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Video deleted by White House breaks through numbness barrier and raises further questions about fitness for office

The taboo Trump just proved no longer holds.

From minting coins featuring his own face to covering buildings with gold, the president’s proposals for marking America’s semiquincentennial say a lot about the country’s backwards outlook

Plus: detention center NIMBYism and why you shouldn't walk on the semifrozen Potomac river.

Inflated egos and misplaced confidence often go hand in hand with the phrase “do you know who I am?” These stories show what happens when that energy meets the wrong person. We’ve rounded up some of the most satisfying moments where bravado turned into instant regret.

Only a smattering of Republicans spoke out about clip in which Obamas’ faces were superimposed on bodies of apes

The JD Vance versus Nick Fuentes battle resumed as the vice president reaffirmed his stance on Fuentes and groypers and said anyone who attacks his family, whatever side they are on, is on the opposite side of Vance. Fuentes was quick to reply and said Vance is off to a…

Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking condemnation from Democrats. The offensive imagery draws on a history of dehumanization used to justify racism and violence. Prominent Democrats, including Gavin Newsom's office and Ben Rhodes, denounced the post, highlighting its racist undertones.

President Trump revealed he avoids sleeping on Air Force One, preferring to scan for threats. He previously stated he only needs a few hours of sleep. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted to secretly napping on flights, cocooned in blankets to avoid being seen by the President, who he…