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Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise questions about Trump’s on-the-job performance.
Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media | CNN Politics
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise qu...
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The problem isn’t that “Sleepy Don” sleeps on the job. The problem is all the absurd things he says and does while he’s awake.
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NEW: All available reporting continues to indicate that the stipulations of the reported 28-point Russia-US peace plan amount to Ukraine’s full capitulation to Russia’s original war demands. 🧵(1/6)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Nov. 20, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112025
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Nov. 20, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112025
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
NEW: All available reporting continues to indicate that the stipulations of the reported 28-point Russia-US peace plan amount to Ukraine’s full capitulation to Russia’s original war demands. 🧵(1/6)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Nov. 20, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112025
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Nov. 20, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112025
Ukraine is rejecting Trump’s plan right now at the UN Security Council.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
No recent president has fallen so low so quickly as Donald Trump.
Donald Trump’s net approval rating is the lowest it has ever been, at -18%. See how Americans are feeling about their president with our tracker
Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
econ.st
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
No recent president has fallen so low so quickly as Donald Trump.
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Success has often bred complacency in the Democratic Party. But if they learn the right lessons from the recent elections, they will be better prepared for the battles to come
Four charts explain why Donald Trump is in trouble
America’s last elections before next year’s midterms have given Democrats hope
econ.st
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Success has often bred complacency in the Democratic Party. But if they learn the right lessons from the recent elections, they will be better prepared for the battles to come
The U.S.-based think tank The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) writes that the demands in the alleged peace plan would mean “full capitulation” for Ukraine.
Of course.
Trump is Putin’s lapdog.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
Of course.
Trump is Putin’s lapdog.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The U.S.-based think tank The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) writes that the demands in the alleged peace plan would mean “full capitulation” for Ukraine.
Of course.
Trump is Putin’s lapdog.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
Of course.
Trump is Putin’s lapdog.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...
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"President Donald Trump tells a lot of lies. Trump also regularly accuses others of lying," writes Daniel Dale. | Analysis
Analysis: Trump keeps lying while accusing others of lying | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump tells a lot of lies. Trump also regularly accuses others of lying.
www.cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"President Donald Trump tells a lot of lies. Trump also regularly accuses others of lying," writes Daniel Dale. | Analysis
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Breaking News: President Trump called the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salam, a “very good friend” and dismissed a question about the journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.
Trump Praises Saudi Prince and Dismisses Question About Killing of Khashoggi: Live Updates
Hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Trump brushed off the murder of a journalist by Saudi agents, saying, “Things happen.” Fighter jets and investment deals are on the leaders’ agenda today.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Breaking News: President Trump called the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salam, a “very good friend” and dismissed a question about the journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.
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President Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince knew nothing about it. “Things happen.”
Trump Says Saudi Crown Prince Knew Nothing of Journalist Murder, Rejecting CIA Assessment
Jamal Khashoggi’s grisly murder in a Saudi consulate in Turkey in 2018 led to intense blowback in Washington.
on.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
President Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince knew nothing about it. “Things happen.”
The White House press conferences will of course become required reading for anyone researching madness, but they are also a study in terrible interior design. The Oval Office looks like a tacky trinket shop.
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The White House press conferences will of course become required reading for anyone researching madness, but they are also a study in terrible interior design. The Oval Office looks like a tacky trinket shop.
The problem isn’t that “Sleepy Don” sleeps on the job. The problem is all the absurd things he says and does while he’s awake.
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise questions about Trump’s on-the-job performance.
Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media | CNN Politics
Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president’s opponents seizing on the footage to raise qu...
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The problem isn’t that “Sleepy Don” sleeps on the job. The problem is all the absurd things he says and does while he’s awake.
