1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (957+ words) When I served as U.S. ambassador in Prague, I had the privilege of getting to know the great Czech dissident-turned-president Václav Havel. Reflecting the Central European lachrymose view of history and the world (something I also know well from my Central…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (463+ words) Oblivious to his own failure, which dwarfs George W. Bush’s premature declaration of victory in Iraq, Donald Trump stupidly mimicked the “Mission Accomplished” slogan last week in advance of the six-month mark of his disastrous, illegal, and hugely unpopular war. In…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (338+ words) First and foremost, Jeffries made a cardinal error in meeting with Kushner, a non-government employee whose self-promotional antics — aided by his family connection — have no doubt made Hunter Biden blush. (If you can imagine Speaker Mike Johnson meeting with Hunter…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (349+ words) The Iran war is escalating after the ceasefire agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran crumbled in early July. The renewed hostilities have also dragged new state and non-state actors into the fight, widening the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (521+ words) The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold its vote on the Blanche nomination this Thursday. Jay Clayton’s hearing was less theatrical. But the testimony of Trump’s prospective director of national intelligence was no less disturbing when placed against the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (226+ words) “He’s not Putin. And this is not Russia,” Jim Acosta, former White House correspondent for CNN, said of Donald Trump. Acosta is sending a strong message before the latest attempt for a 2026 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, a Friday night…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (824+ words) During the Senator’s sit down with April, the two discuss how Blanche acts as both sword and shield for Donald Trump. While urging Americans to call their Senators and voice their opposition to Blanche’s confirmation, he emphasized the value of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (723+ words) Graham Platner’s sudden exit from the Maine Senate race — following an accusation of a past sexual assault (he denies the allegation) — has scrambled one of the most important contests in the 2026 election cycle. The question at top of mind: Who…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (43+ words) contrariannews.org Another day, another hearing, another example of Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche being a national embarrassment. The Contrarian is community-supported. To support bold journalism & critical litigation efforts to fight Trump, join now....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (164+ words) contrariannews.org A Collection of Blanche Checks For months, Acting AG Todd Blanche has dodged a clear answer — but The Contrarian hasn't looked away. Here's a range of takes on Trump's ex-lawyer ahead of his confirmation hearing to lead the…...