Donald Trump
Where Things Stand: This Should Change The Narrative
This is your TPM early-afternoon briefing.
05.18.20 | 12:52 pm
But it probably won’t.
I wrote last week about my fascination with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s months-long crusade to use the media to pressure the secretary of state to run for Senate in Kansas. McConnell views Mike Pompeo as the ideal candidate: He has enough establishment support to unite the party in the key state that’s about to dive into a messy GOP primary over the open seat, where a top contender is polarizing, even in Republican circles.
Foreign Affairs Dem Points To Saudi Arms Sale As Possible Reason For IG’s Ouster
05.18.20 | 12:07 pm
Where Things Stand: We’re Still Footing The Bill
This is your TPM early-afternoon briefing.
05.15.20 | 12:27 pm
Just a reminder: President Trump is still profiting off the presidency.
Five Ways Immigrants Are Helping Their Fellow Americans Fight COVID-19
Trump's exclusionary rhetoric on immigrants was never true. But it is especially harmful to the United States as the country works to fight against this deadly pandemic and rebuild its economy in the aftermath.
05.15.20 | 10:00 am