Journalists keep burning leakers
Once or twice might be bad luck. More than that, however, and it begins to look like a trend.
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Transcript: Trump’s America Is Deeply Unwell, and It’s Time to Say So
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 13 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump’s Truth Social
When Peter Hujar Met Paul Thek
Peter Hujar’s most famous photograph, Candy Darling on Her Deathbed , looks like an Old Hollywood melodrama transposed to a hospital room in 1970s New York. The Warhol superstar was in the final stages of lymphoma, a fact the image itself nearly disavows. Darling stretches
Trump administration holds up NOAA grant funding
The Trump administration is holding up some National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant funding. Earlier this month, the University of Colorado released a statement saying that a federal pause on grant funding has put scientists who collect data about the
This Week on the Hill: 6 big fights Congress faces as it returns
Lawmakers are returning to Washington after a two-week recess to a packed and politically fraught agenda. The weekend saw a growing wave of bipartisan calls for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations, which he has denied. Rep. Anna
Swalwell furor engulfs others accused of wrongdoing, threatening to upend House
Bipartisan furor over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is cascading into calls to expel not only him, but three other members — two Republicans and a Democrat — accused of wrongdoing. The dynamic could upend the House in the coming weeks with
Sudden GOP infighting explodes over bipartisan immigration reform bill
Sudden outrage over a long-shot bipartisan immigration reform bill sparked a public battle among House Republicans, fueled by an onslaught of online activists, that’s putting GOP divides over immigration policy squarely into the spotlight. The bill in question, the Dignity Act,
Lee Zeldin Is the Most Lethally Boring Man in the Trump Administration
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin, reportedly being considered to replace Pam Bondi as attorney general, is not the most polarizing member of the Trump administration, not by a long shot. Yet he’s one of the most dangerous. In contrast to the mutant
Idaho Is Ground Zero of Republicans’ Escalating War on Trans People
In a small corridor near the governor’s office at the Idaho State Capitol last week, state and local police officers stood in formation, blocking the public from approaching a public restroom. Inside, two state police officers had taken up a position beside two white pedestal
How Did California Democrats Let Eric Swalwell Get This Far, Anyway?
I started hearing the swirling Eric Swalwell rumors a couple of weeks ago. There were stories coming, and they were going to be bad. Well they came, all right–and they were very bad indeed. The excellent San Francisco Chronicle article detailing Swalwell’s alleged sexual
Fans express outrage as US World Cup ticket prices soar
It will be more expensive than ever to attend World Cup matches held in the United States this summer, a trend that has soccer fans in the U.S. and around the world frustrated about who will have access to watch historic clashes on the pitch in person. The record-breaking
Donald Trump’s America Is Deeply Unwell, and It’s Time to Say So
Donald Trump’s Truth Social feed can get awfully revealing. He just unleashed numerous posts that open a new window on the man and his presidency: the transactionalism; the amorality; and the utter, buffoonish incompetence. In one, he attacked his MAGA allies in a way that
‘It’s all we have to run on’: GOP looks to tout tax cuts as war overtakes Hill agenda
The benefits of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ are at risk of being swamped by rising energy prices.
Oil prices surge above $100 as US Navy to blockade Iran’s ports after peace talks fail
Oil futures were at over $100 per barrel in the wake of President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. military would start blockading ships looking to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Prices of U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude hovered just above $104 per barrel late
US military says 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes
The U.S. military said Sunday that five people were killed in boat strikes in the Eastern Pacific, stating that “intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the” region. “On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen.
Ex-CIA Director: ‘I think the 25th Amendment was written with' Trump 'in mind’
Former CIA Director John Brennan said Saturday that he believed the 25th Amendment “was written with” President Trump “in mind,” comments that come after multiple Democrats pushed for Trump’s ouster following his intense threats toward Iran. “I think the 25th Amendment was
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced on Sunday that he would be suspending his campaign for governor — just over 48 hours after initial reports alleging that the congressman, and one of the frontrunners for California governor, had twice sexually assaulted a former aide. "I
Trump congratulates Rory McIlroy on winning 2026 Masters
President Trump on Sunday congratulated Rory McIlroy for winning the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. McIlroy won the tournament Sunday, donning the tournament's signature green jacket for the second year in a row. "Congratulations to Rory
DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegally
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who has recently faced sexual assault allegations, over allegations of hiring a nanny illegally. In a statement to The Hill’s broadcast partner NewsNation, a spokesperson for U.S.
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz to start Monday morning, military says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday it will begin blockading Iranian ports at 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, 5:30 p.m. in Iran, following posts earlier in the day from President Trump directing the U.S. military to "clean out" the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows 21 hours of
Israeli ambassador to US points to 'potential' for 'continued talks' with Iran
Michael Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., said Sunday that there could be a “potential” for “continued talks” with Iran about the U.S.-Israeli conflict against the country after Vice President Vance said no progress was made in the direction of a peace agreement in
Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations
Lawmakers are set to return to Washington this week as questions over future pay for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees — including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers — loom over efforts to end the partial shutdown. The impasse follows a
Trump ally Orbán sees government fall despite Vance visit
In one of Europe's most consequential elections of the year, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded to the party led by Péter Magyar, ending his run as Hungary's leader after more than 16 years. With 60 percent of the votes counted, Magyar's Tisza Party had more
Warner on US blockade in Strait of Hormuz: 'I don't get that logic'
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday that he didn’t understand the “logic” behind President Trump’s recent announcement that the U.S. military would begin blockading ships looking to enter the Strait of Hormuz. “We know we've got $4-a-gallon gasoline. We know that 25 percent of
MAP: Gas prices dip in 15 states since last weekend
In many cases, however, the price difference is less than 5 cents.
