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He only looks smart because his lies have overwhelmed a political culture that didn’t know how to respond to them. If I were a Trump fan, I’d start worrying about what happens when that stops. trib.al/u7DyIPK
America Is Finally Starting to
See Trump for the Bullsh*t Artist He Is
He came to power through a relentless assault of lies. But the debt owed to the truth is coming due.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
He only looks smart because his lies have overwhelmed a political culture that didn’t know how to respond to them. If I were a Trump fan, I’d start worrying about what happens when that stops. trib.al/u7DyIPK
President Trump was all set to unveil his health care plan to the public TODAY, but now plans to delay it after backlash from Republicans in Congress.
“I wasn’t expecting the proposal to be Obamacare-lite. Absolutely not supportive of extending ACA subsidies," one anonymously said. trib.al/aZs15zP
“I wasn’t expecting the proposal to be Obamacare-lite. Absolutely not supportive of extending ACA subsidies," one anonymously said. trib.al/aZs15zP
Trump Delays His Health Care Plan After Revolt From Republicans
Republican members of Congress are pissed about the health care plan Donald Trump came up with.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
President Trump was all set to unveil his health care plan to the public TODAY, but now plans to delay it after backlash from Republicans in Congress.
“I wasn’t expecting the proposal to be Obamacare-lite. Absolutely not supportive of extending ACA subsidies," one anonymously said. trib.al/aZs15zP
“I wasn’t expecting the proposal to be Obamacare-lite. Absolutely not supportive of extending ACA subsidies," one anonymously said. trib.al/aZs15zP
A U.S. District Judge has ruled that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan (who had no prosecutorial experience before this role) was improperly appointed by the Trump administration, agreeing with Comey’s defense team.
The ruling means that both federal indictments are dismissed. trib.al/WZbNPi9
The ruling means that both federal indictments are dismissed. trib.al/WZbNPi9
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A U.S. District Judge has ruled that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan (who had no prosecutorial experience before this role) was improperly appointed by the Trump administration, agreeing with Comey’s defense team.
The ruling means that both federal indictments are dismissed. trib.al/WZbNPi9
The ruling means that both federal indictments are dismissed. trib.al/WZbNPi9
This and nothing else is the secret of Trump’s success: he wins by wearing honest people down. After 10,000 or 20,000 or 50,000 such lies, Trump has distorted “reality” wildly in his favor.
But the debt owed to the truth is coming due. trib.al/p7XgnlJ
But the debt owed to the truth is coming due. trib.al/p7XgnlJ
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This and nothing else is the secret of Trump’s success: he wins by wearing honest people down. After 10,000 or 20,000 or 50,000 such lies, Trump has distorted “reality” wildly in his favor.
But the debt owed to the truth is coming due. trib.al/p7XgnlJ
But the debt owed to the truth is coming due. trib.al/p7XgnlJ
McConnell, who’d urged the Trump administration on Friday to “find new advisors,” warned that “Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool.”
Vance responded, calling it "a ridiculous attack on the president’s team." trib.al/0lqg485
Vance responded, calling it "a ridiculous attack on the president’s team." trib.al/0lqg485
JD Vance Snaps Over Mitch McConnell’s Comments on Trump Ukraine Plan
The Republican Party is splitting over Donald Trump’s support for a peace plan that favors Russia.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
McConnell, who’d urged the Trump administration on Friday to “find new advisors,” warned that “Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool.”
Vance responded, calling it "a ridiculous attack on the president’s team." trib.al/0lqg485
Vance responded, calling it "a ridiculous attack on the president’s team." trib.al/0lqg485
Greene won’t be the last Republican resignation before the midterms—due to what they see as the “arrogance of this White House.”
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/vewbeT4
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/vewbeT4
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Greene won’t be the last Republican resignation before the midterms—due to what they see as the “arrogance of this White House.”
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/vewbeT4
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/vewbeT4
Epstein and the economy—these are the twin albatrosses around Trump’s neck. trib.al/NUN4UWm
The question, however, is whether Democrats will have the stomach and the sense to exploit both avenues to Trump’s ruin.
The question, however, is whether Democrats will have the stomach and the sense to exploit both avenues to Trump’s ruin.
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Epstein and the economy—these are the twin albatrosses around Trump’s neck. trib.al/NUN4UWm
The question, however, is whether Democrats will have the stomach and the sense to exploit both avenues to Trump’s ruin.
