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US President Donald Trump smiles as he finishes his speach during a campaign rally at Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska, on October 13, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)
GLASS HALF FULL?

Trump, 80, Posts Self-Soothing Videos After Gut Punch Polls

The disconnect between Trump’s rosy picture and political reality has raised questions about whether he is being shielded from bad news by the loyalists in his orbit.

Farrah Tomazin

US President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference with members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) on the COVID-19 outbreak at the White House on February 26, 2020. - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his administration's response to the novel coronavirus, lashing the media for spreading panic as he conducts an evening news conference on the epidemic. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT/AFP via Getty Images)
DESPERATE DENIAL

Panicked Republicans Pin Everything on One Desperate Hope

Democrats lead by eight points on the generic congressional ballot.

Martha McHardy

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FUEL FOR BACKLASH

CNN Data Guru Says Trump Is Being Crushed by Key Issue

Donald Trump is presiding over a record-breaking stretch of high gasoline prices.

Martha McHardy

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PANIC STATIONS

Despairing Republicans Secretly Admit Painful Truth

With the midterms just weeks away, Republicans are more worried than ever.

Martha McHardy

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn on October 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is traveling to Clarksville, Tennessee to headline a rally in support of local Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images)
‘UGH!’

CNN Data Guru Exposes ‘Atrocious Numbers’ for Trump

“These are the types of numbers on which Democratic waves are built,” said Harry Enten.

Martha McHardy

U.S. President Donald Trump listens while U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes an announcement during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 22, 2025.
RECIPE FOR DISASTER

RFK Jr. Hit by Damning Poll as Trump Unleashes Him on Voters

Confidence in food safety has plummeted to new lows under the health secretary’s watch.

Ewan Palmer

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Donald Trump holds a press briefing with AI executives following a meeting on artificial intelligence,
TIRED ACT

Trump’s Nightmare Comes True as His Own Voters Check Out

Republicans are not feeling enthusiastic about the midterms.

Martha McHardy

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FAFO

Man Wearing ICE Agent Costume Arrested at Polling Site

Authorities say the elaborate getup was purchased on Amazon.

Vic Verbalaitis

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month reception in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
DO NOT PASS GO

Regretful GOP Voter Obliterates Trump in Scathing Call

The West Virginia voter said the president belongs in jail.

Martha McHardy

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POLL-Y MOLY

Damning New Poll Delivers Historic Blow to Republicans

The Democrats reach level not seen since the start of Barack Obama’s first presidency.

Vic Verbalaitis

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, US, September 26, 2026.
THE DEPORTATION DIVIDE

Trump’s Heartland Delivers Grim Verdict on Signature Policy

About four in 10 rural voters now say Trump has “gone too far” in restricting legal immigration.

Martha McHardy

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