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“Whine cave.” (Debate recap special!)

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan talk about the impeachment of Donald Trump and the final Democratic debate of 2019, hosted by PBS and POLITICO in Los Angeles...

“A jury of Trump’s peers.”

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House prepares to impeach Donald Trump as new polling shows an uptick in support, Chuck Schumer tries to prevent Mitch McConnell from rigging the ...

“The Do Something Democrats.”

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats are on the verge of voting to impeach Donald Trump and to approve his trade deal, Bernie Sanders is underestimated, Joe Biden contemplates s...

Iowa Episode 4: The final sprint

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode four of this five-part series on the Iowa caucuses, we take you behind the scenes as the campaigns prepare for one of the biggest nights of...

“Devin’s Gate.”

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Jon, Jon, and Tommy to discuss the Inspector General’s report, Donald Trump’s response to the shooting in Pensacola, Joe...

“A global laughingstock.”

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

House Democrats prepare to draft articles of impeachment, Trump embarrasses himself and America at NATO, and Kamala Harris ends her presidential campa...

Iowa Episode 3: Endorsements, surrogates and criticisms of Iowa

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode three of this five-part miniseries on the Iowa caucuses, we dive into the all-important race to lock down the state’s key endorsements. T...

“The Great Impeachment Bake Off.”

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The next phase of impeachment begins as the Judiciary Committee plans hearings, the 2020 primary is wide open with two months until Iowa, and Pete But...

“Thanksgiving mailbag.”

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, and Tommy answer your questions on impeachment, 2020, politics, Thanksgiving, and more. Then Ady Barkan checks in with Jon F. about his endo...

Iowa Episode 2: The history and the rules

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of this five-part miniseries on the Iowa caucuses hosted by Tommy Vietor and produced by Pineapple Street Studios, we’ll learn how vi...

“Everyone was in the loop."

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The impeachment inquiry moves to a new phase, Republican Congressman Devin Nunes may be implicated in the scandal he’s supposed to be investigating,...

“All that pizzazz.” (Debate recap special!)

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down a week of pizzazz-filled impeachment hearings and the fifth Democratic primary debate in Atlanta, Georgia.

Iowa Episode 1: The Stakes

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of a five-part miniseries on the Iowa caucuses hosted by Tommy Vietor and produced by Pineapple Street Studios. In episode o...

“He loves your ass.”

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rep. Adam Schiff joins to break down all of the latest impeachment news, Pete Buttigieg takes the lead in Iowa, and Elizabeth Warren offers her own Me...

“Welcome to the Schiff-show.”

14 Nov 2019

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Bill Taylor drops a bombshell on the first day of the impeachment hearings while Republicans peddle conspiracies, Democratic presidential candidates p...

On The Ground in Iowa (coming 11/19)

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A five episode limited series by Pod Save America host Tommy Vietor on the Iowa Caucuses. Tommy takes the listener to Iowa to spend time with the cand...

“Lights, camera, impeachment!”

11 Nov 2019

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Democrats and Republicans telegraph their strategies for the first public impeachment hearings, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg prepa...

“The greatest defeat in history.”

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Democrats win big victories in Virginia and Kentucky, a new Crooked Media/Change PollerCoaster 2020 survey shows majority support for impeachment, and...

“Fighting words in Des Moines.”

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House prepares for the public phase of impeachment, Republicans move towards a defense of foreign interference, and the Democratic candidates make...

"Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Impeachment Inferno."

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House of Representatives votes to endorse the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump, a parade of the President’s employees testify against him, ...

“Trump’s crack legal team.”

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump announces the death of the Islamic State’s leader in the most Trump way possible. A federal judge gives a boost to the House’s imp...

Announcing: What A Day

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“What A Day,” Crooked Media’s new daily news podcast, is here! Hosted by comedian Akilah Hughes and politics reporter Gideon Resnick, “What A ...

“PizzaGaetz.”

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New testimony from the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine all but assures the president will be impeached, while House Republicans stage a pizza sit-in to dis...

“Pierre Delecto, Welcome to the Resistance.”

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump cancels his plan to host the G7 at his struggling hotel amid growing Republican criticism on everything from Ukraine to Syria, Pete Buttigieg is...

“Plans vs. Pipe Dreams.” (Debate recap special!)

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down all the highs and lows of the fourth and largest Democratic debate hosted by CNN and The New York Times in Westerv...

“Yovanovitch-hunt.”

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple Trump officials agree to testify for the impeachment inquiry, Trump’s call with Erdogan leads to disaster in Syria, and the Democratic cand...

