Martin Schram: A MAGA gift for our friends This holiday season let’s try to bring a little comfort and joy to our close friends who are feeling disheartened and disillusioned. Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022
Trump faces more woes in Jan. 6 panel’s blockbuster finale WASHINGTON — Donald Trump awaits the most serious blow yet from House lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — a possible recommendation that he be prosecuted just as he’s launching a comeback bid for the White House. Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022
Ye, DeSantis and resurgent antisemitism Neoliberal capitalism has created a culture of isolation and empty spectacle — and driven the comeback of fascism Salon · Dec 18, 2022
Can Pence’s Trump-lite blend of policy and politeness convince Republicans? Former vice-president strikes a delicate balance between praise and condemnation of his old boss as he considers a 2024 run The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2022
Is Trump finally politically dead? Sort of Republican lawmakers know Trump is unpopular – but some feverishly pro-Trump voters have the party in a bind The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2022
2022: The year in conspiracy theories Deranged beliefs flooded the Republican zone in 2022 — but somehow, voting late on Election Day didn't help them Salon · Dec 17, 2022
Ivanka 'doesn’t need' dad Donald Trump amid his dwindling popularity, his niece says Mary Trump, the former-President's niece who has always been a critic of him, said that Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner simply don't need Donald Trump anymore Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
GOPer's false Porter "pedophilia" attack Jackson gets debunked after pushing false claim about Porter's criticism of "groomer" attacks Salon · Dec 16, 2022
DeSantis signs bill seeking to stabilize insurance market Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping property insurance bill The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022
Meet Elon Musk's favorite new doctor The right's new darling is a Stanford doctor who is mistrustful of mRNA vaccines and lockdowns Salon · Dec 16, 2022
Editorial: DeSantis launches a strike against lifesaving science Throughout the history of public health in the United States, there have been a handful of moments where a broad cross-section of scientists and other leaders spotted something happening and thought “This is new. This is bad. This could change everything.” Orlando Sentinel · Dec 16, 2022
DeSantis backs more abortion restrictions, looser gun law ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on abortion and guns Thursday, signaling he’s ready to sign legislation on those hot-button issues next year but offering no firm details. Orlando Sentinel · Dec 15, 2022
Biden mocks Trump’s ‘major announcement’ on trading cards by listing his recent achievements The president draws a contrast with his once and potentially future rival The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Seth Meyers on Sam Bankman-Fried: ‘A guy who looks the way Cheeto dust smells’ Late-night hosts discuss Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest for alleged FTX fraud, Ron DeSantis’s vaccine conspiracies and Elon Musk’s Twitter not paying rent The Guardian - US · Dec 15, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 Donald Trump unveils $99 trading cards for Christmas in 'major' announcement After teasing his most devout followers that he was to make a major announcement, former US President Donald Trump instead asked them to buy his new NFT trading cards. The digital tokens show Trump as a superhero
Salon · Dec 15, 2022 Catholic bishops' abortion shift Realizing that the faithful aren't following them, bishops adopt a "moderate" strategy — to reach a total ban
WEKU · Dec 15, 2022 Americans are sick of lawmakers bickering. They don't have much hope that will change Three-quarters say they want members of Congress to compromise with each other across the aisle, but 58% say they have no confidence they will, more than double the percent who said so in 2008.
Tribune News Service · Dec 15, 2022 Donald Trump trails Ron DeSantis by 14% in latest poll as 2024 presidential questions mount Former President Donald Trump is getting walloped by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in another poll of a potential 2024 Republican presidential primary matchup.
Axios · Dec 15, 2022 String of polls show Trump is bleeding GOP base support It threatens to place Trump's 2024 comeback bid in serious jeopardy.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022 Morning Mail: Sydney-Melbourne rail in ‘six hours’, Violet Coco’s epiphany, Trump ‘in trouble’ In today’s newsletter: an upgrade of existing track would be a cheaper and quicker alternative to high-speed, an expert believes; Ron DeSantis takes huge lead over former president in Republican polls
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 From self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s politics? The Tesla and Twitter tycoon has donated to both parties and proclaims himself ‘neither left nor right’. But his escalating interventions in America’s culture wars tell a different story, writes Io Dodds
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 GOP voters have soured on Trump as DeSantis rises, poll finds Mr Trump is currently the only Republican who has declared himself a candidate in the next presidential election
Salon · Dec 14, 2022 DeSantis demands COVID vax grand jury Doctors "outraged" after DeSantis pushes investigation and truther panel to refute CDC public health guidance
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022 Who is running for president in 2024? As the 2024 campaign takes shape, here are the names you need to know
Axios · Dec 14, 2022 New polls: Trump's 2024 bid has a growing DeSantis problem DeSantis has been viewed as a potential front-runner in the race, but has steered clear of a formal announcement.