The president’s latest ‘communist’ warning echoes history

The president’s latest ‘communist’ warning echoes history

Branding political opponents on the left as communists is a century-old American tradition. From the Red Scare of the 1920s to the McCarthy era of the 1950s, labeling someone a “commie,” Marxist or “pinko” is a tried-and-true method of stirring nationalistic passions. When 68 people were arrested at San Francisco… Continue reading

Anthropic ban not the AI curb that’s needed, security experts say

Anthropic ban not the AI curb that’s needed, security experts say

When it comes to artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump’s second administration has taken a decidedly antiregulatory stance — until this month.  One of Trump’s first moves in his second term was to ditch the modest AI safety guidelines issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden. After Congress over the summer overwhelmingly rejected a… Continue reading

‘Totally Crazy’: Trump Holds Bipartisan Housing Bill Hostage to Push Evisceration of Voting Rights

Lashon Warren, 53, who has been homeless on Skid Row in Los Angeles, California for eight years, wipes her face while talking about the stress and decrepit conditions on the street on June 25, 2025.  (Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) “Trump just threw a tantrum,”… Continue reading

The View Turns JD Vance Into A Couch Cushion

“50 people have died in ICE custody. There are 6,200 children who are being held in places like Dilley Detention Center….” Host of The View The Rational National Jun 16, 2026 Vice President JD Vance’s appearance on The View did not go well for him. Merch: http://TheRationalNational.com/merch Patreon: http://TheRationalNational.com/Join YouTube… Continue reading

While Slashing Food Aid and Healthcare, GOP Advances Trillion-Dollar Military Budget

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) during a reception for Republican lawmakers in the White House on July 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) “The money that Trump wants to burn on war should instead be spent on the… Continue reading