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Midterm Elections 2026: Our Last Chance to Save the Economy, Curb Trump and Restore Democracy

David Fagin and Keith GirardAugust 2, 2026August 2, 2026
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address that veered into lies and misstatements. (White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
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Trump Provides Rope to Hang GOP in Midterms With Altered Reality SOTU Speech

Keith GirardFebruary 25, 2026February 26, 2026
Donald Trump is threatening the midterm elections as his poll numbers sink. (Photo: NYI Collage)
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Trump Threatens Midterm Elections; Here Are His Illegal Schemes, Scams

Jim AstrachanFebruary 14, 2026February 16, 2026
A voter casts a ballot in the key swing state of Ohio. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)
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Voting Rights Act Facing Key Test in Supreme Court Over Gerrymandering

Keith GirardDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024
Donald Trump could be crushed by lawsuits and criminal probes. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)
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Trump Wins by Painting Himself in a Corner With Promises He Can’t Keep

Keith GirardNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
Kamala Harris -- The White House
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Kamala Harris for President: Part One: The Economy, Inflation, Taxes

Keith GirardOctober 28, 2024November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Presidential debate
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Donald Trump Presidential Debate Built on Mountain of Lies, Conspiracies; He Is Unfit to Lead

Keith GirardSeptember 11, 2024September 12, 2024
Tim Walz as a young recruit in the Army National Guard in 1981.
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JD Vance ‘Stolen Valor’ Smear of Tim Walz a Classic Case of ‘Quibbling’ and ‘Swiftboating’

Keith GirardAugust 9, 2024August 10, 2024
Donald Trump meets with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. (Photo: Dan Scavino)
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Donald Trump Debate Alarm Bells: Lies Evoke Pretensions to Dictatorship as ‘The Great Leader’

Keith GirardJune 29, 2024August 2, 2024
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Donald Trump’s War on Women: A Scary Future Rides on 2024 Election Outcome (Video)

Keith GirardJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024
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Commentary

  • Todd Blanche is exploiting a loophole in contract law to save Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund. (Photo: White House)Todd Blanche Cynically Exploits Contract Law to Secretly Secure Trump’s $1.8B Slush Fund — Deceives Senate

Politics

  • A Latin American delegation visted China for the 2025 China-CELAC Forum, a symbol of China's growing influence in the region. (Photo: )China Latin America Foothold Grows, Organized Crime Follows, After Trump Cutbacks Open Door

Culture

  • The Epstein Zorro Ranch mansion in New Mexico, where a number of alleged crimes took place. (Photo: DOJ)Epstein Zorro Ranch Probe Yields Explosive Clues Admid Trump Administration Stonewalling

Celebrities

  • Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein attract the attention of a fetching blonde. (Photo: House Committee)Epstein Bombshell Photos: Trump, Celebs; Trump Condoms, Nudes, Sex Toys (See Photos!)

Art

  • John Galliano gowns for Dior, circa 2011, on display in Moscow. exhibition, 2011)Met Ruffles Feathers Like a Galliano Gown for Bestowing Designer With Constume Institute Honors

Music

  • Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky

Show

  • The Midnight cast from top left: Sidney DuPont, Kolbi Jordan, Jeremy Beloate, Autumn Hurlbert. Bottom left: Ayana George, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, from the original, Jimmy Brewer, Dwayne Clark. (For photo credits see below)Todrick Hall Readies ‘MIDNIGHT’ Run Musical Off-Broadway, 28-Member Cast Set

Film & TV

  • mutiny jasonstatham mutinyonthames rgbJason Statham Punches High With First Production, Mutiny, See New Trailer, Plus Behind the Scenes!

Fashion

  • John Galliano gowns for Dior, circa 2011, on display in Moscow. exhibition, 2011)Met Ruffles Feathers Like a Galliano Gown for Bestowing Designer With Constume Institute Honors

Events

  • Eddie Murphy Pete Davidson PickupEddie Murphy, Pete Davidson Host LA Premiere of New Comedy ‘The Pickup’ (Photos! Video!)

Dining

  • he arrival of the new Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar on Avenue B on the Lower East Side should spice up the competition.Populares Mexican Restaurant Spices Up East Village With Twist on Traditional Mexican Fare

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