Sarah Sanders tried to defend Trump’s praise for an alleged abuser. It was a disaster.
During the White House press briefing on Monday, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked if President Trump stands by remarks he made last Friday, when he said he hopes former top aide Rob Porter “has a wonderful career…
Parents Of GOP Senate Candidate Donate Maximum Amount To Democratic Opponent
It’s nothing short of embarrassing that the folks who know GOP Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson best – literally, his folks – don’t think he should be a U.S. Senator.
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Trump Administration Targets Obama-Era Effort to Limit Methane
The rule, dating from President Barack Obama’s final days in office, survived a Senate vote in 2017 but now faces formal repeal.…
'Black Panther' touches on black identity and the fantasy of a people unburdened
There is an interesting argument with Blaxploitation films. The movies, predominantly made during the 1970s, are usually characterized by having a predominantly African-American cast, with the lead character having to deal with some endemic problem affecting their community, while also …
Anti-Muslim commentator shares fake video to prove immigrants are dangerous
Noted anti-Muslim commentator and activist Pamela Geller included a video in the February 11 edition of her newsletter, intended to prove that immigrants posed a dangerous threat. Unfortunately, the video appears to be a hoax.
The video, titled “Immigrants in …
Rachel Maddow Just Wrecked Trump’s Infrastructure Week
Rachel Maddow used the example of Trump’s acting director who was overseeing rail safety with no experience and a second job as an example of how incompetence and corruption are at the heart of Trump’s “infrastructure week.” Video: Rachel Maddow …
Accusations Against Aide Renew Attention on White House Security Clearances
More than a year after joining the White House as a senior adviser, the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is among those without a permanent security clearance.…
Open thread for night owls: Excerpts from the March edition of Harper's Index
Here are some excerpts from behind the March Harper’s Index (behind a paywall):
Hours last year for which Germans were paid to use power because supply outstripped demand: 331
Number of other European Union countries that experienced negative power prices …
Trump’s pick to run the 2020 Census withdraws from consideration
Thomas Brunell, President Trump’s pick for deputy director of the Census Bureau, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position, Mother Jones reported on Monday. Brunell would have been charged with overseeing the 2020 Census survey, which has faced …
Terrified GOP Begging Bob Corker Not To Retire As Deep-Red Tennessee Could Go Blue
Trump cheerleader and frontrunner for the nomination, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, could lose the seat for Republicans and possibly hand the Senate majority back to the Democrats.
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