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HOT SEAT

Republican Senator Scrambles to Defuse Trump Tantrum

The GOP senator admitted Trump’s behavior might not have helped his case.

Vic Verbalaitis

US President Donald Trump speaks with the US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum during a Rose Garden dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 17, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
RED ALERT

Trump’s Nightmare Deepens as Dems Open Up Biggest Lead Yet

The president and the GOP are becoming more unpopular as crucial elections draw nearer.

Ewan Palmer

President Donald Trump addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.
SEEN THE LIGHT

Republicans Predict Trump’s Embarrassing Problem Will Worsen

More and more GOP lawmakers do not want to be dragged down with the 80-year-old president.

Ewan Palmer

Johnathon O’Halloran.
OFF THE AIR

NBC Anchor Abruptly Announces Exit and Teases ‘What’s Next’

The Emmy Award-winning journalist has been at the station since June 2024.

Lauren Hartley

Trump
TUNED OUT

TV Networks Snub Trump by Not Airing His Big Night

Even MAGA cable news channels weren’t too keen to air Trump-a-Palooza in full.

Annabella Rosciglione

Brendan Carr
PRESS PURGE

Trump’s FCC Goon Issues Ominous Warning to NBC Star

“We’re looking at a lot of actions,” FCC chair Brendan Carr said.

Katie Francis

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MEET THE PRESS -- Pictured: (L-R) Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent for Puck, and Peter Alexander, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Co-anchor of "Weekend TODAY", appear on "Meet the Press" in Washington D.C., Sunday, November 16, 2025 -- (Photo by: Shannon Finney/NBC via Getty Images)
THE TRUTH HURTS

MS NOW Star Torches Trump for ‘Rage Posting’ at NBC Host

The journalist sounded the alarm on Trump’s tendency to kill the messenger.

Lauren Hartley

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) arrives to a hearing in the U.S. Capitol
ALL HAT, NO CATTLE

Ted Cruz Scrambles to Defend ‘Lazy’ MAGA Candidate

The Texas junior senator doesn’t agree with his senior colleague.

Vic Verbalaitis

Trump
NEW TARGET

Trump Demands NBC Host Be ‘Punished’ Over Two-Word Dig

Trump claimed Kristen Welker is a “Threat to our Country.”

Annabella Rosciglione

Joseph Olmo, reporter and anchor.
SIGNING OFF

NBC News Anchor Quits Live on the Air

Joseph Olmo has covered the capital region for about seven years, with NBC4 and Telemundo 44.

Lauren Hartley

Trump
NOT TUNING IN

Biggest TV Networks Deliver Crushing Blow to Trump

Donald Trump’s forthcoming address will not be aired in full on at least two major networks.

Annabella Rosciglione

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