Trump Rages Against Comey Over Claims In New Book  

Trump tweeted Sunday that the former FBI director "always ends up badly and out of whack."

what do you think? 2018-04-15 08:57:03

Joy Reid Mocks America's Invisible Man In The Middle East: 'Where's Jared?'  

In wake of the Syria strike, an MSNBC panel says the U.S. has a "diplomatic vacuum" in the region.

what do you think? 2018-04-15 05:17:50

Paul Ryan Brushes Off Criticism That He Enabled Trump  

The retiring House speaker wants to be remembered as the man who ushered in tax reform.

what do you think? 2018-04-15 05:10:41

Cohen Denies Report That Mueller Has Evidence Of Secret Prague Trip  

Trump's lawyer is doubling down after McClatchy DC reported the special counsel can prove a big part of the Steele dossier.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 18:02:39

Major Progressive Group Endorses Cynthia Nixon For New York Governor  

The vote against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo split the influential Working Families Party.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 17:30:07

This Is Life On The Streets Of Hollywood When You're Young, Queer And Homeless  

While struggling to find stability, homeless queer youth face an additional battle -- one for their own identities.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 11:12:38

Here's What 11-Year-Old Activist Naomi Wadler Wants Adults To Know  

"I hope by the time I'm your age, we would have educated our children ... on today's issues and we wouldn't have kept them in a bubble."

what do you think? 2018-04-14 08:02:01

Surviving Skid Row: Women's Stories Of Assault, Fear, And Finding Friendship  

A third of L.A.'s homeless population are women -- and "once a shelter is full, it's full."

what do you think? 2018-04-14 07:37:38

Kentucky Governor Blames Teacher Protest For Inevitable Assault Of Children Left Home Alone  

Matt Bevin has a bleak view of his fellow Kentuckians.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 04:59:51

Trump's Strike Won't Serve Syrians Or The U.S.  

A military response to Assad's latest use of chemical weapons is unlikely to prevent more killing or diminish the influence of Russia and Iran.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 04:59:50

Trump Orders Strikes On Syria In Retaliation For Chemical Attack  

The attack targeted three facilities, and was joined by France and the United Kingdom.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 04:31:28

Bill Maher's 'Operation Desert Stormy' Quip Leads Skepticism About Trump's Syria Strikes  

People will unavoidably wonder if the strikes are at least partly a distraction from White House scandals, says Rachel Maddow.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 04:24:50

President Trump Expected To Give Remarks On Syria  

He'll speak from the White House.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 04:06:15

Russia Condemns 'Treacherous And Insane' U.S. Retaliation Strikes In Syria  

U.S. President Donald Trump launched the strikes in response to a deadly chemical attack near Damascus.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 03:50:36

World Leaders Respond To The Coordinated Strike In Syria  

President Trump said a strike coordinated with Britain and France was launched Friday night.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 03:23:11

FBI Seized Recordings Between Michael Cohen And Stormy Daniels' Former Lawyer: Report  

The office and hotel room of Trump's personal attorney were raided on Monday.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 02:33:50

Health Department Official Shares Post That Says Forefathers Would Have Hung Obama  

Ximena Barreto is placed on leave as agency examines her shocking posts that also targeted Hillary Clinton.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 02:33:08

Judge: Transgender People A Protected Class, And The Military Can't Enact Trump Ban  

"Transgender people have long been forced to live in silence, or to come out and face the threat of overwhelming discrimination," the judge wrote.

what do you think? 2018-04-14 02:05:23

House Leadership Races Bring Out The Most Machiavellian Moves  

For the attentive reader.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 21:13:08

Trump's ICE Chief Loves His Deportation Force — And Thinks You Should Too  

Thomas Homan is unlike anyone who has run Immigration and Customs Enforcement before. What happens when you put a cop in charge of deporting people?

what do you think? 2018-04-13 20:34:01

Trump Promised Senator No Federal Crackdown On Legal Weed, But Who Even Knows  

Let's see if Trump keeps his word.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 19:47:19

Cynthia Nixon Issues Progressive Call To Arms: 'Time Is Up For Corporate Democrats'  

The actress and activist faces an uphill climb in her left-wing challenge of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).

what do you think? 2018-04-13 17:59:33

The Problem With Facebook Is No One Can Agree On A Metaphor  

But history may have already handed us the right one.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 17:50:50

Ex-Ambassador To Vietnam Quit Because Trump Planned To Deport More Refugees  

Ted Osius revealed why he quit in October: "There was an ethical line that I could not cross."

