Question: When did fact–checking become an outrageous abuse of debate moderators’ power? Answer: When MAGA Republicans decided they didn’t like anyone pointing out that they’re lying. In a perfect world, it might be enough for political opponents to correct each other’s prevarications and exaggerations. But Donald Trump’s entry into presidentialContinue Reading
The response to Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall last month has been hampered by a slew of conspiracy theories and rapidly spreading misinformation about federal assistance to hard-hit communities, as an election year tragedy is swept into political discourseMeanwhile, the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to be aContinue Reading
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Harris pledges to support ‘good union jobs’ at Flint rally “I come from the middle class and I will never forget where I come from,” Harris tells the Flint crowd, pledging to support growth in cities like Flint and more “good union jobs,” including jobs “that do not require aContinue Reading
The woman who accused Corey Lewandowski of harassing and stalking her in a hotel—after which he was ousted from Donald Trump’s orbit in 2021—fought back tears as she discussed his return to politics on Friday. Trashelle Odom, who describes herself as a proud Republican, told CBS News she “just brokeContinue Reading
Foreign Affairs The fixation on grand strategy neglects the fact that foreign policy is the product of politics. As the United States prepares for the November presidential election, political commentators and security analysts are no doubt also preparing for what now seems like the obligatory ritual of providing grandiose plans,Continue Reading
Donald Trump’s attempt to politicize the devastation left by Hurricane Helene isn’t the first time he’s tried to exploit a natural disaster. While he was president, Trump was hesitant to send aid to areas where people voted against him, such as wildfire-stricken California, according to two former White House staffers.Continue Reading
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill. In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur looks at the excitement among Republicans overContinue Reading
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