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J. Ann Selzer, one of the most respected pollsters in political circles, has officially announced her departure from election polling, closing a remarkable chapter that many considered a “gold-standard” in the field. Over the weekend, Selzer reflected on her final Iowa poll for the Des Moines Register, which had unexpectedly misfired in predicting the 2024 …

Pete Hegseth, recently nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of Secretary of Defense, has come under fire for his personal tattoos. In an article by the Associated Press, Hegseth, a seasoned Army National Guard veteran, was accused of possessing tattoos that supposedly symbolize connections to extremist ideology. The tattoos in question feature a …

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker took to MSNBC this week, speaking with host Joy Reid about his intention to resist Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans if Trump is reinstated in 2024. However, as much as Pritzker postured, his statements revealed a more limited ability to interfere with federal immigration enforcement than Reid and some viewers …

In the wake of Hurricane Milton, a FEMA supervisor named Marn’i Washington found herself at the center of a storm of her own making. Fired recently for instructing her disaster relief team to bypass homes with Trump signs in Lake Placid, Florida, Washington is now defending her actions as consistent with FEMA’s guidance for dealing …

Sunny Hostin, cohost of The View, recently shared an unexpected moment on the show’s Behind the Table podcast about an exchange with Vice President Kamala Harris. Hostin, who intended to set Harris up with a simple question about her political stance, ended up sparking a significant backlash. The question seemed innocent enough: Hostin asked Harris …

In a move that has electrified Washington, President-elect Donald Trump announced Elon Musk’s appointment to lead a mission to overhaul the federal government, creating the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). Trump has tasked Musk, the tech titan behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), with an unprecedented goal: to streamline the U.S. government and eradicate …

In the early ’90s, settling into Los Angeles felt like a dream—sunshine, palm trees, and the Los Angeles Times waiting on my doorstep each morning. I’d devour every section, from sports stats to cartoons, appreciating the tactile feel of newsprint and the satisfaction of flipping through the pages. But over time, that paper seemed to …

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has issued a sharp demand to key figures in the Biden administration, insisting that they investigate an incident involving a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee who reportedly advised relief workers to bypass homes displaying pro-Trump signs. This directive, issued by FEMA employee Marn’i Washington, came to light after a whistleblower …

After three years at CNN, veteran broadcaster Chris Wallace is stepping down, announcing he’s ready for a fresh chapter in his storied 55-year career—this time likely on independent platforms like podcasting or streaming. At 77, Wallace seems energized by the idea of moving into new media, where he believes “the action seems to be,” as …

In a revealing moment following the 2024 election results, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), chair of the Progressive Caucus, laid bare the calculated approach her party might take regarding the Senate filibuster. Speaking at a press conference, Jayapal explained that while she had been a staunch advocate for abolishing the filibuster when Democrats held a trifecta …