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It’s your turn to weigh in. What is the party doing wrong—and right? Who are its brightest—and dullest—stars?
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In TNR’s exclusive new poll, a clear majority—75 percent—would prefer that Democrats “be more aggressive in calling out Republicans,” while just 25 percent chose “focus more on working with Republicans.” trib.al/R6oTUW1
February 20, 2026 at 2:26 AM
In TNR’s exclusive new poll, a clear majority—75 percent—would prefer that Democrats “be more aggressive in calling out Republicans,” while just 25 percent chose “focus more on working with Republicans.” trib.al/R6oTUW1
What's a Democrat for? Today’s Dems could aspire just to return us to some pre-Trump “normal.” But for millions of Americans, that isn’t nearly good enough.
It’s your turn to weigh in. What is the party doing wrong—and right? Answer here: trib.al/BZas1MD
It’s your turn to weigh in. What is the party doing wrong—and right? Answer here: trib.al/BZas1MD
February 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
What's a Democrat for? Today’s Dems could aspire just to return us to some pre-Trump “normal.” But for millions of Americans, that isn’t nearly good enough.
It’s your turn to weigh in. What is the party doing wrong—and right? Answer here: trib.al/BZas1MD
It’s your turn to weigh in. What is the party doing wrong—and right? Answer here: trib.al/BZas1MD
Board of Peace contracting records viewed by The Guardian show the Trump administration plans to use more than 350 acres of desolate land in southern Gaza to construct a 5,000-person military base—complete with 26 armored watchtowers, bunkers, an arms range, and a storage warehouse. trib.al/GJTlCqX
February 20, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Board of Peace contracting records viewed by The Guardian show the Trump administration plans to use more than 350 acres of desolate land in southern Gaza to construct a 5,000-person military base—complete with 26 armored watchtowers, bunkers, an arms range, and a storage warehouse. trib.al/GJTlCqX
Justice Alito—a suspected leaker and private jet fan—has a new book coming out the second day of the Court’s 2026-27 term. Coincidence?
Given the high stakes (the Court’s role as the true source of GOP political power), the smart money suggests that Alito may well step down. trib.al/Pcc1mHo
Given the high stakes (the Court’s role as the true source of GOP political power), the smart money suggests that Alito may well step down. trib.al/Pcc1mHo
February 20, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Justice Alito—a suspected leaker and private jet fan—has a new book coming out the second day of the Court’s 2026-27 term. Coincidence?
Given the high stakes (the Court’s role as the true source of GOP political power), the smart money suggests that Alito may well step down. trib.al/Pcc1mHo
Given the high stakes (the Court’s role as the true source of GOP political power), the smart money suggests that Alito may well step down. trib.al/Pcc1mHo
If money talks, national Democrats are getting a harsh tongue-lashing from donors "pissed off at the spam texts and emails," while the RNC is sitting on $95M in cash.
Donors are cranky, even angry—yet individual candidates are raising eye-popping numbers from donors big and small. trib.al/GntRowr
Donors are cranky, even angry—yet individual candidates are raising eye-popping numbers from donors big and small. trib.al/GntRowr
February 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
If money talks, national Democrats are getting a harsh tongue-lashing from donors "pissed off at the spam texts and emails," while the RNC is sitting on $95M in cash.
Donors are cranky, even angry—yet individual candidates are raising eye-popping numbers from donors big and small. trib.al/GntRowr
Donors are cranky, even angry—yet individual candidates are raising eye-popping numbers from donors big and small. trib.al/GntRowr
If history is any guide, the DNC’s cash deficit won't be a death knell for candidates. But why does Trump still rake in $$ despite abysmal ratings?
“Democratic donors give because they believe in something. Republican donors give because they think they’re going to get something." trib.al/R4geKwQ
“Democratic donors give because they believe in something. Republican donors give because they think they’re going to get something." trib.al/R4geKwQ
Why the Democrats Aren’t Sweating the Republicans’ Huge Cash Advantage
While the national party’s war chest is paltry compared to the GOP’s, individual candidates are raising eye-popping numbers from donors big and small.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM
If history is any guide, the DNC’s cash deficit won't be a death knell for candidates. But why does Trump still rake in $$ despite abysmal ratings?
