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Hutchinson
NEW TARGET

Trump Goons Frantically Try to Indict Jan. 6 Whistleblower

The Trump DOJ is looking to charge Cassidy Hutchinson with lying to Congress.

Annabella Rosciglione

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the press as he arrives for a vote at the U.S. Capitol on September 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C. This is McConnell’s first public appearance in over 90 days after he recovered from a fall and illness.
LOOMER HAS IT

Trump Whisperer Lashes Out at GOP After McConnell Sighting

The MAGA influencer branded the 84-year-old senator “a vegetable” after his return to Capitol Hill proved her wrong.

Tom Latchem

Chris LaNeve, Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth
GENERAL CONFUSION

Trump’s Top Army Goon’s Jan. 6 Fiasco Role Exposed

The man the president and defense secretary want to lead the Army was at the heart of the Pentagon’s Capitol riot failure.

Tom Latchem

U.S. Capitol
CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC

Man Arrested After D.C. Cops Find Wild Item in Pickup Truck

The suspect had parked near the Capitol with the tall device, authorities said.

William Vaillancourt

Ivanka Trump
LAYING LOW

Ivanka Busted Hiding From Process Servers in Dad’s Lawsuit

The BBC has said the Trump kids have “personal knowledge” about their father on Jan. 6, 2021.

Annabella Rosciglione

Wiles
NO LONGER BEST BUDS

Trump’s Ice Maiden Sparks Raging MAGA Civil War

Susie Wiles has all eyes on her after a “big blow up” behind the scenes over a sudden policy change.

Annabella Rosciglione

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McConnell
MY$TERY

Missing Mitch’s Staff Is Still Raking in Six-Figure Salaries

McConnell’s staff has continued to receive nearly half a million dollars during his prolonged absence from the Senate.

Annabella Rosciglione

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
USING HIS WILES

Trump Sends Ice Maiden to Clean Up His Embarrassing Mess

“A lot is stalled in the Senate… what can we do?”

Wiktoria Gucia

A U.S. Capitol Police car patrols the East Front of the U.S. Capitol following a vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent, and states with areas exempt from daylight saving time may choose the standard time for those areas, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
SECURITY SHOCK

MAGA Aide Accused of Trying to Bring Drugs Into Senate

He was stopped with ammunition and a sandwich bag containing suspected cocaine and fentanyl.

Wiktoria Gucia

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas looks on inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.     Chip Somodevilla/Pool via REUTERS
DOUBTING THOMAS

Clarence Thomas, 78, Busted on Mystery Medical Visit

“Oh, nobody,” the oldest sitting Supreme Court justice said after being asked who he was meeting at the Capitol.

Erkki Forster

A photo illo illustration of Senator Cassidy and Donald Trump.
TRUTH BOMB

Rebel Republican Drops Epic Diss to Trump's Face

One Republican senator told him how it is—and he didn’t call him Mr. President.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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