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Malcolm Ferguson

Malcolm Ferguson is an associate writer covering breaking news at The New Republic. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic and The American Prospect.

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November 14, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Matt Gaetz Really Wants His Sex Trafficking Allegations to Go Away
Now that Gaetz has been tapped to lead the Department of Justice, a “close friend” is petitioning a court to destroy records detailing a drug-fueled sex party the attorney general nominee allegedly attended in 2017.
November 13, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Republicans Thought Trump’s Matt Gaetz Appointment Was a Joke
“This one was not on my Bingo card,” said one Republican about Trump’s pick for Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
November 13, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Elon Musk Is So Involved in Trump’s Decisions It’s Ringing Alarm Bells
Elon Musk has a growing behind-the-scenes role in Donald Trump’s biggest decisions—and it’s freaking out Trump’s team.
November 13, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Lawyer Vows to Make Justice Department Bend the Knee
Donald Trump and his team are planning to use the Justice Department to enact every bullet point on his gruesome agenda.
November 13, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
MAGA Influencers Resort to Desperate Tactics in Begging Trump for Jobs
Far-right social media personalities are hoping they can post their way to a Cabinet gig.
November 12, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump’s First Executive Order May Be a Military Purge
The order could place the military under the president’s total command, like never before.
November 12, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
MAGA Launches Deranged Campaign to Replace Marco Rubio With Nepo Baby
Now that Florida Senator Marco Rubio is headed to Donald Trump’s Cabinet, MAGA is out in full force with one specific candidate in mind for his replacement.
November 12, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump’s Climate Plans Are Such a Disaster Even Exxon Is Worried
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods is warning about Donald Trump’s grim climate plans.
November 12, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Alito Set to Destroy Republicans’ Trump-Packed Supreme Court Dreams
A source close to the Supreme Court justice says he’s not going anywhere.
November 12, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Is About to Screw Over Republicans’ Own Majority
House Republicans are worried they’re going to lose their majority thanks to Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.
November 11, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Picks New EPA Head Guaranteed to Destroy the Environment
Lee Zeldin has gladly accepted Trump’s decision to nominate him for EPA administrator. This will be a disaster.
November 11, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
January 6 Rioters Lose Their Get Out of Jail Free Card—for Now
The Justice Department has rejected January 6 insurrectionists’ new defense after Donald Trump’s election victory.
November 11, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Adviser Sends Ominous Warning to Justice Department Lawyers
Donald Trump and his top advisers are warning the DOJ to fall in line—or else.
November 11, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Voters Who Backed Both Trump and AOC Share Their Bizarre Stories
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked for the stories of people who split their ballots between Donald Trump and either her or another downballot Democrat. Here’s what they said.
November 11, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Trump Announces New Border Czar in Dead of Night—and He’s a Nightmare
Tom Homan, who played a key role in Donald Trump’s first administration, is set to make a terrifying comeback.
November 8, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Democrats Say Kamala Harris Ignored Their Dire Warnings on Liz Cheney
“People don’t want to be in a coalition with the devil,” one Democratic insider said.
November 8, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
Pennsylvania Democrats Win State House in Truly Unbelievable Way
Democrats managed to keep control of the state House in one of the most pro-Trump districts in the state.
November 8, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
The Nightmare Has Begun: Elon Musk Joined Trump’s Call With Zelenskiy
Why the hell did Elon Musk join Donald Trump’s phone call with the Ukrainian president?
November 8, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
No, All Latinos Didn’t Vote for Trump Actually. Here’s the Data.
Here’s a more detailed look at how Latinos voted in the 2024 election.
November 8, 2024
Malcolm Ferguson
It’s Already Happening: Trump Judge Strikes Down Biden Immigration Law
A federal judge just tossed Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” initiative.

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