House GQP’s So-Called ‘Commitment to America’ Accidentally Leaked By Kevin McCarthy

The Huffington Post reports, House GOP Releases ‘Commitment to America’ Platform — And Then Takes It Offline: House Republicans are apparently set to announce a policy platform that criticizes Democrats’ popular prescription drug cost reductions and opens the door to Social Security and Medicare cuts, according to a document that leaked online Wednesday. House GOP … Read more

Paul Krugman On The Inflation Reduction Act (Updated)

Economist Paul Krugman writes, Republicans Flail and Fail on Taxes: Republicans are, of course, attacking the legislation. But when I look at the substance of those attacks, such as it is, I can’t help feeling more cheerful than I have in months. For one thing, the debate over the proposal feels like a return to … Read more

Prominent Conservative Lawyers And Judges Rebut Trump’s Big Lie

CNN reports, Prominent conservatives issue report rebutting Trump election claims: A group of conservatives, including prominent lawyers and retired federal judges, issued a 72-page report on Thursday categorically rebutting each of the claims made in court by former President Donald Trump and his supporters over the 2020 election results. The 72-page report, “LOST, NOT STOLEN: The … Read more