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The ‘crooked’ charge against NBC: Why the Donald Trump-Kristen Welker slugfest went off the rails

President Donald Trump called the press "crooked" and ended his NBC interview abruptly after getting into repeated clashes with Kristen Welker.

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Forget corruption: From Graham Platner to Ken Paxton, both parties embrace the politics of hypocrisy

Democrats and Republicans both overlook scandals in their own candidates, from Graham Platner's allegations in Maine to Ken Paxton's history in Texas.

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Why Trump changes his tune after aides convince him to stick to a script as Republicans defect

President Trump's tendency to go off script is colliding with signs of growing Republican independence.

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'60 Minutes' meltdown: Scott Pelley fired, praised, scolded for attacking Bari Weiss, charges bias

Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes after clashing with new boss Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, accusing them of murdering the iconic CBS news...

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From courts, critics and his own party, Donald Trump runs smack into reality

President Trump is confronting a series of challenges that show even the most dominant political figures can run into reality.

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Battle between Bari Weiss and ‘60 Minutes’ explodes as Scott Pelley accuses her of murdering the show

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss faces an internal revolt at "60 Minutes" after firing correspondents and hiring a new boss with no TV experience.

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Paul McCartney at 83, still trying to do it all – with a touching album echoing his celebrated career

Paul McCartney's new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane is a musical memoir about growing up in Liverpool, with gems alongside some flat tracks.

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Trump doesn’t care about the midterms? Why that misses the mark

President Donald Trump insists he doesn’t care about the midterms, but his attacks on GOP rivals and redistricting fights are proof he’s actually...

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Something to hide? ICE under fire for substandard conditions at for-profit detention center

Questions over conditions inside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center after protests claims poor treatment.

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Revolt: Media sides with Republican rebels ripping Trump fund for Jan. 6 lawbreakers

A number of Republicans are publicly breaking with Trump over his new $1.8 billion fund for Jan. 6 defendants, marking a rare and dramatic GOP revolt.

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Stephen Colbert and me: How late-night partisan comedy works – until it doesn’t

Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show" sparks debate over CBS’ decision to cancel the program and the future of late-night television.

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The art of perfection: How Trump survives even his worst blunders through sheer repetition

President Trump has survived political crises by sticking relentlessly to his message defending Jan. 6 rioters and reshaping narrative around Iran.

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Packing the Supreme Court? Kamala Harris pushes idea as the party quickly forgets about Joe Biden

Kamala Harris wants to expand the Supreme Court, echoing FDR's failed 1937 court-packing scheme that even fellow Democrats at the time opposed.

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How Trump handed the Democrats a gift by seeming to dismiss financial worries of Americans

Mike Johnson tries to clean up Trump's comment about not thinking about Americans' financial situation as Democrats seize on the viral sound bite.

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Trump denounces ‘crazy’ Iran plan, US analysts contradict White House, as he faces tough meeting with China

Trump and Iran remain locked in a tense stalemate with dueling blockades as the ceasefire falters and nuclear deal negotiations hit a dead end.

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Inside Washington’s legal gold rush under Trump, as regulatory battles drive demand for lawyers

Trump era legal warfare is booming in Washington as investigations, indictments, impeachments, media lawsuits, and appeals drive nonstop demand for...

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Why Trump, GOP are courting John Fetterman, who insists he’ll remain a Democrat

Sen. John Fetterman refuses to switch to the Republican Party despite Trump's offer of full support, but his path to re-election as a Democrat is...

05.05.2026 30

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How Trump survives: Battling the media, former allies and assassination attempts

President Trump faces mounting political problems including low poll numbers and an unpopular war, but his survival of a third assassination attempt...

27.04.2026 40

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Trump pushes shaky deal with Iran as Hormuz is shut again, but opponents give him no credit for progress

Despite President Trump striking a ceasefire with Iran and pressuring Israel to halt Lebanon attacks, opponents and media still refuse to give him any...

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From Iran to the fake Jesus image, Trump is facing a growing backlash for his inflammatory rhetoric

Trump deleted an AI image of himself as Jesus after backlash from Catholic leaders and conservative allies, reigniting debate over his mental fitness.

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Why Eric Swalwell was forced to quit California governor’s race after sexual misconduct allegations

Multiple women accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct as the former gubernatorial frontrunner suspends his campaign for California's highest...

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Why Melania Trump is denying alleged smears related to Jeffrey Epstein–and wants victims to testify

Melania Trump shocked reporters with a live White House speech denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calling fake images and smears politically motivated.

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Trump fighting fierce battles, at home and abroad: Why he casually dismisses the consequences

President Trump juggles an escalating Iran conflict and a wave of Cabinet firings, raising big questions about loyalty, strategy and consequences.

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AI out of control? How a single article is sending shock waves with an apocalyptic warning

As AI models advance rapidly, experts warn of widespread job displacement while others call it 'doomerism.' What's the reality behind AI predictions?

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How Jeff Bezos ruined the Washington Post and why he should sell it

Media veteran examines how Bezos transformed from newspaper savior to destroyer, cutting staff while his net worth soars by $224 billion since...

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In a SNAP, Trump blamed for blocking food assistance to low-income families

Trump's decision to halt SNAP benefits during the 40-day government shutdown affects 42 million Americans while federal workers go unpaid and...

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Why Trump, rightly praised for the Gaza ceasefire, acts so differently at home

Praised for his Gaza peace plan, President Trump continues to face backlash at home from adversaries for divisive policies, shutdown chaos and...

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Why mass shootings spur finger-pointing by politicians as they’ve become heartbreakingly common

Mass shootings now spark instant political blame between Republicans and Democrats, overshadowing victims as tragedies become heartbreakingly routine.

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Trump, Democrats locked in endless cycles of payback after Comey indictment and targeting president's enemies

President Donald Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, driving a cycle of retribution that could reshape...

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From AOC to Zohran Mamdani, the Democrats are peddling far-left politics

Democrats have a political opening. With Trump under fire from all directions, far-left politics have taken ahold, spotlighting AOC and Zohran...

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As Trump gives DOJ marching orders, a clear double standard emerges

Through firings and case dismissals, Trump has bent the DOJ into serving his retribution — and he’s doing so unapologetically.

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Why ABC brings back Jimmy Kimmel today after its debacle over free speech

Amid free speech controversy, celebrity backlash, PR turmoil, and claims of government pressure, Disney and ABC were forced to end Jimmy Kimmel’s...

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After Charlie Kirk, America is awash in a sea of anger

The murder of Charlie Kirk intensified hatred and division across the country, illuminating one of the nation's greatest problems.

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