The Recap: Trump’s ballroom breakup, and Kash Patel’s reported FBI taxi service

Daily Kos Staff

Friday December 05, 2025 · 1:03 PM PST

2025/12/05 · 13:03

Work continues on the largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) — Work continues on the largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 23.

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Trump releases racist blueprint for the world

The “great replacement” theory is now getting echoed in national policy.

Out of step: Trump breaks up with his ballroom architect

Perfect timing too—right after they demolished the whole East Wing.

Sean Duffy faces pajama protest after playing fashion police

This is what a slumber party looks like!

FBI agents now reportedly acting as Kash Patel’s personal Uber

It’s not like they have anything more important to do.

Watch 'wartime' House speaker drop some baffling bullsh-t

You won’t believe how much he says Trump works in a day.

Here's how Virginia Democrats will combat Texas' map-rigging

First, there was the clapback. Now comes the map-back.

Trump finally gets his ‘peace prize’

“But it's really football.”

Cartoon: Under the rug

The rug has a lot of lumps at this point.

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The Recap: How Hegseth risked soldiers’ lives, and Trump’s latest ‘garbage’ take

Daily Kos Staff

Thursday December 04, 2025 · 1:53 PM PST

2025/12/04 · 13:53

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) — President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, 2025 as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looks on.

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What the f-ck is the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace?

When you order a Nobel Peace Prize from Temu.

Hegseth could have killed troops with Signal chat leak

Does the defense secretary’s “warrior ethos” include endangering soldiers’ lives?

House speaker to struggling Americans: 'Relax'

Pop a chill pill and just take out a short-term loan for those groceries, sheesh.

Cartoon: Going after drug traffickers

… to give them presidential pardons.

Sean Duffy vows to make America smoggy again

He’s also vowing to bring back … station wagons?

Did The New York Times just grow a spine?

The Old Gray Lady is finally fighting for the First Amendment.

Minneapolis mayor tells Trump what the real 'garbage' is

Hint: It’s not the Somali community.

Tennessee is best sign yet for Democrats' 2026 hopes

We see a big blue wave on the horizon.

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The Recap: House speaker loses control, and Trump's corrupt DOJ rages on

Daily Kos Staff

Wednesday December 03, 2025 · 1:59 PM PST

2025/12/03 · 13:59

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and the GOP leadership talk to reporters about their positions on funding the government as the shutdown reaches the third week without a solution in sight, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

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Legal watchdogs won’t bite Trump’s corrupt pet lawyers

And their excuses are, in technical terms, some bullshit.

GOP in crisis mode after Tennessee special election

As much as the GOP might wish otherwise, this can’t be written off as a fluke.

Cartoon: Following that logic ...

If only it made sense.

Small businesses suffer brutally under Trump

So much for those Day 1 promises.

Watch Trump’s treasury secretary get schooled on inflation numbers

There is no way to spin these numbers.

House speaker can’t keep his house in order

Drama and chaos reigns in the GOP.

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The Recap: Noem’s racist ‘full travel ban’ idea, and how you’re funding Trump’s attack on media

Daily Kos Staff

Tuesday December 02, 2025 · 12:29 PM PST

2025/12/02 · 12:29

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stands near flags after speaking in a news conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

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How you’re paying for Trump’s latest attack on the media

Journalists and media outlets are being shut out and targeted at record speed.

Kristi Noem pushes a ‘full travel ban’ in wake of DC shooting

“I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.”

Delirious president goes on manic posting binge

At this point, it would be more unusual if he didn’t.

Trump is cutting drug prices by infinity dollars, apparently

It’s called MAGA math, okay?

How Trump’s DOJ is pushing the limits of the statute of limitations

Why let a little thing like the law stand in the way of Trump’s retribution demands?

Cartoon: Executing the law

Not exactly what we had in mind …

Hegseth blames scapegoat for apparent war crimes he bragged about

It wouldn't be the first time he’s tried to blame underlings for his own misconduct.

House speaker has jaw-dropping defense of Trump's use of slur

We’re convinced there’s no behavior of Trump’s that he won’t defend.

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The Recap: Kash the Clown turns FBI into a 'circus,' and Trump pardons a drug trafficker

Daily Kos Staff

Monday December 01, 2025 · 1:20 PM PST

2025/12/01 · 13:20

Kash Patel speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2024, at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) — Kash Patel, wearing a "Fight With Kash" scarf, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 23, 2024.

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Nothing says 'tough on drugs' like Trump pardoning a trafficker

Heartwarming: A “two-faced politician hungry for power” gets a second chance.

FBI is a 'circus' under Kash Patel, says damning report

Elect a clown, expect a circus—and a coterie of clowns like Patel.

Republicans can’t escape Trump’s drag on the party

These poll results are delicious.

Cartoon: Kill him

Illegal orders, indeed.

GOP senator calls Democrats ‘dangerous’ for obeying Constitution

He also claimed that up is down and cold is hot.

Congress coddles the Supreme Court—all other judges get screwed

Lower court judges can just deal with death threats. Thanks, Trump!

Another Texas Republican abandons ship as GOP retirements pile up

They’re getting out while the getting is good.

Trump literally phones in rally appearance

This Tennessee special election is so close that it woke Dozy Don from his slumber.