The conservative majority on the Supreme Court made it clear that their recent decisions on guns, abortion, and climate change are the beginning and they must be stopped.
It’s Time To Stop The Out Of Control Supreme Court Majority
Donald Trump Has Turned America Into A “S*ithole Country”
PoliticusUSA's Sarah Jones recently summed up Donald Trump's impact as turning the United States into a "s*ithole country."
Trump’s Coronavirus Presser Backfires As Stocks Head For Worst Week Since Financial Crisis
President Trump's Wednesday coronavirus press conference did nothing to comfort Wall Street, and in fact seems to have spooked it as stocks "head for worst week since financial crisis,"
A Christmas Message From PoliticusUSA
Sarah Jones delivers a special Christmas message from PoliticusUSA to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
Key GOP Lawmakers Won’t Say If They’ve Read the Mueller Report
Three out of four chairmen and ranking Republicans wouldn't even respond when asked how they reviewed the report.
Trump’s Tariffs Cost Taxpayers More Than 3 Years Of Obamacare
Trump the Taxer: Not only are Trump's tariffs one of the largest tax hikes in decades, but they also amount to more than the tax increases from the first three years of President Obama's Affordable Care Act.
Women were there for you; Will you be there for us?
Stand up for women like you stand up for any other cause: We are real, we are right here, and we are in a crisis heretofore unseen.
Mueller’s Reality Bomb Triggers Trump To Tell 57 Lies A Day
The "president" has now made 10,000 false or misleading claims while in office. What a lot of winning. Trump now lies so much in a day that he has lied more in a single month than he did in the first five months of his presidency.
Back to the wall, Cruz decries challenger O’Rourke as out-of-touch leftist
Ted Cruz is in the political fight of his life — and he knows it.
The conservative U.S. senator from Texas is being outpaced and overshadowed by his progressive challenger, Beto O’Rourke, who is pushing to be the first Democrat in Texas to be elected to the Senate in 30 years.
Naveed Jamali Explains Why Obama’s Response To Russian Election Interference Was Huge
In an exclusive interview with PoliticusUSA's Sarah Jones, MSNBC analyst, author of How to Catch a Russian Spy and former double agent Naveed Jamali discussed how important Obama's response to Russian election interference was for the country
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Shouldn’t Be Anywhere Near The Bench After Minimizing Sexual Assault
Ohio Democrat Bill O'Neill wants you ladies to stop with the sexual assault complaints, or as he calls them, "sexual indiscretions." He is "sooooo disappointed by this national feeding frenzy about sexual indiscretions decades ago."
Moral Failure: Media Madness and Reprehensible Republicans
What lesson is the supposed party of family values teaching our country’s children when its leaders put money and power over the good of the country?
The Shock and Trauma to the Nation Continues as Trump Nominees Are Named
With each announcement the shock and trauma of what’s happening to this country, the civil rights of its citizens, and future of the free press is felt all over again.
Election Night Live Blog With PoliticusUSA
PoliticusUSA's Sarah Jones is live blogging all of the results and action from election night.
Deplorable: Reflections on Campaigns, Culture, and Compassion
I believe that it is finally through compassion and empathy for the suffering vulnerable ones that all the hate and fear will be overcome
Fox News Is Powerless As Republicans Crumble Under Trump Chaos
After abandoning Marco Rubio, Fox News will host a debate where they will be powerless to stop the GOP from crumbling under Trump.
Politicus Podcast: The End Is Near As Republicans Have 13 Days To Stop Trump
PoliticusUSA's Sarah Jones and Jason Easley discuss what could be the last 13 days in the life of the Republican Party.
Hillary Clinton Schools Republicans with a SCOTUS Confirmation History Lesson
Hillary Clinton reminded Republicans that President Obama is president until January 20, 2017 and they have a responsibility to vote to confirm Obama's nominee to replace Justice Scalia.
Ted Cruz’s Bad Day Gets Worse As He Gets Caught In A Massive Obamacare Lie
Ted Cruz said Obamacare was the biggest job killer in this country and PolitiFact is not impressed, calling it a pants-on-fire lie.
Trump Brings Down The Republican Party As Ted Cruz Vows Not To Shoot People
The battle for Iowa has unveiled the Republican Party's desperation leading to comments such as, "I can say I have no intention of shooting anybody in this campaign."
White House Rejects Snyder Buck Passing For Flint Water Crisis
"I saw the governor yesterday accepted responsibility. Clearly primary responsibility lies with local and state officials," but he said that won't stop the federal government from helping.
