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Isabel van Brugen

Freelance Writer

Isabel van Brugen is a journalist whose work has been published in outlets including Newsweek, The Times, the London Evening Standard, and the Daily Express, covering beats ranging from the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. elections and politics, and human rights in China. Originally from London, Isabel graduated from City, University of London with an M.A. in Newspaper Journalism, and from Queen Mary, University of London with a B.A. in Russian.

Jesse Watters Primetime
CRASH AND BURN

MAGA Podcaster Tells Fox That Key Voters Want to Destroy GOP

“It’s worse than people realize.”

Isabel van Brugen

Kaitlan Collins and Donald Trump
TRIGGERED TRUMP

Kaitlan Collins’ Damning Post Strikes a Nerve at White House

Trump’s team got snarky after the CNN anchor called the White House out on X.

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Lauren Boebert
DESPERATE MOVE

Boebert Hits the Panic Button as MAGA Disaster Comes Home

Her campaign said it was investigating “unusual voting patterns.”

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Actor Rebel Wilson
ACA-AWKWARD

‘Pitch Perfect’ Star Charged With Criminal Offense

The actress has apologized for the mistake.

Isabel van Brugen

President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony
SPIN MACHINE

White House Sends Desperate Message After Trump Wipeout

The Trump team is apparently working overtime to smooth over Tuesday’s election disaster.

Isabel van Brugen

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President Donald Trump
‘CRUSHING BLOW’

World Leaders Revel in 'Crumbling' Trump's Humiliation

Many relished in Donald Trump’s election disaster.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin
MYSTERY DEATH

Novichok Inventor Mysteriously Dies After Infuriating Putin

The Russian scientist was part of the Soviet team behind the military-grade toxin used on the Kremlin’s enemies.

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President Donald Trump tours the assembly line
🌊🌊🌊

Trump’s Favorite Paper Savages Him With Brutal Front Page

The conservative tabloid rubbed salt in the president’s wounds.

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U.S. President Donald Trump gestures
POWER MOVE

Trump Relative Sounds Alarm Over His Election Plot

The president is desperate to hang on to power, she said.

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 airplane
PLANE CHAOS

Busted United Passenger Gives Boozy Defense for Hijack Scare

“I’m gonna hijack this b---h and crash ur row only,” the passenger allegedly texted.

Isabel van Brugen

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