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47min ago

My argument with a GOP senator exposed how the Trump administrationโ€™s extremism gets a pass from Congress

During testimony before the Senate Budget Committee this week, Sen. John Kennedy, R. La., claimed some of my social media posts were โ€œhyperbolic.โ€ But Iโ€™ve got the receipts.

1h ago

The question isnโ€™t whether Trump is clueless about the war in Iran, itโ€™s why

Too often, the president doesnโ€™t appear to understand the conditions in Iran. The White Houseโ€™s information bubble doesnโ€™t appear to be helping.

1h ago

As the Strait of Hormuz stays shut, ships weigh a deadly choice

Nearly two weeks into the war in Iran, hundreds of ships are trapped at the entrance of the Persian Gulf โ€” and the crews have no idea when it will be safe to leave.

1h ago

โ€˜Weโ€™ve won’: Trumpโ€™s declarations of victory in war with Iran defy reality

The president rarely acknowledges mistakes. His approach to messaging about the war with Iran is no different.

2h ago

Attack at Old Dominion University leaves 2 injured, shooter dead

The campus in Norfolk, Virginia, went into lockdown Thursday after the shooting began at a building housing its business school.

2h ago

James Clyburn, 85, launches re-election bid

After speculation about his political future, the influential South Carolina Democrat announced he is seeking an 18th term.

2h ago

Thursdayโ€™s Campaign Round-Up, 3.12.26: Cornyn flip-flops on filibuster rule in weird op-ed

Todayโ€™s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

2h ago

Trump and his allies pitch a new idea: Maybe higher gas prices arenโ€™t โ€˜bad newsโ€™

Weโ€™ve reached the point at which the president wants consumers to be glad theyโ€™re paying more at the pump.

3h ago

Republicans ask Americans to accept wartime โ€˜sacrifices,โ€™ but keep missing the point

Our freedom was not in danger two weeks ago. There was no binary choice: a war that increased the cost of living or the collapse of American liberty.

4h ago

Pentagon puts restrictions on photographers, adding to Hegsethโ€™s anti-press campaign

Whether the secretary realizes it or not, itโ€™s not the photographers who are making him look bad.

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34 minutes ago

Updated Pentagon war figures: Some 6,000 targets struck

1 hour ago

Energy secretary says the U.S. is ‘not ready’ to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz

1 hour ago

White House may waive shipping rules to ease fuel prices



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