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Donald Trump shrugging with pig ears and snout
‘THINGS HAPPEN‘

How Trump’s Four Ugly Words Reveal the Worst Is Yet to Come

Facing down some of his toughest times in office, the president may feel compelled to act out his autocratic fantasies more aggressively.

David Rothkopf

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) jokes with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.
BLISTERING

Bezos Paper Rips ‘Weak’ Trump’s Smears of Slain Journalist

It’s a notably barbed riposte from The Washington Post, which has been criticized for being neutered by its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos under the second MAGA administration.

Will Neal

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) jokes with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on November 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.
‘THINGS HAPPEN’

Saudi Journalist’s Widow Slams Trump Shrugging Off His Death

The president dismissed the gruesome murder of Jamal Khashoggi by saying, “Things happen.”

Cameron Adams

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06: U.S. President Donald Trump appears at an event on lowering drug prices in the Oval Office at the White House on November 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced that his administration has reached agreements with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk that would lower the price of some GLP-1 weight loss medications. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
EYES WIDE SHUT

Trump, 79, Does Damage Control After Oval Office Snooze

“I’m not a sleeper,” said the president, who’s earned the nickname “Sleepy Don” for appearing to nod off at various official events.

Erkki Forster

President Donald J. Trump leaves Saudi Royal Court with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
FRIENDS LIKE THESE

Trump Plots Massive Suck-Up for Saudi Crown Prince

President Trump declared that Tuesday’s summit with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be “more than a meeting.”

Janna Brancolini

Donald Trump
PRESS UNDER DURESS

Fired Columnist Says Bezos Is Helping Trump Smash Democracy

Washington Post star who got kicked out reveals how the Amazon boss ‘flipped’ the paper to suck up to Trump.

Tom Latchem

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Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post logo, photo illustration
Opinion
DIED IN DARKNESS

Bezos’ WaPo Forgot Its Martyr—as Trump Embraced His Killer

Trump paid homage to the man who ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. But the columnist’s own paper barely noticed.

Paul Farhi

President Donald J. Trump leaves Saudi Royal Court with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
NIGHT TERRORS!

Trump Asks Saudi Strongman MBS ‘How Do You Sleep at Night?’

The president also offered some insight into his own sleeping habits.

David Gardner

An illustration of Joe Biden and Mohammad bin Salman fist-bumping.
opinion
PRESS FREEDOMS

Mr. Biden, Come Clean On Khashoggi’s Brutal Murder’s Secrets

Intelligence agency reports on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder are still secret. Releasing key documents would place democratic principles over a relationship with a would-be dictator.

Lauren Harper

Hanan Elatr the wife of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
‘IS THIS REAL?’

Jamal Khashoggi’s Widow Granted Political Asylum in the U.S.

Hanan Elatr applied for asylum three years ago after fleeing the United Arab Emirates in the wake of her husband’s 2018 death.

AJ McDougall

Jake Tapper
TOO SOFT

CNN’s Jake Tapper Goes After Fox Host Over MBS Interview

“I’m quoting the interviewer here,” Tapper exclaimed in disbelief.

William Vaillancourt

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