GOP congressman from Nashville district ‘heartbroken’ by shooting. A 2021 photo shows his family with firearms.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.), who represents the Nashville district where the Covenant School is located, said Monday that he was “utterly heartbroken” by the mass shooting that left six dead, including three children. Gun control advocates and Democrats highlighted another post from Ogles on Monday — a 2021 Christmas...
Why guns are America’s number one killer of children
In part, we’re better at preventing car-crash deaths. In part, our gun culture is exceptional. Philip Bump Link...
How big is Trump’s true-believer base?
It’s substantial, but it’s clearly not as big as it once was. And in fact, it’s not a majority of Republicans. Aaron Blake Link...
As always, Republicans are ready to give Trump a pass
New polls show that Trump’s party objects to criminal charges, both specifically and in general. Philip Bump Link...
In Waco, Trump stokes anger and valorizes violent actors
At his dubiously timed rally in Waco, Tex., Trump paired calls for resistance with tacit assurances that those who did would be valorized. Philip Bump Link...
Post Politics Now: Grand jury probing Trump’s alleged hush-money payments could reconvene
In Washington, President Biden is hosting a summit on women-owned businesses. Vice President Harris is on a three-nation tour of Africa. John Wagner Link...
Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Rep. Barbara Lee in Senate race in California
Khanna, a leading progressive Democrat, said he will co-chair Lee’s campaign seeking the seat held by retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein, rather than run himself. Azi Paybarah Link...
Indicted Chinese exile controls Gettr social media site, ex-employees say
Guo Wengui has previously been described as an investor in the site, which was founded by Trump adviser Jason Miller. But former employees say he really controlled the site. Joseph Menn Link...
Sen. Mitch McConnell out of rehab facility after a fall
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was released from inpatient physical therapy, where he was recovering from a concussion and broken rib suffered in a fall. Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Link...
Indictment or no, Trump’s strategy is the same: Attack and threaten
Indictments or threats of them can boost Donald Trump’s standing in the short run. The fact that Trump is leaning in so energetically shows he believes the same thing. Dan Balz Link...