House accuses Trump attorney John Eastman of stalling on Jan. 6 subpoena

House accuses Trump attorney John Eastman of stalling on Jan. 6 subpoena

“There’s no point in having Professor Eastman produce the most relevant materials four months from now,” Letter told Carter during a videoconference. “That’s useless. … It completely defeats the subpoena.” However, both Carter and Eastman lawyer Charles Burnham noted that the subpoena from the House Committee included no clear prioritization, but said the records should … Read more

National Archives receives Trump records that were ripped apart, taped back together: report

National Archives receives Trump records that were ripped apart, taped back together: report

Some Trump White House documents handed over to the House Select Committee by the National Archives and Records Administration on Jan. 6 were reportedly torn and stitched back together. Three sources familiar with the records told The Washington Post about the state of the administrative documents, which the National Archives confirmed to the newspaper. In … Read more

What Trump Is Pushing the GOP to Do About Jan. 6 if They Win the Midterms

What Trump Is Pushing the GOP to Do About Jan. 6 if They Win the Midterms

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty Since last year, Republicans have increasingly signaled how they plan to exact vengeance on those who’ve tried to make them and their leader, Donald Trump, pay any price for the coup attempt following the 2020 election. For his part, the twice-impeached former president has his own wish list … Read more

Trump suggests he might pardon some Jan. 6 defendants

Trump suggests he might pardon some Jan. 6 defendants

Though the majority of those charged are facing misdemeanor charges with sentences that are likely to run their course before Trump could potentially reclaim the Oval Office, hundreds of those facing conspiracy, obstruction and assault charges could receive sentences that land them in prison for years. Trump’s hint that he might pardon people his supporters … Read more

When Will David Brooks Admit That Conservatism Paved the Way for Trump?

When Will David Brooks Admit That Conservatism Paved the Way for Trump?

New York Times columnist David Brooks speaks during a taping of Meet the Press at the NBC studios. (Alex Wong / Getty Images for Meet the Press) Subscribe to something The nation Subscribe now for just $ 2 per month! Thank you for signing up The nation‘s weekly newsletter. Thanks for signing up. For more … Read more

Dems find a rallying cry: Trump tanked the economy

Dems find a rallying cry: Trump tanked the economy

Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor of the Clinton era, said that the crisis offered Biden a unique opportunity to make policy changes that he would otherwise find difficult to explain. “Even if he wants to be perceived as cautious and prudent on issues such as income support and health care, the pandemic gives him more … Read more