Israel-Hamas Conflict
Biden Says Netanyahu Must “Change” His Government—But Vows “Unshakeable” Support Either Way
The president is getting more candid about his frustrations with his Israeli counterpart, warning that Netanyahu is “starting to lose” international backing. But for now, that rhetorical shift hasn't come with a shift in policy.
By Eric Lutz
He’s Not Alone
Rudy Giuliani’s Lawyer Wishes Rudy Giuliani Would Shut the Hell Up
“My client, as you saw last night, likes to talk a lot, unfortunately.”
By Bess Levin
Scenes from the MAGAverse
“I Don’t Give a F--k”: Behind the Media Revolt at the New York Young Republican Gala
The club, which convened this past weekend to see Donald Trump in the flesh, set one ground rule for the press: Don’t talk to guests. It wasn’t long before the rule became a mere suggestion.
By Caleb Ecarma
Crime
George Santos May Plead Guilty to Some of Those Crimes He Says He Didn’t Commit
He also says he hopes to eventually return to Congress.
By Bess Levin
Impeachment
It May Be Impeachment Eve For House Republicans
'Tis the season to formalize proceedings against Joe Biden—even in the absence of evidence of wrongdoing.
By Eric Lutz
Levin Report
Fox News Hosts Say Republicans Have No Evidence to Impeach Joe Biden
“Republicans have not shown…Joe Biden did anything illegally.”
By Bess Levin
2024 Election
Donald Trump’s “Dictator” Promise Is No Joke
The MAGA base is cheering on Trump’s antidemocratic rhetoric, which the media should take very seriously.
By Molly Jong-Fast
Second Acts
George Santos Says He’s Making Over $80,000 a Day on Cameo
Being expelled from Congress appears to be the best thing that ever happened to George Santos.
By Bess Levin
Trump Trial
Donald Trump Declines Opportunity to Throw Another Tantrum on the Witness Stand
While the former president claimed he has “nothing more to say” under oath, he still has a lot to say over Truth Social.
By Eric Lutz
Culture War
“People Have to Wake Up”: From the Front Lines of Idaho’s School Board Battles Against the Far Right
After extremist culture warriors mounted an electoral coup in West Bonner County, parents and local leaders are fighting to reclaim and rebuild the school district, brick by brick. “We don’t want someone to come in and tell us what we want,” says the school board chair. “We want to decide ourselves.”
By Laura Pappano
DICTATOR DESIRES
With A Smile and a Smirk, Donald Trump Repeats “Dictator” Comment
The GOP presidential frontrunner forewarned, “Be careful what you wish for.”
By Jack McCordick
Social Media
“The People Have Spoken”: Elon Musk Reinstates Conspiracist Alex Jones’ Account on X After User Poll
The disgraced Infowars host was banned from Twitter in 2018 after spreading lies about the Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012.
By Jack McCordick
Abortion
Texas Supreme Court Blocks Woman From Having Emergency Abortion Despite Fatal Fetus Diagnosis
Attorney General Ken Paxton argued the state would suffer an "irreparable loss" should Kate Cox terminate her pregnancy.
By Jack McCordick
ET TU, KEVIN?
“I Will Support Donald Trump”: Ex-Speaker McCarthy Endorses 2024 GOP Frontrunner, Mulls Cabinet Role
The California Republican, who vowed not to quit, is resigning from Congress at the end of December.
By Jack McCordick
Levin Report
Fox Anchor, Through Gritted Teeth, Admits Biden’s Economy “Is a Lot Stronger Than Anybody Understands”
It appeared to pain the Fox gang to it.
By Bess Levin
Calm, Cool, Collected
Elon Musk Says Bob Iger, the Disney CEO He Publicly Told to “Fuck Yourself,” Should Be “Fired Immediately”
He’s definitely not taking this advertiser boycott personally or anything.
By Bess Levin
The Economy
Can Biden's Economic Message Break Through the 2024 Noise?
Months after month, the Labor Department paints a rosy picture of “Bidenomics.” And yet, poll after poll, voters aren't feeling the love.
By Eric Lutz
Abortion
Texas Judge Allows Woman to Get Abortion Despite Barbaric State Law Saying She Must Continue Nonviable Pregnancy That Could Leave Her Infertile
Attorney General Ken Paxton is already threatening her lawyers with criminal and civil penalties.
By Bess Levin
Levin Report
Jared Kushner Could Be Made Secretary of State in Second Trump Term, and No, That’s Not a Joke
Yes, the same Jared Kushner who supposedly brought peace to the Middle East.
By Bess Levin
Congress
Is the House Ethics Committee Coming for Matt Gaetz, George Santos–Style?
An investigation into the Florida lawmaker is reportedly underway.
By Bess Levin