“Democratic donors give because they believe in something. Republican donors give because they think they’re going to get something." trib.al/R4geKwQ
“Democratic donors give because they believe in something. Republican donors give because they think they’re going to get something." trib.al/R4geKwQ
Agents may have broken the law again. trib.al/vBYENTx
The judge noted that ICE failed to provide a warrant or probable cause: “Absent such procedures, the agency will be free to either engage in preplanned decisions to unlawfully detain individuals and then come up with post hoc rationalizations."
The judge noted that ICE failed to provide a warrant or probable cause: “Absent such procedures, the agency will be free to either engage in preplanned decisions to unlawfully detain individuals and then come up with post hoc rationalizations."
February 19, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Agents may have broken the law again. trib.al/vBYENTx
The judge noted that ICE failed to provide a warrant or probable cause: “Absent such procedures, the agency will be free to either engage in preplanned decisions to unlawfully detain individuals and then come up with post hoc rationalizations."
The judge noted that ICE failed to provide a warrant or probable cause: “Absent such procedures, the agency will be free to either engage in preplanned decisions to unlawfully detain individuals and then come up with post hoc rationalizations."
It is not incidental to Trump’s political project how many of its key figures—including the president himself, Elon Musk, Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, and RFK Jr.—have had serious assault allegations made against them.
It informs how they behave and how they justify themselves. trib.al/3SlI55o
It informs how they behave and how they justify themselves. trib.al/3SlI55o
What’s Behind the Centrists’ Resistance to the “Resistance Liberals”?
They’re acknowledging now that the people who called Trump a “fascist” were right. But somehow we’re still not to be trusted.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:35 PM
It is not incidental to Trump’s political project how many of its key figures—including the president himself, Elon Musk, Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, and RFK Jr.—have had serious assault allegations made against them.
It informs how they behave and how they justify themselves. trib.al/3SlI55o
It informs how they behave and how they justify themselves. trib.al/3SlI55o
AOC describes what has happened in Gaza as a genocide, praises the idea of wealth taxes and has condemned corporate monopolies. Those positions are correct, and they are shared by many Democratic voters.
But not by most of the party’s other 2028 hopefuls. trib.al/x5i2RnA
But not by most of the party’s other 2028 hopefuls. trib.al/x5i2RnA
You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid
She’s only 36, and there’s a good argument that she should run for Senate and bide her time. But she also could be a formidable White House candidate.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:57 PM
AOC describes what has happened in Gaza as a genocide, praises the idea of wealth taxes and has condemned corporate monopolies. Those positions are correct, and they are shared by many Democratic voters.
But not by most of the party’s other 2028 hopefuls. trib.al/x5i2RnA
But not by most of the party’s other 2028 hopefuls. trib.al/x5i2RnA
After the Watergate Scandal, the Department of Justice installed safeguards to ensure the DOJ remained a “neutral zone” from the politics of the White House...
Now, DOJ HQ in Washington features a banner of Donald Trump in a symbolic blow to the agency’s independence. trib.al/m6YK7Jd
Now, DOJ HQ in Washington features a banner of Donald Trump in a symbolic blow to the agency’s independence. trib.al/m6YK7Jd
February 19, 2026 at 8:18 PM
After the Watergate Scandal, the Department of Justice installed safeguards to ensure the DOJ remained a “neutral zone” from the politics of the White House...
