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Transportation Sec Has Staggering Excuse for Not Knowing Key Detail

Sean Duffy insisted that air traffic controllers are “in towers,” not “in the building.”

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

 

The U.S. Immigration System’s New Dark Age

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Trump Admits He’s Trying to Rig the Midterm Elections

Donald Trump is eying major reform in multiple states that could hand him an even bigger House majority.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

 

Artist Slams DHS for Stealing His Artwork for Their Racist Propaganda

Morgan Weistling says the Department of Homeland Security ruined his vacation and used his painting with no permission.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

GOP Governor Defies Her Party and Vetoes Seven Republican Bills

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte wasn’t afraid to use her veto power when it came to the extreme bills.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

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Trump Whines About Person Who Appointed Powell, Forgetting It Was Him

As he wages war on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Donald Trump can’t seem to remember he was the one who first appointed him.

By Malcolm Ferguson

 

Trump Says Those Who Believe Epstein “Bullshit” Are Total “Weaklings”

Donald Trump is warning his followers who still want answers about Epstein.

By Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani

 

Lauren Boebert Suggests Worst Person Ever to Re-Investigate Epstein

Boebert’s suggestion came just a few hours after she voted against releasing the Epstein files.

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

 

WTF Is Going on With Trump’s Hand?

And why is no one asking him about it?

By Tori Otten

 

The Young GOPer Behind “Alligator Alcatraz” Is the Dark Future of MAGA

Sunshine State Attorney General James Uthmeier is the real brains behind this notorious migrant detention camp in the Everglades. The more barbarities that emerge, the brighter his star will no doubt shine.

By Greg Sargent

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