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May 29, 2026
Right Now With Perry Bacon
This Is How Democrats Should Talk About AI
Groundwork Collaborative’s Alex Jacquez says that voters want to be assured that they will have decent-paying, stable jobs in a world with AI.
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May 29, 2026
Podcast
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent
Transcript: MAGA Dope Markwayne Mullin Threatened Dems. It Backfired.
As the homeland security secretary issues a preposterous threat amid a battle at an ICE facility, an immigration advocate explains how this saga captures Trumpism’s deep derangement.
May 29, 2026
Podcast
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent
Trump ICE Standoff in N.J. Takes Darker Turn With Unnerving DHS Threat
As Trump’s homeland security secretary issues a shocking response to a worsening battle at an ICE facility, an immigration advocate explains how this saga captures Trumpism’s violence and bloodlust.
May 28, 2026
Timothy Noah
Trump’s $250 Greenback Is a Gift to the Criminal Class
This is the other reason not to let Trump slap his mug on U.S. currency.
May 28, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Is Spending Millions to Cover Four Horse Statues in Gold
Donald Trump is rushing to cover Washington, D.C., in gold before America’s 250th anniversary.
May 28, 2026
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Republican Backtracks on Bill That Legalizes Murder to Stop Abortions
Shockingly, the North Carolina lawmaker suddenly didn’t want his name associated with the measure.
May 28, 2026
Edith Olmsted
Treasury Sec. Swears They’re This Close to Finding Something on Antifa
Scott Bessent said there would be news coming in the next “weeks and months.”
May 28, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Dem Governor Calls to Shut Down ICE Jail After Wild DHS Interference
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherill has called for an end to Delaney Hall amid mass protests outside the detention center.
May 28, 2026
Edith Olmsted
Trump Treasury Secretary Flails When Grilled About Slush Fund
Scott Bessent attempted to shut down all questions about the fund.
May 28, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Samuel Alito’s Son Landed Secret Job in Trump Administration
Philip Alito has been working in the Trump administration as his father refused to recuse himself in related cases before the Supreme Court.
May 28, 2026
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
People Punished Over Charlie Kirk Comments Win Millions—and Counting
Multiple people were fired or even arrested for criticizing Kirk after his death.
May 28, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Skips Visit to Soldiers Injured in Iran War at Walter Reed
The president made time to visit some soldiers at Walter Reed—but didn’t want to face the ones injured in the war he started.
May 28, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
DOJ Tries to Unmask Reddit and X Users Who Criticized ICE
The Justice Department is trying to find the information of social media users criticizing this administration’s violent immigration tactics.
May 28, 2026
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Scott Bessent Doubles Down on Trump’s Wild Threat to Oman
Donald Trump is apparently ready to expand his regional war in the Middle East.
May 28, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Files Fresh $10 Billion Lawsuit Against
Wall Street Journal
President Trump is suing the publication—again—over the story on his birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
May 28, 2026
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Drops Criminal Probes Into Venezuelan Leader He Installed
Donald Trump has praised Delcy Rodríguez as he seeks to gain control of Venezuela’s oil supply.
May 28, 2026
Malcolm Ferguson
Stephen Miller’s Wife Doxes Woman Behind Democrats’ “Ugly F—k” Post
Katie Miller is pissed that the entire world knows how ugly her husband is, inside and out.
May 28, 2026
Hafiz Rashid
Trump Team Pushes for $250 Bill With His Face on It
No living person has appeared on our currency since 1866, when it became illegal.
May 28, 2026
Edith Olmsted
“Have to Get This Done”: How Don Jr.-Linked Company Got Huge Fed Loan
A top aide for Donald Trump personally intervened.
May 28, 2026
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Finds New Way to Terrorize Woman He Sexually Abused
Donald Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, and he has not stopped bullying her since.
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