Trump says Nikki Haley donors ‘permanently barred’ from MAGA movement

Former President Trump announced donors to his presidential primary opponent will be “barred” from the “Make American Great Again” community. In a lengthy Truth Social diatribe against former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who the former president called a “birdbrain,” Trump promised to reject any attempts by her donors to switch to his camp. “Nikki … Read more

Michigan Gov. Whitmer advocates for education investments ahead of key term

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for increased investments in education through initiatives such as free community college for all high school graduates and free preschool for 4-year-olds in a State of the State speech Wednesday night focused on cutting costs for residents. The second-term Democratic governor’s speech preceded a legislative session that may require lawmakers … Read more

Why is Joe Biden dragging the US into another potential war? | Mohamad Bazzi

The Houthis are eager to show that they can stand up to the world’s most powerful country, all for the Palestinian cause As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden made a forceful case for restraining US military intervention and ending the wars that America had unleashed after the September 11 attacks. “The use of force should … Read more

How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children

Gerard ‘Jerry’ Howell was supported by New Orleans’s archbishop after credible sexual abuse allegations were made against him by dozens of children For decades, Gerard “Jerry” Howell had avoided punishment for what his own church considers credible sexual abuse allegations leveled against him by dozens of children at the school for deaf students that he … Read more

The Meme-ification of American Politics

Why more and more voters will be forming opinions in the 2024 election based on a funny video that their cousin’s husband’s sister shared in the group chat.

First Thing: Boost for Biden as United Auto Workers union endorses his re-election

Both Biden and Trump had courted influential union. Plus, poll finds 35% of Americans say Israel is committing genocide Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The United Auto Workers (UAW) formally endorsed Joe Biden’s re-election campaign on Wednesday at the union’s national community action program conference in Washington … Read more