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Inside MAGA’s 'pathetic' quest to sell a 'cartoon idea of manhood'

Inside MAGA’s 'pathetic' quest to sell a 'cartoon idea of manhood'

In a November 12 column for The Bulwark, Never Trump conservative Bill Kristol had fun mocking President Donald Trump's name for U.S. military strikes against Iran

'I’m a fool I guess': MAGA voter snaps after Trump attacks those questioning war

'I’m a fool I guess': MAGA voter snaps after Trump attacks those questioning war

President Donald Trump is being asked frequently when the war against Iran will be over, because gas prices are adding further financial burden to Americans who

Trump delusional about 'just how awful' his job market is: analysis

Trump delusional about 'just how awful' his job market is: analysis

President Donald Trump has recently attempted to tout strong job creation numbers, but according to MS NOW's Steve Benen, the number he cited was completely false

Skeptical Americans don’t buy Trump’s 'short-term pain' pitch: analysis

Skeptical Americans don’t buy Trump’s 'short-term pain' pitch: analysis

While Donald Trump ran and was elected on the promise of easing the cost of living crisis “on day one”, since taking office, his administration has leaned into

'Yikes': Economists sound alarm after GDP revision reveals 'picture not looking good'

'Yikes': Economists sound alarm after GDP revision reveals 'picture not looking good'

Economic numbers are in for the fourth quarter of 2025, and as one economist put it, “Yikes.” In a new report from the Commerce Department, it was revealed that

Trump says war will be over 'when I feel it in my bones'

Trump says war will be over 'when I feel it in my bones'

Of the many questions President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have faced since the start of the war in Iran, the question of 'When will it

'Rescuers flying blind' after Midwest tornadoes as Noem’s DHS lets $200,000 contract lapse

'Rescuers flying blind' after Midwest tornadoes as Noem’s DHS lets $200,000 contract lapse

FEMA insiders have been warning that outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Noem’s policies are hampering operations and their ability

Top general is 'adult in the room' reining in Trump's 'bloodlust': analysis

Top general is 'adult in the room' reining in Trump's 'bloodlust': analysis

Donald Trump and his administration have approached the ongoing war with Iran with overblown "bloodlust" and a "trigger-happy" mindset, according to a new analysis

Trump Pentagon chief says the 'quiet part out loud' with attack on CNN’s war reporting

Trump Pentagon chief says the 'quiet part out loud' with attack on CNN’s war reporting

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing strong criticism for his remarks during Friday’s press conference, where he lashed out at CNN’s war reporting before

This political strategist looked to Jeffrey Epstein for possible anti-Trump strategies

This political strategist looked to Jeffrey Epstein for possible anti-Trump strategies

As the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to release thousands of files related to the late billionaire financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein