Lauren Egan

3 days ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

There is a grim reality facing Democrats amid the hoopla about eye-popping victories in special elections and Donald Trump’s falling approval rating. The Senate map is an absolute disaster for them. Don’t take my word for it: During an hour-long conversationat Harvard University last month, Tim Walz said he was “pessimistic” about the party’s chances to win back the chamber. You don’t usually hear that type of open pessimism from top officials. But Walz got even more candid from there.

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Jonathan Cohn |Lauren Egan

Sam Stein, Lauren Egan, and Jonathan Cohn explore how top Democrats are dealing with Trump. Some go hard, some play nice, and others are stuck in the middle. It’s not going great. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left side of the player to toggle to audio. Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

Lauren Egan talks to Ben Terris about his article in New York Magazine where he talks about a former top aide to Senator John Fetterman raised serious concerns in a detailed memo, describing erratic behavior, paranoia, and signs of megalomania during Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke and mental health crisis. The article reveals mounting internal fears… Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team.

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

SINCE RETURNING TO OFFICE, Donald Trump has said he wants to “clean out” the Gaza Strip, send Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan, and construct a Mar-a-Gaza on the Mediterranean. He’s lifted Biden-era restraints on Israel, including a hold on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs. And while he has secured the releases of hostages, he has not brought an end to the war, despite promising to do so. In fact, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has grown only more dire on his watch.

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Sam Stein |Lauren Egan

Sam Stein and Lauren Egan talk through Trump’s chaotic Alabama speech, from trans athlete rants to a bizarre story about a real estate developer. Leave a commentWatch, listen, and leave a comment.