DeSantis’ conservative populism has left some donors chafing
The Florida governor has made a name for himself with the fights he’s picked.
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“Modern Form of Slavery”: Haitians at Dominican Sugar Plantations Work Under Inhumane Conditions
We go with Democracy Now! correspondent Juan Carlos Dávila to the Dominican Republic, where many Haitian migrants and their descendants work on sugar plantations under conditions amounting to forced labor and live in heavily underresourced communities known as bateyes. Many bateyes do not have electricity or running water.
Trump Legal Spokesperson Makes Major Freudian Slip On What Ex-President Does ‘Right’
Alina Habba, in an appearance on Newsmax, swiftly corrected herself after fumbling remarks aimed at Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
Trump Proudly Shows Off New T-Shirt ― With 1 Glaring Flaw
The former president is trying to cash in on his most recent arrest.
Trump’s Georgia Trial Will Be Livestreamed, Judge Rules
The Fulton County election interference case could be the only court proceedings from his four indictments this year to be seen by the public in real time.
When Sci-Fi Anticipates Reality
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.The relationship between tech and sci-fi is closer—and messier—than observers might think.
Nikki Haley Calls Senate A ‘Privileged Nursing Home’ After McConnell Freezes
“We need to know they’re at the top of their game,” Haley told Fox News. “You can’t say that right now looking at Congress.
Biden Administration Proposes Major Expansion Of Gun Sale Background Checks
More gun sellers would have to put their buyers through background checks as a result of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
This Hurricane Season Is Unprecedented
Updated at 5:29 p.m. on August 31, 2023Earlier this week, mission control commanded the International Space Station to turn its cameras toward the Gulf of Mexico. Giant white clouds, gleaming against the blue of the planet’s oceans and the blackness of space beyond, indicated the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, hovering menacingly off the coast of Florida.
A looming child care funding crisis threatens Biden’s economic recovery
About 3 million children could lose child care after funding expires at the end of next month.
When the State Has a Problem With Your Identity
This week Texas will join the 20 or so other states that have passed laws restricting access to medical therapies and procedures for transgender children. The new law is a triumph for Governor Greg Abbott, who has tried a couple of different strategies to restrict gender transitions, first threatening to investigate parents and caregivers for child abuse and now, in the latest bill, threatening doctors with prosecution.
U.S. Aquifers Are Running Dry, Posing Major Threat to Drinking Water Supply
A major New York Times investigation reveals how the United States’ aquifers are becoming severely depleted due to overuse in part from huge industrial farms and sprawling cities. The Times reports that Kansas corn yields are plummeting due to a lack of water, there is not enough water to support the construction of new homes in parts of Phoenix, Arizona, and rivers across the country are drying up as aquifers are being drained far faster than they are refilling.
Scientist Peter Kalmus: The Hurricanes, Floods & Fires of 2023 Are Just the Beginning of Climate Emergency
As Hurricane Idalia left a wake of destruction Wednesday, President Joe Biden said, “I don’t think anybody can deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore.” Climate activist and scientist Peter Kalmus calls for Biden to declare a climate emergency in order to unleash the government’s ability to transition away from fossil fuels. “The public just doesn’t understand, in my opinion, what a deep emergency we are in,” says Kalmus.
Military Coup in Gabon Seen as Part of Broader Revolt Against France & Neo-Colonialism in Africa
Military leaders in Gabon seized power on Wednesday shortly after reigning President Ali Bongo had been named the winner of last week’s contested election. Bongo and his family have led the country for close to 60 years, during which they have been accused of enriching themselves at the expense of the country.
‘Go after it’: GOP strategists say Republicans need to hit Biden on drug pricing
Republicans are working to persuade Americans that the Biden plan will stifle innovation and lead to price controls.
Drugmakers, trade groups push back against Medicare drug price negotiations
Here are summaries of the cases and where they stand.
How the first 10 drugs set for Medicare negotiations were chosen
While the IRA requires CMS to select the drugs on which Medicare spends the most, experts said calculating annual expenditures is not a cut-and-dried process.
First 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations chosen
Makers of the drugs have 30 days to agree to participate.
‘Pathetic’: Voters of color slam Biden’s performance on the economy
“Our economy is the lowest it’s been.
Biden’s approval rating for the economy remains at about a third, poll finds
The Biden administration has hit hard the president’s economic policy, known as “Bidenomics,” amid falling inflation, steady job growth and diminished talk of a forthcoming recession.
The White House plays it cool as ‘Bidenomics’ struggles to catch on
The president made a big bet on owning the economy. His team says give it time.
DeSantis’ conservative populism has left some donors chafing
The Florida governor has made a name for himself with the fights he’s picked.
‘Cringe’: Ted Cruz Mocked For Super Awkward Beer Stunt On Live TV
The Texas senator was derided on social media for his latest performative outrage.
Mississippi Democrat To Become State’s First Openly Gay Lawmaker
Fabian Nelson’s primary runoff victory comes on the heels of a historic wave of restrictions passed by GOP-controlled legislatures targeting the rights of trans people.
Judge Rules Against Peter Navarro And He Takes It Out On Protester’s Sign
The former Trump advisor will not be allowed to claim executive privilege by former president Donald Trump at his contempt of Congress trial, which starts next week.
The Open Secret of Trump’s Power
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Former President Donald Trump continues to smash through boundaries without losing support. Below, I explain why Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 Republican nomination now seem stronger than ever. But first, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:
The end will come for the cult of MAGA.
CPAC Power Couple Calls Daily Beast ‘Satan’ For Reporting On Groping Allegations
Matt and Mercedes Schlapp lashed out at the website after it reported Matt Schlapp is facing two more allegations he made unwanted advances.
Rudy Giuliani’s Attacks on Democracy Are Attacks on People
To borrow a phrase from the man himself, Rudy Giuliani had a theory, but not a lot of evidence.The lack of evidence—or more specifically, the failure to hand it over—caught up with him today, when a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that Giuliani was liable for defaming Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, a mother and daughter who served as election workers in Fulton County, Georgia.