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RFK Jr. Falls Apart Immediately When Asked About His Own Comments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to defend his previous public health statements.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

 

RSVP Now: Navigating the Dark Road Ahead

On February 12, we are producing an important event to help you prepare for Trump 2.0. Livestreamed from Washington, D.C., it will gather influential political commentators determined to mitigate the imminent threats of a second Trump term, including Jared Bernstein, Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin, Bennie Thompson, Olivia Troye, Mark Zaid, and more.

 

This event is produced in partnership with Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Rachel Carson Council.

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No, Trump Didn’t Block $50 Million in Condoms to Gaza

Donald Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted this was the reason for freezing Medicaid.

By Edith Olmsted

 

Tim Kaine Warns Federal Workers to Beware of Trump "Buyout" Offer

The Democratic senator has a stark warning for any federal employees considering Trump’s offer.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

Trump Just Broke the Law. Blatantly. And He Might Get Away With It.

How is this not a major political scandal already? Hello, Democrats?

By Michael Tomasky

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Elon Musk’s Henchmen Have Taken Over OPM—and It’s Not Looking Good

One of Musk’s stooges at the Office of Personnel Management is a recent high school graduate.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

Mike Pence Shares Brutal Video Montage of Trump’s Own Words on RFK Jr.

Donald Trump has a long history of attacking his nominee for health secretary.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 
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Trump’s Attempt to Play 4-D Chess on Funding Freeze Majorly Backfires

A court has shut down Donald Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans—again.

By Edith Olmsted

 

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Slam RFK Jr. for Ultimate Scam

The progressive senators torched Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for making money off of his supposed public health initiatives.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

 

Trump’s "Buyout" Offer for Federal Workers Is Already Backfiring

Donald Trump’s ultimatum to federal workers seems to be having the opposite effect.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

ICYMI: Can Tourism Foster Tolerance?

Revisit this conversation between activist, peace builder, and author Aziz Abu Sarah and The New Republic’s Alex Shephard about how socially conscious travel can promote peace across cultures and perspectives.

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