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Meghan McCain on her "Citizen McCain" podcast
NO, YOU

Ultimate GOP Nepo Baby Slams Trump’s Dynasty Pick Disaster

It takes one to know one—and Meghan McCain isn’t pretending otherwise.

Christopher Buchanan

Laura Ingraham
IN A FOXHOLE

Panicked Fox Panel Admits Trump Picked ‘Weak Candidate’

Even the president’s staunchest defenders at Fox News doubted his handpicked Senate candidate.

Christopher Buchanan

Annie Brown, Darline Graham
SISTER ACT

Trump Bombshell After Nepo Sister Suffers Shock Defeat

The president personally picked Lindsey Graham’s sister to replace his late friend.

Farrah Tomazin

Darline Graham and Roger Marshall.
‘WAVE OF ARROGANCE’

Flailing GOP Senators Torched by Own Side in Brutal Verdict

Even Republican candidates in solid red states may not be spared embarrassment on Tuesday.

Ewan Palmer

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SPOILER

Anti-MAGA Troll Spills How He Derailed Fox Interview

Tom Hoyle said he’s long been committed to standing up to bullies.

Tom Porter

Incumbent US Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) and US President Donald Trump interact during a midterm election campaign rally at an event center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, US, October 29, 2026.
SISTER ACT

Republicans’ Inner Turmoil at Trump’s Nepo Senator Revealed

Darline Graham could be the first Republican to lose a South Carolina Senate race in decades.

Ewan Palmer

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DRINKING THE KOOL-AID

Fox News Duped by Anti-MAGA Troll at Trump Rally

The man was candid about wanting a front-row seat to history.

Vic Verbalaitis

Nate Silver.
CHAIN REACTION

Nate Silver Reveals Warning Sign for GOP in Deep-Red State

Silver sees a troubling sign for Republicans across the country in one state’s unexpected polling.

Erkki Forster

Megyn Kelly hopes said the “Red Team” should be winning.
SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT

Megyn Kelly Panics Over ‘Shock’ Poll in Deep Red State

“Is that real?” the MAGA podcaster asked.

Dana Herrnstadt

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) participates in a ceremonial swearing-in in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Nordone was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following the death of her brother, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
TENSE SCENE

Lindsey Graham's Sister Cornered on His Sex Scandal

A man was forcefully removed from a campaign event after asking Darline Graham about claims that her brother had sex with an underage escort.

Julia Ornedo

Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-SC) participates in a ceremonial swearing-in in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. Nordone was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following the death of her brother, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
INHERITED TROUBLE

MAGA Nepo Senator Hit by Shock Poll Days Before Election

It’s likely not the timing she’d choose.

Harry Thompson

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