what do you think? 2018-04-13 14:46:52

Trump Pardons Scooter Libby, Dick Cheney's Former Chief Of Staff  

Libby was convicted of lying about how he learned of a CIA agent's identity.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 13:42:42

James Comey's Book Pre-Sold Almost 200,000 Copies, Source Says  

That number includes both digital and hardcover pre-sales.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 13:22:04

Joe Wilson Reacts To Scooter Libby Pardon: 'Trump Is A Vile And Despicable Individual'  

The former ambassador and his wife, former CIA agent Valerie Plame, were at the center of the Libby case. She says Trump's basis for the pardon is "simply false."

what do you think? 2018-04-13 12:59:23

Trump Reportedly Plans To Pardon Scooter Libby  

Libby was charged in an investigation into who leaked a covert CIA agent's identity to journalists.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 11:13:34

Trump Floated Rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership, Walked It Back Hours Later: Report  

He withdrew from the TPP three days after entering office.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 10:52:12

White House Is Furious About Media Propping Up, Giving Coverage To Guy Wanting Attention  

Sarah Huckabee Sanders was not talking about Trump.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 10:43:14

James Comey: Discussing 'Pee Tape' Dossier With Trump Was 'Out Of Body Experience'  

In his first TV interview promoting his new book, the fired FBI director repeatedly said he was stunned by his interactions with Trump.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 10:01:58

Oregon Man Refuses To Pay Taxes Based On Religious Beliefs About Abortion  

"A woman has the right to choose, but apparently, the prosecutor feels I do not," Michael Bowman told the court.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 09:28:06

Mass Protests Planned If Trump Fires Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein  

A coalition of advocacy groups has planned rallies in hundreds of cities in the event Trump fires Rod Rosenstein.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 08:48:54

Scott Pruitt Uses Multiple 'Secret' Email Accounts, Senators Say  

Democratic senators wonder if the embattled EPA chief is using the email scheme to duck open-records laws.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 08:22:10

Blake Farenthold Promised To Repay Your $84,000. Where Is It?  

"We encourage him in the strongest possible terms to uphold that promise," say his former House colleagues.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 07:18:54

Trump Orders Review Of U.S. Postal Service After Complaining That Amazon Was Taking Advantage  

The order's language will likely encourage the task force to see if USPS can charge companies like Amazon more for parcel delivery.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 07:03:34

The Paradox Of A Superb Military That Never Gets The Job Done  

What happens when a few volunteer and the rest just watch the American military system dissected.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 05:29:27

Oklahoma Teachers Union Calls For End To Walkout  

Schools will reopen soon after negotiations stall at the state Capitol.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 04:12:53

Trump Lawyer Arranged Payoff To Playboy Playmate For Republican Fundraiser  

Michael Cohen handled the matter on behalf of Elliott Broidy.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 03:03:50

88 Lawmakers Urge Trump To Get Their Sign Off To Bomb Syria  

"Engaging our military in Syria ... without prior congressional authorization would violate the separation of powers," say House Republicans and Democrats.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 02:50:52

James Comey Mocks Trump With Hand Size Comments In His New Book  

Comey also has snarky comments about the president's hair.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 02:39:38

Exclusive: ICE Detains A New Jersey Teacher Who'd Face A Death Sentence In Egypt  

Ahmed Abdelbasit was condemned over pro-democracy protests in Egypt. His future in the U.S. is now uncertain.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 02:22:01

Reporter Reveals How Trump Ginned Up That 'Best Sex' Front-Page Story  

He was blowing his own horn again.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 02:13:58

Jake Tapper Mocks Trump's Lame Name For James Comey  

"Lyin' Comey?" Trump has lied 2,436 times, says CNN host.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 02:12:19

How China And The U.S. Are Spawning A New Great Power Naval Rivalry  

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what do you think? 2018-04-13 01:55:16

Comey Memoir: Hiding Clinton Email News Would've Made Her Presidency 'Illegitimate'  

The former FBI director writes that he assumed Trump would lose and that his wife and daughters voted for Clinton and participated in the Women's March.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 01:38:07

Trump's Lawyer May Have Stored 'Gold Mine' Of Recorded Conversations: Report  

The FBI raided Michael Cohen's offices earlier this week, seizing his computers and phones.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 01:21:27

Trump Responds To Allegations In James Comey's Book, Calls Him 'Untruthful Slime Ball'  

"It was my great honor to fire James Comey!" the president tweeted Friday.

what do you think? 2018-04-13 01:11:49

Trump's Deputy National Security Adviser To Leave White House  

More National Security Council personnel changes are expected following John Bolton's appointment as its leader.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 20:55:49

