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US President Donald Trump reacts during a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., US, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
PETTY PRESIDENTIAL

Trump Hatches New Revenge Plot After Supreme Court Defeat

If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again.

Sarah-Jane Collins

US President Donald Trump looks on on the day he makes an announcement about an energy infrastructure project in Alaska, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
CATFISHING FOR CASH

Trump Debuts Bizarre AI Look to Hawk New Grifty Scheme

A bizarre AI incarnation of Trump has been deployed to hawk the president’s latest self-dealing scheme.

Erkki Forster

Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, U.S., September 10, 2026.
RELATIVE SCRUTINY

Republican Senator Breaks Ranks to Demand Don Jr. Subpoena

Sen. John Curtis of Utah wants the president’s son hauled before Congress.

Tom Latchem

Donald Trump
TRUST ISSUES

Trump Administration Sets Grim New Poll Record

An astounding nine in 10 Americans now believe corruption is widespread in the U.S. government—a figure that has spiked under Trump.

Martha McHardy

Marco Rubio, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth
Opinion
CRUDE BEHAVIOR

There’s Nothing Slick About Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab

It is not a deal but a crime, and not one that will benefit the U.S. in the near or medium term. It may never benefit us at all.

David Rothkopf

Donald Trump, Markwayne Mullin, RFK Jr, Linda McMahon, Pete Hegseth
Opinion
HALL OF SHAME

How Trump Assembled The Worst Cabinet in History

Even after less than two years in office, all the president’s men (and yes, they are nearly all men at this point) are making powerful cases that they are the very bottom of their respective barrels.

David Rothkopf

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Donald Trump photo illustration
Opinion
TRIED AND UNTRUE

The Truth About Trump’s America Is That Everything Is a Lie

Our government is braindead. If they get their way, we’re next.

David Rothkopf

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
BALLS!

Trump’s Soccer Suck-Up Humiliated as Cash Grab Collapses

The proposed deal involving a firm led by Jared Kushner’s younger brother unraveled after fierce backlash and boycott threats from soccer’s regional governing bodies.

Mary Papenfuss

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski photo illustration, illo
OOPS, ALL GONE

ICE Barbie Aide’s Bizarre Explanation for Deleting Texts

Joseph Guy’s lawyers say a Signal reinstall “inadvertently” erased nearly 30 group chats involving Kristi Noem.

Tom Latchem

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski photo illustration, illo
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LOST SIGNAL

ICE Barbie and Rumored Lover’s Top Aide Wiped Secret Texts

PunchUp reports Joseph Guy deleted nearly 30 group chats believed to include Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski on his last day in government.

Tom Latchem

Donald Trump
Opinion
MAN ON!

Trump’s World Cup Fix Is Just the Corruption Iceberg’s Tip

Trump’s World Cup intervention is just one layer of a system that rewards power, money, and self-interest.

David Rothkopf

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