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We’re about to find out whether Trump is kingmaker or lame duck

So far, his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
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‘Why is everyone giggling?’ Laughter ensues as Rubio calls on right-wing reporter



Reporters at the White House press briefing on Tuesday were audibly laughing after Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on a pro-MAGA correspondent to ask a question.

Rubio called on Cara Castronuova, a White House correspondent for LindellTV, which is owned by Mike Lindell, a Trump ally who also founded My Pillow, when the laughter broke out.

"What happened, why is everyone giggling? What happened? I'm sorry, are they being mean to you? Rubio asked.

"I don't think they are, I don't think they are, I hope not," Castronuova said, asking Rubio to comment on Trump's comment that Iranians needed guns and if the U.S. would supply those.

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Republicans’ youth voter problem

A new national poll of 1,000 young Americans finds deep discontent over the economy and signs of a base problem for Republicans.
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LIVE: WAR ESCALATES…TRUMP IN DENIAL!!! 5/5/2026

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LIVE: BREAKING Election RESULTS + URGENT Updates at SCOTUS 5/5/2026

Popok helms a special Election Night in America edition of the award winning The Intersection pod, as he is joined by Democracy...
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2027 Capital Projects Committee, Meeting 2: June 22, 2026

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Centrist Democrats are freaking out about progressives’ winning streak

After romping in New York City, progressives are staring down more key primary tests.
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The Buffalo Bills Cut The Ribbon on Their BRAND NEW Stadium! #shorts #nfl #buffalobills

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To hack or not to hack, that is the ethical question

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