Transcript: Trump Rage over Failing Press Ban Erupts in Epic Self-Own
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the September 28 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here.…
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The Great American Adventure of Reading Doonesbury
Across the last half-century or so, Doonesbury has been one of those rare institutions that could always be counted…
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The Last Recession Wasn’t Trump’s Fault. The Next One Will Be—Utterly.
About once a month, I go to Google News and type in the single word “recession” just to see what comes up. Most of the…
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Did the Forestry Industry Just Get to Write Its Own Emissions Rules?
Is it better for the planet to save a tree or cut it down? Elementary school students fresh off an Earth Day lesson…
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The Next Front in Trump’s War Against Immigrants
In the Trump administration’s avalanche of immigration animosity, it can be hard to miss some of the more technical…
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Trump’s Rage Over Failing Press Ban Goes Off Rails in Epic Self-Own
A few days ago, Donald Trump exploded in an extended tirade at news organizations. Why? Because they had suspended TV…
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The Worst Possible Way to End the Trump Era
One of my many cataloged memories of the Trump era is from the run-up to the 2016 election, when one of my colleagues…
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Trump’s Angry Tirade Over Failing Press Ban Reveals His Achilles’ Heel
One of the most frustrating things about the capitulation of elite institutions to Donald Trump—from law firms to…
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Susan Collins’s Flimsy Corruption Defense Collapses
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, trying to refute corruption allegations, may have just proven them. Earlier…
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DOJ Prosecutor Quits, Says She Was Given Orders on “Broadview Six”
The lead prosecutor who unsuccessfully tried Chicago’s anti–Immigration and Customs Enforcement “Broadview Six”…
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Hegseth Issues Veiled Order to Military to Vote Republican in Midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed America’s service members and their families to vote in the midterm election,…
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There’s Another Nukes Problem in the Middle East, Classified Docs Say
Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons program, according to U.S. intelligence. The Washington…
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Pope Leo Throws Shade at Trump Over His Petty Media Ban
Pope Leo XIV made a point to express his support for the free press, firing a stray at President Trump—whose ongoing…
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Trump Quietly Killed AI Safeguard After Accepting Millions
President Trump scuttled a major AI guardrail after a series of tech executives donated to his political operation. The…
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Russian Plot to Infiltrate Secret Service Exposed
A software company contracted by the U.S. government claimed it had no ties to Russia. That does not seem to be the…
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Supreme Court Hands Trump Huge Win in Quest to Make Voting Harder
The Supreme Court just brought Donald Trump’s immigration database back to life. The nation’s highest judiciary sided…
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Ed Sheeran Forced to Cancel Concerts at Robert Kraft’s Stadium
Ed Sheeran has had his upcoming weekend shows at billionaire Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium due to inclement weather—a…
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“Where Are the Cameras?”: Trump, 80, Is Confused About Own Media Ban
The president apparently did not realize that he’d lose the spotlight when he decided to ban news outlets from the…
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The FDA’s Overton Window Problem
You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory…
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Trump’s Justice Department Gives Up on Desegregation
President Trump’s Department of Justice doesn’t think desegregation is worth the effort. The DOJ on Thursday announced…
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You Just Paid for This Deranged “Love Me” Ad by Trump
You’re paying for Trump’s newest “Love Me” campaign ad. The president unveiled yet another hype video on Wednesday set…
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Trump Complains About Own Media Ban as Outlets Blocked From Event
In the topsy-turvy MAGA world, some of America’s most prominent media outlets are choosing not to cover Donald Trump.…
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David Ellison Dines With Trump and Xi as CNN Banned From White House
The soon-to-be owner of CNN ate with President Trump Thursday night at the White House’s state dinner with Chinese…
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U.S. Military Prepares for Possible Action in Cuba
The Trump administration is preparing for possible military action in Cuba. Documents reviewed by CBS News reveal that…
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A “Bloodbath” Will Only Make Donald Trump More Corrupt and Lawless
It was far from the most important development of the week, but the “deal” the Trump administration struck with Denmark…
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Transcript: MAGA Radio Host Leaks GOP Poll Bombshell in Blow to Trump
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the September 25 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here.…
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Trump Is Punishing Reporters for Doing His Bidding
In the annals of government-press relations, the Trump White House will go down as the first to punish reporters for…
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The Magic Words Trump Uses to Legally Justify His Harebrained Schemes
President Donald Trump appears to think that the phrase “national security” is a get-out-of-court-free card whenever he…
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Why Blue States Are Better Places to Live
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. You…
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How Edgar Allan Poe Mined His Own Misery
Edgar Allan Poe can be difficult to take seriously. His contemporaries condescended to him, regarding him as talented…
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The Most Likely Avenue for Supreme Court Reform
Supreme Court reform is all the rage among Democratic leaders in Washington. For decades, with few if notable…
Read at source →Transcript: Why Blue States Are Better Places to Live
This is a lightly edited transcript of the September 24 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video…
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MAGA Radio Host Humiliates Trump by Leaking Truly Brutal GOP Poll Data
Iowa radio host Steve Deace just unleashed an extraordinary social media screed. He confided that GOP pollsters have…
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U.S. Ally Warns It Can No Longer Trust Trump’s America
One of our closest allies now believes that it can’t rely on the United States under President Donald Trump’s…
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MAGA Congressman Takes Page Out of Trump’s Book on Media Ban
The president’s unprecedented decision to ban members of the press have inspired his political disciples. Mary…
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Republican Sheriff Ordered to Return Thousands of Ballots He Stole
The California Supreme Court ordered Republican Sheriff Chad Bianco in Riverside County, California, to return ballots…
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