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“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.
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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.
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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.
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