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Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during National Design Studio's launch event for America.gov, a new AI-powered government website, at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., US, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
BOOGEY BIDEN

Karoline Leavitt Plays Blame Game After MAGA Bloodbath

The former press secretary offered up some familiar talking points on Fox News.

Sarah-Jane Collins

Mayor of Knoxville County and WWE Hall of Fame member Glenn Jacobs aka Kane addresses the crowd during SummerSlam at Nissan Stadium.
BIG RED MACHINE

WWE Star Emerges as Favorite in Red State Senate Appointment

After decades in the ring, the former wrestler could be headed for the Senate.

Gergana Krasteva

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller gives a live television interview outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 28, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
PRAISE BE

Stephen Miller Goes Full Sycophant in Bonkers Trump Tribute

Trump’s new chief of staff pledged his “absolute loyalty” to the president in a jaw-dropping speech.

Sarah-Jane Collins

Jesse Watters Primetime
CRASH AND BURN

MAGA Podcaster Tells Fox That Key Voters Want to Destroy GOP

“It’s worse than people realize.”

Isabel van Brugen

WIRE REPORT
RED SCARE

Republican Panic Explodes as Red State Losses Mount

2028 is already shaping up to be a fascinating cycle.

Harry Thompson

Mary Weinberger and Donald Trump at the midterms convention in Dallas.
NO FLY

Trump Superfan Behind Airport Tribute Gets Brutal Payback

The MAGA movement is still sifting through the wreckage of the GOP’s historic defeat at the midterm elections.

Will Neal

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Lauren Boebert
LEND A HAND

Boebert Hits the Panic Button as MAGA Disaster Comes Home

Her campaign said it was investigating “unusual voting patterns.”

Isabel van Brugen

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump
OH MY GOD

GOP Loser Compares Himself to Jesus to Explain Defeat

“Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost,” the defeated congressman said.

Martha McHardy

A photo illustration of Joe Biden and red fingers pointing at him.
JOE MUST BE JOKING

Republican Finds Bizarre Scapegoat for Midterms Wipeout

One Republican is doing some spectacular mental gymnastics to explain away the GOP’s midterm rout.

Erkki Forster

James Carville
BRIGHT RED SPOT

Carville Reveals the Only Republican Winner From Midterms

One red state managed to evade the GOP rout—and got kudos from a top Democratic strategist.

Julia Ornedo

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan, October 8, 2026. Sputnik/Sergey Bobylev/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
CRUMBLE PIE

Trump’s Putin Claim Crumbles as Secret Deal Revealed

Bombshell new details of how the tyrant has helped Tehran have emerged.

Will Neal

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