Biden Has Inherited Trump’s Catastrophic Border Wall. What Happens Next?
The new president said he won’t build “another foot of wall” — but border communities fear he may already be breaking his promise.
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Steve Scalise, No. 2 House Republican, Still Won’t Say Election Wasn’t Stolen
It’s a dangerous lie that the election was stolen from Trump, but the House minority whip refuses to acknowledge that.
Michael Flynn’s Wild Ride Into The Heart Of QAnon
In the weeks before the Capitol siege, Trump’s former national security adviser went on a far-right media blitz to promote wild conspiracy theories.
Listen: ‘A Disaster for Feminism’
Nearly a year ago, Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis predicted that the pandemic would be “a disaster for feminism,” and far too many of her predictions have proved true. With women leaving the workforce at unprecedented rates, why has the pandemic’s burden fallen so much harder on them? And what can we, as a society, do about it?Lewis joins staff writer James Hamblin and comedian Maeve Higgins on the podcast Social Distance.
Democracy Now! Turns 25: Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Independent News on the Frontlines
Democracy Now! first aired on nine community radio stations on February 19, 1996, on the eve of the New Hampshire presidential primary. In the 25 years since that initial broadcast, the program has greatly expanded, airing today on more than 1,500 television and radio stations around the globe and reaching millions of people online.
“No Hate! No Fear!” Democracy Now! Co-Host Nermeen Shaikh Celebrates 10 Years Covering War & Peace
As Democracy Now! prepares to mark 25 years on air, we celebrate Nermeen Shaikh’s 10th anniversary as a Democracy Now! co-host and feature a report she filed from protests at New York’s JFK Airport against the Trump administration’s Muslim ban, one of the many highlights from her time on the program.
“Not Doing This Is a Choice”: Biden Drags His Feet on Canceling Student Debt Despite Campaign Pledge
Students, campaigners and top Democrats have been pushing President Joe Biden to use executive authority to cancel at least $50,000 in student loan debt per person. Student loan debt in the U.S. stands at $1.7 trillion, with some 45 million people owing money. Filmmaker and organizer Astra Taylor, an author, documentary director and organizer with the Debt Collective, says Biden has clear legal authority to cancel student debt. “Not doing this is a choice,” she says.
How to Wear a Mask & When to Wear Two to Reduce COVID Transmission & Increase Vaccine Effectiveness
While COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations appear to be waning, the United States has a long way to go before people can safely return to everyday life without masks. Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease physician and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, says it’s vital to stay vigilant even as vaccinations ramp up. “If we can get our transmission down as low as possible, that is actually going to make the vaccines more effective.
Trump Tries To Hop Back Into The Spotlight With CPAC Address
Trump reportedly plans to speak to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 28, the last day of their meeting.
United Airlines Investigating Source Of Leaks On Ted Cruz’s Cancun Flights
The flight attendants union leader urges United to drop the probe because the GOP senator is a “public servant who has lied too many times.
Serving Trump A Diet Coke Required Elaborate Steps, Says Leaked Restaurant Document
When the former president visited the restaurant at his D.C. hotel, he loved Diet Cokes, junk food and hearing Heinz ketchup bottles make “pop” sounds.
Chris Christie Has No Sympathy For Ted Cruz: ‘Ted Has Just Not Been A Very Likable Guy’
The former New Jersey governor hasn’t forgotten how Cruz made fun of him for that infamous beach incident in 2017.
Newsmax Airs Whole Segment Attacking Biden’s Senior Dog, Champ
A host on the pro-Trump network said the 12-year-old canine looked like a “junkyard” dog.
“No Hate! No Fear!” Democracy Now! Co-Host Nermeen Shaikh Celebrates 10 Years Covering War & Peace
As Democracy Now! prepares to mark 25 years on air, we celebrate Nermeen Shaikh’s 10th anniversary as a Democracy Now! co-host and feature a report she filed from protests at New York’s JFK Airport against the Trump administration’s Muslim ban, one of the many highlights from her time on the program.
“Not Doing This Is a Choice”: Biden Drags His Feet on Canceling Student Debt Despite Campaign Pledge
Students, campaigners and top Democrats have been pushing President Joe Biden to use executive authority to cancel at least $50,000 in student loan debt per person. Student loan debt in the U.S. stands at $1.7 trillion, with some 45 million people owing money. Filmmaker and organizer Astra Taylor, an author, documentary director and organizer with the Debt Collective, says Biden has clear legal authority to cancel student debt. “Not doing this is a choice,” she says.
