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A lost Trump vs. a rudderless Democratic Party

Plus, the Orwellian vibes of the Ivy League and this week's Standing Room Only

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Alex Galbraith
November 10, 2025

The news, in brief …

  • “Who’d have thought it’d be not me?”: “SNL” recreates Trump reaction to Oval Office fainting

    The show's Trump monologued as others tended to a medical emergency just over his shoulder. Read more.

  • Trump spreads satirical website’s “Obamacare royalties” claim

    The president ate the onion. Read more.

  • Trump promises $2000 tariff dividend to all Americans

    The president is trying to save his tariff scheme with the promise of cold, hard cash. Read more.

Make me smarter …

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Trump stumbles and bumbles in the wake of Democratic wins

Edging into lame duck status, Trump feels the weight of a stagnant economy. Read more.

Don’t miss …

Parenting in America is hard. Italy showed me another way

How my perspective on motherhood has changed one year after living in Europe

At Yale University, things are getting Orwellian

As a Yale student, I see the university’s double-speak on “institutional neutrality” as dangerous

Zohran Mamdani took on the entire political establishment — and won - Salon.com

It isn't just MAGA moonbats freaking out: Zohran and his voters are an existential threat to the power structure

Standing Room Only …

Before you go …

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Nancy Pelosi knew her power. Why don’t Democrats?

Pelosi gave Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats a masterclass in using power. They weren’t listening. Read more.

ALSO FROM SALON
Standing Room OnlyAmanda Marcotte's biweekly politics newsletter for Salon readers who like to be plugged in and a little bit rowdy.

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