“Maddow!”

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Maddow joins as guest co-host to talk about the White House announcement that they intend to obstruct the impeachment inquiry, Trump’s decisi...

“Where is the line?”

08 Oct 2019

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New evidence and whistleblowers further incriminate the President, Republicans are running out of believable excuses, and Joe Biden’s campaign weigh...

“Ukraine, if you’re listening.”

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump commits the impeachable offenses he’s accused of on live television, Congress subpoenas the White House and its Cabinet co-conspirators, and o...

“Drunk dialing for kompromat.” (LIVE from Seattle!)

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New polls show a majority of Americans now support an impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump, while the President’s campaign hones a re-election mess...

"Big Liddle’ Lies." (LIVE from Portland!)

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

House Democrats get moving on an impeachment strategy as a cascade of news reports sheds light on even more potentially impeachable behavior by Presid...

“Do us a favor, though.” (LIVE from San Jose)

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump becomes the 4th U.S. President to face impeachment as an explosive whistleblower report is released, the Director of National Intelligenc...

“Rudy likes club drugs.” (LIVE from Las Vegas!)

23 Sep 2019

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The President admits to using the powers of his office to target Joe Biden and his son by pressuring the Ukrainian government to fabricate a scandal, ...

“Whistle while you spy.”

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump promises a foreign leader something so alarming that an intelligence staffer becomes a whistleblower, Corey Lewandowski launches his Senate camp...

“Fair Fight 2020!”

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An attack on Saudi Arabia leads to Trump saber-rattling on Iran, new allegations surface against Brett Kavanaugh, the United Nations convenes a Climat...

“Joe, put your records on.” (Debate recap special!)

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down the highlights, lowlights, and weird jokes from the third Democratic primary debate hosted by ABC in Houston, Texas.

“Taliban sleepovers and midnight cat videos.”

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President cancels secret negotiations with the Taliban in between tweeting cat videos, the House investigates whether the Defense Department has b...

“High crimes and weather map misdemeanors.”

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House's impeachment inquiry ambles on as Trump’s crimes pile up, a North Carolina special election looms, and the Democratic presidential candid...

2020: Bill de Blasio on taxing the rich and rooting for the Red Sox

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins Jon L. to talk about staying in the race, running a city, achieving universal pre-K, beefing with Cuomo, and ...

“Trump’s lost summer.”

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump caps off a lost summer by golfing and rage-tweeting through a hurricane, and a debate begins about which states are most important in 2020. Then...

"Our lawless, wall-less president."

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco and Jon L. discuss reports that Trump has promised pardons if aides break the law to build his border wall, the winnowing of the D...

"Nuke the Hurricane."

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump makes an enemy of China and the chairman of the Fed while the Amazon rainforest continues to burn, Trump gets a new primary challenger, and the ...

“The Chosen One.”

22 Aug 2019

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Donald Trump has a meltdown for the ages that includes snubbing Denmark because they refused to sell him Greenland, accusing American Jews of stupidit...

“Vote Save The Greek.” (LIVE from LA!)

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Democratic primary is relatively stable heading into the fall campaign, voters are still trying to define electability, and Stacey Abrams passes o...

“AOC calls BS.”

15 Aug 2019

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Our new Wisconsin poll shows Trump's strengths and vulnerabilities in a pivotal state, the economy shows warning signs of a possible recession, and th...

“Impeachment: we’re in it.”

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump says he’s open to background check legislation, House Democrats announce they’re in the middle of an impeachment inquiry, Jeffrey Epstein’...

“America’s grief vs. Trump’s grievances.”

08 Aug 2019

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The President lashed out at multiple politicians and media figures while visiting mass shooting victims in Dayton and El Paso, Democrats in Congress m...

“8chan in the White House.”

05 Aug 2019

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A white nationalist terror attack in El Paso, Texas and a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio focus the country’s attention on the President’s racism an...

“Go to Pod Save America 3-0-3-3-0.” (Debate recap special!)

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down all the highs and lows of the second set of Democratic primary debates hosted by CNN in Detroit, Michigan.

“Charm city offensive.”

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President trashes the city of Baltimore because Rep. Elijah Cummings criticized his immigration policies, Trump advisors are telling reporters tha...

2020: Bernie Sanders on democratic socialism and Cardi B

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders sits down with Jon F. to talk about why he feels he's uniquely prepared to lead a movement for change in the 2020 presiden...

“Mueller: The Season Finale.”

