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Melania 2.0: I’m ‘Independent’ and Will Stand Up to Trump
By Sean Craig
The New York Times best-selling author says she’s now better prepared to be first lady and isn’t “just the wife of the president.”
Gavin Newsom Hits Back at Elon Musk With Clip of Firefighters Exposing His ‘Lies’
By Leigh Kimmins
Trump’s “First Buddy” had blamed a water shortage for the fires spreading, but a firefighter contradicted that claim in an awkward livestream.
Trump Impressed by Old Foe Democrat in Mar-a-Lago Meeting
One would be forgiven for thinking that Donald Trump and John Fetterman hated each other, but it appears not.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Launches Unhinged Call for Officials to Manipulate the Weather to Stop L.A. Wildfires
“Please keep politicians away from weather,” said meteorologist Bryce Jones after Greene’s latest insanity.
Trump Summons Canada’s MAGA Groupies for ‘51st State’ Night
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was one of at least three right-wing Canadians who paid a visit to the president-elect’s estate over the weekend.
Vance Breaks With Trump on ‘Day One’ Promise
The vice president-elect set stipulations for how the “very simple” process would work that seemed to break from his boss’ campaign promises.
Bannon Sets MAGA Expiration Date for ‘Evil’ Elon Musk
“Because he put money in, I was prepared to tolerate it. I’m not prepared to tolerate it anymore,” Bannon said of his nemesis.
Zuck’s Secret Trump Rendezvous Before Big Policy Change
“I really think we do need to really clock how bad this tech Republican collusion is,” said The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy.
1. Reality Star Scores iTunes No. 1 After Husband’s Wildfires Plea
SUPERFICIAL WIN!
Spencer Pratt asked his followers to stream his wife’s music so the pair could raise funds after their California home was burnt down.
2. Pete Hegseth Wants to Rename Military Bases After Confederate Generals
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense has insisted that “legacy matters.”
3. Politico’s Playbook Gets a Shake-Up After Nuzzi-RFK Jr. Scandal
MOVING ON
Ryan Lizza, the newsletter’s co-author and Nuzzi’s ex-fiancé, took a leave of absence after the scandal erupted.
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