How to Wear a Mask & When to Wear Two to Reduce COVID Transmission & Increase Vaccine Effectiveness
While COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations appear to be waning, the United States has a long way to go before people can safely return to everyday life without masks. Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease physician and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, says it’s vital to stay vigilant even as vaccinations ramp up. “If we can get our transmission down as low as possible, that is actually going to make the vaccines more effective.
New York City Tax Agency Subpoenaed In Trump Criminal Probe
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed a tax agency as part of an investigation into Trump’s company.
Trump Ally Erik Prince Supplied Arms, Mercenaries For Planned Libya Coup: Report
The U.N. finds Trump endorsed a strongman in Libya four days after Prince made a pitch to the militia boss for an $80 million mercenary op, the N.Y. Times reports.
Key Biden Nominee At Serious Risk After Democrat Joe Manchin Says He’ll Vote No
Neera Tanden, the Democratic nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget, has elicited criticism for her partisan rhetoric.
Rep. Lauren Boebert Ripped For Not Understanding Basics Of The Constitution
The Republican congresswoman apparently didn’t learn about amendments in her high school civics class.
Listen: ‘A Disaster for Feminism’
Nearly a year ago, Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis predicted the pandemic would be “a disaster for feminism,” and far too many of her predictions have proven true. With women leaving the workforce at unprecedented rates, why has the pandemic’s burden fallen so much harder on them? And what can we, as a society, do about it?Lewis joins staff writer James Hamblin and comedian Maeve Higgins on the podcast Social Distance.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Doing Ted Cruz’s Job To Provide Texas Storm Aid
The New York congresswoman helped raise $2 million in relief for Texans and is heading to the state to dispense supplies after the GOP senator went to Cancun.
Democracy Now! Turns 25: Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Independent News on the Frontlines
Democracy Now! first aired on nine community radio stations on February 19, 1996, on the eve of the New Hampshire presidential primary. In the 25 years since that initial broadcast, the program has greatly expanded, airing today on more than 1,500 television and radio stations around the globe and reaching millions of people online.
Let Them Eat Snow: Meghan McCain Blasts ‘Marie Antoinette’ Ted Cruz For Cancun Trip
The “View” co-host also warned that heads would roll for the mess in Texas.
Trump Ramps Up Efforts To Retain Control Of The Republican Party By Attacking McConnell
After leaving in disgrace following his impeachment for inciting a mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, the former president wants to consolidate his hold on the GOP.
Woman Under Insurrection Investigation Made Video Threatening To Shoot FBI Agents
Suzanne Kaye filmed herself drinking cinnamon Jack Daniels and citing her “Second Amendment right to shoot your f**king ass.
He’s Not ‘Using Up’ Electricity, And Other Asinine Defenses Of Ted Cruz’s Cancun Trip
Conservatives are twisting themselves in knots trying to justify the Texas senator’s flight to Mexico as his constituents suffer amid a deadly cold snap.
‘Fox & Friends’ Scolds New York Times For Its Accurate Obit Of Rush Limbaugh
Pete Hegseth called the article “sick” and Fox Nation’s Lara Logan said she was “a better person than that.
“No Hate! No Fear!” Democracy Now! Co-Host Nermeen Shaikh Celebrates 10 Years Covering War & Peace
As Democracy Now! prepares to mark 25 years on air, we celebrate Nermeen Shaikh’s 10th anniversary as a Democracy Now! co-host and feature a report she filed from protests at New York’s JFK Airport against the Trump administration’s Muslim ban, one of the many highlights from her time on the program.
“Not Doing This Is a Choice”: Biden Drags His Feet on Canceling Student Debt Despite Campaign Pledge
Students, campaigners and top Democrats have been pushing President Joe Biden to use executive authority to cancel at least $50,000 in student loan debt per person. Student loan debt in the U.S. stands at $1.7 trillion, with some 45 million people owing money. Filmmaker and organizer Astra Taylor, an author, documentary director and organizer with the Debt Collective, says Biden has clear legal authority to cancel student debt. “Not doing this is a choice,” she says.