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special Counsel Robert Mueller testifies for six hours before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees, Democratic leaders remain hesitant on i...

“The Jackson Pollock of racism.”

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump doubles down on his racist attack, the Administration proposes further restrictions on refugees and asylum-seekers, and the President heads into...

“Jerry Nadler’s Revenge!” (LIVE from Salt Lake City)

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House inches closer to impeachment after Trump’s racist week, CNN selects the Democratic debate lineups with an NBA lottery-style drawing, and S...

“Get Mitch Or Die Trying.” (LIVE from Denver)

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The House votes to condemn the President’s racism, Mitch McConnell’s job and the Senate are up for grabs in 2020, and Governor Jared Polis joins J...

“Racist Hall of Fame.”

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President tells four Democratic Congresswomen of color to go back to the countries where they came from, House Democrats continue their intraparty...

"Megan Rapinoe!!!" (BONUS episode)

12 Jul 2019

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Jon, Jon and Tommy sit down with World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe for a special bonus episode. They chat about her team’s triumph, her beef with Don...

“A prison of political caution.”

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Affordable Care Act is in legal jeopardy, House Democrats argue over how to handle the latest Trump scandals, Tom Steyer runs for president, and o...

“Dems in disarray!”

08 Jul 2019

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Trump looks for a new rationale to rig the Census, Nancy Pelosi triggers an intraparty skirmish, Joe Biden goes for a campaign reset, and Kamala Harri...

“The empty National Mall in Trump’s heart.” (July 4th Mailbag)

04 Jul 2019

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Jon and Dan answer your questions about Trump’s jingoistic July 4th, 2020 strategy, Medicare for All vs. Medicare for America, Ivanka’s foreign tr...

2020: Michael Bennet on fixing Washington and defeating Mitch McConnell

02 Jul 2019

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Dan talks to Colorado Senator Michael Bennet about the threats facing our democracy, what he’ll do to fix Washington, our immigration system, and ho...

“A largely accurate affair.”

01 Jul 2019

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The President kisses the asses of three different murderous dictators during his trip abroad, Kamala Harris is having a moment, Joe Biden is having so...

“Girlfriend, you are so on.” (Debate recap special!)

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty Democratic candidates debate over the course of two nights in Miami, and Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down who helped themselves, who didn’...

2020: Steve Bullock on winning back Trump voters and making dad jokes

27 Jun 2019

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Jon talks to Montana Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock about getting dark money out of politics, making college and health ...

“Fear and electability in Miami.”

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions with Iran grow as the President threatens obliteration, the U.S. government is holding young children in inhumane detention facilities, and T...

2020: Beto O’Rourke on Biden, Iran and the puppy primary

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke about why he thinks he can win, what President O’Rourke would do on day one, recent...

“Trump on shuffle.”

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President reprises his greatest hits from 2016 at his 2020 re-election kickoff, Joe Biden struggles to keep up with politics in 2019, and Bernie S...

“'Tis the season for virtual treason.”

17 Jun 2019

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Trump offers up a smorgasbord of delusional buffoonery over the weekend, his Administration saber-rattles with Iran, the Democratic debate lineup is s...

2020: Andrew Yang on the universal basic income and why he hates the penny

14 Jun 2019

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Tommy talks to Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang about why he feels a universal basic income is necessary as more jobs are automated, how ...

“Norway, if you’re listening.”

13 Jun 2019

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The President says he’d accept foreign assistance to win in 2020, Democrats hold contempt votes over the Census scandal, Joe Biden and Donald Trump ...

“Welcome to the Panderdome.” (LIVE from Des Moines)

10 Jun 2019

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Trump caves on his Mexican trade war, and the race to win Iowa brings 19 Democratic candidates to Cedar Rapids. Des Moines Register pollster Ann Selze...

"You can run but you can’t Hyde.” (LIVE from Chicago)

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s trade war threatens the economy, Elizabeth Warren calls for a new economic patriotism, and Joe Biden reverses his position on the Hyde amend...

“Donald Trump, Diplomat.”

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump spends the weekend picking fights with our biggest trading partner (Mexico) and our closest ally (the U.K.), the mass shooting in Virginia Beach...

2020: Marianne Williamson on big truths and moral outrage

31 May 2019

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Author and activist Marianne Williamson joins Jon Favreau to discuss her bid for president, the difference between moral outrage and anger, getting mo...

“A dirty, filthy, disgusting word.”

30 May 2019

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Robert Mueller sends an unmistakable message to Congress about impeachment, more Democrats announce their support for an inquiry, the DNC changes its ...