America Is Going Backward at Warp Speed as Republicans Rip More Rights From Women
All across America, lawmakers have been carving away at a woman's right to authority over her own body. The last five years account for more than 1/4 of all abortion restrictions enacted since Roe V Wade.
Promise Fulfilled: Obama’s Moral Mission Has Transformed America For The Better
Seven years in, one thing has become abundantly clear - this President is on a moral mission. Not all people who run for the highest office of the land actually have an agenda to do good for the people, but it appears as though this President did and does.
Obama Wipes Out America’s Bush Disaster With Two Strongest Jobs Years Since Bill Clinton
The White House is taking a victory lap upon the release of the December jobs report, reminding everyone that President Obama said, "The verdict is clear: Middle-class economics works. Expanding opportunity works."
BUSTED: NRA Hypocrite Wayne LaPierre Supported Closing All Loopholes Back in 1999
The NRA's Wayne LaPierre was in favor of universal background checks and closing all loopholes -- way back in 1999.
Martin O’Malley Not Only Praises Obama’s Gun Actions But Calls Them “Critical”
In response to the President's proposals to reduce gun violence, O'Malley brought the discussion home by pointing out that every day we do nothing, we lose more lives.
For It Before He Was Against It: Video Busts Paul Ryan Supporting Obama Gun Action
Speaker Ryan was for addressing background check loopholes at gun shows until he was against it. He's against it now, as Speaker of the crazy House, which is bursting with Republican NRA extremists claiming to represent the "people".
Obama Wipes Out GOP Failure As Median Household Income Returns To Pre-Recession Levels
At long last, median household income has finally recovered from the Bush Recession. You know, the one Republicans denied existed but actually started in 2007.
A Cowardly Donald Trump Attacks Hillary Clinton for Being Cheated On
A scared Donald Trump warned former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton that if she's going to unleash Bill Clinton on Trump, she better not play the "women's card" on him.
Republicans Faceplant As Rand Paul Doubles Down On Trump’s Sexist Attack On Hillary Clinton
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) doubled down on Donald Trump's vulgar obsession with Clinton's bathroom breaks, last seen during Trump's she got "schlonged" rant.
Donald Trump Hands Victory To Democrats After Vulgar and Sexist Attack Against Hillary Clinton
Mr. Trump felt the desperate need to attack Hillary Clinton for using a bathroom and then said that she got "schlonged".
Donald Trump Told So Many Lies Fact Checkers Couldn’t Pick Just One for Lie of the Year
Winning Lie of the Year award because out of 77 statements checked, 76 of them were found to be mostly false to false to pants on fire lies, it's Republican front-runner Donald Trump.
Like A Lump Of Coal in Republican Stockings: Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere
That big, loud Tartuffe oaf running off at the mouth who thinks killing journalists is no biggie is a real candidate. Donald Trump is not a Republican joke. He is a Republican candidate.
President Obama Shows What Real Family Values Look Like In Bear Grylls Interview
"Really, that's incredible... and that's such a statement for family first," Bear Grylls says to President Barack Obama as the President discusses his tradition of having dinner every night with his family.
Democrats Outsmart Republicans And Urge Them To Stop Letting Terrorists Legally Buy Guns
Democrats in the House are now begging Republicans to reconsider and allow a vote on the bipartisan "King-Lofgren Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act" so that... you know... people on the terror watch list won't be able to easily and legally buy guns.
Fact Checkers Bust Donald Trump For Two Racist Lies In Less Than A Week
This week alone, PolitiFact has already given Donald Trump two Pants on Fire ratings, both stemming from his racist beliefs.
Paul Ryan’s Syrian Refugee Bill Is Nothing But a Wasteful Show Vote
Speaker Ryan is putting up a House bill to force security measures on Syrian refugees. But we already have security measures exactly like the ones in the House bill.
Obama White House Sits Republican Child Governors Down And Schools Them On Refugees
The Obama administration had to host phone call with governors to brief them on what even civilians know regarding the refugee vetting security process, because you know, this is how a certain political party operates, "The officials briefed the governors on the rigorous screening and security vetting process that is required before a refugee is able to travel to the United States."
Poll Of Democratic Voters Gives Hillary Clinton A Landslide Victory In Iowa Debate
It's official: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won the debate by a long shot according to Democratic primary voters surveyed by Public Policy Polling.
Democrats Lick Their Chops As Carson and Trump Humiliate Themselves On Foreign Policy
In the last 24 hours, Donald Trump claimed he knows more about ISIL than the generals do and Ben Carson claims he knows more about Syria than the White House. Neither of these two gentlemen have ever held public office.
Bernie Sanders Unleashes a New Ad That Calls Out America’s Rigged Economy
Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) new ad shows why he is so popular with liberals and why his campaign message is so important.
