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I know what Trump's Greenland deal actually is

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Are you registered as an independent? Tell us why – or why not.

If you follow the news about the looming Nov. 3 midterm elections, which will determine which political party controls Congress, you've probably...

previous day 10

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Trump's Greenland 'deal' tries to sell an embarrassment as a win

tuesday 10

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Trump is crashing out over mail-in voting as the RNC pushes for it

17.09.2026 20

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As Fed readies to raise rates, Trump's 'plan' is really a threat

President Donald Trump appears to be on a collision course with the Federal Reserve for yet another political fracas about interest rates, just seven...

15.09.2026 20

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Even Trump's Truth Social chatbot knows he's lying about $5,000 offer

11.09.2026 20

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We covered 9/11 from Ground Zero. We will never forget.

10.09.2026 10

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Republicans know voters dislike data centers. Trump doesn't care.

04.09.2026 20

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Trump's fight over mail-in ballots raises serious questions

04.09.2026 60

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Will the court stop Trump's mail-in voting scheme? I asked judges.

02.09.2026 20

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Fear is all Republicans have, and they want you afraid of Muslims

27.08.2026 20

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The GOP is making an impossible pitch to midterm voters

26.08.2026 40

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Democratic socialist's FL win is more than surprising. It's a lesson.

20.08.2026 20

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Will Trump administration's conflict-riddled reality show ever air?

18.08.2026 70

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I listened in on DOJ Epstein files hearing. Here's what I learned.

14.08.2026 20

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Trump's circle of unaccountability just keeps spinning

12.08.2026 30

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We're getting the DSA's midterm influence all wrong

10.08.2026 30

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Republicans just fell for Trump's slush fund sleight of hand

04.08.2026 40

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Musk was done with politics – until Trump offered a $1.6B contract

01.08.2026 40

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Trump may pull Blanche's nomination, but he's not going anywhere

31.07.2026 40

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Millions could've kept health insurance. Trump spent it on Iran.

30.07.2026 40

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With no plan for inflation, Trump calls affordability 'made up'

Democrats seeking to win or hold onto seats in Congress in November's midterm elections probably hope that President Donald Trump keeps going on...

27.07.2026 40

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NJ's voting software glitch doesn't prove Trump's delusions

23.07.2026 20

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When it comes to elections, Trump loves telling on himself

22.07.2026 60

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Trump's election speech hid the details in what he didn't say

18.07.2026 30

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Trump, Republicans are using election fraud lies to cheat

15.07.2026 20

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Housing law is clear midterm win for GOP. Why didn't Trump sign it?

11.07.2026 30

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Trump is still pushing the SAVE Act. It still won't pass the Senate.

09.07.2026 40

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Trump's 'beautiful' bill is ugly for voters – and Democrats know it

08.07.2026 30

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Acting AG Blanche will put Trump first in Epstein files release case

02.07.2026 30

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Why is Trump using scare tactics to get your support? Easy answer.

01.07.2026 40

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Why one expert believes Iranians are 'mocking' President Trump

28.06.2026 40

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Trump is still trying to control voting, as judges tell him to stop

24.06.2026 30

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What 'intrigue'? Trump derails Senate hearing with petulant post.

18.06.2026 50

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Trump is his own party's worst midterms enemy

16.06.2026 40

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Trump's decisions keep making things harder for Republicans

12.06.2026 30

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Forget Biden's memoir. Former first family needs to disappear.

10.06.2026 40

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Republicans couldn't replace Obamacare. So they made it more expensive.

27.05.2026 30

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More Americans are registering as independent. Not enough get a say.

20.05.2026 50

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Americans want no part of Trump. Republicans could learn that soon.

Imagine being a Republican in Congress right now, seeking another term in November's midterm elections as President Donald Trump drops like a...

19.05.2026 50

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Americans want religion and government separate. Trump doesn't care.

17.05.2026 50

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Trump wants you to support an American road trip you can't afford

13.05.2026 60

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Fetterman lost Dems by catering to Republicans. That doesn't make him one.

08.05.2026 60

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Your Republicans in Congress are servants to Trump's agenda

05.05.2026 50

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By going after Kimmel, Trump hopes you'll ignore the rest

29.04.2026 70

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Trump wants the Epstein files to go away. That doesn't seem likely.

28.04.2026 60

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Trump wants our tax dollars to save Spirit from his own mess

27.04.2026 50

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Warsh had a clear path to Fed chair. Trump just tripped him.

22.04.2026 70

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Trump will keep trading prosecutors for loyalists until he runs out

21.04.2026 70

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Here's how Trump's plan to oust Jerome Powell may backfire

17.04.2026 60

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