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America’s brief escape from reality is already under threat
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The bureaucratic trainwreck that sabotaged Mississippi’s election
Even Trump doesn’t believe his own whoppers anymore
A French reporter's perfect explanation of America just came true
Mandate, schmandate: The elections proved Americans just want one thing
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Multibillion-dollar obstacles stand between the new Congress and your wallet
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