The question, however, is whether Democrats will have the stomach and the sense to exploit both avenues to Trump’s ruin.
“The Department of War" is looking to potentially court marshal Sen. Mark Kelly for joining the video. This is purely retaliatory.
President Trump has called forth the military in much more alarming ways, pitting them against Americans as he’s released them into the city streets. trib.al/el8oAhG
President Trump has called forth the military in much more alarming ways, pitting them against Americans as he’s released them into the city streets. trib.al/el8oAhG
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“The Department of War" is looking to potentially court marshal Sen. Mark Kelly for joining the video. This is purely retaliatory.
President Trump has called forth the military in much more alarming ways, pitting them against Americans as he’s released them into the city streets. trib.al/el8oAhG
President Trump has called forth the military in much more alarming ways, pitting them against Americans as he’s released them into the city streets. trib.al/el8oAhG
Tech bros and Silicon Valley billionaires are building new drones—and new ways to profit from conflict. Even if the war doesn’t spread beyond Ukraine, armies everywhere are now rapidly preparing to fight wars with new tech.
And the opportunity isn’t lost on the billionaire class. trib.al/VA1GrFH
And the opportunity isn’t lost on the billionaire class. trib.al/VA1GrFH
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tech bros and Silicon Valley billionaires are building new drones—and new ways to profit from conflict. Even if the war doesn’t spread beyond Ukraine, armies everywhere are now rapidly preparing to fight wars with new tech.
And the opportunity isn’t lost on the billionaire class. trib.al/VA1GrFH
And the opportunity isn’t lost on the billionaire class. trib.al/VA1GrFH
Breaking a year-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel struck the suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, killing at least five people and wounding 28 others, according to the BBC and Lebanon’s health ministry. trib.al/IEzWlDx
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Breaking a year-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel struck the suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, killing at least five people and wounding 28 others, according to the BBC and Lebanon’s health ministry. trib.al/IEzWlDx
While the stated purpose of all of these actions is fighting drug trafficking, Treasury Sec. Bessent let slip last week that oil prices could drop “if something happens down in Venezuela.” trib.al/cYTEJc3
Officially, it doesn’t mention the use of military force, but it's likely to make it easier.
Officially, it doesn’t mention the use of military force, but it's likely to make it easier.
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
While the stated purpose of all of these actions is fighting drug trafficking, Treasury Sec. Bessent let slip last week that oil prices could drop “if something happens down in Venezuela.” trib.al/cYTEJc3
Officially, it doesn’t mention the use of military force, but it's likely to make it easier.
Officially, it doesn’t mention the use of military force, but it's likely to make it easier.
Elon Musk’s latest feature on X has had some shocking and unintended consequences. trib.al/wFuPXVp
Starting Friday, X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
Starting Friday, X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren’t Even in the U.S.
Elon Musk’s new X feature has been very revealing.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Elon Musk’s latest feature on X has had some shocking and unintended consequences. trib.al/wFuPXVp
Starting Friday, X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
Starting Friday, X users were able to use a new “about this account” feature to see what country accounts were based in. And for many “America First” posters, this revealed an inconvenient truth...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly revealed the disastrous 28-point peace plan for Ukraine is really just Russia’s “wish list”—and not a U.S. plan at all.
It suddenly makes so much more sense why the plan appeared to be translated from Russian! trib.al/GXZMjlE
It suddenly makes so much more sense why the plan appeared to be translated from Russian! trib.al/GXZMjlE
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly revealed the disastrous 28-point peace plan for Ukraine is really just Russia’s “wish list”—and not a U.S. plan at all.
It suddenly makes so much more sense why the plan appeared to be translated from Russian! trib.al/GXZMjlE
It suddenly makes so much more sense why the plan appeared to be translated from Russian! trib.al/GXZMjlE
What is surely most galling to Trump is Greene’s declaration that he wasn't able to control them. trib.al/4TM7CSw
Not by privately pressuring Republicans.
Not by raging on Truth Social.
His control over what information enters and exits MAGA minds turns out not to be absolute, after all.
Not by privately pressuring Republicans.
Not by raging on Truth Social.
His control over what information enters and exits MAGA minds turns out not to be absolute, after all.
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
What is surely most galling to Trump is Greene’s declaration that he wasn't able to control them. trib.al/4TM7CSw
Not by privately pressuring Republicans.
