September 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT
News Organizations Band Together in White House Boycott

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September 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM EDT
Things Fall Apart (in the Middle East): The Donald Trump Story

Things Fall Apart (in the Middle East): The Donald Trump Story One of the key arguments for a great power -- other than the great power itself wanting to be one -- is that they act as a guarantor of stability and the status quo. That is far from the only public or global good. And a great power will ensure that status quo on its own terms and mostly to its own advantage. But if you have any acquaintance with history, you know you can do a lot worse than relative peace and the status quo. Trump's Iran War has been a bracing illustration of all these realities. Once the great power starts letting things break, those breakages can start multiplying very fast. Eventually you'll find a new equilibrium, of course. But eventually can take a long time. And again, even a passing acquaintance with history tells us that things can suck without end for extended periods of time.

September 21, 2026 at 1:55 PM EDT
Homan Stumps for Georgia GOPers by Promoting ICE Brutality in Speech to Evangelicals

Homan Stumps for Georgia GOPers by Promoting ICE Brutality in Speech to Evangelicals In Church, Merch, and State, Sarah Posner writes about the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. This column is part of Cafe, TPM's home for opinion and news analysis.

September 21, 2026 at 10:39 AM EDT
ICE Involved in Two Violent Incidents Over the Weekend

ICE Involved in Two Violent Incidents Over the Weekend Trump's Mass Deportation Op Grinds On We start today with two incidents that are reminiscent of the peak Trump administration violence during mass deportation operations back in the winter, then turn to a major appeals court ruling that should temper some of the worst elements of the administration's brutal third-country deportation policy.

September 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM EDT
Russ Vought's Latest Scheme to Tighten His Grip on Federal Grants

Russ Vought's Latest Scheme to Tighten His Grip on Federal Grants Russ Vought Wants to Veto NIH Funding The White House's attempts to clamp down on government funding -- in direct defiance of Congress, which has largely rolled over -- have become sort of cyclical.

September 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
How GOP Infighting Put the Spotlight on a Far-Right Secret Society of Influential Christian Men

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September 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM EDT
In New York, Greg Bovino Says DHS' 'Light Touch' Allowed Minneapolis 'Lawlessness'

In New York, Greg Bovino Says DHS' 'Light Touch' Allowed Minneapolis 'Lawlessness' NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Greg Bovino knows Minneapolis is a problem.  The former CBP sector chief, who now styles himself...NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Greg Bovino knows Minneapolis is a problem. The former CBP sector chief, who now styles himself...

September 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM EDT
Notes on the Florida Senate Race

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September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
TPM VIDEO: Talking Don Jr.'s Corrupt Wedding, McConnell's Return and Sports Stuff

TPM VIDEO: Talking Don Jr.'s Corrupt Wedding, McConnell's Return and Sports Stuff Another weird week in American politics is coming to a close, and TPM investigative reporter Hunter Walker joined publisher Joe...Another weird week in American politics is coming to a close, and TPM investigative reporter Hunter Walker joined publisher Joe...

September 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM EDT
Kennedy Center Saved From Demolition -- for Now

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September 18, 2026 at 8:56 AM EDT
Exclusive: Census Bureau Directs Staff to Keep Quiet During Comment Period for Controversial New Rule

Exclusive: Census Bureau Directs Staff to Keep Quiet During Comment Period for Controversial New Rule Leadership at the Census Bureau has ordered staff to halt all external events related to the 2030 Census amid the...Leadership at the Census Bureau has ordered staff to halt all external events related to the 2030 Census amid the...

September 18, 2026 at 8:23 AM EDT
Trump's 'Willie Horton' Moment Featured a Story White Nationalists Are Obsessed With

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