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The singer who boasted about child sex crimes frequently appears at the president’s rallies.

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First lady Melania Trump watches as U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. With the support and urging of the first lady, the executive order establishes the Women’s Health Division at the National Institutes of Health and a White House Women’s Health Task Force.

KISS OFF

Trump Humiliated as Melania Leaves Him Hanging in Public

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US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he prepares to board Air Force One, as he switches planes for the flight back to Joint Base Andrews, in Missoula, Montana, US, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

TRUTH BE TOLD

Trump’s Truth Social Plunges to All-Time Low as Users Flee

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New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds her first press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

COMIC TIMING

Trump Nemesis Reveals Real Reason Zacharia Got Fired So Fast

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in support of Republican US Senate reelection candidate Roger Marshall (R-KS) in Park City, Kansas, US, October 19, 2026.

INSULT TO INJURY

Trump Drops Vile Slur to Defend Floundering MAGA Senator

Ewan Palmer

Christiane Amanpour apologizes after comments made on CNN.

CN END

CNN Boss’ Failed Bid to Stop Star’s Exit Revealed

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HOLIDAY HAUL

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Sean Hannity interviews Katie Zacharia on Fox News.

FOX SHOCK

Katie Zacharia’s Parting Shot to Trump’s Fox Ally Revealed

She had butted heads with him just days before.

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ART OF THE STEAL

Trump’s Brutal Price Hike on MAGA Faithful Exposed

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Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves told Erin Burnett that a Trump rally is like the freak show at the carnival.

SEND IN THE CLOWNS

Deep-Red GOP Leader Compares Trump Rallies to ‘Freak Show’

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JUST SAY NYET

Trump’s Favorite Paper Hits Him With Devastating Warning

Martha McHardy

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, US, October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

RUNNING ON EMPTY?

MAGA Loyalist Gives Damning Verdict on ‘Tired’ Trump, 80

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REDRAWING A BLANK

Republicans Secretly Admit Trump’s Plot Is Crumbling

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INSULT TO INJURY

Trump Drops Vile Slur to Defend Floundering MAGA Senator

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PAR FOR THE COURSE

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CLAP, SHUFFLE, SNAP

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TOUGH CROWD

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HUME-ILIATION

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POWER PLAY

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BIG MAD

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Vance Botches Katie Zacharia Question With Cringe Answer

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Fox News Star Embarrasses Trump Detailing All His Problems

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This Classic Tale’s Reimagining Makes One Fatal Mistake

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'Disrespectful' Kylie Jenner Roasted Over Modeling Gig

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This New Collagen Supplement Is Designed for Immune Support

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These Affordable OTC Hearing Aids Mask Tinnitus Like a Champ

I Tried Omnilux’s LED Therapy Mask Designed Just for Men

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This Cooling Wand Is My Ultimate Antidote to Puffiness

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This Compact Sauna Is the Best Wellness Investment I’ve Made

This Color-Changing Cat Litter Can Help Flag Health Issues

This New Collagen Supplement Is Designed for Immune Support

This Invisible Mineral SPF Doubles as a Hydrating Serum

Martha Stewart’s New Beauty Launch Smooths Lip Lines

Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature Skin

These Affordable OTC Hearing Aids Mask Tinnitus Like a Champ

I Tried Omnilux’s LED Therapy Mask Designed Just for Men

I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over Fitness

This Rechargeable Red Light Helps Me Wind Down for Sleep

Jones Road’s Illuminating Drops Are ‘Vacation in a Bottle’

Boost Lymphatic Drainage With These At-Home Vibration Plates

I Used Cardi B’s Hair Line for a Month—Here Are My Thoughts

I Tried Peptide-Powered Vitamins for Hormonal Hair Loss

Laura Mercier's Mint-Tinted Setting Powder Is My Redness Fix

Here’s How to Make Your Bed Feel Like the Ritz-Carlton

This Cooling Wand Is My Ultimate Antidote to Puffiness

Hypochlorous Acid Is Skincare’s Rising Star—Derms Weigh In

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