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Ben Jacobs

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Ben Jacobs

    Politics
    Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election is a big win for Democrats with national implicationsWisconsin’s Supreme Court election is a big win for Democrats with national implications
    Politics

    Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s win in Wisconsin is one of the biggest election results of 2023.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Trump’s indictment has united the Republican Party in apocalyptic rageTrump’s indictment has united the Republican Party in apocalyptic rage
    Politics

    Even Trump’s Republican skeptics are apoplectic about his indictment.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Trump can run for president from prison. Just ask Eugene Debs.Trump can run for president from prison. Just ask Eugene Debs.
    Politics

    The socialist leader was jailed for opposing World War I. It didn’t stop his presidential campaign.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Steve Bannon’s go-to funder Guo Wengui just got indicted for fraudSteve Bannon’s go-to funder Guo Wengui just got indicted for fraud
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    The charges against the pro-MAGA exiled Chinese billionaire, explained.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    The sexual battery allegations against conservative power broker Matt Schlapp, explainedThe sexual battery allegations against conservative power broker Matt Schlapp, explained
    Politics

    A powerful Republican insider has been accused of groping a staffer on Herschel Walker’s Senate campaign.

    By Ben Jacobs
    2024 Elections
    Donald Trump is now fully at war with the Republican Party’s pastDonald Trump is now fully at war with the Republican Party’s past
    2024 Elections

    Trump took the stage at CPAC, blasted his own party, and declared, “I am your retribution.”

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    CPAC used to be a barometer. Now it’s all about Trump.CPAC used to be a barometer. Now it’s all about Trump.
    Politics

    A guide to the very Trumpy vibes at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    For now, the one thing Congress seems to agree on is ChinaFor now, the one thing Congress seems to agree on is China
    Politics

    The select committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s first hearing Tuesday represented a rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    The overlooked message behind Republicans’ response to the Ohio train derailmentThe overlooked message behind Republicans’ response to the Ohio train derailment
    Politics

    The response to the toxic Ohio spill by Trump and key Republicans is about more than just Joe Biden.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign is a throwback to the pre-Trump GOPNikki Haley’s presidential campaign is a throwback to the pre-Trump GOP
    Politics

    The former South Carolina governor is caught between two versions of the Republican Party.

    By Ben Jacobs