Jeet Heer

columnist for The Nation magazine and author of “The Time of Monsters”

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columnist for The Nation magazine and author of “The Time of Monsters”

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During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

Did Trump permanently damage US democracy? He’s hinting at another presidential run in 2024

During a rally in Georgia over the weekend, former President Trump continued to push The Big Lie — that the 2020 election was stolen from him despite zero credible evidence.

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The GOP controls the White House and both Houses of Congress, but that's not stopping former Trump aide Steve Bannon from fomenting a revolution.

Can Bannon topple the GOP ruling class?

The GOP controls the White House and both Houses of Congress, but that's not stopping former Trump aide Steve Bannon from fomenting a revolution.

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During the Obama administration, numerous Republicans criticized Obama for "leading from behind."

Is America retreating from the world?

During the Obama administration, numerous Republicans criticized Obama for "leading from behind."

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