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There was a time, not long ago, when Republicans and Democrats actually got along. They considered members of the other party adversaries, not enemies and, after sparring during the day over policy disagreements, they’d often hang out together, even become friends. When I read that Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum were…
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“That’s how Donald Trump treats the things he’s most afraid of, in my observation,” said the MSNBC anchor.

A senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official has reached out to lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender and associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, about setting up a meeting with Maxwell amid a push from lawmakers for more transparency around Epstein’s case. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement early Tuesday…
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Comedian Jon Stewart tore into CBS on Monday for canceling “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, which the network described as a “financial” decision. Stewart, during the latest episode of “The Daily Show,” defended his friend and raised the possibility that the move could be an effort to appease President Trump, who has railed against…
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As President Trump hits the six-month mark in his second term, only a minority of Americans approve of his dismal job performance. His approval ratings will fall even lower as his incompetence, dishonesty, cruelty, destructive policies and efforts to rule like a dictator become ever more apparent. The most recent RealClearPolitics average of 12 polls published between…
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The president suggested the outcome of the case was predetermined.

Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver — and other famous faces — joined in with the “Late Show” bit.

The press secretary’s comment about Trump’s pressure to restore NFL team’s racist name will probably make you wince.

President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on Friday, enacting the first major cryptocurrency legislation. The bill, which sets up a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, reached Trump’s desk after a tumultuous week in the House, in which competing GOP factions revolted over a trio of crypto bills.  The chaos brought the House floor…
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The White House’s announcement that President Trump has a common chronic vein condition marked a rare glimpse into the health of the oldest person to be elected U.S. president, whose campaign and administration have long projected him as the picture of strength and vitality.  Trump, 79, has chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House…
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President Trump has emerged as the most powerful president of either party in decades, wielding enormous clout within the GOP especially on Capitol Hill, where Republicans have rammed through his legislative agenda despite misgivings over some of his priorities. Six months into his second term, Trump has shown a unique ability to instill fear among…
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Howard Lutnick revealed what he chats with the president about most nights “just after” he gets into bed.

The White House press secretary used one word that set off her critics.

The anchor explained exactly why and how the president is attempting to distract his way out of the controversy.

The actor revealed a “surprising statistic” about the president as he defended the transgender community.

The vice president became an accidental punchline in the latest post from Donald Trump’s son.

The “Late Show” host hit back after the president celebrated his show’s cancellation.

The “Daily Show” host even broke out a choir to help deliver an inspirational message to frightened media companies.

Detainees recall denials of vital medications like insulin — and lagging responses to medical emergencies.

Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) has resigned from the House amid a tight margin between parties in the lower chamber. “It’s with a heavy heart that I say farewell. To my constituents across Tennessee’s 7th District—thank you. The trust you put in me is humbling. I will look back fondly on my years of serving as…
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The longtime Democratic strategist said there are “countless” reasons for candidates to use this “clear, forceful and full-throated” message.

Hint: It’s spelled E-p-s-t-e-i-n.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director Todd Lyons on Wednesday slammed Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, over recent comments he made about immigration. “That’s just idiotic. It’s dumb. You know, to make comments like that is crazy, because under the last administration, those are the problems we have right now. Under…
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“What I would say is just release it, let people see,” DeSantis told Fox News.

Trump alleged that Carlson phoned him to say sorry after they had a public falling out on a key issue.