Has Trump's lawfare blown up in his face?

Has Trump's lawfare blown up in his face?

The former FBI director James Comey has walked free after his indictment was thrown out by a judge who decided the presiding attorney was actually invalid. It’s a tricky moment for Donald Trump, who had pursued his enemies in the hope of putting behind bars people who he called “bad” - and led to accusations of “vindictive prosecution“ by the President.

But already, the administration's ire has turned to its next victims - former astronaut and Arizona senator Mark Kelly. A decorated, highly respected military man who finds himself facing a possible court martial for sedition after Pete Hegseth's latest outburst.

What effect are these arrests and investigations having on America's institutions? And after the resignation of outspoken congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, is Trump starting to lose his grip on his own base? We talk to the New York Times journalist Mark Landler.

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Why is Trump sending federal officers to polling stations in November?

Why is Trump sending federal officers to polling stations in November?

With the midterms approaching, President Trump has once again raised the stakes, with FBI Director Kash Patel saying he is open to sending federal agents into polling stations. The comments have spark...

16 Sep 38min

The Trumpapalooza tumbleweed: Why Republicans are staying away

The Trumpapalooza tumbleweed: Why Republicans are staying away

In a characteristic break with US political tradition, President Trump is holding a two-day event in Dallas, Texas ahead of the upcoming midterms. The problem? No one seems to want to go. Dallas is a ...

9 Sep 38min

Are Democrats sabotaging their own socialists?

Are Democrats sabotaging their own socialists?

It's quite a claim, but Bernie Sanders has suggested that some Democrats would rather lose the Senate than support Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Angie Nixon in Florida.These firebrand progressive can...

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Is Trump about to wage a trade war with China?

Is Trump about to wage a trade war with China?

As the USA and Canada head towards a prolonged economic confrontation, we look at Trump’s escalating tariffs on Canada, Mark Carney’s decision to hit back, and what a trade war between two of the worl...

27 Aug 38min

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Why are Navy sailors trying to jump off the USS Abraham Lincoln?

The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln have been at sea for over nine months without docking for a port call. Sailors are reporting grimy conditions, rotting food, and deteriorating mental health. Some h...

19 Aug 35min

Is AOC entering her presidential era?

Is AOC entering her presidential era?

It was a mixed night for progressive Democrats in primaries yesterday. They chalked up some wins, but the Wisconsin gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong was probably the highest profile left wing cand...

12 Aug 33min

Have Democrats found their new Obama in Michigan?

Have Democrats found their new Obama in Michigan?

The Michigan Senate race primary between two Democrat candidates was so tight that by midday it still hadn’t been officially called. But it looks like the progressive, Muslim candidate of the Left has...

5 Aug 42min

Could Laura Loomer save Ukraine?

Could Laura Loomer save Ukraine?

There are good signs that Ukraine seems to now be winning the war against Russia - and for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, there are even better signs that Ukraine is winning the battle the battle for hearts and...

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