Trump says price of oil, gas 'could be' down, 'the same or maybe a little bit higher' by the midterms
President Trump said Sunday that the prices of oil and gas could drop, stay even or go “maybe a little higher” by this year’s midterm elections in comments that follow his announcement that the U.S. military would start blockading ships looking to enter the Strait of Hormuz.
GOP senator says US has not 'won' Iran war yet, contradicting Trump
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) said Sunday that the U.S. has not “won” the war with Iran yet, despite President Trump saying otherwise on Saturday. “We will not have won until we have completely defanged the Iranian regime. … To me, finishing the job is to make sure that
Iran talks leave Trump with tough decisions
After his vice president departed Pakistan without an agreement to end hostilities with Iran, President Trump’s next steps are uncertain, as 10 days remain in the ceasefire between the two sides. Speaking to reporters in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Sunday, Vice
Subscription fees for YouTube Premium, Music are increasing
It's the first price hike for the service since 2023.
'Warflation' will hit more than just gas prices
The war in Iran may be on pause, but its effects on prices are still in motion and will continue to ripple through the economy.
'Straggler' cicadas may appear this year: Here's where
There are no broods of periodical cicadas expected to awaken this year, but you may still see some late (or early) bugs around.
Cuban president says 'dialogue and deals' with US 'possible' but 'difficult'
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Sunday that any possible agreements or discussions with the United States are "possible" but "difficult" amid heightened tensions between the two countries. "I think we can have an approach in terms of what is possible and what is
Trump shouldn't get away with threats of annihilation — nuclear or otherwise
No American president should ever casually speak of wiping out a civilization.
Trump defends 'whole civilization will die' message to Iran: 'I'm fine with it'
President Trump on Sunday defended his social media post from earlier this week stating “a whole civilization" would die in Iran, arguing it brought the Iranian government to the negotiating table. “I’m fine with it,” Trump told host Maria Bartiromo on Fox News's “Sunday
US military will 'clean out' Strait of Hormuz: Trump
President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy will “clean out” the Strait of Hormuz, just a few hours after he announced that the military branch will block ships from entering the passageway. “We're going to clean out the strait,” Trump told host Maria Bartiromo on Fox
The forgotten founder: Remembering James Otis on America’s 250th birthday
. In challenging the idea that the government’s authority was absolute, Otis helped lay the groundwork for the American understanding of constitutional limits, individual rights and resistance to arbitrary authority.
ICE warehouses get cold shoulder — even in Trump country
Voters in Social Circle, Ga., overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2024. But when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased a 1 million-square-foot warehouse in the tiny city to convert it into a mega detention center for immigrants, residents and local officials
Haley pours cold water on possible 2028 presidential bid
Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday indicated that she won't seek the party's nomination in 2028. "I will not," she responded to CNN's Dana Bash on "State of the Union" when asked if she would consider another White House bid. Haley, a former South Carolina
Some Android users may qualify for $135 million settlement: What to know
If you've used an Android since 2017, you may qualify.
House lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle, call on Swalwell, Gonzales to resign amid misconduct allegations
A growing number of House lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans, are calling on Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to step aside amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations. "[If] that vote comes to the floor, I will be voting yes on both
Defending the truth: The fight for Black history in 2026
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, a battle for the soul of U.S. history is unfolding, with efforts being made to whitewash the history of resistance against enslavement, prompting Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) to introduce a resolution in Congress to protect Black
Kaine says Trump leaving Iran nuclear deal 'one of the worst' foreign policy decisions by American president
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) slammed President Trump for withdrawing the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran during his first term. “This is not going to be an easy negotiation because the last negotiation that led to a control of Iran's nuclear
How the flight of Artemis II brought us together
The mission seems to have brought the humans back on Earth together in support and awe of the first voyage to the moon in many decades.
First Democrat calls for Swalwell to resign from House over sexual assault allegations
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) on Saturday became the first House Democrat to call on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to resign after the latter was accused of sexual misconduct. “I've seen enough. With his nuanced statement aimed at defending likely criminal charges, Swalwell
Trump announces Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fizzle
President Trump on Sunday announced that the U.S. military will begin blockading ships seeking to enter the Strait of Hormuz after weekend peace talks with Iran did not bring about a deal. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the
From pressing the Russian regime to undermining it
The West must offer Russians ways for both individual and collective exit in order to split the local elites and reincorporate the Russian middle class into Western society, economy, and culture, thus creating an opportunity for a more stable and predictable Russia to emerge.
'This is the last warning:' Iran radioes US during Strait of Hormuz de-mining effort: Report
After the U.S. military launched operations to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reportedly warned an American destroyer in the passageway. “This is the last warning. This is the last warning,” the Iranian forces radioed to one of
Why Affordability Replaced Abundance as the Democratic Buzzword
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . A year ago, “abundance” was being widely discussed in Democratic Party circles. The concep t is essentially that liberals should
US 'failed to gain the trust' of Iranian officials in ceasefire talks: Parliament leader
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, said Sunday that U.S. officials “failed to gain the trust” of their Iranian counterparts after peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan collapsed. “Before the negotiations, I emphasized that we have the necessary good