Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 24
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger The Guardian - US · Aug 23
Democrats face senate nightmare after outsider candidate scandal With Graham Platner’s campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there’s no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race The Independent UK · Jul 8
Mamdani Needs a Maximalist Vision of Mayoral Power To Achieve His Goals. Lina Khan Has a Plan. As one of Mamdani's top advisers, Khan has been making a list of all the "authorities that the mayor can unilaterally deploy." Reason · Dec 23, 2025
How Lina Khan Is Busy Striving To Maximize Mamdani's Power Using the mighty power of government to…make stadium hot dogs cheaper? It's one of many ways Khan's petty populism could be coming to New York City. Reason · Nov 14, 2025
"I am not a secret Nazi": Maine Senate candidate responds to tattoo accusations "I am not a secret Nazi," he said on a recent podcast appearance. Axios · Oct 21, 2025
‘What have we become?’: shock across US political parties after Charlie Kirk shooting After rightwing activist was killed, nation already grappling with polarization faces shock bordering on despair The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2025
Benny Johnson brutally mocked for completely misunderstanding Shane Gillis’ ESPY jokes: ‘Dumber than bricks’ ‘Shane Gillis isn't a subtle comedian. But somehow this guy misunderstood BOTH jokes,’ one critic pointed out. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
‘Alligator lives matter’: Trump pal Laura Loomer slammed for saying Florida ‘Alcatraz’ beasts will get ‘65 million meals’ “Alligator lives matter,” MAGA activist Laura Loomer wrote to swift backlash. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Trump Ally Slammed For Saying Alligators In Everglades Detention Center Are 'Guaranteed At Least 65 Million Meals': 'Lunatic' Far right activist Laura Loomer is being slammed online after saying alligators in a new migrant detention center are "guaranteed at least 65 million meals" Latin Times · Jul 2, 2025
YouTube Star Educator Ms Rachel Draws Ire Over Gaza Appeals At first glance, the Instagram profile of Ms Rachel fits the image an influencer who has won millions of devoted subscribers for her sing-songy educational content for toddlers and parenting tips. International Business Times · May 20, 2025
Democrats shun unity on Gaza in face of Netanyahu’s plan for ‘final’ assault ANALYSIS: Democrats lack a unified voice on Israel’s siege on Gaza more than a year and a half after it began. That gives Trump the advantage, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
How the ex-Obama aides of Pod Save America lost faith in candidate Biden The influential Democratic podcast has become skeptical of the president’s ability to win The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024
Jon Stewart accuses Biden of being ‘Trumpian’ by shutting down questions about his re-election bid Code of silence stifling ‘what could be an incredibly productive conversation,’ comedian says The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Salon · Jul 11, 2024 Jon Stewart: Biden "becoming Trumpian" The "Daily Show" host called out the Democratic "omerta" to shut down any conversation around Biden's age
The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2024 Democrats work on damage control after Biden’s fiery surprise speech Kamala Harris slams claims of Biden’s failing mental acuity in classified documents report as ‘inaccurate and inappropriate’
The Walrus · Apr 27, 2023 AI and Politics: How Will We Know What—and Who—Is Real? If we’re lucky, new technologies will only cause brief confusion. If we’re not, our political sphere could be changed forever
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Mike Pompeo mocked for quoting himself to promote his new book ‘My new book reads like a thriller with stories from my heart’