97 m. ago Trump wants to recreate a white America that never existed | Rebecca Solnit

The persecution of brown people and mass deportations will not create the white country of far-right fantasyAs Donald Trump deteriorates and his grasp on power fades, he has been lashing out furiously at female journalists and ethnic groups, most recently Somali Americans. His insults land because of their animosity and his power, not their accuracy. Likewise, his administration’s attacks on immigrants are sloppy and driven by lies. It’s strikingly clear that the target is not individuals with criminal records. It’s anyone and everyone guilty of being brown. Native Americans with tribal identification cards, US citizens, people doing crucial work from construction to nursing, military veterans, college students, people sleeping in their own beds, small children: all kinds of residents of this country are under attack.“ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety,” declares Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect. Masked thugs smashing car windows and dr...

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9 d. ago White House shooting: Obama says 'Violence has no place in America' as suspect identified

The former US president has sent his love to the families of guards impacted in the violent attack

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1 week ago Bill Maher slams Michelle Obama's 'bad attitude' over claim Americans are too sexist to elect female president

The comedian disagreed with the former first lady, saying America could be ready for a woman in the White House - it just has to be the right one.

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2 w. ago Newsom trolls Trump over Epstein picture and drags Melania into the discussion

The California governor’s press office mocked a White House social media post describing Trump and Melania as ‘America’s power couple’

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2 w. ago Trump's inner circle in panic over presidential blind spot threatening to help Democrats back to power

The President has touched down in 13 countries in the first ten months of his second term - a whirlwind international sprint that shows no sign of slowing.

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2 w. ago The special addition to White House association’s Christmas ornament lineup this year as $27 keepsake is unveiled

It is rare for the White House association to release an ornament outside of its annual holiday series

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