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MTG's latest weather conspiracy is science fiction. But she's getting warmer.
A small contingent of lawmakers are blaming silver iodide for extreme weather events, including the disastrous flooding in Texas, but at least they're getting closer to the truth.
Trump isn't defying the Founding Fathers all by himself
Trump sees himself as a king, and so does his party — and they're spending billions on detention camps. 
The megabill will let the wealthy give their kids more money tax-free
There's really no argument for extending the estate tax exemption.
Why blocking this risky AI provision was the right move by the Senate
President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in the Senate, but an amendment banning states from regulating AI for a decade didn‘t survive.
Elon Musk threatens war against the entire GOP over megabill
The Musk-Trump feud is heating up again, and Musk is warning about the possibility of political sabotage.
Senate GOP clears the way for nearly 12 million Americans to lose health insurance
The GOP's massive budget bill passed on a 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, after 26 hours of debate. It now goes back to the House.
Sen. Mike Lee wants to sell 2 million acres of public land to benefit the wealthy
The Utah senator claims his "disposal" plan will help America's housing crisis in 11 Western states. The more likely outcome is another boost for the rich.
Why Senate Republicans might not let Trump give back $9.3 billion
The White House's rescissions proposal would claw back billions in funding to PBS, NPR and foreign aid. Key Senate Republicans are still skeptical.
There's no reason for Democrats to cave to Alina Habba's legal bullying
Trump's former personal lawyer was better on TV than in court. Her case against New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver should be viewed the same way.
There's no good reason for 88-year-old Eleanor Holmes Norton to run for re-election
The 18-term delegate is the oldest member of the House. Her clinging to office for another two years wouldn't serve her constituents.
Democrats' anti-Trump ‘TACO' insult is a political disaster waiting to happen
There's nothing to be gained from daring Trump to follow through on his most extreme policies.
