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China's leader just played Trump like a chump—again

Leave it to Trump to trade our technology for a literal hill of beans.

Trump parties like Gatsby as he starves the poor

At least he’s not pretending to care.

'I don't want to embarrass you': CBS buries damning Trump clip

So much for ethical journalism.

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Cartoon: In case you've run out of things to worry about ...

Let’s just not go there.

Kash Patel's thirst for attention undermines FBI

It’s unclear what’s worse: Patel on social media or on the job.

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House speaker accidentally outlines a glorious future for the US

It sounds pretty good to us.

Trump is still not satisfied with cruelty of ICE raids

It’s amazing that he thinks these immigration crackdowns “haven’t gone far enough.”

Trump team spouts more lies about Portland invasion

“President Trump knows we need to protect our law enforcement, and that's why he called in the National Guard.” 

Trump's Grinchy tariffs are going to ruin your holiday shopping

But sure, tell us how great this is, Tariff Man.

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