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May 8, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
MAGA Congressman Accused of Beating and Burning His Ex-Wife
Representative Max Miller has been accused of physical abuse by his ex-wife, the daughter of a sitting Republican senator.
May 8, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Iran War Hawks Rage Over Trump’s Proposed Peace Deal
A lot of President Trump’s base is pissed at him for considering the one-page agreement.
May 8, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Gives Least Reassuring Answer Possible on Hantavirus Spread
Is the Trump administration prepared to respond to the hantavirus outbreak?
May 8, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Suffers Two Brutal Court Losses in Less Than 24 Hours
The courts have delivered major blows to two of Trump’s signature policies: tariffs and the “anti-woke” crusade.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Will Revoke Passports for Parents Who Owe Child Support
The State Department plans to revoke the passports of Americans who owe child support. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing for strict laws where a passport would be necessary.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Protests Erupt as Tennessee Republicans Erase Only Democratic District
Tennessee Republicans have carved up the city of Memphis, eliminating the only majority-Black district in the state.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Somehow Still Spending Billions to Shut Down USAID
The Trump administration is trying to divert billions in funding to finish shutting down the agency.
May 7, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Florida in Secret Talks With Trump on Closing “Alligator Alcatraz”
Florida says the detention center has become a gigantic money pit.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Democrats Probe How Much Trump Pardon Recipients Paid to Get Free
Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into the “pay to play” scheme.
May 7, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
DOJ Investigates Suspiciously Timed Oil Trades in Middle of War
The Department of Justice says it’s looking into trades that happened right before government officials made major announcements about the war.
May 7, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Alabama Republicans Vote to Pass New Map as Tornado Sirens Blare
Local lawmakers made sure to pass the gerrymandering bill even after the Capitol began to flood.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Former DOJ Official Targeted Virginia Democrat to Help Trump
Lindsey Halligan was reportedly trying to charge the Virginia lawmaker long before the FBI raid.
May 6, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Tennessee Republicans Kick Out Democrats as They Vote on New Map
“This is the Republicans’ white power rally,” warned state Senator Gloria Johnson, as protesters shouted down the GOP.
May 6, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Tennessee Republicans Propose Map Eliminating State’s Only Democrat
Tennessee’s Republican Party is gearing up to carve up the state’s one Democratic district, which just happens to be majority-Black.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Who Tipped Off Fox News to FBI Raid of Democratic Leader’s Office?
Fox News got suspiciously lucky being there right when the FBI raided the office of Virginia Senate Leader L. Louise Lucas.
May 6, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Enlists DOJ as His Personal Attorneys to Fight E. Jean Carroll
Trump is using the Department of Justice as his personal lawyers in order to get out of paying E. Jean Carroll the millions he owes.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
FBI Raids Office of Top Democratic Leader in Redistricting Wars
Virginia’s L. Louise Lucas has been unafraid to stand up to Trump. Now, she’s become a target after a major victory.
May 6, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Mississippi GOP Will Hold Redistricting Vote at Infamous Jim Crow Site
Mississippi Republicans have picked the perfect place to vote on stripping Black political power in their state.
May 6, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Satellite Images Reveal Iran Has Destroyed Far More Than Trump Admits
The U.S. isn’t exactly winning the war like President Trump claims.
May 6, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
One Indiana Republican Stands Up to Trump After Elections Bloodbath
Trump’s biggest target, Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, says he’s sticking around.
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