Now, DOJ HQ in Washington features a banner of Donald Trump in a symbolic blow to the agency’s independence. trib.al/m6YK7Jd
Now, DOJ HQ in Washington features a banner of Donald Trump in a symbolic blow to the agency’s independence. trib.al/m6YK7Jd
In TNR’s exclusive new poll, a whopping 69 percent agree that it would be somewhat to extremely appropriate to describe Democrats as “weak.” trib.al/CMCINM9
February 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
In TNR’s exclusive new poll, a whopping 69 percent agree that it would be somewhat to extremely appropriate to describe Democrats as “weak.” trib.al/CMCINM9
BREAKING: Critics warn Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is essentially a slush fund of taxpayer money he controls. There’s just one problem: Transferring billions of taxpayer dollars would require congressional approval.
That hasn't stopped him before. trib.al/WLTvi5F
That hasn't stopped him before. trib.al/WLTvi5F
February 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
BREAKING: Critics warn Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is essentially a slush fund of taxpayer money he controls. There’s just one problem: Transferring billions of taxpayer dollars would require congressional approval.
That hasn't stopped him before. trib.al/WLTvi5F
That hasn't stopped him before. trib.al/WLTvi5F
Whether we’re talking about democratic socialists in New York, middle-of-the-road liberals in New Jersey, or blue-collar unionists in Texas, non-incumbent candidates are emboldened to rage against the machine. trib.al/n3KIIyK
It even has a name: affordability politics.
It even has a name: affordability politics.
We Can’t Address Affordability Without Tackling Corporate Power
Concentrated economic influence is making us increasingly powerless—and angry.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Whether we’re talking about democratic socialists in New York, middle-of-the-road liberals in New Jersey, or blue-collar unionists in Texas, non-incumbent candidates are emboldened to rage against the machine. trib.al/n3KIIyK
It even has a name: affordability politics.
It even has a name: affordability politics.
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if centrists admit resit libs were right, they should stop dismissing & disparaging us
my latest for @newrepublic.com
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What’s Behind the Centrists’ Resistance to the “Resistance Liberals”?
They’re acknowledging now that the people who called Trump a “fascist” were right. But somehow we’re still not to be trusted.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM
if centrists admit resit libs were right, they should stop dismissing & disparaging us
my latest for @newrepublic.com
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my latest for @newrepublic.com
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February 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Really excellent @gregsargent.bsky.social piece, well worth your time:
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How the Democrats Can Play Offense on Immigration
Typically, Democrats run for the hills when immigration comes up. But as two blue-state governors are showing, the winning play is actually to confront ICE and MAGA xenophobia head on.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Really excellent @gregsargent.bsky.social piece, well worth your time:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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This is highly unusual: Trump is tanking on the economy *and* immigration. Both are issues where GOP typically has an edge. Trump has thrown away the GOP advantage on both. On the pod we dig into new numbers on this and why they show Trump/GOP in such a weak position:
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Trump Erupts in Angry Panic over 2026 as Polls Take Truly Brutal Turn
As new polls look dire for the GOP, a data analyst dives deep into the numbers, explaining how Trump’s twin failures on the economy and immigration are creating unusual opportunities for Dems.
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February 19, 2026 at 2:07 PM
This is highly unusual: Trump is tanking on the economy *and* immigration. Both are issues where GOP typically has an edge. Trump has thrown away the GOP advantage on both. On the pod we dig into new numbers on this and why they show Trump/GOP in such a weak position:
newrepublic.com/article/2067...
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U.K. police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former prince and Duke of York.
As The Mirror columnist Christopher Bucktin noted Thursday, “Whatever the eventual outcome, the message was unmistakable: status alone no longer guarantees insulation from criminal investigation.” trib.al/OYkfBPj
As The Mirror columnist Christopher Bucktin noted Thursday, “Whatever the eventual outcome, the message was unmistakable: status alone no longer guarantees insulation from criminal investigation.” trib.al/OYkfBPj
February 19, 2026 at 5:06 PM
U.K. police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former prince and Duke of York.
