Joe Conason

The one purpose behind Trump's misdirection on the Epstein files Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025. (Source: U.S. Justice Department) December 23, 2025 | 05:00AM ET ... See more

To ordinary MAGA voters in the American heartland — who may have witnessed the ravages of narcotics up close in their own families — the recent conduct of their favorite president must be troubling. While they may not know all the details, many have heard... See more

What Epstein Files Reveal About His 'Best Friend' And Top Republicans Who Helped Him By publicly commanding the Justice Department to investigate the “involvement and relationship” of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein with former President Bill Clinto... See more

As Tuesday night’s blue wave crashed down on Donald Trump, he remained silent for hours, until he could restrain himself no longer. “TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT, according to Polls... See more

Only on the American right would anyone feign dismay when Tucker Carlson welcomed the frothing neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes last week for a cozy and caressing interview. Long before Carlson began to establish his own white nationalist credentials, he was clearly... See more