I Played ‘Unhinged’ Trump to Get Biden Ready for 2020 Debate

By Martin Pengelly

Biden adviser Bob Bauer tells in a new book how he insulted Biden to his face after watching hours of tapes of Trump. The two candidates debate again next week.

Wes Moore: Driven, Charismatic—and Maybe a Future President

By Ernest Owens

The Maryland governor’s pardoning of thousands of people convicted of marijuana convictions is the latest power move by a politician who looks pretty damn presidential.

Trump: Why My Crush on Debra Messing Turned to Hate

By Martin Pengelly

In a new book, “Apprentice in Wonderland,” Trump reveals why Messing—an outspoken critic— lives rent-free in his head, and secrets of his turn as NBC’s biggest star.

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CNN Wants to Mute Trump at Its Debate. Good Luck With That

By Matt Lewis

“Microphones will be muted throughout the debate except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak.” Will CNN enforce the rules—and what happens if Trump tries to break them?

Surgeon General Is Wrong. Social Media Doesn’t Need Warnings

By Mike Masnick

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy is wrong about the harmful effects of social media on kids—but why let facts get in the way of a fabricated moral panic?

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Dem Kingmaker Crashes AG’s Presser Announcing His Indictment

George Norcross had a front row seat and stared down the state’s attorney general as bombshell allegations against him were revealed.

Is This Blue-State Governor the Next Obama?

Maryland’s ambitious governor is suddenly everywhere.

MAGA Influencers Spread Fake SCOTUS Clip Before Trump Ruling

Even Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) fell for it.

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 AIN’T NO HOLIDAY

The former Trump adviser has a pending criminal trial in New York, meaning he’ll be doing time in a low-security prison instead.

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The power couple is in town with their $500 million luxury vessel.

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 END OF AN ERA

The actress’ daughter, Manuela Papatakis, wrote on Instagram that she was by her mother’s side when she passed.

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