Trump Signs Controversial FOSTA Bill Targeting Online Sex Trafficking  

Advocates say the legislation conflates consensual sex workers and trafficked victims, leaving many sex workers to face even more dangerous conditions.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 20:45:01

Here's A Poll Trump Won't Tweet: He Finished Behind Obama In 'Most Admired' Survey  

...but he did beat Obama in Russia.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 20:22:58

How Experts And One Congressman Reacted To 2 Days Of Mark Zuckerberg's Testimony  

"This was the Big Bang of Silicon Valley politics."

what do you think? 2018-04-12 20:19:46

Paul Ryan Suggests Steve Scalise Supports Kevin McCarthy For Speaker  

This is already getting weird.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 19:52:38

Trump Makes Syria Attack Timeline Even More Confusing  

"Could be very soon or not so soon at all!"

what do you think? 2018-04-12 19:27:35

Senate Confirms Controversial Former Coal Lobbyist As Next-In-Line To Lead EPA  

Andrew Wheeler would automatically take over the EPA if embattled Administrator Scott Pruitt leaves.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 19:21:03

Monopoly Man Photobombs A Senate Hearing  

Activist Amanda Werner steals the spotlight from Trump appointee Mick Mulvaney.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 19:10:07

White House Abruptly Orders EPA To Loosen Clean Air Rules In Polluter Giveaway  

The executive order puts poor communities and people of color particularly at risk.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 18:18:55

Former EPA Aide Accuses Scott Pruitt Of 'Unethical, Potentially Illegal' Behavior  

Kevin Chmielewski, the EPA's deputy chief of staff until he was removed for raising alarm over Pruitt's spending, spoke to five Democrats investigating the EPA chief.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 18:15:41

Record Number Of Oklahomans Filing To Run For Office During Teacher Walkout  

Grassroots enthusiasm could have long-lasting implications in the red states where teachers are revolting.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 18:10:18

Trump's Pick For Secretary of State Reversed Or Forgot All His Controversial Positions  

Mike Pompeo is running away from his past statements on Iran, North Korea and Muslims.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 18:07:07

Interior Department Spokeswoman Calls CNN Reporter 'A F**king Idiot' For Doing Her Job  

Correspondent Rene Marsh had asked several questions about Zinke's travel — now the focus of two investigations.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 17:05:05

Balanced Budget Amendment Fails Amid GOP Fiscal Hypocrisy  

Look who suddenly cares about budget deficits!

what do you think? 2018-04-12 16:42:16

Secretary Of State Nominee Mike Pompeo Says He Continues To Oppose Gay Marriage  

Cory Booker grilled the CIA director about his views on gays and Muslims.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 15:19:35

GOP Leaders Fine With Trump Bombing Syria Without Congress' Sign-Off  

They say he can do that because of a 2001 authorization for use of military force. That's questionable if not false.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 14:20:47

White House Forced To Release Some Visitor Logs In Legal Settlement  

Redacted records for four White House offices will be made public after Public Citizen sued for them.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 12:52:42

Even Now, Paul Ryan Really Doesn't Want To Talk About Donald Trump  

The retiring House speaker dodged a chance to say what he really thinks about the president.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 12:11:18

Trump Attacks NYT Report, Insists He Has Power To Fire Robert Mueller  

Experts, however, say only Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has the power to remove Mueller.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 10:56:20

Mashup Video Proves Donald Trump Really Is A Clean Freak  

They say cleanliness is next to godliness, but we're talking about Trump here.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 08:14:08

Trump Court Pick Thinks Planned Parenthood 'Kills Over 150,000 Females A Year'  

Wendy Vitter refused to tell senators if she still agrees with a speech she gave at a 2013 anti-abortion rally.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 05:55:59

The Republican Poverty Agenda: More Job Training, More Pee  

Republicans are pushing for some food stamp applicants to pass drug tests.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 05:46:10

Missouri Congresswoman: Eric Greitens 'Is Unfit To Lead Our State'  

Rep. Ann Wagner, a Republican, joins a chorus of Missouri politicians speaking out against the governor in light of allegations of sexual misconduct.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 05:23:13

The GOP Shadow Race For The Speakership  

It's going to be an interesting seven months.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 04:46:27

Trump: It's 'Beautiful' A Man Could Pay Medical Bills Only After His Boss Gave Him A Bonus  

Workers shouldn't have to rely on a surprise bonus from a corporate tax cut to get by.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 04:39:48

Woman Testifies Affair With Missouri Governor Was Not Always Consensual  

A state House report says that the hairdresser accused Eric Greitens of coercing her into oral sex and slapping her.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 04:34:21

