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GOP Senator Delivers Bonkers Take on Mitch McConnellThe lawmaker defended the frail Kentucky senator with a finger pointed at a different elderly American.

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Jon Stewart Exposes Donald Trump’s Potentially World-Ending GriftStewart knows why Trump’s not stopping the AI apocalypse.

The Daily Beast3d agoWhole story →

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GOP Senator Flooded With Venmo Requests After Trump PostThe president put Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number online, and the internet did its thing.

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Half-Dead Mitch McConnell Makes Terrifying ‘SNL’ DebutA veteran “Saturday Night Live” cast member has taken on the role of the aging Kentucky senator.

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Ted Cruz Swipes at Vance as He Threatens MAGA Civil WarThe Texas senator wants a “full and vigorous primary” to determine the next Republican presidential candidate.

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How Trump Just Got Humiliated by His Star GuestJoanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty dig into Donald Trump’s extraordinary welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Chelsea Handler Goes There With Brutal Mitch McConnell TakeMcConnell’s return to work has only raised more concerns about his health.

The Daily Beast14d agoWhole story →

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Ailing McConnell Breaks Cover to Challenge Trump on ChinaDespite barely being seen since he was released from hospital, Mitch McConnell and other Republicans joined forces to take aim at the president’s deference on Taiwan.

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Mitch McConnell Sparks New Mystery With No-Show at EventThe featured guest was not actually featured at the event.

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Mitch McConnell’s Troubling Moment Caught on CameraThe ailing senator appeared frozen in a vacant smile while holding up his suddenly common “peace” sign.

The Daily Beast16d agoWhole story →

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Jon Stewart Hands Donald Trump a Solution to Crackpot Media ClashJon Stewart has a simple idea that will solve all of Trump’s problems.

The Daily Beast17d agoWhole story →

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Leak Exposes Donald Trump Goon’s ‘Chilling’ Election Rigging ThreatA report claims prosecutors are being pressured to pursue election fraud cases brought to them—or face the boot.

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Why Mitch McConnell Mystery Is Getting Even DarkerThe 84-year-old Republican’s return to the Senate following a three-month absence has raised even more questions about his capacity to serve.

The Daily Beast20d agoWhole story →

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Seth Meyers Exposes Mitch McConnell’s Bizarre ‘Power Play’The 84-year-old senator tried to make a strategic move.

The Daily Beast20d agoWhole story →

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Mitch McConnell’s $226,000 Aide Caught Telling Him What to DoTerry Carmack has been criticized for his role in shielding the senator’s health from the public.

The Daily Beast22d agoWhole story →

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Mitch McConnell, 84, Caught Freezing Up in Shock New VideoThe frail senator has had another on-camera glitch.

The Daily Beast22d agoWhole story →

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Confused Mitch McConnell, 84, Has to Be Told How to VoteThe senator, who had vanished for three months, attended a key committee meeting.

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Mitch McConnell Hit With New Demand to Prove He Can Do His JobMcConnell is being called on to come clean about what was really behind his three-month absence.

The Daily Beast23d agoWhole story →

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MAGA Turns on McConnell Over Baffling Senate ReturnTop influencers are calling for Mitch McConnell to step down.

The Daily Beast23d agoWhole story →

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Mitch McConnell’s Aides Busted Censoring His Frail VoiceThe 84-year-old was rolled into the Capitol after disappearing for 92 days.

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