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Tulsi Gabbard wants to transfer significant counterintelligence authority away from the FBI—and to her office, Shane Harris and Quinta Jurecic report:
Tulsi Gabbard’s Quest to Bring the ‘Deep State’ Under Her Control
A memo circulating within the federal government lays out her office’s reasoning for wanting to transfer counterintelligence work away from the FBI.
bit.ly
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Tulsi Gabbard wants to transfer significant counterintelligence authority away from the FBI—and to her office, Shane Harris and Quinta Jurecic report:
Yes, he has!
But Trump hears only the sound of applause and cheering. But it’s the wave of discontent that is coming.
But Trump hears only the sound of applause and cheering. But it’s the wave of discontent that is coming.
Opinion: After Tuesday's elections, Trump’s opponents sense a potential dawn. Now one thing is for sure, the opening act of the US president’s second term is over, writes Edward Luce. on.ft.com/3JnBo4b
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Yes, he has!
But Trump hears only the sound of applause and cheering. But it’s the wave of discontent that is coming.
But Trump hears only the sound of applause and cheering. But it’s the wave of discontent that is coming.
Has this speaker ever made a single sensible comment?
The fact that he’ll likely be replaced after next year’s midterm elections will be one of the bright spots of 2026. Hang in there.
The fact that he’ll likely be replaced after next year’s midterm elections will be one of the bright spots of 2026. Hang in there.
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Has this speaker ever made a single sensible comment?
The fact that he’ll likely be replaced after next year’s midterm elections will be one of the bright spots of 2026. Hang in there.
The fact that he’ll likely be replaced after next year’s midterm elections will be one of the bright spots of 2026. Hang in there.
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For several reasons, Trump may not be able to weasel his way out of his just desserts with quite the ease he has slipped away from them in the past.
Tuesday Was Bad for Trump and MAGA—But 2026 Is Likely to Be Much Worse
For several reasons, Trump may not be able to weasel his way out of his just desserts with quite the ease he has slipped away from them in the past.
trib.al
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
For several reasons, Trump may not be able to weasel his way out of his just desserts with quite the ease he has slipped away from them in the past.
"Presidents therefore get used to hearing only what they want to hear. And Oval Office bubbles have rarely been as impermeable as the one around Donald Trump, with his Cabinet of yes-men and yes-women and the hero worship of conservative media."
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
Analysis: If the Trump wall is about to crumble, here’s where it will show first | CNN Politics
No one wants to cross the commander in chief.
edition.cnn.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
"Presidents therefore get used to hearing only what they want to hear. And Oval Office bubbles have rarely been as impermeable as the one around Donald Trump, with his Cabinet of yes-men and yes-women and the hero worship of conservative media."
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
A year after Trump won the presidential election by 1.5 percentage points ahead of Harris, he has quickly become extremely unpopular. Again.
NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 31-Nov 3: Trump favorability
39% of U.S. adult citizens have a favorable view of Donald Trump
57% have an unfavorable view
Net -18 (tied for low for the term)
Last week
38% | 57% | -18
Start of term
50% | 48% | +3
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
39% of U.S. adult citizens have a favorable view of Donald Trump
57% have an unfavorable view
Net -18 (tied for low for the term)
Last week
38% | 57% | -18
Start of term
50% | 48% | +3
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
![A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Favorable and unfavorable views of Donald Trump."
The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you have a favorable or an unfavorable opinion of the following people? [Donald Trump] (% of U.S. adult citizens)."
The chart has the note: "Note: Responses of "don't know" are not shown. Data for Sept. 26 - Nov. 14, 2020 is among registered voters only."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ke6f766al4swdugyvmvyipuo/bafkreihqttsg3ynj7jddqguwqpgk6mqcjzrw64j4jcbz6pkg2iec2onosm@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A year after Trump won the presidential election by 1.5 percentage points ahead of Harris, he has quickly become extremely unpopular. Again.
