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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson wipes his brow as he speaks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The conservative Christian group is hosting a series of congressional members and political candidates to speak on the upcoming 2024 elections. Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address later this weekend.  (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
OH DEAR

MAGA ‘Black Nazi’ Makes Humiliating Admission

He previously filed for bankruptcy in 2003.

Harry Thompson

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley
BAD PICK

Dems Flip Red State in Humiliating Blow to Trump

The president’s personal pick lost the GOP seat.

Farrah Tomazin

The Chili's logo is seen on the facade of the restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico, June 15, 2024. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
NOT-SO-HAPPY HOUR

Chili’s Diners Suffer Chemical Burns in Horror Kitchen Error

A nightmare mix-up of ingredients and cleaning materials is reportedly to blame.

Evgenia Anastasakos

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre.
BUSTED PLAY

Bill Belichick, 74, Breaks Up With Gen Z Girlfriend

She’s already seeing other people, apparently.

Sarah-Jane Collins

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, US, October 16, 2026.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
RUNNING ON EMPTY?

MAGA Loyalist Gives Damning Verdict on ‘Tired’ Trump, 80

Mike Lindell has admitted the president looks unusually weary.

Tom Latchem

Vice President JD Vance watches as a person is removed, as he delivers remarks at a campaign rally at Hyder Warehouse on October 19, 2026 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
TRUE COLORS

Vance Uses Vile Smear for Objector Who Demands Epstein Files

The vice president’s biases were on full display.

Vic Verbalaitis

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Senate candidate James Talarico attends the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival - Weekend Two at Zilker Park on October 09, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
RAKING IT IN

Dem Stars Cash in on Trump Backlash With Fund-Raising Spree

Democrats are putting up record fundraising numbers ahead of the election.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters upon his arrival to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on October 10, 2026. President Trump is returning from Tennessee where he spoke at a campaign rally. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
THE TRUMP CARD

Trump Celebrates Columbus Day With Unhinged Murder Rant

The president unleashed a furious attack on the Democrat leading in the polls as Republicans scramble to hold on to a crucial Senate seat.

Martha McHardy

Donald Trump
FULL RETREAT

MAGA Senate Candidate Raises White Flag in Must-Win Seat

Republicans are entering crisis mode as states won by Trump are now comfortably breaking for Democrats.

William Vaillancourt

A photo illustration of Donald Trump, and the North Carolina flag.
MASSIVE PIVOT

Republicans Quit Battleground Senate Seat in Telling Move

A top Senate GOP group is shifting money out of North Carolina.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Michael Whatley. speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump  looks on during a campaign rally at Gastonia Municipal Airport on September 16, 2026
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PREDATOR PARTY

Trump Senate Pick Busted Lying About Ties to Sex Offender

Republican Michael Whatley’s campaign denied organizing an event with a convicted sex offender.

Laura Esposito

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