2020: Amy Klobuchar on winning the Midwest and working with Republicans

29 May 2019

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Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar sits down with Dan to discuss what she brings to the 2020 race. They talk climate change, her plan to prioritize menta...

“The world’s assignment editor.”

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President sides with a murderous tyrant over advisors and allies, the Attorney General targets Trump’s political enemies, and the Democratic can...

"Trumper Tantrum."

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The president “storms” out of another meeting with Democrats in the Oval Office. The House inches closer to an impeachment inquiry. And a new anal...

“Pod Save The Realm.” (Game of Thrones bonus!)

21 May 2019

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Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Priyanka discuss the finale episode of Game of Thrones and look back on the politics of the series.

“Republican(s) for Impeachment.” (LIVE from DC!)

20 May 2019

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Justin Amash becomes the first Republican Congressman to say that the President crossed the threshold for impeachment, and Joe Biden says that Democra...

"Half past a Handmaid’s Tale.” (LIVE from Brooklyn)

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alabama Republicans pass the most extreme abortion ban in history, John Bolton tries to start a war with Iran, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock and ...

“Joementum.”

13 May 2019

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Joe Biden’s frontrunner status changes the dynamic of the Democratic primary, and Donald Trump threatens to abuse his power in order to derail the f...

2020: Eric Swalwell on gun control and being bold

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell about gun control, what it means to be bold in his campaign, his work on the intelligence committee and how...

“A contest of sick burns.”

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The President's blanket defiance of Congressional oversight plunges the country into a constitutional crisis, the New York Times discovers that Trump ...

“Killing it on the economy.”

06 May 2019

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The President coddles Putin on future election sabotage, the White House says they’re killing it on the economy, Nancy Pelosi believes Democrats nee...

2020: John Hickenlooper on brewing beer and winning purple states

03 May 2019

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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper talks with Jon Favreau about his life as a brewpub owner, his strategy for winning over Republicans, his plans to ...

“Legislative cosplay.”

02 May 2019

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William Barr lies to Congress and angers Bob Mueller, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer decide to play along with the latest Infrastructure Week, and Dem...

2020: Tim Ryan on the working class and yoga

30 Apr 2019

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Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan sits down with Dan Pfeiffer at Crooked HQ in Los Angeles to discuss his economic agenda, how Democrats can retake the Midwes...

“The pundit gap.”

29 Apr 2019

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Another white nationalist targets a synagogue in California, voters believe Trump is guilty of obstruction but aren’t ready for impeachment, and Bet...

2020: Seth Moulton On Patriotism And Beating Trump On National Security

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton joins Tommy Vietor to discuss the threat of nuclear war, his time in the Marine Corps and the need for a new ge...

“Make America 2016 Again?”

25 Apr 2019

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The President ignores the law and Congress in an effort to shut down further investigations, the federal government is woefully unprepared for future ...

“Impeach ‘em if you got ‘em.”

23 Apr 2019

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Congress debates whether to begin impeachment proceedings against the President, Elizabeth Warren proposes free college and student debt relief, and S...

2020: Kirsten Gillibrand on Medicare for All and speaking truths (From Jan. 22)

22 Apr 2019

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sits down with Jon Favreau to talk about Medicare for All, building a green economy, immigration, and more. (Previously rel...

“This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.”

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report is finally public, and it’s not great! Politico’s Natasha Bertrand joins to talk about all the explosive...

2020: Kamala Harris on American identity and secret recipes

17 Apr 2019

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California Senator Kamala Harris talks with Jon Favreau about her record as a District Attorney and Attorney General, how she’d get her priorities t...

2020: Jay Inslee on climate change and beating Donald Trump

16 Apr 2019

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins Dan Pfeiffer from the campaign trail in New Hampshire to talk about why climate change is the defining issue of his p...

“Live Free or Run for President.” (LIVE in New Hampshire)

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump and conservatives target Ilhan Omar, red states restrict abortion, Mayor Pete’s meteoric rise continues, Cory Booker kicks off his campaign in...

"Fascist cosplay." (LIVE in Boston)

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trump embraces lawlessness on immigration, congressional Democrats press for Trump's tax returns, and the 2020 candidates hit the trail in an economy ...

2020: Elizabeth Warren on dogs and capitalism (From Feb. 21, 2019)

11 Apr 2019

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Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Tommy to talk about Medicare for All, climate change, Venezuela, Israel, and more. (Previously released on Feb...

“Chaos is a ladder.”

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is fired because she’s not extreme enough on immigration, Trump courts Jewish voters while accusing the...