Not by raging on Truth Social.
His control over what information enters and exits MAGA minds turns out not to be absolute, after all.
Not by privately pressuring Republicans.
Not by raging on Truth Social.
His control over what information enters and exits MAGA minds turns out not to be absolute, after all.
Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again trib.al/QUbaAje
Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again
The country has also struck Gaza several times since another ceasefire was put into place.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again trib.al/QUbaAje
My Weekend With the Anti-Vaxxers trib.al/XEZVUKN
My Weekend With the Anti-Vaxxers
At the Children’s Health Defense conference, conspiracy meets community—and a vaccine-rejection movement gains ground without ever winning majority support.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
My Weekend With the Anti-Vaxxers trib.al/XEZVUKN
Yes, Zohran Mamdani Still Thinks Trump Is a Fascist trib.al/KGv3ElO
Yes, Zohran Mamdani Still Thinks Trump Is a Fascist
The two politicians had an amiable meeting—but Mamdani hasn’t shifted.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Yes, Zohran Mamdani Still Thinks Trump Is a Fascist trib.al/KGv3ElO
Trump’s DOGE Is Dead and We Won’t Miss It trib.al/sYWu3Ub
Trump’s DOGE Is Dead and We Won’t Miss It
RIP, Department of Government Efficiency.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trump’s DOGE Is Dead and We Won’t Miss It trib.al/sYWu3Ub
Trump Goes On Unhinged Tirade Against Dem “Traitors” trib.al/RTFGCNa
Trump Goes On Unhinged Tirade Against Dem “Traitors”
The president apparently couldn’t sleep, and decided to post his way out.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Trump Goes On Unhinged Tirade Against Dem “Traitors” trib.al/RTFGCNa
Kash Patel Is Using Taxpayer Money for His Girlfriend, Jet-Setting trib.al/TaVPkp5
Kash Patel Is Using Taxpayer Money for His Girlfriend, Jet-Setting
The FBI head lashed out at a SWAT team for not sticking close to his girlfriend, though that’s not their job.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Kash Patel Is Using Taxpayer Money for His Girlfriend, Jet-Setting trib.al/TaVPkp5
Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren’t Even in the U.S. trib.al/lxfsyEA
Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren’t Even in the U.S.
Elon Musk’s new X feature has been very revealing.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren’t Even in the U.S. trib.al/lxfsyEA
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/8EEVfEr
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
ICE’s Detention Center outside Chicago was sued on October 30 for allegedly abusing detainees. One day later, a "system crash" lost all video footage that could have shown how detainees were being treated. trib.al/8EEVfEr
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hopes that Americans will save their $2,000 checks President Donald Trump promised for a rainy day—if they get them at all. trib.al/zlxj8il
Treasury Sec Has Idiotic Idea for How People Can Use Stimulus Checks
Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to regulate how people use the extra cash Donald Trump has promised.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hopes that Americans will save their $2,000 checks President Donald Trump promised for a rainy day—if they get them at all. trib.al/zlxj8il
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is reportedly “encouraging” a federal grand jury investigation into DOJ official Ed Martin and Federal Housing Finance Director Bill Pulte for potential misconduct in pursuing criminal charges against prominent Democrats. trib.al/JR3gwho
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is reportedly “encouraging” a federal grand jury investigation into DOJ official Ed Martin and Federal Housing Finance Director Bill Pulte for potential misconduct in pursuing criminal charges against prominent Democrats. trib.al/JR3gwho
After receiving a pardon from Donald Trump, rioter Jake Lang decided to hold his own march in Dearborn, Michigan, holding a banner that read “Americans Against Islamification."
Dearbord is a city with a sizable Muslim and Arab American populace. trib.al/k2NMA46
Dearbord is a city with a sizable Muslim and Arab American populace. trib.al/k2NMA46
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Punched in the Face During Racist March
After receiving a pardon from Donald Trump, Jake Lang decided to lead a racist march through the streets of Dearborn.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
After receiving a pardon from Donald Trump, rioter Jake Lang decided to hold his own march in Dearborn, Michigan, holding a banner that read “Americans Against Islamification."
Dearbord is a city with a sizable Muslim and Arab American populace. trib.al/k2NMA46
Dearbord is a city with a sizable Muslim and Arab American populace. trib.al/k2NMA46