.Charlie Sykes tackles how the news media can solve the Trump problem when 'To put it mildly, the arc of social media does not bend toward Edward R. Murrow–style journalism.' For a start, he says, relentlessly emphasize the truth and Trump's 'abnormality.' theatlantic.com/newsletters/ar…

Senate kills second article of impeachment against Mayorkas, it goes down on a 51-49 party-line vote. Murkowski sides with Rs after voting “present” on the first article

Saturday evening vote on foreign aid package, Johnson tells members in message

51-48-1, Senate votes to kill the first impeachment article. Murkowski lone defector. She voted “present.” Schumer now wants to move to kill second impeachment article.

.Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 makes a solid case here and I agree 💯: 'It is unequivocally wrong—flat-out immoral—to block traffic on a highway or roadway as a form of protest.' Also, incompetent, dangerous, counterproductive, and 'incredibly privileged.' charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/blocking-tra…

“The document for the first time provides official confirmation and codification of what many in the Moscow elite say has become a hybrid war against the West. Russia is seeking to subvert Western support for Ukraine and disrupt the domestic politics of the United States and…

As I return to work, in writing/speaking/TV, I've tried to channel Miranda's fearless spirit.

My old rule was, 'If unsure, don't say it.' New rule: 'Unless I leave the set worried that I've gone too far - then I haven't gone far enough.'

While Mike Johnson dithers, more people die because Ukraine does not have enough air defense

Something to look forward to 🙂

This is the guy who says he’s representing America’s interests by joining with MTG to oust ⁦Speaker Mike Johnson⁩. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/12/05…

I'm going to post this video every day until the election

Jill Lawrence By coincidence, I discussed this question in my parties class this morning. I think they're afraid -- not just of political repercussions, but of physical harm.

Hear me out, how about a few Republicans from Biden districts switch parties? Actually it could be less than a few, amirite House nerds? #SpeakerJeffries

There must be a way to distill this point into a bumper sticker, and a 30- or 60-second ad that packs a punch.

Is there factual information on whether Trump did or did not attend his four older children's high school graduations? I've seen non-reporters on here saying he did not, but I haven't seen links to reliable news sources.

It’s the 12 year anniversary of Newt Gingrich being bitten by a penguin

'Jennifer Gosar has been there—starting fifteen years ago, when her older brother Paul ran for Congress on an anti-immigrant platform. It was personal to her.' The Kennedy and Gosar families share something in common. ICYMI Jill Lawrence: thebulwark.com/p/crank-politi…

This is the guy who says he’s representing America’s interests by joining with MTG to oust ⁦Speaker Mike Johnson⁩. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/12/05…

'What would you do if your brother or sister or cousin went off the rails in a way that conflicted with your values and undercut the trust you needed to do your own job?'

-- Jill Lawrence, on the Kennedy family's rejection of RFK, Jr.'s presidential bid

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