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Malcolm Ferguson

Malcolm Ferguson is an associate writer covering breaking news at The New Republic. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic and The American Prospect.

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September 9, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump’s DOJ Ghosts European Officials Investigating Epstein
The Justice Department is refusing to cooperate in European investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his circle.
September 8, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Bombshell October 7 Report Leads to Calls for Netanyahu’s Removal
The Israeli prime minister received a major warning just days before the October 7 attack—and chose not to tell anyone.
September 8, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Canada Retaliates With Tariffs as Trump Resorts to Posting AI Slop
Donald Trump is more interested in shitposting than in doing anything about the trade war he started.
September 8, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Sparks Diplomatic Incident With His “USA” Map
Iceland has summoned the U.S. ambassador.
September 4, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Ex-Trump Labor Secretary Went to Strip Club on Taxpayers’ Dime
Lori Chavez-DeRemer also pressured her staff to drink on the job with her, an inspector general report found.
September 4, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Fox News Isolated Maria Bartiromo for Weeks Before Firing Her
Bartiromo’s own staff was forbidden from speaking to her.
September 4, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
John Fetterman Keeps Blowing Off People He Represents to Talk on Fox
Fetterman ignored paralyzed veterans and people who take care of sick children.
September 4, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Spirals After Missouri Supreme Court Hands Him Massive Loss
Republican leaders in Missouri had capitulated to Donald Trump and redistricted the state.
September 3, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Hegseth and Co. Are Trying to Steal Other Agencies’ Funds, Dems Say
House Democrats say the Pentagon is attempting to siphon crucial NIH funds.
September 3, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Pentagon Mysteriously Pulls Hegseth’s Testosterone Screening Memo
It’s not clear what’s happening with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s mandatory testosterone screening for troops.
September 3, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Every Democrat Who Voted to Defund Schools That Boycott Israel
House Republicans were able to pass the dangerous bill with the help of 33 Democrats. Here are their names.
September 3, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
After 5-Week Vacation, House Suddenly Takes Off the Rest of September
Must be nice to be a member of Congress and never have to do your job.
September 3, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
RFK Jr. Pressures CDC into Fudging Measles Death Toll
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is forcing the CDC to change its numbers to make him look better.
September 1, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
House Republican Majority Turns Razor-Thin as Democrat Is Sworn In
Speaker Mike Johnson can’t afford many defections.
September 1, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Judge Tells RFK Jr. to Stop Using Fake AI Studies on Teen Pregnancy
The Department of Health and Human Services cited articles that were entirely made up.
September 1, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Republican Scrubs Trump From Website After Winning Primary
Congressional candidate Mike Beltran seems to want distance from the president as November approaches.
September 1, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Border Patrol Was Investigating Greg Bovino When He Retired
A federal investigator wanted Bovino to answer questions about alleged misconduct. Days later, he announced his departure.
September 1, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Army Secretary Warned Trump About Hegseth Just Before Resigning
The president was reportedly shocked when Driscoll told him the extent of Hegseth’s actions.
August 26, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Darline Graham Says You Should Work Until You Collapse and Die
Graham mocked universal health care in the weirdest way possible after winning her primary election.
August 26, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Half the Country Sues to Stop Trump’s Dangerous USPS Mail Ballot Rule
Blue states are trying to block the new rule on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.

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