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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event after signing an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 27, 2026.
ON DEAF EARS

Trump Explodes as Dem Nemesis Leaves Him Hanging

The 80-year-old keeps wondering while no one is answering his calls.

Ewan Palmer

Illinois governor JB Pritzker walks during the 55th Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day parade in Chicago on September 13, 2026.
LOSING IT

Dem 2028 Heavyweight Reveals Stunning GLP-1 Weight Loss

The Illinois governor was recommended the medication after being diagnosed with Type II diabetes two years ago.

Lauren Hartley

Donald Trump photo illustration
U UP?

Trump, 80, Begs Dem Nemesis to Call Him in 3:45 AM Meltdown

The president kicked off the day early with a social media tirade.

Ewan Palmer

Harp
HARPING ON IT

Trump Gets Humiliated With ‘Natalie Tower’ Swipe

Democrats brought up the president’s 35-year-old aide amid his push to rename Lake Ontario.

William Vaillancourt

U.S. President Donald Trump.
CALL ME MAYBE?

Trump, 80, Begs Dem Nemesis to Call Him in Midnight Rant

The president is hurt that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hasn’t spoken with him about a deadly weekend of shootings in Chicago.

Will Neal

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
PAY UP

Dem Demands $8.6B Check From Trump for ‘Illegal’ Move

JB Pritzker hasn’t forgotten about the tariff refunds.

Julia Ornedo

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Thomas Pritzker
CAN’T OUTRUN YOUR PAST

Billionaire Hotel Magnate Resigns Over Epstein Ties

Thomas Pritzker said he “deeply regrets” his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Vic Verbalaitis

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 06: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference October 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.  Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other political leaders addressed President Donald Trump's threat to deploy the National Guard to the city. Pritzker accused the president of using the troops as political props and of trying to incite violence in the city for political gain. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
BODY NEGATIVITY

MAGA Eats Itself Over Fat-Shaming Governor

Some Republicans aren’t laughing about a Valentine’s Day post from the GOP.

Laura Esposito

IN FLIGHT - FEBRUARY 06: U.S. President Donald Trump gaggles with reporters while aboard Air Force One on February 6, 2026 en route to Palm Beach, Florida. The President is spending the weekend at Mar-a-Lago, his private club. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
MAN UP

Trump Foe Slams President’s ‘Fragile Masculinity’

A Democratic governor didn’t let the president’s petty revenge pass.

Julia Ornedo

James Carville
‘THEY LIKE HIM’

James Carville Makes Surprise 2028 Dem Candidate Prediction

The longtime strategist explained his two criteria for winning the Democratic nomination.

William Vaillancourt

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 7: U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks at a news conference on January 7, 2026 in Brownsville, Texas. Secretary Noem announced that the federal government would be deploying 500 miles of water barriers in the Rio Grande river. (Photo by Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images)
COSTUME POLITICS

Trump Foe Gives Reason Why ICE Barbie’s Cosplay Is Changing

J.B. Pritzker has a theory for why the image-obsessed homeland security secretary has changed her photo-op uniforms.

Erkki Forster

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