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America is burning — and intent on taking everybody else down with us

America is burning — and intent on taking everybody else down with us31+ min ago   (1044+ words) Both of my daughters live in the United Kingdom. That makes me one of the luckiest and unluckiest dads in the world. My girls are married to a pair of blokes from sturdy Northeast England, who I can't help but…...

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Trump demands aides schedule more public appearances as 'questions swirl' about his fitness

Trump demands aides schedule more public appearances as 'questions swirl' about his fitness35+ min ago   (110+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque According to CNN reporters Kristen Holmes and Kevin Liptak, Trump is "beefing up" his public appearances in order to counter concerns about his physical and mental stamina. The CNN journalists add,…...

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alternet.org > msn-uk > town-hall-erupts-in-laughter-after-minnesota-republican-s-trump-claims

Minnesota Town hall erupts in laughter over Republican’s claim of Trump 'olive branch"

Minnesota Town hall erupts in laughter over Republican’s claim of Trump 'olive branch"51+ min ago   (190+ words) MN State Sen. Michael Holmstrom / Screengrab via CNN A Minnesota state senator's claim about Donald Trump went awry Wednesday evening when he was met with laughter from the crowd at a CNN town hall event. Despite those positive reactions, during…...

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sheknows.com > entertainment > articles > 12/34/965264 > melania-trump-confirms-barron-role-the-bro-vote

Melania Trump Confirms Barron Trump's Controversial Role In His Dad's Campaign: 'He Gave Him All Of The Ideas"

Melania Trump Confirms Barron Trump's Controversial Role In His Dad's Campaign: 'He Gave Him All Of The Ideas"56+ min ago   (459+ words) It didn't take long after the 2024 presidential election for political analysts to chalk Donald Trump's win over Kamala Harris up to one key demographic that the Republican candidate won over: young white men. It also didn't take long for reports…...

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alternet.org > fulton-county-elections-2675057828

Experts alarmed by FBI's compliance with 'Donald Trump’s obsession"

Experts alarmed by FBI's compliance with 'Donald Trump’s obsession"1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (923+ words) Josh McLaurin, member of the Georgia State Senate, speaks to the media outside the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant there in relation to the 2020 election, according to…...

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A 'fitting monument to the Trump presidency"

A 'fitting monument to the Trump presidency"1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (676+ words) In October of 2025, President Donald Trump razed the East Wing of the White House to the ground to make room for a massive new proposed ballroom. As of January 2026, the site remains empty, and construction may never get off the…...

Intelligencer
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Will RFK Jr. Run for President in 2028?

Will RFK Jr. Run for President in 2028?2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (1167+ words) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he won't run for president in 2028. There are some good reasons not to believe him. There are very few scenarios where J.D. Vance is not the Republican nominee for president in 2028. Donald Trump has flirted with…...

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Red states stand to gain more political power over immigration shift

Red states stand to gain more political power over immigration shift2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (510+ words) A drop in immigration amid President Donald Trump's enforcement crackdown led to historically slow population growth in the United States last year. Activity at the southern border is at a historic low. The population change reflects the last months of…...

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alternet.org > texas-gop-special-election

'Bad sign for Republicans' in Texas as GOP sounds alarm over 'nail-biter' election

'Bad sign for Republicans' in Texas as GOP sounds alarm over 'nail-biter' election2+ hour, 39+ min ago   (131+ words) Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in Las Vegas on February 23, 2016 (Gage Skidmore/Flickr) The race finds Democrat Taylor Rehmet competing with Republican Leigh Wambsganss. Although Democrats dominate Dallas Proper, the suburbs of Dallas and Ft. Worth are much more GOP-friendly....

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kare11.com > article > news > nation-world > what-would-partial-government-shutdown-affect-snap-mail-flights-social-security-national-parks-open > 507-2ac4dfb4-6088-484b-ae87-2a2edd95f8e2

What services would a partial government shutdown affect if a funding deal isn't reached?

What services would a partial government shutdown affect if a funding deal isn't reached?3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (486+ words) WASHINGTON " The word "partial" has been mentioned a lot ahead of a possible government shutdown that may start Friday night, but clarity on just how partial the shutdown would be has been hard to come by. A fight over future…...