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Trump Launches Purge With Midnight Truth Social Firings
DAY ONE DISMISSAL
In a late-night post, Trump served notice of dismissal to the first four of 1,000 people he promises to fire from the administration.
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Ten Reasons Dems Are Low-Key Hopeful for Trump’s Second Term
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE...
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Epic Meltdown Kicks Off Inauguration Balls
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Lip Reader Reveals What Obama Said to Bush at Inauguration
Bad Omen?
A deaf TikToker provided insight into what the pair might think of Trump.
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The Village People and Me: Chasing Trump’s Inaugural Balls
I spent the night searching for a monumental TV or pop culture moment. I… did not find that. But what if what I uncovered instead was more interesting?
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Don Jr.’s New Girlfriend Keeps Her Distance at Inauguration
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Fox News Analyst Throws Cold Water on Trump’s ‘Big Promises’
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RFK Jr.’s Nomination Is in ‘Serious Peril’: Dem Leader
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Under Trump’s Thumb, Zuckerberg Has No F---s Left to Give
META'S MAGA MAKEOVER
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