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Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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National Guard troops walking in Washington, D.C. in camo uniforms

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Man follows National Guard around D.C. playing “The Imperial March” from “Star Wars”

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

Left: Facebook Screenshot tagging President Donald Trump. Comment reads, " "I hate to say this BUT wtf did you do to our medication copays!? I just got charged $98 on what was $40 last month!" She added that rising food costs and insufficient cost-of-living adjustments left her household reeling." Right: President Donald Trump in a navy suit and red tie.

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Viral Politics

“We are living on credit cards!”: Trump supporter begs him for help on Facebook. Few are sympathetic

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Charlie Kirk on the campus of California State University, Northridge. Caption overlay reads "How do you feel about people losing their jobs because they posted anti-Kirk content?"

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Should people lose their jobs for criticizing Charlie Kirk? The internet weighs in

Left: Jimmy Kimmel giving a monologue about Charlie Kirk on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Monday, September 15, 2025. Right: "In America" Yeonmi Park one Joe Rogan Podcast meme, caption reading, "in America the FCC controls what comedians can say about Dear Leader."

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Culture

Trump cheers, Vance trolls, internet fumes: reactions to Jimmy Kimmel’s show getting yanked off the air

Left: Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk at the Republican National Convention. Right: Republican presidential candidate Donald and his son, Eric Trump at campaign event at Westgate Las Vegas Resort, day before the CNN Republican Presidential Debate in 2015.

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Eric Trump’s “second son” remark about Charlie Kirk was the easiest layup for jokes

Donald Trump sitting behind his desk in the Oval Office answering a question about former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

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“The who?”: Trump’s reaction to Hortman flag question sparks anger, sharp contrast to Kirk response

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Trump’s video about Charlie Kirk is being accused of using AI. A video editor explains what’s really going on

Ohio Senator JD Vance speaks at the Vice-Presidential Nominee’s election rally in Atlanta, Georgia, one day before Trump-Vance's victory in the elections. Tweet overlay from Vice President JD Vance reads, "Forgive my language but this story is complete and utter BS. The WSJ should be ashamed for publishing it. Where is this letter? Would you be shocked to learn they never showed it."

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“That aged well”: JD Vance’s furious Trump-Epstein denial comes back to haunt him

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“Now’s your time”: Tom Morello sarcastically dares “patriots” to step up in Chicago after Trump’s threats

Closeup of Levi's Strauss jeans display in outlet. Caption overlay reads, "Levi's is woke."

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“Sad”: Levi’s warns that “rising anti-Americanism” due to Trump’s tariffs could hurt sales

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Trump hypes Delta Airlines for “embracing MAGA” with “Gulf of America” change—here’s what really happened

Left: Governor Gavin Newsom speaking about the Clean California project. Right: Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock, performs on stage at the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Tweet overlay from the @GovPressOffice X account reads, ""HAS ANYONE NOTICED THAT SINCE I SAID “I HATE KID ROCK” HE'S NO LONGER 'HOT?' — GCN."

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Gavin Newsom won’t stop clowning Kid Rock in the style of Trump

Jeffrey Epstein trafficking victims holding a press conference. Blonde survivor in glasses looks up at the sky during military flyover.

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Trump critics point to “interesting timing” as military flyover drowns out Epstein survivors press conference

A mysterious object being thrown out of a White House window

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White House explains baffling clip of figure throwing items out of building’s window

President Trump drives to the next Tee at the start of the LIV practice rounds held at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster,NJ. Tweet text overlay reads, "Gruden’s Instagram and the AP archives confirm the picture President Trump posted is over a week old. Look at the matched clothing, and time and date stamps."

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Donald Trump resurfaced with a golf photo amid health rumors, but sleuths immediately claimed the timeline was off

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