Jeet Heer

columnist for The Nation magazine and author of “The Time of Monsters”

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columnist for The Nation magazine and author of “The Time of Monsters”

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During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

Did Trump permanently damage US democracy? He’s hinting at another presidential run in 2024

During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The GOP controls the White House and both Houses of Congress, but that's not stopping former Trump aide Steve Bannon from fomenting a revolution.

Can Bannon topple the GOP ruling class?

The GOP controls the White House and both Houses of Congress, but that's not stopping former Trump aide Steve Bannon from fomenting a revolution.

from To the Point

During the Obama administration, numerous Republicans criticized Obama for "leading from behind."

Is America retreating from the world?

During the Obama administration, numerous Republicans criticized Obama for "leading from behind."

from To the Point

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