Potential Trump loss threatens destruction of modern GOP  —  An identity crisis.  A brutal power struggle.  Years in the wilderness.  — If Donald Trump is defeated in next month's election, the Republican Party will face a reckoning unprecedented in modern political history.

Trump allies threaten Deloitte contracts after employee shares Vance chats  —  Republicans target $3 billion in federal contracts after a consultant discloses messages unconnected to his work.  —  Republicans backing Donald Trump are threatening Deloitte, a consulting firm …

GOP looks to avoid disaster in Nebraska Senate race  —  Republicans are looking to avoid a disaster in the Nebraska Senate race amid signs that an independent candidate could be giving Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) a run for her money.  —  Independent Senate candidate and political newcomer Dan Osborn …

Trump's Plans Could Increase U.S. Debt While Raising Costs for Most Americans  —  A new analysis estimates that the former president's proposals could grow deficits by as much as $15 trillion over a decade.  —  Former President Donald J. Trump's economic proposals could inflame …

‘SmartLess’ Podcast Snags Tim Walz Interview … Kamala Harris' vice presidential nominee will be virtually sitting down with the SmartLess podcast Monday, we hear.  —  Minnesota Gov. Walz, who is also appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live tomorrow, will hold a Zoom conversation with the popular podcast hosts …

Muslim faith leaders endorse Harris  —  The vice president is in need of allies in a community that remains frustrated with the administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.  —  A group of imams endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in an open letter shared first with NBC News on Sunday …

The Press Gave Up On Telling The Truth This Week  —  Welcome to our 9th edition of Corporate Media Fails, and wow—that was quite a long year—I mean week.  Sometimes when I analyze the news, it seems like those in the Press have quit trying, and are now serving as stenographers for the Trump campaign.

Scoop: House Dems blitz dozens of Republicans over Project 2025 … - Former President Trump has repeatedly disavowed and denied any links to Project 2025, with many Republicans also distancing themselves from it.  — “All of the data we have shows that Project 2025 just has huge interest and traction …

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because ‘we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway’  — Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt urged more AI development, even though it requires so much energy.  — AI models require enormous data centers …

Johnson won't say Biden won in 2020, raising worries on 2024's process  —  During a testy exchange on ABC News, the House speaker wouldn't say Trump lost in 2020, saying that the question was a “gotcha game” by the media.  —  House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) wouldn't acknowledge Sunday …

Bolsonaro-Backed Candidates Pull Ahead in Brazil Mayor Elections  — Most winners in Brazilian cities lean center-right so far  — A second round will be held in three weeks in 51 cities  —  Candidates backed by Jair Bolsonaro are pulling ahead in municipal elections that are considered …

Trump Reiterates He Wants to Be a ‘Dictator’ for ‘One Day’ at Wisconsin Rally  —  It's the GOP presidential nominee's fourth event in Wisconsin in eight days  —  Donald Trump held a rally for the second time in as many days, this time in Juneau, Wisconsin, on Sunday following his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Vance says Trump administration would end funding to Planned Parenthood  —  While some states have halted government funds to Planned Parenthood, recent GOP-led efforts to defund the nonprofit nationwide have been largely unsuccessful.  —  Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former president Donald Trump's running mate …

Putin's ‘Merchant of Death’ Is Back in the Arms Business.  This Time Selling to the Houthis.  —  Russian gunrunner Viktor Bout was traded in 2022 for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner

‘Shameful!’  Johnson slammed for saying Congress won't cut recess short to pass disaster relief aid  —  Although Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) plans to visit the western part of North Carolina this week in the “deadly and devastating” aftermath of Hurricane Helene …