The Handwriting on the Rubble: The East Wing and Election 2026
Trump’s hide-the-wrecking-ball tactics won’t stop with buildings.
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Trump’s hide-the-wrecking-ball tactics won’t stop with buildings.
Once Trump’s ratings are low enough, his military power game will be put to the test. And you can make it happen.
But selections in the Epstein files continue to be protected behind one magic expression: “not credible.”
Whether it’s by digitally dumping feces on Americans or taking an actual wrecking ball to the White House, Donald Trump is making it quite clear what his aims are. But will “his” people finally get it?
Donald Trump on Friday commuted the sentence of scandal-plagued former representative George Santos.
Donald Trump’s weaponized Department of Justice is at it again. This time, however, one of the president’s perceived enemies may have actually done something wrong.
Does Trump get that there’s more to peace than a deal?
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Trump and Hegseth put the question. You will soon have to choose your answer.
How much does Donald Trump know about what is going on in his administration? Is he really the one making all of the decisions, and, if not, then who is? Inquiring minds would like to know.
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