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“It brings me no joy to agree”: Marco Rubio orders a return to Times New Roman font, removing “woke” Calibri

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“Stands for kindness”: Publisher condemns Pete Hegseth’s use of Franklin the Turtle in parody meme

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“A bulk-sized failure”: Costco sues Trump administration for “full refund” of what it considers unlawful tariffs

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The “ShamWow guy” is running for Congress in Texas with a goal to destroy wokism

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Are we getting a “Rush Hour 4” because of Trump? Fans of the franchise react: “I’ve never been so sure we live in a simulation”

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“He’s losing his touch”: Trump pitches new name for “Trump Republicans,” and some critics think he’s lost it

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Irony overload hits X as new location feature reveals many pro-Trump MAGA accounts are actually based outside of America

Donald Trump on Air Force One agitated, pointing his finger at a reporter. Text overlay from a tweet reads, "He said, quiet Peggy. To Peggy Collins. Peggy, which is her name. Not that you are interested in facts."

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MAGA insists Trump said “Quiet, Peggy” not “Quiet, piggy” after he snapped at a reporter on Air Force One

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“Prophetic lyrics”: Olivia Nuzzi’s failed teen pop career resurfaces amid book release

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“It’s giving Cheesecake Factory”: Trump’s Oval Office gets a new gold sign, and everyone has jokes

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“You cannot vote today”: Kentucky secretary of state issues blunt reminder to residents after election confusion

Left: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looking into the camera under text reading, "Here's some tea for you." Right: Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a red blazer during an appearance on "The View."

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“Revenge tour”: AOC offers theory on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “rebrand” after MTG called herself a “victim” of QAnon

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U.S. troops with facial hair told not to attend South Korea event per Hegseth memo: “Members with shaving waivers are NOT authorized”

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“Open the schools”: Wallace Shawn’s viral canvassing moment with young voters sends fans into meltdown

Former New York Rep. George Santos looking into the camera, back on Cameo after having his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump.

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“I’m back!!!”: Fresh out of prison, George Santos makes a speedy Cameo comeback

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