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NEW from me: Pentagon-Vatican meeting latest flash point in Trump's clash with religious leaders https://religionnews.com/2026/04/08/pentagon-vatican-meeting-latest-flash-point-in-trumps-clash-with-religious-leaders/

Pentagon-Vatican meeting latest flash point in Trump's clash with religious leaders

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The increase in faith-fueled militaristic rhetoric is pitting the president against a growing list of faith leaders, ranging from local clergy to the pope.

RNS

The Democratic Difference 6d ago

Steve Benen 6d ago

Following months of Democratic election victories, last night was especially brutal for Republicans:
- landslide win in Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race
- massive over-performance in MTG’s old seat
- win in Waukesha’s mayoral race

If Republicans aren’t nervous, they’re not paying attention.
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/latest-election-results-give-republicans-new-reasons-to-reach-for-the-panic-button

Latest election results give Republicans new reasons to reach for the panic button

As Democrats enjoy one of their best election days of Trump’s second term, the GOP would be wise to take note as the midterms draw closer.

MS NOW

The Democratic Difference Apr 7

George Takei

🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽Apr 7

Rep. Ted Lieu isn't backing down.

The Democratic Difference Apr 6

Steve Benen Apr 6

As Trump leans into possible war crimes in Iran, that “don’t follow illegal orders” video from Democratic veterans — and the hysterical White House response — is relevant anew.
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-abandons-all-subtlety-with-talk-of-possible-war-crimes-in-iran

Trump abandons all subtlety with talk of possible war crimes in Iran

As the president weighs strikes on civilian targets in Iran, the video from Democratic veterans about rejecting illegal orders is newly relevant.

MS NOW

The Democratic Difference Apr 6

George Takei

🏳️‍🌈🖖🏽Apr 6

We’d never stop hearing about it.

The Democratic Difference Apr 5

The Democratic Difference Apr 4

Yesterday's Jobs Numbers in Perspective:

With the release of the March employment report, we now have 14 months of jobs data under Trump. Comparing it to the 14 months before he returned to office, the slowdown in job growth is dramatic.

#Jobs #Economy #USPol #Trump #Tariffs

The Democratic Difference Apr 4

Yesterday's Jobs Numbers in Perspective:

With the release of the March employment report, we now have 14 months of jobs data under Trump. Comparing it to the 14 months before he returned to office, the slowdown in job growth is dramatic.

#Jobs #Economy #USPol #Trump #Tariffs

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The Democratic Difference Apr 2

@GottaLaff @JonChevreau

I will always be grateful to Mastodon, and I wish it had been able to become the main landing place for journalists and political/policy folks who wanted to foster robust discourse somewhere other than X, but Bluesky has become that place.

The Democratic Difference Apr 2

Steve Benen Apr 2

In the runup to Election Day 2024, Trump repeatedly claimed he was prepared to help families with daycare costs.

Seventeen months later, he’s arrived at a very different position: “We’re fighting wars, we can’t take care of daycare.”
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/pointing-to-the-iran-wars-cost-trump-abandons-his-pre-election-promises-about-daycare

Pointing to the Iran war’s cost, Trump abandons his pre-election promises about day care

“We’re fighting wars, we can’t take care of day care,” the president said. Trump touted a very different position in the run-up to Election Day 2024.

MS NOW

The Democratic Difference Apr 2

Trump's decision to start a reckless war after promising to keep America out of wars is the latest reminder of who he is and what he does.

#USPol #Trump #War #Epstein #ICE #Healthcare #Billionaires #Tariffs #Inflation #Unemployment