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Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson went on the offensive against Media Matters for America president Angelo Carusone, who Carlson labeled an “enthusiastic bigot” for once running what he called a “racist blog.” Carlson had been under fire after Media Matters “unearthed” remarks the Fox News host made while calling into…

In a stunning and embarrassing rebuke, 12 Republicans voted for a resolution to overturn President Donald Trump’s national emergency border wall declaration on Thursday.

By choosing to defy a Republican president, these Republicans have stood up for the separation of powers, the rule of law, and the constitution—and against executive overreach. It was the rare instance of Congress showing itself to be both strong and willing to stand for itself against the executive branch. Though the numbers are not there to override a veto of the measure that Trump has already said he’d issue, Thursday nevertheless marked an important moment in our current politics. Let’s hope it is a sign of things to come.

I’ve been willing to criticize Republicans in the past, so it’s only fair to give credit where it’s due. Having drawn a red line on this defining vote, these Republicans deserve our praise and respect.

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How the people need to use the system against itself and return power back to them

The former Texas congressman’s near-miss Senate run last year propelled him to Democratic stardom.