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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 2h

Fox News blindsided Dr. Oz by airing Hakeem Jeffries’ fiery rant calling him “a rando” and “a joke.” His awkward smile said it all. 🎥😬 #DrOz #HakeemJeffries #Politics

Dr. Oz Forced to Watch Hakeem Jeffries Call Him a “Joke” Live on Air

It was one of those live-TV moments that makes you instinctively cringe — and not for the first time, Dr. Mehmet Oz was the one left trying to smile through it. During his appearance on America Rep…

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 2h

During a Fox News tour, Trump bragged about his “half-inch thick bronze” signs — then proudly declared, “It’s pure brass.” The internet had a field day. 💥🏛️ #Trump #WhiteHouse #BrassGate

Trump, 79, Confuses Bronze for Brass as He Unveils Plan to Make White House Even Tackier

What was meant to be a triumphant reveal of his latest White House “masterpiece” quickly turned into another surreal Trump moment. During part two of his Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham, air…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 13h

CNN’s Harry Enten just dropped the numbers — and they’re brutal. Chuck Schumer is officially the least popular Democratic Senate leader in modern history. Even his own party wants him gone. 💥 #Schumer #Democrats #Shutdown

CNN’s Data Guru Says It Out Loud: Democrats Can’t Stand Chuck Schumer

When CNN’s Harry Enten — the network’s resident numbers wizard — described Chuck Schumer’s standing with his own party as “terrible, terrible, terrible,” he wasn’t exaggerating. He was quoting Char…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 13h

He nodded off during an Oval Office event — and no one flinched. Symone Sanders-Townsend says the silence was the loudest sign yet: Trump’s inner circle knows he’s not fit to lead. 💥#Trump #WhiteHouse #DailyBeastPodcast

The Secret Sign Trump’s Team Knows He’s Not in Charge Anymore

When President Donald Trump, 79, appeared to fall asleep during an Oval Office event last week, the moment might have been brushed off as another oddity in a long list of Trump-era spectacles. But …

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 13h

At Arlington, Trump stunned veterans by announcing he’s renaming Veterans Day to “Victory Day” — a term long used in Russia to celebrate Soviet triumphs. Critics say it’s one of his strangest patriotic rewrites yet. 💥🇺🇸 #Trump #VeteransDay #VictoryDay

Trump Renames Veterans Day “Victory Day” — Borrowing Russia’s War Holiday in Bizarre Arlington Speech

It was supposed to be a solemn commemoration of sacrifice. Instead, President Donald Trump turned his Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery into one of the most bewildering moments o…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 15h

Trump just “pardoned” his fake electors — and himself — from crimes he has no power over. It’s theater, not law. But behind the stunt lies a desperate bid to rewrite history. ⚖️🇺🇸 #Trump #FakeElectors #Pardons

Trump’s Phantom Pardons: The Fake Electors He Can’t Actually Save

Even by Donald Trump’s standards, this one defied belief.Late Sunday, the president announced a sweeping series of “pardons” for dozens of his longtime loyalists — from high-profile attorneys like …

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 15h

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Watson v. RNC — a Republican case so extreme it argues that ballots arriving after Election Day have been “illegal” for 150 years. Even this Court might balk. ⚖️🇺🇸 #SCOTUS #VotingRights #WatsonvRNC

Supreme Court Takes Up GOP Case That Could Throw Out Thousands of Ballots

In a move that sent a chill through voting-rights advocates nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case that could decide whethe…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 21h

It was supposed to be Sergio Gor’s big day — but Trump couldn’t resist turning the spotlight into a slap. In front of cameras, staff, and senators, the president publicly threw his own man under the bus. 💥🇺🇸 #Trump #WhiteHouse #OvalOffice

Trump Turns a Celebration Into a Scolding: The Oval Office Moment That Humiliated His Top Aide

The gold-trimmed Oval Office was dressed for triumph — but the mood soured fast. What was meant to be a ceremonial swearing-in for Sergio Gor, Donald Trump’s newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Indi…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 21h

A handwritten cue at the bottom of Trump’s speech — “[OATH]” — says it all. At 79, even his Oval Office ceremonies now come with instructions. 💬🇺🇸 #Trump #WhiteHouse #OvalOffice

“READ [OATH]”: The Awkward Moment Trump Needed a Cue Card in the Oval Office

The Oval Office was meant to project authority — polished wood, gold drapes, a camera-ready flag behind the president’s shoulder. But on Monday afternoon, the grandeur of the room couldn’t disguise…

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 21h

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to rescue him from one of the ugliest stains on his record — the E. Jean Carroll verdict. His lawyers call it a “witch hunt.” His critics call it desperation. 💥🇺🇸 #Trump #EJeanCarroll #SCOTUS

Trump’s Last Stand: Begging the Supreme Court to Erase His Sex Abuse Verdict

President Donald Trump, 79, has made his most audacious legal move yet — asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the $5 million civil verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defami…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 1d

Eight senators crossed the line — and handed Trump his biggest win since the shutdown began. They won’t face voters anytime soon… but their party may never forgive them. #Shutdown #Democrats #Trump

