Prospect

Despite Trump’s impulsive inconsistencies, his attempted progression toward fascism is all too systematic. He has not yet succeeded.

The Texas senator has introduced a bill allowing any AI company a streamlined path around regulations.

Today on TAP: Will his brutal murder bring Americans together—or create justification for more vilification, vengeance, and violence?

In Wyoming, the Delaware of cryptocurrency, industry players celebrated their fortunes and said everyone will benefit. But workers haven’t seen it.

Trump’s attack on Jimmy Kimmel helps spotlight an even bigger problem.

In Berkeley, New York, Paris, and Vatican City, it’s become central to political battles—and religious concerns.

Hospital system UnityPoint would rather spend millions on anti-union ‘educators’ than on safe staffing policies.

On our live show, David and anti-monopoly writer Matt Stoller discuss media consolidation and attacks on free speech.

Eleanor Holmes Norton personifies the city’s powerlessness during the second Trump administration. But a new challenger could shatter her 2026 re-election hopes.

A House Committee on Financial Services hearing Thursday morning was an exercise in gaslighting.

A casino is at the center of a fight over the soul of Coney Island, one of three downstate casino licenses being pursued in New York.

Today on TAP: Democrats are making a budget stand over Trump’s cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. But Trump is also coming for the much larger Medicare program.

Provisions in the counteroffer to a continuing resolution would prevent illegal withholding of funds and partisan budget cuts.

Today on TAP: Making jokes has never been this dangerous, except in authoritarian states.

For the last 20 years, analysts have known that this is an economy by and for the rich.

Lessons from California and AIDS

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has dramatically reduced policing of forced labor violations, as the agency focuses more resources on tariffs.

Today on TAP: Will congressional Republicans get serious about restraining Kennedy’s perverse policies or forcing his resignation?

A cruel troll is being canonized so liberals and leftists can be silenced.

Food banks around the country are reporting an uptick in visits. Grocery store chains are reporting an uptick in profit.