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NEW Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 59%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 59%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
NEW Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 59%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 59%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
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NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 31-Nov 3
% who approve | disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling nuclear weapons
U.S. adult citizens 32% | 45%
Democrats 6% | 81%
Independents 21% | 47%
Republicans 70% | 9%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% who approve | disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling nuclear weapons
U.S. adult citizens 32% | 45%
Democrats 6% | 81%
Independents 21% | 47%
Republicans 70% | 9%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 31-Nov 3
% who approve | disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling nuclear weapons
U.S. adult citizens 32% | 45%
Democrats 6% | 81%
Independents 21% | 47%
Republicans 70% | 9%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% who approve | disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling nuclear weapons
U.S. adult citizens 32% | 45%
Democrats 6% | 81%
Independents 21% | 47%
Republicans 70% | 9%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
What could help bring down Trumpism in 2028 is that neither the president nor his weak team seem to grasp that the discontent is growing by the day. Trump hears only the sound of applause and cheering. But it’s the wave of discontent that is coming.
Eventually, they’ll figure out population density. 🤡
November 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What could help bring down Trumpism in 2028 is that neither the president nor his weak team seem to grasp that the discontent is growing by the day. Trump hears only the sound of applause and cheering. But it’s the wave of discontent that is coming.
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EXCLUSIVE: After Trump took over the Kennedy Center in Feb, he vowed to make it "hot" again. So, how's it doing? @jeremybmerrill.com and I used data from the center's ticketing website to find out. Ticket sales are lowest they've been since the pandemic.
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover
Nearly nine months into Trump’s oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
EXCLUSIVE: After Trump took over the Kennedy Center in Feb, he vowed to make it "hot" again. So, how's it doing? @jeremybmerrill.com and I used data from the center's ticketing website to find out. Ticket sales are lowest they've been since the pandemic.
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
How is the much-discussed and celebrated #peace agreement for #Gaza really going? Wasn’t this supposed to be the greatest miracle in 3,000 years?
BREAKING: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate "powerful" strikes in Gaza.
Netanyahu says remains returned by Hamas are body parts of a hostage previously retrieved in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the remains of a hostage returned by Hamas overnight are body parts of a hostage who was recovered in Gaza by Israeli troops almost two years ago.
bit.ly
October 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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It wasn't fake. It was edited. But Reagan really did spend a five-minute speech – an April 25, 1987, national radio address that the Reagan Library has published on YouTube – to rail against tariffs. It was a full-throated expression of support for free and fair trade.
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It wasn't fake. It was edited. But Reagan really did spend a five-minute speech – an April 25, 1987, national radio address that the Reagan Library has published on YouTube – to rail against tariffs. It was a full-throated expression of support for free and fair trade.
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
Comical Karoline is truly the bottom of the barrel when it comes to press secretaries. Not just in U.S. history.
But is it any wonder? We all know who she works for.
Poor America.
#comicalkaroline
But is it any wonder? We all know who she works for.
Poor America.
#comicalkaroline
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Comical Karoline is truly the bottom of the barrel when it comes to press secretaries. Not just in U.S. history.
But is it any wonder? We all know who she works for.
Poor America.
#comicalkaroline
But is it any wonder? We all know who she works for.
Poor America.
#comicalkaroline
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NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 17-20: Ukraine aid
35% of Americans want to increase U.S. military aid to Ukraine, a record high since our polls began asking in Sep 2022
21% want to decrease or stop U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the lowest share in three years
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
35% of Americans want to increase U.S. military aid to Ukraine, a record high since our polls began asking in Sep 2022
21% want to decrease or stop U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the lowest share in three years
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
October 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
NEW Economist/YouGov Oct 17-20: Ukraine aid
35% of Americans want to increase U.S. military aid to Ukraine, a record high since our polls began asking in Sep 2022
21% want to decrease or stop U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the lowest share in three years
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
35% of Americans want to increase U.S. military aid to Ukraine, a record high since our polls began asking in Sep 2022
21% want to decrease or stop U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the lowest share in three years
today.yougov.com/politics/art...