been higher. Yet, recent political developments in Washington and the resurgence of Donald Trump as a major political force have introduced alarming uncertainty into America’s commitment to Ukraine. The consequences of Trump’s erratic … [Read more...] about Chaos with Trump and Ukraine: A Warning for Moderates and the Center-Right
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Trump is the kinglike president many feared when arguing over the US Constitution in 1789 — and his address to Congress showed it
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino If there are any limits to a president’s power, it wasn’t evident from Donald Trump’s speech before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. In that speech, the … [Read more...] about Trump is the kinglike president many feared when arguing over the US Constitution in 1789 — and his address to Congress showed it
How Trump’s compulsion to dominate sabotages dealmaking, undermines democracy and threatens global stability
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on Feb. 28, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University Journalists covering the Feb. 28, 2025, Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described it as a … [Read more...] about How Trump’s compulsion to dominate sabotages dealmaking, undermines democracy and threatens global stability
THANKS FOR NOTHING (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
If you watch the entire Oval Office meeting between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, you’ll notice that Trump was thanked by Zelensky, not once, but twice, three minutes into the meeting. Zelensky thanked Trump again at the 7:35 mark. At minute 41, Zelensky said, “God bless, now, Trump will stop Putin.” Before minute 41 was over, Vice President (sic) JD Vance told … [Read more...] about THANKS FOR NOTHING (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Social Security: You Touch, You Die
If there is one certain bipartisan agreement in U.S. politics, then it is this: Touch Social Security and your political career is dead. To quote economist Michelle Clark Neely, "Frequently called 'the third rail of American politics'—touch it and you die—social security reform is an issue that prompts heated debates among its supporters and detractors." History New … [Read more...] about Social Security: You Touch, You Die
The Empathy Deficit in Washington
We constantly hear politicians in Washington moaning about the budget deficit and the rising national debt and what should be done about them. But even more important is the empathy deficit in our nation’s capital, particularly manifested by President Trump and his chief enforcer, Elon Musk. However, virtually the entire Republican Party is in thrall to these bosses, afraid to … [Read more...] about The Empathy Deficit in Washington
The Recent White House ‘Spectacle.’ What the Headlines Say (Updated)
UPDATE: Perhaps the most telling and damning headline spelling out the consequences of the betrayal of Ukraine following the Zelenskyy-Trump-Vance White House fiasco is one by Reuters: “Kremlin says pause of U.S. military aid to Ukraine is best hope for peace.” This as Russia continues to relentlessly destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure with massive drone and missile … [Read more...] about The Recent White House ‘Spectacle.’ What the Headlines Say (Updated)
IMAGES AND CARTOONS ABOUT TRUMP-PUTIN RELATIONSHIP
Over the years there have been a slew of images and cartoons about Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are a few: … [Read more...] about IMAGES AND CARTOONS ABOUT TRUMP-PUTIN RELATIONSHIP