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Trump suddenly declares military operation as Epstein scandal reignites

Talk about a deadly distraction.

How screwed is the GOP in 2026? One upcoming election may tell us.

Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District could be a bellwether.

Trump basically admits his tariffs are raising grocery prices

Certain items will get exemptions from Trump's moronic tariffs in an effort to lower costs.

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Cartoon: On second thought ...

Donald Trump is probably wishing the government was still shut down.

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Federal workers can kiss free speech goodbye in Trump's America

Speaking up will get you a pink slip.

DOJ gets green light on bogus case against ICE-protesting Democrat

The Trump administration’s retaliatory prosecutions continue.

Mike Johnson has run out of Epstein excuses

The House speaker can’t delay a vote any longer.

Sign the Petition to Big Tech: Stop Powering ICE’s Illegal Face Scans

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