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NOT-SO-GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Trump, 79, Stumbles Through Gaffe-Filled Asia Tour

These days, we should all be grading the president on a curve far removed from the cut of his cankles.

Michael Ian Black

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OMEN

Trump Better Read Up on How Unrest Sunk Bush Sr. in ’92

Yes, it was mostly the recession, but the after-effects of the Rodney King matter smoldered for months, and the GOP incumbent looked helpless.

Lloyd Green

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PAY DIRT

Broidy Enlisted Veteran Diplomat Amid Influence Campaign

Ambassador Dennis Ross said he did not know at the time that the GOP money man was running a campaign designed to steer U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Lachlan Markay

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DIRE FORECAST

Dubya Was Bad, but the Donald Might Be Worse: Richard Clarke

He’s worked for almost every president since Reagan, and Richard Clarke’s never been less hopeful about the future. Oh wait, there’s Mayor Pete.

Lloyd Grove

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HISTORY

Jimmy Carter Is Now the Oldest Living U.S. President Ever

Turns 94 years, 172 days old today, surpassing George H.W. Bush, who died at 94 years and 171 days.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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FOMO

Sharon Bush Furious About George H.W. Funeral Snub

“I wanted to pay my respects,” says ex-wife of Neil Bush.

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DYNASTIC AMNESIA

Bush Nostalgia Gives W. a Pass

The new movie about Cheney’s power grab will sober us up to W’s horrors—and show a less than glorious moment in the record of American journalism.

Clive Irving

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STILL FEELIN’ IT

Bernie Sanders Offers Colbert His VP Slot

The Vermont senator also singled out Beto O’Rourke, Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker as strong contenders.

Matt Wilstein

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STUDY IN CONTRASTS

Colbert Reveals How ‘Anti-Trump’ Bush’s Funeral Really Was

‘As soon as you start praising someone’s honesty, you’re automatically throwing shade at Donald Trump,’ the ‘Late Show’ host remarked.

Matt Wilstein

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REST IN PEACE

George W. Bush Breaks Down in Tears During Father’s Eulogy

“Let us know the blessings of knowing and loving you, a great and noble man.”

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SNUB

Trump, Clintons Ignore Each Other at Bush’s Funeral

The president shook hands with Barack and Michelle Obama, while Bill and Hillary Clinton looked on stoically.

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