Obama Blasts Donald Trump’s Sick Forced Deportation Plan Back To The Stone Age
President Obama blasted Donald Trump's suggestion to bring back President Eisenhower's "Operation Wetback" plan and use "Deportation Forces" to kick some 11 million undocumented immigrants out of the country
Tell House Republicans To Pay Back The $5 Million They’ve Wasted On Benghazi Investigation
Republicans have spent $5,027,517.23 (to date) and counting on the Select Committee on Benghazi. Tell them ENOUGH.
Hillary Clinton Has Learned How to Fight Republicans And Here’s the Ad to Prove It
It's been a long fight but Hillary Clinton has figured out how to fight Republicans and she has a new ad that proves it. She's going to fight Republicans by making sure Americans know what they are saying.
ObamaCare Is Helping Democrats By Dividing, Conquering, and Devastating Republicans
Republicans ran on repealing ObamaCare but it turns out that didn't really mean repealing ObamaCare. Not all of it. Not the parts that would get really noticed in an election year.
GOP Email Scandal Explodes As Chris Christie Accused of Hiding 9,428 Emails And Documents
Chris Christie loves to pontificate from on high about Hillary Clinton using a private email server during her time as Secretary of State., but papers were just filed in federal court accusing him of hiding thousands of documents, including emails.
Obama Challenges Republicans To Back Up Their Words With Deeds To Support Veterans
The President said it's right that we express our gratitude with parades and ceremonies, but, "Our tributes today will ring hollow if we do not ensure that our veterans receive the care that you have earned and that you deserve."
Million Dollar Baby Donald Trump Once Again Says Wages Are Too High
In case you thought it was a gaffe last night during the debate, asked whether he would support raising the minimum wage, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump once again said, "Wages are too high."
Republicans Expect You to Work While Mitch McConnell Gives the Senate A Record Vacation
Mitch McConnell set a very unambitious calendar for 2016, including a nearly two-month August recess.
Danger Ahead: Partial Repeal of Dodd-Frank Is Already Hurting Taxpayers and Economy
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings released troubling information from their investigation into the partial repeal of section 716 of President Obama's 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which was originally designed to prevent taxpayers from having to bailout big banks.
Ben Carson Demands To See Obama’s College Records While Refusing To Release His Own
Ben Carson defended birtherism and said if Obama didn't want people to be suspicious of him, he should release all of his records.
White House Shreds Ben Carson’s Claim That He Was Vetted More Than Obama
White House press secretary Josh Earnest laughed and said he didn't agree with that statement when asked about Ben Carson's assertions that he has faced more scrutiny than any other candidate, including President Barack Obama.
Obama’s Winning Streak Continues: Strongest Three Years of Job Creation Since 2000
Unemployment rate ticked down, wages grew, and overall the economy added 271,000 jobs in October -- which makes the last three years the strongest years for job creation since... oh, 2000.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Do Everything He Can to Defeat the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Bernie Sanders (I-VT) issued a statement in which he vowed to do everything he can to defeat the TPP, saying we need trade agreements work for working families, not big corporations.
Jeb Bush Melts Down And Hits Bottom With New Strategy Of Swearing To Win Votes
A plummeting Jeb Bush is reaching for profanity as his lifeline, and it's second hand embarrassment inducing.
Even President Obama Is Laughing At Mitch McConnell’s Failure
Six years and some change later, the man who set out a detailed plan to derail the Obama presidency before he even took office is in the hot seat.
What Great Recession? Wall Street Remains Unoccupied By Ethics
Nearly seven years after the American economy foundered under the worst global recession since World War II, it seems nothing much has changed with regard to the behavior of those that brought us collectively to the brink.
A Bridge Too Far: Crowdfunding For Killer Cop Michael Slager Falls Flat
As of Thursday afternoon, Officer Michael Slager hadn't even reached his first 1000 dollars from crowdfunding sites.
Politicus Radio: Democrats Push Back On Disrespect Of Obama
On this episode of Politicus Radio, Sarah Jones and Jason Easley discuss the Democratic pushback to the disrespect that was shown to President Obama by Netanyahu and Boehner.
Jeb Bush’s Announcement That He Is Considering Running For President Flops On Facebook
Republican Jeb Bush has been gone from politics for a long time and it shows in his less than inspiring social media penetration.
Al Franken Sends Uber Running By Questioning Their Privacy Policies
Uber responds to Sen Franken, but "it still remains unclear how Uber defines legitimate business purposes for accessing, retaining, and sharing customer data."
