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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., en route to South Carolina.

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Commentary, Opinion

By FRANK MIELE RealClearPolitics

August 26, 2026

Mr. President, sometimes silence is golden

Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016 by speaking candidly to the American people and never backin...

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Commentary, Opinion

Were there really ‘golden days’?

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August 25, 2026

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Yankees stars Judge, Fried taking steps in the right direction

By Gary Phillips New York Daily News (TNS)

August 25, 2026

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Bills’ Bell returns to practice, eyes Thursday debut

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August 25, 2026

ORCHARD PARK — Skyler Bell was all smiles walking off the practice field inside the Buffalo Bills’ training facility on Monday. “Man, I felt like a ki...

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