Mother Jones

92 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Trump's Election Speech Offers No Evidence but Signals Midterm Interference Plans · Donald Trump delivered a primetime address recycling 2020 election disinformation without new proof while laying groundwork for a potential national emergency declaration ahead of the 2026 midterms.
• Trump AG Nominee Blanche Commits to Reviewing Comstock Act for Abortion Pill Restrictions · Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche agreed during his confirmation hearing to review Biden-era guidance on mailing abortion pills under the Comstock Act.
• Defense Secretary Hegseth Launches Military Testosterone Screening Amid Masculinity Debate · Pete Hegseth announces a new initiative to screen US military members for low testosterone levels.
• Spencer Pratt Enters 'Phase III' of War on Corruption After Losing LA Mayoral Race · Spencer Pratt vows to continue his anti-corruption war against LA officials and progressive candidates after losing the mayoral election.
• Activist Sues White House and Heritage Foundation Over Deportation Conspiracy · Mahmoud Khalil filed a federal lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to deport him involving the White House and right-wing groups.
• Pentagon Launches Study on Women in Combat Amid Fears of Rollback · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review of combat unit effectiveness, raising concerns about reversing women's integration.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Wealth Manager Pushes War with Iran · Jonathan Burkan, Pete Hegseth's wealth manager, advocates for pro-Israel policies and the war with Iran.
• Scientists Propose Solar Dimming to Mitigate Strong El Niño Impacts · Researchers suggest marine cloud brightening could weaken future El Niño events and reduce global economic losses.
• DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters Over Air Force One Security Story · The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times reporters regarding their reporting on Air Force One security concerns.
• Lawsuit Accuses ICE and Private Prisons of Beating Disabled Detainee · Family sues US government and private contractors over alleged abuse and neglect of disabled detainee Ulises Peña López.
• Maine Populist Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign Over Rape Allegations · Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign after a rape allegation and loss of Democratic endorsements.
• Ethics Concerns Raised Over Palantir's Role in NIH's All of Us Health Initiative · Experts question Palantir's involvement in managing sensitive health data for the NIH's All of Us program.
• Democrats Defend Graham Platner Despite Sexual Assault Allegations and Nazi Tattoo · Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces assault allegations and a Nazi tattoo while party officials hesitate to drop him.
• Bryan Stevenson Fights to Correct Historic Record of Slavery as US Marks 250th Anniversary · Bryan Stevenson argues for honest accounting of slavery's legacy amid Trump administration efforts to erase it from museums.
• State Commissions Offer Inclusive 250th Anniversary Amid Federal Spectacle · State commissions prioritize diverse local history over federal semiquincentennial spectacles.
• Author Compares Current Administration to British Tyranny in Declaration of Independence · A writer argues that the Declaration of Independence offers a relevant framework for evaluating current US political grievances.
• Inspiring World Cup Stories Shine Amidst Political Criticism · Mother Jones highlights inspiring human connections and underdog triumphs at the 2026 World Cup despite political cynicism.
• Trump's Presidency Yields $2.2 Billion Net Worth Surge in 2025 · Trump added $2.2 billion to his net worth in 2025, driven by crypto and international real estate deals.
• Supreme Court Strikes Down Campaign Finance Coordination Limits · The Roberts Court ruled that limits on party-candidate spending coordination violate the First Amendment.
• Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship in Narrow 5-4 Ruling Against Trump · The Supreme Court affirmed that birthright citizenship remains constitutional, rejecting Trump's executive order.
• California Billionaire Tax Initiative Faces Wealthy Opposition and Constitutional Hurdles · California voters may approve a 5% net worth tax on billionaires, sparking fears of capital flight and legal challenges.
• Why Accusing Trump of Hypocrisy Misses the Fascist Point · Brian Stauffer argues that labeling Trump's actions as hypocrisy obscures the deeper fascist desire for dominance and impunity.
• Trump Opens Hawaii Marine Monuments to Commercial Fishing Amid Legal Challenges · President Trump allows commercial fishing in Hawaii's Papahānaumokuākea and other Pacific marine monuments.
• Trump Sons Linked to Profitable Kazakhstan Tungsten Mining Deal · Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are tied to Kaz Resources, a company receiving $1.6B for a critical mineral mine in Kazakhstan.
• Albanians Launch 'Flamingo Revolution' to Overthrow Government Over Kushner Trump Projects · Mass protests in Albania demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama due to luxury resort plans by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
• Trump Administration Shifts to $50 Billion Federal Funding Plan for Collapsing Colorado River · With negotiations stalled, the Trump administration pivots to approving billions in federal projects to artificially boost Colorado River supply.
• Supreme Court Rules Anti-Immigrant, Blocking Asylum and TPS Protections · The Supreme Court upheld Trump administration policies that block asylum applications and strip Temporary Protected Status from millions of immigrants.
• Tom Kean Jr. Returns to Public View After Unexplained Absence · Former New Jersey congressman Tom Kean Jr. was spotted at home after months of absence due to undisclosed health issues.
• Progressive Brad Lander Trounces Incumbent Dan Goldman in NY 10th District Primary · Former NYC comptroller Brad Lander defeats Rep. Dan Goldman by over 30 points in a progressive sweep of New York's 10th District.
• Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Haitians and Syrians · The Supreme Court ruled that the executive branch has broad discretion to terminate Temporary Protected Status without judicial review.