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How Magical Thinking and Trump Love Drove the Energy Markets Mad

A week ago I asked whether global energy markets have “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” I was being a bit arch because...

John Roberts Is Hanging District Court Judges Out to Dry

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at Balls and Strikes. Chief...

Pete Buttigieg’s 2026 project

The former Transportation secretary and onetime presidential candidate is traveling the country for the midterms. The road may lead him beyond.

Oval Office stunned as Trump fires Pearl Harbor joke at Japanese PM



President Donald Trump made a shocking joke that left people in the Oval Office visibly uncomfortable on Thursday during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

A reporter asked Trump why he didn't tell U.S. allies, including European and Asian countries, such as Japan, that he was planning joint military strikes with Israel on Iran.

Trump's response shocked the room — and left some people nervously laughing.

"One thing, you don't want to signal too much when we go in," Trump said. "We went in very hard and we didn't tell anyone about it because we wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"

Democrat Rages at Gabbard, Ratcliffe for Standing by Belief That Only Trump Can Determine ‘Imminent Threats’: ‘Why Do You Even Have a Job?’

Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) ripped into Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA chief John Ratcliffe on Thursday for standing by the claim that President Donald Trump is the only person who can determine an "imminent threat."

The post Democrat Rages at Gabbard, Ratcliffe for Standing by Belief That Only Trump Can Determine ‘Imminent Threats’: ‘Why Do You Even Have a Job?’ first appeared on Mediaite.

MS NOW’s Jen Psaki Trashes Fox Over Trump Honcho Hearings: ‘Opposite of NFL Red Zone’

Jen Psaki trashed Fox News for cutting away from the confirmation hearing for Rep. Markwayne Mullin just as his brawl with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) heated up.

The post MS NOW’s Jen Psaki Trashes Fox Over Trump Honcho Hearings: ‘Opposite of NFL Red Zone’ first appeared on Mediaite.

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Poll: Republicans and Democrats agree on 1 big election issue

As campaign spending hits record highs, voters across parties question how deeply money shapes elections.

Why Music Matters with Jeff Miers: A Conversation with Joe Satriani

Today’s guest is one of the most critically lauded...

‘Get the Hell Out’: Republican Lawmaker Pushing to Expel Ilhan Omar From Congress

Republican Rep. Randy Fine (FL) said he is pushing to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from Congress because she "shouldn't be" in the USA, let alone be a lawmaker.

The post ‘Get the Hell Out’: Republican Lawmaker Pushing to Expel Ilhan Omar From Congress first appeared on Mediaite.

Two UB alumni win 2026 Pulitzers

Sara DiNatale shares the explanatory reporting award with two colleagues...