Matt Laslo

Washington, D.C., United States

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Journalist, prof. & public speaker. My wire service: https://t.co/enb9RD39op My startup: https://t.co/4zaU8k7lM0

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Trump's top spy chief blasted as her 'crazy' cash grab is exposed

1 week ago | alternet.org | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is open for business — on social media at least. Gabbard has been DNI since February, yet a Raw Story review of her social media presence reveals her personal X account is still offering subscriptions at $5 a month. But that’s not all. On Gabbard’s personal Substack, it appears anyone, anywhere, foreign or domestic, can send unlimited donations. “That’s not normal,” Rep.
Trump's top spy chief blasted as Raw Story exposes 'crazy' cash grab

1 week ago | rawstory.com | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is open for business — on social media at least. Gabbard has been DNI since February, yet a Raw Story review of her social media presence reveals her personal X account is still offering subscriptions at $5 a month. But that’s not all. On Gabbard’s personal Substack, it appears anyone, anywhere, foreign or domestic, can send unlimited donations. “That’s not normal,” Rep.
'Lost their backbones': Dems blast Trump's 'staggering' impact - and the Republicans' fealty

2 weeks ago | alternet.org | Matt Laslo |Martin Pengelly

WASHINGTON — Lamenting Donald Trump’s first 100 days in the White House, one prominent Democratic senator resorted to blunt talk as he pondered how long it might take to repair damage done to America’s global standing. “It's hard to put the s--- back in the donkey,” said Mark Kelly, from Arizona. Tuesday was the 100th day of Trump’s second term.
New details on canceled UAP SCIF briefing: “Grusch could not make it”

2 weeks ago | askapoluaps.com | Matt Laslo

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) — Chair, Task Force on the Declassification of Federal SecretsAudio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. What happened with today's SCIF briefing? “[David] Grusch could not make it, so we wanted to make sure that he was there for it. That's why we just paused it,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna exclusively tells Ask a Pol. Ask a Pol needs your support!!!! “[Director of National Intelligence] Tulsi [Gabbard] has been extremely helpful,” Luna says.
'Lasting damage': Anti-Trump senators assess 'staggering' impact of Trump 2.0

2 weeks ago | rawstory.com | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — Lamenting Donald Trump’s first 100 days in the White House, one prominent Democratic senator resorted to blunt talk as he pondered how long it might take to repair damage done to America’s global standing. “It's hard to put the s––t back in the donkey,” said Mark Kelly, from Arizona. Tuesday was the 100th day of Trump’s second term.
'This is our shot': Dems see 'destructive' MTG's new job as chance to cripple the GOP

2 weeks ago | alternet.org | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party’s path back to power runs through Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and her made-for-TV Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) oversight subcommittee — or so Democrats increasingly hope. To many on the left, MTG is the right’s slightly disjointed answer to AOC, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). They believe the two women represent the future of their parties.
'This is our shot': Dems believe MTG's new job gives 'golden opportunity' to destroy GOP

2 weeks ago | rawstory.com | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party’s path back to power runs through Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and her made-for-TV Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) oversight subcommittee — or so Democrats increasingly hope. To many on the left, MTG is the right’s slightly disjointed answer to AOC, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). They believe the two women represent the future of their parties.
Congressional Cannabis Caucus still hasn't met yet this year

2 weeks ago | askapoldrugs.com | Matt Laslo

Ilhan Omar (D-MN) — Co-chair, Congressional Cannabis CaucusAudio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. The Congressional Cannabis Caucus still hasn’t met yet this Congress, does that portend bad things to come? “I don't know. I think it's just there's so many things people are chasing,” Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-chair Ilhan Omar exclusively tells Ask a Pol. “I haven't heard anything either.,” Omar tellsus.
'They can't hide': Democrats team up as they see weak spot - and GOP leaders laugh it off

3 weeks ago | rawstory.com | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — Democrats are on offense, but Republicans are laughing. For now, at least. Thursday the Democratic Party’s hosting a town hall in the North Carolina district of the GOP leader who coached rank-and-file Republicans to avoid town halls. But Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) — the head of the National Republican Congressional Committee (or NRCC) — says he’s unfazed. “It's the same old playbook,” Hudson told Raw Story just as Congress was gaveling itself out for a two week spring vacation.
Revealed: Far-right pressuring Mike Johnson to join Trump in new attack

3 weeks ago | alternet.org | Matt Laslo

WASHINGTON — Dismantling the federal government won’t be complete without upending the judicial branch — or so many conservatives argue, which is why rank-and-file Republicans are pressuring party leaders to fall in line and join White House efforts to purge the nation’s judiciary. Before Congress left town for its two-week Easter recess, Speaker Mike Johnson tried to placate his right flank by ushering a bill restricting national injunctions through the House.