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Former Institute of Museum and Library Services leaders from both political parties expressed concern that the new funding guidelines could encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American history. By Jaimie Seaton for ProPublica A library in rural Alaska needed help providing free Wi-Fi and getting kids to read. A children’s museum in Washington wanted to expand its Little Science Lab.…

Injustice for All is a weekly series about how the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back. This week was not a terrific week for the Department of Justice. How dare they sideline “Eagle” Ed Martin? Why weren’t they able to protect Elon Musk from the terror of appearing at a deposition? And the biggest question of all: Who the hell is ev…

Journalists have a long, complicated history of serving as the gatekeepers of information between the government and the public. Often, this work isn’t easy. It involves networking with sources, digging through reports, and fact-checking government narratives. These challenges become amplified when dealing with authoritarian regimes where negative reporting can result in imprisonment—or worse. Bu…

Republicans spent the week moving the goal posts on how much pedophilia they’re willing to accept by way of the Epstein files. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s administration of fascist clowns managed to embarrass themselves in public—over and over again. And it was all on video. 'Did you lie?': Democrat humiliates Trump's treasury secretary YouTube Video Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prove…

Right-wing podcaster Andrew Schulz has turned on President Donald Trump. If you aren’t a young man in his core demographic, you’ve probably never heard of him. Along with Charlamagne tha God, Schulz co-hosts “The Brilliant Idiots,” a long-running podcast that mixes comedy with inflammatory conversations about race, politics, and pop culture. In addition to his other podcast, “Flagrant,” Schulz re…

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean . The big day is almost here. Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and reggaetón superstar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show, much to the elation of millions of listeners worldwide—and to th…

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat shared the most unintentionally funny tweet of the year on Thursday. “Since a few people have asked, here’s a quick list of big and small things the Trump administration could do differently over the next 8 months to improve its political position,” the conservative posted on X. It’s actually a great question. Under normal circumstances, it could spark a real…

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. Trump posts video of the Obamas as apes—and won't apologize The president’s cracks open a case of vintage racism for this one. Trump prepares to squander his midterm war chest Wouldn’t be the first time he set a pile of money on fire. GOP's new voter suppression bill won't SAVE anything T…

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The Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy, and the buildup to the competition has been arguably more eventful than the games themselves. Vice President JD Vance is taking time away from his duties to— once again —play tourist. He and his pregnant wife , Usha Vance, are prancing around Milan with their children , taking in the sights and attending the games despite previously scolding t…