As The Mirror columnist Christopher Bucktin noted Thursday, “Whatever the eventual outcome, the message was unmistakable: status alone no longer guarantees insulation from criminal investigation.” trib.al/OYkfBPj
As The Mirror columnist Christopher Bucktin noted Thursday, “Whatever the eventual outcome, the message was unmistakable: status alone no longer guarantees insulation from criminal investigation.” trib.al/OYkfBPj
The FBI interviewed one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims four times over her allegation that Donald Trump assaulted her when she was underage—but most accusations against the president appear to have been removed from the government’s documents. trib.al/qMpIK6t
February 19, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The FBI interviewed one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims four times over her allegation that Donald Trump assaulted her when she was underage—but most accusations against the president appear to have been removed from the government’s documents. trib.al/qMpIK6t
"Economics to Republicans is what healthcare is to Democrats—it’s a traditional issue that is in their corner. And Trump is so deeply underwater on cost of living that it’s not even funny." trib.al/QzNhMRH
February 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM
"Economics to Republicans is what healthcare is to Democrats—it’s a traditional issue that is in their corner. And Trump is so deeply underwater on cost of living that it’s not even funny." trib.al/QzNhMRH
All of this indicates that the Trump presidency is a big financial windfall for the Trump family, ethics and conflicts of interest be damned. The Trump family isn’t bothering to hide its blatant corruption. trib.al/qHZqsLR
February 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
All of this indicates that the Trump presidency is a big financial windfall for the Trump family, ethics and conflicts of interest be damned. The Trump family isn’t bothering to hide its blatant corruption. trib.al/qHZqsLR
The rage over affordability issues has everything to do with the public’s exhaustion with being ripped off. Understanding this is the first step toward building a real politics of affordability. The next is to embrace open conflict with the corporate villains extorting the public. trib.al/8ZOXHFg
February 19, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The rage over affordability issues has everything to do with the public’s exhaustion with being ripped off. Understanding this is the first step toward building a real politics of affordability. The next is to embrace open conflict with the corporate villains extorting the public. trib.al/8ZOXHFg
Voter rolls are not abstract spreadsheets. They contain names, addresses, party affiliations in some states, and voting histories. In legitimate state hands, they are administrative tools. In the wrong hands, they become instruments for advancing allegations of fraud or irregularity. trib.al/OATMscy
The Four Ways Trump Plans to Delegitimize this Fall’s Elections
His goal here isn’t necessarily victory on the merits. It may be delay, uncertainty, and public doubt—especially in close races.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Voter rolls are not abstract spreadsheets. They contain names, addresses, party affiliations in some states, and voting histories. In legitimate state hands, they are administrative tools. In the wrong hands, they become instruments for advancing allegations of fraud or irregularity. trib.al/OATMscy
The FDA quietly removed a web page warning against therapies and treatments making “false claims” about autism. Some of those so-called cures include raw camel milk, clay baths, and chlorine dioxide. trib.al/ezfRUbd
February 19, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The FDA quietly removed a web page warning against therapies and treatments making “false claims” about autism. Some of those so-called cures include raw camel milk, clay baths, and chlorine dioxide. trib.al/ezfRUbd
Some of today’s Democrats aspire to return us to some pre-Trump “normal.” But for millions of Americans, that isn’t good enough
The country needs a Democratic Party that seeks to create a far better “normal”—and that’s willing to fight the people standing in the way. trib.al/ssNZL0c
The country needs a Democratic Party that seeks to create a far better “normal”—and that’s willing to fight the people standing in the way. trib.al/ssNZL0c
What Is a Democrat For?
Today’s Democrats could aspire just to return us to some pre-Trump “normal.” But for millions of Americans, that isn’t nearly good enough. The country needs a Democratic Party that seeks to create a new and far better “normal”—and that’s willing to fight the people standing in the way.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Some of today’s Democrats aspire to return us to some pre-Trump “normal.” But for millions of Americans, that isn’t good enough
The country needs a Democratic Party that seeks to create a far better “normal”—and that’s willing to fight the people standing in the way. trib.al/ssNZL0c
The country needs a Democratic Party that seeks to create a far better “normal”—and that’s willing to fight the people standing in the way. trib.al/ssNZL0c