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The Nazi Slogans Are Not an Accident

How many Americans actually want a race war?

1 hr ago • Jonathan V. Last

Strikes on Iran Should Be a Last Resort

Military action—especially unsupported by diplomatic, economic, and information efforts—could make things worse.

58 mins ago • Mark Hertling

Send It In, Jerome!

The Fed chair finally learns that the only way to deal with Trump is to push back.

5 hrs ago • Andrew Egger, Cathy Young, and Jim Swift

Young Americans Are Turning Antisemitic

A recent survey shows a clear shift toward anti-Jewish sentiment—and it’s worst on the far right.

10 hrs ago • Cathy Young

17:42

Disturbing New Videos Show ICE Harassing Minneapolis Residents

Tim Miller gives his take on the disturbing wave of videos coming out of Minneapolis and who ICE and CBP are really targeting.

18 hrs ago • Tim Miller

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Tim Miller: People Don't Like This Insanity

Tim Miller joined Nicolle Wallace on Deadline: White House to discuss why the killing of Renee Good—and the administration’s decision to release the…

5 hrs ago • Tim Miller

17:42

Disturbing New Videos Show ICE Harassing Minneapolis Residents

Tim Miller gives his take on the disturbing wave of videos coming out of Minneapolis and who ICE and CBP are really targeting.

18 hrs ago • Tim Miller

39:44

LIVE REACTION: DOJ Threatens Fed Chair With Criminal Charges

A recording from The Bulwark's live video

Jan 12 • Catherine Rampell, Sam Stein, and Jonathan V. Last

22:03

Jake Tapper Fact-Checked Kristi Noem in Real Time (w/ Jack Cocchiarella)

Jack and Tim take on Jake Tapper’s on-air fact-checking of Kristi Noem, the rush to label a protester a “domestic terrorist,” and the dangerous argument…

Jan 12 • Tim Miller

Emulating the Enemy

In Venezuela and Greenland, Trump’s strategy is to beat the bad guys by becoming the bad guys.

12 hrs ago • Will Saletan

The Law Is “Fake and Gay”

Turns out the Trump domination theory of foreign policy applies to domestic politics, too.

Jan 12 • Jonathan V. Last

Take the Masks Off

ICE won’t even match the courage and professionalism of the Iraqi Police.

Jan 12 • William Kristol, Andrew Egger, Jim Swift, and Mark Hertling

Embracing Impeachment

The case against Trump and his cabinet keeps growing—and the argument for waiting is no longer convincing.

Jan 12 • Jill Lawrence

56:04

Bill Kristol: This Is Accelerationist Authoritarianism

Watch now | Grandpa Trump looked like he was losing the pep in his step at the end of the year.

22 hrs ago • Tim Miller and William Kristol

30:43

Venezuela Was Not Liberated (w/ Quico Toro)

Quico Toro offers an insider’s perspective on his lost homeland and the American raid.

Jan 12 • Quico Toro and Mona Charen

How Trump Is Harming Federal Childcare Funding

A court shut down his five-state freeze—for now—but his “defend the spend” policy is still a recipe for chaos.

Jan 12 • Elliot Haspel

48:02

A Dangerous Start to 2026

Eric and Eliot discuss serious threats that Trump continues to make against Denmark and the possibility that the administration might use military force…

Jan 12 • Eric S. Edelman and Eliot A Cohen

ICE Becomes Central to 2026

Democrats debate how best to push back against the rogue agency and its leaders.

Jan 12 • Lauren Egan and Adrian Carrasquillo

Turns Out the Obamacare Subsidy Extension Was Only Mostly Dead

Last week’s House vote sets up a big fight in the Senate over relief for millions.

Jan 11 • Jonathan Cohn

25:45

Is Trump Punishing Colorado? (w/ Gov. Jared Polis)

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Jan 11 • John Avlon

The Horror of the New Vaccine Guidelines

What You Missed This Week From The Bulwark

Jan 10 • Jim Swift

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What a Difference a Year Makes (with Jonathan Chait)

The United States just captured Venezuela's dictator, and we needed to get some quick voter reactions.

Jan 10 • Sarah Longwell

My Life Shows the Horror of RFK Jr.’s New Vaccine Guidelines

The Trump administration just yanked the recommendation for a vaccine that can spare people from what I went through.

Jan 10 • Andy Marso

53:11

The Government Keeps Shooting Civilians

Sarah and JVL talk about the new video from the ICE agent as he killed Renee Good.

Jan 9 • Jonathan V. Last and Sarah Longwell

1:08:27

Anne Applebaum and Jacob Frey: Using Lies to Justify Violence

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says ICE descended on his city with hopes of rounding up undocumented Somalis.

Jan 9 • Tim Miller and Anne Applebaum

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