A new painting by the maestro of Trumpian kitsch offers a fever dream of musical unity – and fundamentally misunderstands orchestras and conductors. And where are the music stands? Events in the United States of Trumpland continue to reveal staggering new dimensions to the possibilities of orchestral music. Trump’s announcement that his “Trump Kennedy Center” … Read more
Anniversary depicts a rightwing takeover of the US inspired by a book of essays. But it’s fuzzy on the bits in between As we all know from history and the current news cycle, autocracy is bad. But it can also be boring. For every explosive confrontation in Minneapolis, there is a quieter, less tangible threat … Read more
The Trump administration is removing 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, border “czar” Tom Homan said on Wednesday.
Defense department says it may end support unless youth group abandons inclusivity and returns to ‘God and country’ values The Pentagon is again threatening to sever ties with Scouting America unless the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America reverts to “core values”, and realigns itself with service to “God and country”. A … Read more
Departure marks large drop in agents on the ground but still leaves about 2,000 there, far above typical levels for state US politics live – latest updates Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said about 700 federal agents would leave Minnesota, a large drop in agents on the ground but still leaving about 2,000 … Read more
With the Winter Olympics set to begin in proper on Friday, here’s a look at 10 Americans worth keeping an eye on Mikaela Shiffrin has surpassed Vonn’s record haul of World Cup wins and staked her claim as the GOAT. But Vonn has a solid claim to be the best ever in the speed events … Read more
Unionized baristas continue to fight for a fair contract and ask public for solidarity as strike stretches into third month Striking Starbucks baristas are calling on customers of the world’s largest coffee chain to delete its popular mobile app in solidarity with their demands for a first union contract. Starbucks Workers United, which has been … Read more
DNC’s Local Listeners initiative will target one million ‘infrequent’ voters in battleground districts Democrats are launching an aggressive campaign to win back voters they lost, not to Donald Trump, but to the proverbial “couch,” as they look to regain support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. On Wednesday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) rolled out … Read more
The trend of local election officials exiting their roles since 2020 has continued at a brisk pace, with a new study finding 50% of chief local election officials in the Western portion of the U.S. have left their jobs since 2020. Election administrators, including hired employees and elected officials, have increasingly quit or left their … Read more
Republican Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, who last year mounted a primary challenge against incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, has announced that he is switching to run for U.S. House. Miguez’s move comes after President Donald Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., jumped into the U.S. Senate race last month. “When I announced my campaign for … Read more
