Welcome to The Madden Memo

The Madden Memo is a collection of articles and news stories, categorized by topic. This allows readers to view differing opinions on a single topic, rather than having to search for them.

Today, the role of academia, the media and even science is to shape public opinion rather than reflect or report on it. Generally, a template or narrative is established first (the war on women and global warming, as examples). Then data is collected and news is reported that will support the narrative.

What’s missing, is any data or news that might conflict with the narrative. The Madden Memo gathers these contrary articles making it easier for readers to get a fuller story. You’ll get a glimpse on how these narratives are created and why. You’ll also discover the lengths the media goes to advance their position by covering up or discrediting any information that contradicts the narrative.

One nefarious aspect of the way the media works is that their message is then taught in schools. This practice allows politicians and government officials to control public opinion and behavior, with the ultimate goal in mind… to advance liberalism.

A good way to understand the relationship between the various players involved is to begin with the “Liberals/Liberalism” page. You must understand the mindset and motives of liberals in order to debate them. Logic and reason do not apply; it is a grievance movement born out of victimhood.

The news feeds to the right are from prominent liberal media sources: CNN, the Huffington Post, MSNBC and the Politico. They serve as excellent examples of the liberal bias in media. Just pay attention to the political feeds and in no time you’ll notice the glowing reports on democrats and the liberal agenda and the condemnation of republicans. You’ll see first hand, every madcap idea flowing out of the democrat party.

Note: Most of the topics we discuss show a “narrative” at the beginning of the topic. The narrative is the commonly-held liberal belief, popularized by the media, academia and science. Throughout the topic you’ll see opposing views from a variety of sources. The sources we use for articles vary based on their readability and completeness on a topic. Some are used because they clearly illustrate a bias. Most of the source we use are popular and well-known publications and news organizations (NY Times, Washington Post, CNN etc). We avoid unknown or little-known sources but sometimes they’ll have a point worth sharing.

CNN

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions [...]

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day [...]

Vice President Kamala Harris, a former US senator from California who previously served as the state's attorney general, could be [...]

Fareed explains why AI's massive energy demands are straining the power grid, but also why AI could enable big breakthroughs [...]

In the wake of the Republican National Convention earlier this month, Fareed speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about how and [...]

Fareed speaks with New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein about the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' early career [...]

New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein speaks with Fareed about the effects of President Joe Biden's decision to not [...]

CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings and Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Jamal Simmons and Kate Bedingfield tell CNN's Jake [...]

On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton criticizes Harris' comments on the war in Gaza and calls [...]

Years before he became president, many Americans first met Barack Obama during the 2004 Democratic National Convention. [...]

Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, announced on Sunday, July 21, that he is not seeking reelection. [...]

Fareed is joined by Jane Gilbert, chief heat officer for Miami-Dade County, Fla., who discusses how she is working to [...]

Fareed speaks with David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic, about how Sen. JD Vance went from being a fierce [...]

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Biden needs to show Democrats that he can turn his campaign [...]

Huffington Post

The late night host said the embattled defense secretary might be perfect for one particular job. [...]

The "Daily Show" host also delivered an update on what happened after Elon Musk offered to appear on the show. [...]

The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a Biden-era plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products. [...]

“The circumstances of this case represent a tangible manifestation of a corporate culture at American Airlines that prioritizes inaction over [...]

The federal government defended its warrantless arrest by saying agents feared the legal permanent resident would flee. [...]

Former Nevada lawmaker Michele Fiore was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that she used money meant for a statue honoring [...]

Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, was charged with hiding from U.S. authorities his role as a local leader in Rwanda when the [...]

"Maybe it’s not completely logically fair, but Hitler has really kind of got to stay in his own place," the [...]

A plane transporting the Venezuelan man took off from Pennsylvania about half an hour after a federal judge ordered the [...]

Two people on the hit dating show expressed their concerns with the health secretary's vow to identify the cause of [...]

The former Denver Broncos player said he'll be leaving ESPN temporarily after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman [...]

The University canceled the R&B star's concert scheduled for next month after complaints that she expressed antisemitic and anti-Israel sentiments. [...]

Todric McGee was pronounced dead Saturday from what his mother called a "tragic accident." [...]

Paula White-Cain said men are becoming "the bedrock" of the church, "which is how God designed it.” [...]

The order claimed these soldiers could not meet the “high standards for readiness, lethality, cohesion, honesty, humility, uniformity, and integrity.” [...]

U.S. Judge Orrick said a preliminary injunction was appropriate because the executive orders were unconstitutional just as they were in [...]

Donald Trump on Thursday called the elite school a "threat to Democracy." [...]

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument at home while watching [...]

Senior correspondent Donie O'Sullivan interviewed members of the so-called "new media" about their newfound White House access and fawning coverage. [...]

The newspaper also called out the "MAGA echo chamber" for backing the president's tariffs. [...]

The late night host said the president spent part of his day doing something very unusual. [...]

Bolton referred to one of the president’s “favorite” world leaders as his administration takes part in talks to end Russia’s [...]

Trump said the Ukrainian president has been "very harmful" to peace talks after he pushed back at a U.S. proposal [...]

Buttigieg broke down the life he wants "everybody to be able to live" on comedian Andrew Schulz's "Flagrant" podcast. [...]

The right-wing network is usually a safe space for the president's fans. [...]

