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Dave Chappelle says Republican Party ‘weaponized’ his transgender jokes — and shames MAGA firebrand for coercing a selfie

Comedian has previously drawn heavy criticism for jokes about the transgender community

The Independent UK · Apr 15

‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny 

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

Roll Call · Apr 15

Meet Indian-American Randeep Dhillon who wants to 'Make Affordable California Again' but MAGA does not like his English

Dr Randeep S Dhillon is one of the lesser-known Republican candidates for the California Governor election primary who wants to make the state affordable. As he released his campaign videos ahead of the primary in June, he got trolled for his English and MAGA on social media distanced themselves from…

The Times of India · Apr 15

From Obama-apes to Trump-as-Jesus: Is there a rock bottom to the president’s unhinged social media habit?

ANALYSIS: The president has been shamed into deleting two offensive Truth Social posts in as many months this year — it’s a sign that his political shock jock act is growing stale, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Push for surveillance authority reauthorization hits snag in House

House GOP leadership faced a setback Wednesday in their push to reauthorize a key surveillance authority with no changes, amid signs they did not have enough support from privacy-minded conservatives to clear a procedural vote on the floor. Key House Republicans had outlined a floor strategy to pass a measure…

Roll Call · Apr 15

'America is back': Trump targets Pope Leo again, draws line on Iran nuclear issue

President Trump reignited his public dispute with Pope Leo XIV, criticizing the Vatican's stance on Iran's nuclear program. This unusual clash, amplified by an AI-generated image of Trump in a Christ-like form, has caused discomfort among some Republican leaders and Christian conservatives, sparking widespread satire.

The Times of India · Apr 15

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

The Independent UK · Apr 15

President vs Pope: Trump’s divine detour rattles the faithful

TOI Correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump’s theological skirmish with Pope Leo — spiritual head of more than a billion Catholics — has triggered a backlash from his own conservative base, with Republican leaders, Christian activists and late-night comedians converging, for once, on the same punchline.

The Times of India · Apr 15

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men

The Guardian - US · Apr 14

Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies?

In the US, the birth rate for 15- to 19-year-olds dropped 7% last year. But what seems like good news for society has been lamented by some leading Maga figures, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14