Republicans May Cause Government Shutdown Over Michelle Obama’s School Lunch Program
Republicans are going for the full monty of childish behavior. Gone are the real policy complaints. Now they stand naked before the nation demanding cuts to Michelle Obama's healthy school lunch program.
Thanks To Obama, $13.5 Million in Vouchers Will Be Used to Help Homeless Veterans
Under the leadership of President Obama, HUD ad the VA announced Monday that they will be using $13.5 million in vouchers toward ending veteran homelessness.
Republicans Wrong: 135 Legal Scholars Say Obama’s Immigration Actions Are Constitutional
135 legal and immigration scholars say that President Obama's immigration actions are well within the legal authority of the executive branch.
Lindsey Graham Calls Reality ‘Crap’ After Benghazi Report Proves There Was No Cover Up
CNN host Gloria Borger confronted Benghazi conspiracy artist Lindsey Graham (R-SC) with the report and he chose to ignore reality and say the report was "crap".
The GOP Poutfest Ignited: House Republicans Sue President Obama Over ACA
Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) announced that House GOP will be using taxpayer money to sue President Obama over the implementation of the ACA (aka, Obamacare)- a suit that nearly every reasonable person has told them has no merit and a suit that two law firms dumped the GOP over.
Nancy Pelosi Knocks Down The Republican Myth That Obama Immigration Action Is Illegal
Nancy Pelosi commended the President for his bold action, and noting that it falls well within the constitutional and legal authority of his office.
Pelosi Slams Republican Failure While Praising Obama for Strong Leadership
Pelosi detailed the threats Republicans have been making against President Obama for doing what all modern presidents before him have done, and then urged people not to listen to Republicans on immigration reform, saying we "welcome President Obama's meaningful, courageous and imminent action."
Republican Rep. Mo Brooks Calls For President Obama to Be Sent To Prison for Five Years
Republican Representative Mo Brooks of Alabama thinks they can send President Obama to prison for 5 years for doing what every other modern president has done by taking executive action on immigration reform.
Sen. Al Franken Stands Up For Privacy By Pressing Uber to Enforce Its Privacy Policy
After an Uber exec revealed his idea to dig up dirt on journalists via the company's data collection, Al Franken demanded that the car service get real about their privacy policies and data collection practices.
Democrats Need to Be Bold In Their Policies and Stand with the Guy In The White House
One thing is obvious: Democrats are still allowing the media to parrot GOP narratives, and Democrats are still running away from their own ideas and into the arms of the tepid enemy of equivalency. Democrats are still afraid to be bold.
The Same Voters Who Gave Republicans The Senate Are Ready For Hillary Clinton To Be President
The same voters that gave the GOP this win think Clinton will be a good president, whereas they were not so impressed with any of the Republican front runners.
Politicus Podcast: A Real Liberal Election Night In America
Tired of media babbling? Jason and Sarah bring you Election Night PoliticusUSA style.
Fighting Back: Democrats Leave No Stone Unturned In The Quest For Big Turnout
They said you all wouldn't turnout. They said only Republicans voted in midterms. But they had no idea how angry people were. And they had no idea that y'all carry a grudge when someone comes to steal your rights.
Bad News For McConnell: Heavy Turnout Reported In Kentucky Urban Areas Likely For Grimes
Turnout has already hit 20% in some Louisville Kentucky precincts and Kentucky voters are fired up.
Charlie Crist Leads Rick Scott In a Florida Governor’s Race Where Every Vote Will Matter
The Florida governor's election is close with Democrat Charlie Crist at 42% among likely voters, and incumbent Republican Rick Scott 41% according to a Quinnipiac University Poll
Only 100 Show Up, 15 From Out Of State, For “Big” Rand Paul/Mitch McConnell Rally
There wasn't any enthusiasm for Senator Mitch McConnell at Monday's rally. The 15 or so young people may or may not be local, as they took off in vans with non-local plates.
Alison Lundergan Grimes Is Unfazed By New Polls And Confident In Kentucky Voters
In the face of polls that show them trailing, the campaign of Alison Lundergan Grimes is unfazed by the media talk and focused on Election Day.
Obama Urges Democrats: Your Vote May Decide If 28 Million American Workers Get a Raise
President Obama told a huge, pumped up crowd that everyone needs to feel a sense of urgency about this election, and get their friends and neighbors to vote, because "Their vote could decide whether 28 million American workers get the raise they deserve."
The Republican Refusal to Deal with Reality Runs Deep
"travel ban works for african countries, liberal logic: liberal political hacks spread ebola to stop the spread of ebola, nice try"
Iraq War Hero Tammy Duckworth Says Iowa’s Bruce Braley Is ‘Real Deal’ On Veterans Issues
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) made her way to Iowa earlier this week to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Bruce Braley and to take part in a round-table discussion on veterans issues.
