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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - AUGUST 15: (RUSSIA OUT) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two leaders are meeting for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)
PLEASE EXPLAIN

Trumpy Anchor Melts Down at President’s Suck-Up to Putin

CNBC’s Joe Kernen questioned the president’s embrace of authoritarian leaders.

Tom Latchem

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‘LAYERS OF STUPIDITY’

Jon Stewart Sounds Alarm on Trump’s ‘Insane’ Putin Deal

Stewart unpacked Trump’s “illogical” sweetheart deal with Russia.

Michael Boyle

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LEFT HIGH AND DRY

Trump’s Shock New Gift to Putin Revealed

The president is making his allegiances clear.

Vic Verbalaitis

A photo illustration of Donald Trump dressed in British Revolutionary War uniform in front of destruction from the Ukraine war for the Daily Beast podcast.
SELLOUT

How Trump Just Became Our Modern Benedict Arnold: Guru

David Rothkopf sounds the alarm on Trump’s stunning betrayal of Ukraine.

William Vaillancourt

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump invited Zelensky to his private club to work on the U.S.-proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, as the conflict approaches four years since the sudden full-scale invasion by Russia on February 24, 2022. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY?

Trump Sells Out Ukraine in Unhinged White House Meltdown

The extraordinary broadside came after Zelensky warned that Trump was on the wrong side of history by siding with Putin.

Farrah Tomazin

Melania had her husband hand-deliver her letter to Putin at last year's summit in Alaska.
ALARM BELLS

Putin’s Plot to Lure Trump Into Ultimate Betrayal Revealed

The Russian president has been buoyed by Trump’s willingness to side with Moscow.

Ewan Palmer

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President Donald Trump waves after speaking at a campaign rally to support Republican House of Representatives candidate Ed Gallrein and Senate candidate Andy Barr, at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, October 17, 2026.
TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Trump Makes Shock Confession Over Sweetheart Deal With Putin

The “peace” president has unveiled his new motivation.

Cameron Adams

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BURNING BRIDGES

Marco Rubio Erupts at Key Ally in Heated Outburst

The secretary of state claimed a key partner didn’t know “what he’s talking about.”

Katie Francis

U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) speaks with supporters after winning her Republican primary runoff against U.S. Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC) for her current U.S. Senate seat, in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S., August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Sam Wolfe
GRAHAM FAMILY VALUES

Nepo Senator Cornered on Trump Trashing Her Brother’s Legacy

Sanctions on Russia signed into law by Donald Trump last month are now being sidestepped.

Sarah-Jane Collins

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
TURNING TIDES

Trump Hands Putin Major Win With Late-Night Order

The president made yet another move in favor of Russia that drew bipartisan outrage.

Julia Ornedo

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PUTIN ON THE CHARM

Trump Sucks Up to Putin After Major Humiliation

The president says he prefers dealing with America’s mortal enemy over the ally it has invaded.

Will Neal

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