FBI Adds Mexican Drug Trafficker To Its Most Wanted List  

The United States is offering a $20 million dollar reward for Rafael Caro Quintero's arrest. But getting him extradited may be complicated.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 02:54:19

Trump Judicial Nominee Refuses To Say If She Agrees With Desegregated Schools  

President Donald Trump nominated Wendy Vitter to be a federal judge in the Eastern District of Louisiana.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 02:03:59

Comey Memoir Claims Trump Was Obsessed With Disproving 'Pee Tape' Allegation  

"There's no way I would let people pee on each other around me. No way," Trump allegedly told Comey.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 01:54:26

Americans Are Surprised Domestic Terrorism Isn't A Federal Crime. Most Think It Should Be.  

The lack of a federal criminal statute outlawing domestic terrorism "causes confusion and frustration," according to an FBI special agent.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 01:08:39

Congress Should Ask Mike Pompeo About Torture In Yemen  

A U.S. ally reportedly electrocuted prisoners and packed them into metal containers. Pompeo kept working with that nation.

what do you think? 2018-04-12 01:01:04

Trump Warns Russia: Syria Strikes 'Coming'  

"Get ready Russia, because they will be coming, nice and new and 'smart!'"

what do you think? 2018-04-11 13:06:36

Read Live Updates On Mark Zuckerberg's Hearing With The House Energy And Commerce Committee  

Zuckerberg reportedly spent weeks preparing to speak with lawmakers.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 12:57:04

Paul Ryan Says He Won't Seek Re-Election  

The House speaker will complete his current term in Congress.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 11:52:52

NYT Editorial Board Unloads On Trump: 'The Law Is Coming'  

"Mr. Trump now has real reason to be afraid."

what do you think? 2018-04-11 10:55:33

Trump's Complaints About Obama Giving Away Syria Strategy Look Pretty Silly Now  

Trump just gave away his own plans for Syria.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 10:48:52

Devin Nunes Is Ready To Impeach Someone, And It's Not Donald Trump  

"We're not messing around here."

what do you think? 2018-04-11 10:05:12

Revenge Of The Faceblockers: Social Media Abstainers Aren't Worried About Their Data  

Hamby's research was conducted before the 2016 elections, so she does not know how her subjects feel about their choices

what do you think? 2018-04-11 07:27:42

Flint Residents Shocked By State's Decision To End Bottled Water Delivery  

City and state officials said they received little advance warning of the decision.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 03:55:05

EPA Reportedly Used Social Media To Justify Pruitt's Expensive Security  

Some lawmakers say tweets don't warrant Pruitt's 20-person security detail.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 02:34:10

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Is Tired Of Always Being The 'First'  

She recently became the first woman to give birth while in the Senate.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 02:09:23

GOP Senator To Mark Zuckerberg: 'Your User Agreement Sucks'  

The senator then urged the Facebook CEO to "go back home and rewrite it."

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:58:45

Trump's Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert Resigns  

John Bolton reportedly wanted him out.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:54:49

Trump Floats Possibility Of Firing Robert Mueller, Criticizes Jeff Sessions  

"Well, I think it's a disgrace what's going on," he said. "We'll see what happens."

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:54:30

FBI Has Questions About Michael Cohen's Shady Taxicab Business  

The president's attorney has been linked to some of the most notorious owners in the industry.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:53:43

Scott Pruitt Is Embroiled In More Than A Dozen Scandals. Most Of America Has Barely Noticed.  

Half of the public doesn't have an opinion on the embattled EPA administrator.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:52:50

Stormy Daniels Cooperating With Federal Investigation Of Trump's Lawyer  

"My client and I will fully cooperate with any search for the truth," Daniels' lawyer tweeted.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:51:47

FBI Raid, Staff Exits, Canceled Foreign Trip Making For Best 'Infrastructure Week' Yet  

In a chaotic administration, this week could be one for the books - and it's not even half done

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:51:30

Read Live Updates On Mark Zuckerberg's Senate Testimony  

Zuckerberg met with lawmakers Monday, ahead of his hearings.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:50:55

Trump 'Certainly Believes He Has The Power' To Fire Robert Mueller: White House  

"We've been advised that the president certainly has the power to make that decision," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:46:32

MSU Sued For Allegedly Discouraging Student From Reporting Rape  

The lawsuit claims that the woman was raped by three MSU basketball players.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:46:26

Retired General Schools Ivanka Trump After She Complains About Child Fitness  

"Ummm ... there's this thing called the President's Council of Fitness, Sport and Nutrition," said Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling.

what do you think? 2018-04-11 01:46:24