Joni Ernst’s Campaign Is Clueless As They Have Two-Time Loser Mitt Romney Stumping For Her
Two-time failed Presidential candidate Mitt Romney hit the campaign trail for GOP Senate candidate Joni Ernst in Iowa Sunday night.
Enough About ISIL, Obama Needs To Take Off The Gloves and Go After Republicans
As we head into precarious midterm elections, President Obama needs to stop trying to explain why he feels it's necessary to strike ISIL and instead he needs to call out Republicans more.
The Latest on the Sarah Jones Tragedy: Bring on the Lawsuits
Nearly four months after the on-set death of 27 year-old camera assistant Sarah Jones, the tragedy continues to galvanize the film industry and make headlines -- with the focus of many of the latter now shifting to the inevitable lawsuits.
GOP May Refuse To Believe It But CBO Shows That Budget Deficits Continue to Shrink
On Tuesday, the Congressional Budget Office released a report discussing the economy and budget. The report showed that the deficit continues to shrink.
GOP Can’t Lay Down Arms in War Against Women
It's been difficult to ignore the Republican Party's insistence, subsequent to its November 2012 shellacking at the national ballot box, that it offers modern appeal to female voters.
Mike Huckabee Worries that Women Want ‘Uncle Sugar’ to Hand Them Birth Control
Republicans like Mitch McConnell are very proud of their endorsements from Mike Huckabee so it's instructive when Huckabee concern trolls about women wanting Uncle Sugar to hand them birth control.
John Boehner Won’t Take Responsibility for Least Productive Congress Ever
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) was confronted by reporters on Tuesday and asked his thoughts about this being the 'do nothing' Congress.
For Many Americans There is Little To Be Thankful For On Thanksgiving
There are plenty of things for all Americans to be thankful for, but sadly, a substantial segment of the population has little reason to be grateful on this official "day of thanksgiving."
We Want Our Nation Back: How Corporate Controlled Media Is Ruining Your Country
On The Liberal Fix, Sarah Jones discusses how corporate media is eroding freedoms, serving their own interests, and making America less informed.
A Delusional Lindsey Graham Thinks the ‘Dam’ is About to Break on Benghazi
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is high on his party's delusions about using their debunked Benghazi conspiracy theories to bring down Hillary Clinton, the front runner for 2016.
Rush Limbaugh Does the Country a Favor As He Brings Other Conservative Radio Down With Him
Cumulus Media CEO blames Rush for the stunning loss in revenue which is impacting other talk shows, 'The facts are indisputable regarding the impact certain things have had on ad dollars.'
CA Woman Forced to Pay Spousal Support to Ex Who Was Convicted of Raping Her Daughter
A California woman was forced to pay spousal support to her ex husband, who was convicted of raping her daughter over many years. To add insult to injury, the ex sued Carol Abar for back payment.
Background Checks Are Back: Reid Says Only 3 More Republicans Needed to Pass
Senate Democrats are bullish on background check legislation, they only need 3 more Republicans. There are 4 Republicans being targeted to flip their vote.
Another One Bites the Dust: Inaccurate Rape Beliefs Take Another Republican Down
With GOP registration at a low of 29% in California, the California Republican Assembly narrowly voted out their President, Celeste Greig, after her comments that pregnancies from rape are rare.
Proving They Have No Values, South Carolina Republicans Are Ready to Elect Mark Sanford
Republican trespasser, court order violator, Appalachian Trail hiker, ethics violator, and post-abandoner Mark Sanford is proving that Republicans are bereft of any values at all.
Republicans Push Back Against Anti-Semitism Charge by Smearing ‘Jewish Guy with Nasally Voice’
If there's one thing Republicans know how to do, it's get out of hot water by getting in deeper. Republicans are pushing back against charges of anti-Semitism with more anti-Semitism.
The Chamber of Commerce Rewards Scott Walker For Making Wisconsin Last in Job Growth
The Chamber invited Scott Walker to represent 'enterprising states', even though their own study placed Wisconsin dead last for short term job growth from September 2010 and November 2012.
Obama and The White House Take A Shot at GOP for Not Properly Funding Government
The President digs at Republicans: 'Nobody does it better than we do,' he said with pride, adding, 'when it's adequately funded, when it's adequately supported.'
As He Tries to Eliminate Overtime Pay, Eric Cantor Hobnobs with Hollywood Elites
As he works to eliminate overtime pay, Eric Cantor went Hollywood Thursday night, attending a dinner last night with an impressive guest list, including Warren Beatty and Annette Bening.