President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them. [...]

Sara Sidner put the GOP representative on blast for "equating" controversy surrounding Hegseth to a scandal involving his predecessor. [...]

Harry Enten named a Trump official whose net favorability rating is "way underwater" with Americans. [...]

“Do not attempt to remain in the United States," the threatening email read. "The federal government will find you.” [...]

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, said she fears for her family's safety after verbal attacks from [...]

An official with the Defense Department told HuffPost the changes include a new "director's style chair, mirror, and makeup light." [...]

The disgraced Hollywood mogul is being retried after an appeals court overturned his conviction. [...]

The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has left the national trade policy subject to Trump’s [...]

The wife of Ozzy Osbourne said music should not be "a stage for political discourse." [...]

Army veteran Tanya Jackson was killed along with her toddler, Tatiana Dykes. Police stopped short of naming alleged serial killer [...]

The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration nearly two weeks ago to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. [...]

The defense secretary's recent actions have "caught a lot of ears," the New York Times correspondent said. [...]

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez was the first female commander at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. [...]

"It started with not having anything to wear," the former first lady explained. "I was like, if I'm not going [...]

The president had to back down on Tuesday — and the world noticed. [...]

The late-night host put the defense secretary on blast over his latest scandal. [...]

The CNN host weighed in on the departure of the top "60 Minutes" producer, who pointed to a lack of [...]

Trump's former national security adviser shared a blunt reminder on when to "take the garbage out." [...]

The actor, who stars as a younger Trump in the film, revealed why he'd "put money down" that the president [...]

Harry Enten hit the president with a brutal "reality check" over his economic blame game. [...]

Family members and survivors got their last chance to address the man who killed 23 people in 2019 face-to-face in [...]

The "Shark Tank" investor is once again calling for a 400% tariff on Chinese imports. [...]

“I do say China is going to be a slog in terms of the negotiations,” Bessent said according to a [...]

Politico

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Trump Organization is selling 2028 hats

A third term in the White House would violate the 22nd Amendment. [...]

Trump-connected lobbying firm Ballard Partners rakes in $14M in first quarter

The firm more than tripled its revenue from a year ago. [...]

Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in New York, Washington and other cities across country

Thomas Bassford said he believed Americans today are under attack from their own government and need to stand up against [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Trump's pick to lead the IRS raked in donations to pay off campaign debt after he was announced

Democrats have previously raised concerns about former Republican Rep. Billy Long’s ties to firms at odds with the IRS. [...]

Biden reemerges on the attack, but doesn’t mention Trump

In his first major speech since leaving the White House, Biden criticized the Trump administration for endangering Social Security. [...]

Former Michigan state lawmaker announces Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Shri Thanedar

This is Adam Hollier’s third bid for the House seat representing most of Detroit. [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Trump rode to victory on the economy. Democrats see a way to flip that on its head.

Party strategists say a relatable message on the economy could be the way out of the wilderness for Democrats. [...]

Paxton's challenge isn't the only one worrying Senate Republicans

The Texas primary challenge to longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn prompts a perennial fear for Republicans: Will Trump help them [...]

Two Texas House Republicans have endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2026 Senate bid — breaking with longtime GOP Sen. [...]

Trump praises Whitmer in friendly Oval Office meeting

Whitmer emphasized her agreements with Trump in a speech earlier on Wednesday. [...]

Andy Beshear has some advice for Dems on hammering Trump over tariffs

After urging Canadian officials to pull back tariffs on liquor, he conceded governors don’t have much power when it comes [...]

Ossoff raises record-breaking $11M for Senate reelect

The early fundraising haul is a show of force but represents only a tiny fraction of the expected spending in [...]

Democrat Christina Hines launches congressional bid in Detroit suburbs

The former special victims' prosecutor is going for the seat held by Rep. John James (R-Mich.), who is mulling a [...]

Democrats look to ride anti-Musk sentiment to victory in Virginia next

High off its victory in Wisconsin, the party looks to November. [...]

Democrats look to make a play for GOP turf with surge of new candidates

"This puts a lot more on the field," said Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), a co-chair tasked with recruitment for the [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

Rod Blagojevich has a new gig: Working for the ‘Bosnian Bear’

The former Illinois governor, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump in February, will lobby for the Republic of Srpska. [...]

Republicans are increasingly anxious about a midterms wipeout

Across the party, there's a push to refocus on economic issues even as some worry the president's tariffs could cause [...]

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways

'Get attention': Musk defends million-dollar giveaways lead image [...]

'Ball game over': Trump's rural support could make or break the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race could wind up being a referendum on the president's trade policies. [...]

Musk butts up against Wisconsin state law with (now deleted) $1 million check giveaway

Election law experts were skeptical about the billionaire's move. [...]

'It’s just dumb’: Hillary Clinton slams Trump administration on Signalgate

The op-ed in The New York Times called the Signalgate controversy dangerous and “dumb.” [...]

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, [...]

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees

‘Painful period’: RFK Jr. lays off 10,000 HHS employees lead image [...]

Democrats concede they have no alternative to Chuck Schumer for now

The embattled minority leader has faced criticism across the party over his fumbled strategy over a government funding bill. [...]

Illinois progressive Congress member attracts Gen-Z challenger

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has represented the Chicago-area district for decades, has yet to announce her reelection plans. [...]