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One of Music’s Biggest Stars Delivered a Divisive Coachella Performance. Critics Are Missing the Point.

Things Are Looking Quite Bad for Trump

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Trump Has Actually Been Very Canny About the Abortion Pill. That May Be About to Change.

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Trump and Hegseth Have No Idea What Gives America’s Military Its Power. The Resulting Damage Is Untold.

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