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US President Donald Trump as he arrives at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, in Dallas, Texas, US, October 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
LONG SHOT

Trump’s Bizarre Flex Backfires as His True Height Is Exposed

The president looked far shorter beside former NBA star Dennis Rodman than a four-inch difference would suggest.

Erkki Forster

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A TAXPAYER DOLLAR TOO FAR

Trump Hit With Senate Revolt Over Eyebrow-Raising TV Spots

Republicans’ grumbling over the president’s taxpayer-funded ads is snowballing into a full-blown revolt.

Erkki Forster

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2026.
CASH OUT

Trump Megadonor Stops Writing Checks in Brutal GOP Snub

Timothy Mellon has not publicly disclosed any contributions supporting Republican Senate nominees.

Tom Latchem

President Donald Trump speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 09, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. U.S. President Donald Trump will headline the Republican National Committee's first-ever midterm convention as he aims to highlight his administration’s achievements and rally support for GOP candidates just two months before the upcoming elections being held on November 3.
MAGA VS ESTABLISHMENT

Missing Top Republican Booed at Trump-a-Palooza

MAGA jeered at the top Republican in the Senate despite Trump blaming Democrats.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the day of a Senate Steering Committee Lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2026.
THUNE IN HIS SIDE

Trump Gets a Brutal Snub From His Own Senators

Republicans have picked a side as the president clashes with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Ewan Palmer

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stands in an elevator at the U.S. Capitol on the third day of a partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 3, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
SAVED BY THE EL

McConnell Aide Makes Elevator Escape From Health Questions

The senator is heading home after 53 days—but his staff still won’t say why he has not appeared on video.

William Vaillancourt

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ENEMY OF MY ENEMY

MAGA Star Sides With Dem in Brutal McConnell Takedown

Republicans’ silence over Mitch McConnell’s disappearance has made for some strange political bedfellows.

Erkki Forster

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
USING HIS WILES

Trump Sends Ice Maiden to Clean Up His Embarrassing Mess

“A lot is stalled in the Senate… what can we do?”

Wiktoria Gucia

KY Gov. Andy Beshear, Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao and Sen. John Thune.
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED

Kentucky Governor Corners Senate Republican on Mitch Health

Kentucky’s governor is now demanding answers from Sen. John Thune over McConnell’s absence.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Donald Trump, Elephant
FACATION!

Trump Melts Down Over Republicans Going Back on Vacation

Trump is unhappy with the Senate majority leader for failing to get his bill through Congress.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reacts as she delivers a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
FED UP

Top Republican Snaps at Karoline Leavitt Over Trump Tantrum

John Thune snapped at Karoline Leavitt as tensions between GOP leadership and Donald Trump burst into the open.

Erkki Forster

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