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Nicole Russell

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I'll take 'king' Trump over a real monarch any day

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The media is missing the point of Trump's 'Meet the Press' exit

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Trump's 'America First' can't survive a forever war in Iran

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What does LA have to lose by voting for Pratt?

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Talarico's Texas makeover won't fool voters

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Congratulations, Texas: You’re stuck with Paxton and Talarico

In a stunning blowout on May 26, Texas Republicans chose state Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a mudslinging...

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Insider or instigator? Texas Republicans deserve a better choice.

26.05.2026 20

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Pratt isn't running for LA mayor like a politician – and it's working

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'Call Her ... Hypocrite'? Mocking Alex Cooper's pregnancy is absurd.

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Schools mistake technology for education. Our kids are paying for it.

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I worry about hantavirus, but I'd still take my kids on a cruise

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High gas prices could become Trump's political problem

I filled my small SUV with a tank of gas a few days ago and spent about $70, more than I’ve paid in years. Here in North Texas, gas prices are...

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Bezos, Amazon make my life easier. I don't get the billionaire hate.

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Netflix's 'Should I Marry a Murderer?' shows red flags women miss

08.05.2026 20

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Ted Turner's 24/7 news model transformed media, but at what cost?

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Think Disney debt is bad? How about adults who haven't grown up?

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Spencer Pratt may actually make Los Angeles great again

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Rush to redraw maps shows how quickly both parties abandon 'fairness'

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Trump's flaws are real. So is his courage.

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A gunman's manifesto echoed what Democrats say about Trump every day

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Carlson regrets supporting Trump. Don't expect Republicans to follow.

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SPLC indictment shows blurred line between exposing, amplifying hate

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Why do we keep explaining away domestic violence?

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At least 27 died at Camp Mystic. Why do 800 families want to go back?

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I still believe in the American dream, but it's harder to afford

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Trump lowered taxes, but we're still paying way too much

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Democrats have a credibility problem. Mamdani, Spanberger prove it.

12.04.2026 30

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Trump's classic pressure diplomacy achieved the impossible in Iran

09.04.2026 30

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Trump had a big win with airman rescue in Iran. Then he leveraged it.

07.04.2026 30

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'The View' sparks debate on motherhood, but both sides are to blame

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I know what California needs to solve its problems. A Republican.

02.04.2026 40

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Republicans keep finding ways to fumble having control of government

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Sending American troops into Iran would be a terrible mistake by Trump

When I hear updates on America's war with Iran, I can't help but think two things can be true at once: Like most Americans, I don't...

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Women started watching 'Outlander' for Claire. They stayed for Jamie.

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Two juries just put social media companies on notice

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I supported the Iran war. Now it's time to end it.

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I don't blame a mom for her death. I blame a society that pressured her.

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Successful detransitioner lawsuit could be turning point on gender ideology

When our grandchildren study this period of time in school and learn about the rise of transgender ideology that captivated leftists, the legacy...

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Walz looks worse than ever, but Minnesota isn't the only one with fraud

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A Republican intelligence leader says Trump was duped. Wow.

President Donald Trump waged war on Iran on Feb. 28 because he said the country's nuclear potential posed an imminent threat to the American...

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Airports are in chaos while Congress checks out – in comfort

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, it probably runs straight through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, where some...

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As my dad celebrates 70, I'm realizing just how much he taught me

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It shouldn't be this hard to pass a law most Americans want

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Can we all agree it's time for Tucker Carlson to go away?

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The Iran war isn't splitting MAGA. It's creating healthy debate.

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What I don't like about Talarico is why he might win

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Texas Republican primary shows MAGA isn't always a gimme

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I hope Texas Democrats vote Crockett. She's sure to lose in November.

03.03.2026 40

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Candace Owens has crossed a line by smearing Charlie Kirk's widow

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Yes, Trump is flawed and off-putting. Yes, I'd vote for him again.

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