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A photo illustration of Donald Trump at a voting booth with a magnifying glass.
DENY THAT

Trump Lackeys Get Brutal ‘Voter Fraud’ Claim Reality Check

The math doesn’t math for election denial efforts, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals.

The Swamp

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media in Washington, DC, as he departs the White House en route to Kansas, October 19, 2026.
NO REFLECTION OF REALITY

Trump Issues All-Caps Threat in Rambling D.C. Rant

Donald Trump took time out of his scramble to retain the Senate to rant about the Reflecting Pool and a potential name change for New Mexico.

Christopher Buchanan

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Amgen Irish Open 2026, at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland, September 13, 2026.
TEED OFF

Trump, 80, Explodes at Judge in Unhinged Golf Course Tantrum

The president is desperately pushing on with his plans to renovate East Potomac Golf Links.

Ewan Palmer

Katie Zacharia poses with Donald Trump and her family.
MAP QUEST

Ousted MAGA Mouthpiece’s Photos Fuel Fresh Trump Controversy

A mysterious map, a clumsy photo edit, and a bitter legal battle have brought renewed scrutiny to Trump’s latest renovation ambitions—all thanks to his five-day press secretary.

Sarah-Jane Collins

A photo illustration of Maria Bartiromo for The Swamp Midterm Meltdown and Mar-a-Lago.
MAKE MARIA GREAT AGAIN

Maria Bartiromo Reveals Dramatic Trumpy Comeback Scheme

The fired Fox anchor is about to be heard from, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals.

The Swamp

U.S. President Donald Trump stands in the presidential box as he tours the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
BUDDY-BUDDY

Trump’s Ghost Town Kennedy Center Hands Plum Gig to Insider

The president is threatening to tear the feted institution down if he doesn’t get his way.

Will Neal

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A photo illustration of Vivek Ramaswamy and JD Vance and an H1B Visa.
H-1Bs For Me

Vance’s Must-Win MAGA Pal Busted in Brazen Double Standard

All is not well in Ohio, where Vance is at odds with a major candidate, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals.

The Swamp

US President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee, US, October 10, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee
‘THOROUGHLY UNAMUSED’

Judge Halts Chainsaw Blitz at Trump’s Dream Golf Course

She also raged at the timing of the Interior Department’s notification.

Harry Thompson

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., attends a news conference with members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus on funding and accountability for the Department of Homeland Security in the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
HITTING HOME

Feds Raid Home of Trump Nemesis He Wants Thrown in Jail

The president has long railed against the congresswoman.

Will Neal

Trump  Bruce Blakeman and QAnon
RIGHT ON Q

MAGA Candidate Busted Hanging Out With QAnon’s Biggest Nut

Something is happening in New York which is surely not a coincidence, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals.

The Swamp

U..S. President Donald Trump speaks at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
SUPER-SIZE IT

Horrific Scale of Trump’s Ballroom Exposed in New Video

New footage reveals the staggering scale of the president’s controversial pet project as its price tag soars past $600 million.

Sarah-Jane Collins

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