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Trump Angry at Americans for Not Appreciating His Greatness

 The president is fuming about his low approval ratings, which he seems to view as ingratitude given all his accomplishments. By Ed Kilgore
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Trump and Melania Have Themselves an Awkward Little Xmas

 By Margaret Hartmann Melania shared an unflattering party video after Donald reminisced about her décor debacles and admitted he’s clueless about her next project.
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A Fascinating Primary in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn

 By Ross Barkan The face-off between Brad Lander and Dan Goldman in New York’s ritzy (and lefty) Tenth District has it all.
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screen time
ChatGPT Got Your Attention. Now It’ll Do Anything to Keep It.
By John Herrman
The AI engagement wars are here. Get ready for a lot of glazing.
tremendous content
tremendous content
Donald and Melania Trump Have Themselves an Awkward Little Christmas
By Margaret Hartmann
Melania shared an unflattering party video after Donald reminisced about her décor debacles and admitted he’s clueless about her next project.
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early and often
Trump Is Angry at Americans for Not Appreciating His Greatness
By Ed Kilgore
The president is fuming about his low approval ratings, which he seems to view as ingratitude given all his accomplishments.

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