The Cowards’ Vote: Inside the Democratic Surrender That Broke Their Party Apart

It was the kind of vote that fractures parties and defines political legacies. Late Sunday night, as the government shutdown dragged into its sixth brutal week, eight members of the Senate Democrat…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 1d

Vladimir Putin’s latest public appearance stunned the world — his right hand looked shriveled, discolored, and lifeless. Rumors of his failing health are now impossible to ignore. 💥🩸 #Putin #Russia

“Something’s Wrong With His Hands”: Putin’s Painful New Appearance Sparks Global Alarm

He walked stiffly onto the stage, his face expressionless, his right hand clenching into an unnatural fist. Cameras zoomed in — and what they captured ignited a global firestorm. Vladimir Putin’s h…

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 1d

Laura Ingraham dared to do what few in MAGA media have done — challenge Trump to his face. What followed was part interview, part political brawl — and the cracks in their alliance were impossible to ignore. 💥 #Trump #Ingraham #FoxNews

“Not Home Depot Gold”: Laura Ingraham’s Explosive Showdown With Donald Trump

When Fox News host Laura Ingraham sat across from President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, few expected the night to end with fireworks. For years, Ingraham has been one of Trump’s most…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 1d

Just four days after Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement, her daughter Christine has stepped into the arena — and she’s coming out swinging. 💥🇺🇸 #Pelosi #CaliforniaPolitics

Pelosi Dynasty Lives On: Nancy’s Daughter Christine Launches Run for Office Days After Mom’s Exit

The torch has officially been passed. Just four days after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 85, revealed she would not seek re-election in 2026, her daughter Christine Pelosi announced she’s runn…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 1d

The deal meant to end the shutdown has lit a fire inside the Democratic Party — and it’s burning fast. 💥🔥 #ShutdownCrisis #Democrats

“A Surrender, Not a Deal”: Democrats Erupt in Civil War Over Shutdown Compromise

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history was supposed to be nearing its end.Instead, it has ignited a full-blown Democratic civil war. What began as cautious optimism over a bipartisan Senat…

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 1d

A convicted sex trafficker. A pampered prison life. And a president who still won’t rule out a pardon. The Ghislaine Maxwell saga just got darker. 🐕💥 #EpsteinFiles #TrumpScandal

“Puppy Privileges and Presidential Favors”: Inside Ghislaine Maxwell’s Shocking New Life in Prison

It sounds like satire — but it isn’t. Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker who procured young girls for Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse network, is reportedly living a life of comfort behind bar…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 1d

Trump showed up for glory — the crowd booed, the team collapsed, and the curse was sealed. 💥🏈 #TrumpCurse #NFL #Commanders

The Trump Curse: Commanders Humiliated 44–22 After President’s Stadium Appearance Sparks Boos and Chaos

It was meant to be a triumphant photo-op — a sitting president stepping into the heart of American sports, bathed in cheers and patriotism. Instead, it turned into a humiliation that fans are alrea…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 1d

The boos shook the stadium—but it was Newsom’s laugh that echoed louder across America. 💥🏈 #Trump #Newsom #NFL

Humiliation in Prime Time: Newsom Taunts Trump After NFL Crowd Turns on the President

It was supposed to be a patriotic moment — the commander-in-chief honoring America’s troops on Veterans Day weekend. Instead, it became a public humiliation broadcast live to millions. On Sunday ni…

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 1d

A baby gasping for air. A mother screaming. A DHS agent laughing from a black SUV. 💔 #DHS #TrumpAmerica #Cicero

Tears in the Backseat: Baby Pepper-Sprayed as Trump’s DHS Turns Grocery Lot into a War Zone

The Veraza family thought it would be an ordinary Saturday — a quick grocery run, diapers and milk, maybe a stop for ice cream on the way home. But within minutes, their world descended into chaos,…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.link · 2d

Trump woke up furious. His own Supreme Court picks — Gorsuch and Barrett — just questioned the legality of his tariffs. His response? A 7AM all-caps meltdown that shook Truth Social. 💥⚖️ #SCOTUSRage #Trump

Panicked Trump Explodes at Supreme Court as His Own Justices Turn on Him

President Donald Trump launched into an all-caps tirade early Sunday morning after two of his own Supreme Court appointees, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, openly questioned the legality of his…

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Douglas S. Weddle @douglassweddle.link · 2d

Trump wanted the new Commanders stadium named after him. Instead, he got booed off the Jumbotron. The NFL crowd’s reaction says it all — and MAGA world is losing its mind. 🏟️💥 #TrumpBooed #NFL

Trump Booed at NFL Game After Demanding Stadium Be Named After Him

President Donald Trump thought he’d score a standing ovation.Instead, he got booed into oblivion. On Sunday, football fans at Maryland’s Northwest Stadium erupted into a chorus of jeers when Trump’…

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Craig E. Pemberton @craigpemberton.link · 2d

Gavin Newsom just blasted his own party’s Senate deal to end the Trump shutdown — denouncing it as “pathetic” and “a surrender.” As Democratic unity cracks, one thing’s certain: this battle is far from over. #Newsom #ShutdownDeal