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ELLISON’S EXODUS

CBS News Staff Eye Escape From Trumpy Boss: ‘It’s Ugly’

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COURT OUT

Trump Judge Humiliates Him Week Before Midterms

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ABANDON SHIP

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MAGA’s New Barack Obama Outrage Baffles Jon Stewart

Stewart sees the faux outrage as another sign that Team Trump is flailing pre-midterms.

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REMEMBER ME?

Trump’s Failed Press Secretary Isn’t Done Sucking Up to Him

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COME-Y AGAIN?

Trump Goons Take Third Shot at Locking Up Nemesis

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BOTTOM LINE

Anderson Cooper Humiliates Trump, 80, Over His Lack of Focus

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BARRY FANCY

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STILL WAITING

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BE WRITE BACK

McConnell Sparks New Mystery With Op-Ed Attack on Trump

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The president has been leaning into football to appeal to his core voters.

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SPEECH DISORDER

Vance Shouted Down for the 6th Time as Hecklers Wreak Havoc

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RED STATE REBELLION

Political Enemies Unite to Dunk on MAGA Nepo Senator

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MONEY TALKS

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TONGUE TIED NOW!

MAGA’s Vilest Candidate Desperately Hides from Questions

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‘SPEED BUMPS’

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Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature Skin

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I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over Fitness

This Rechargeable Red Light Helps Me Wind Down for Sleep

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Boost Lymphatic Drainage With These At-Home Vibration Plates

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