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The futility of Trump’s grandiose personal branding of public assets, from ballrooms and bills to ships and planes

From Trump RX to Trump-class warships, this relentless personal branding is unprecedented — and a case study in the fragility hiding beneath the gold leaf.

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Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: “Character is like a tree, and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

People are often judged by what others see or hear about them in their daily lives. The way people see and think about someone can affect how they are treated in society. But this view isn't always a full picture of who they really are. This is where Abraham Lincoln's…

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Protecting civilians is a sign of strength – and an American ideal

The US was founded on a pledge to limit the damages of war, even if it has often failed to uphold its commitment

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America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy

As "No Kings" protests draw millions and institutional trust collapses, America's business leaders may be democracy's last credible line.

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These astonishing American Civil War photos are 160 years old – but some of them feel surprisingly contemporary

The National Gallery of Art just acquired 35 images that remind us that tech changes, but the rules of good composition are eternal

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‘Impulsive and emotional’: Trump tosses traditional wartime presidency blueprint

President Donald Trump has thrown out the blueprint for the wartime American presidency — and it has hindered his management of the Iran conflict, former officials and analysts said. Those experts said this week that where previous U.S. commanders in chief have sought to portray a steel will and generals-based…

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Tom Hanks to star in baseball movie The Comebacker

Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks is to star in a new baseball movie based on a short story called The Comebacker by Dave Eggers.

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81 Victorian Era Photos That Might Change How You See The Period (New Pics)

Some people become obsessed with Ancient Egypt. Others can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire (this is supposedly true for men, according to the internet's inside joke). But the folks over at "Random Victorian Stuff" think that the British Empire under Queen Victoria's rule is the most interesting period. Here…

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Illinois Election Results 2026: Who Is Don Tracy? The 75-Year-Old Attorney Who Won the Republican Senate Primary

Springfield attorney Don Tracy, backed by strong support, won the Republican primary for Illinois Senate. Facing Democrat Juliana Stratton, he aims to challenge the status quo in November.

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Did Iran hit US warship Abraham Lincoln? What we know

Iran's IRGC Navy claimed to have struck the USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles, rendering it non-operational. However, the US has denied this, stating the carrier continues its operations. Separately, a US Navy vessel reportedly fired on an Iranian ship that approached the Abraham Lincoln, with the Iranian vessel's status…

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20 Most Influential Leaders Who Changed The World (For Better Or Worse)

From visionary heroes to polarizing dictators, explore 20 famous leaders who reshaped our world. Discover the leadership styles and legacies that still define history today.

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Robert De Niro reads Abraham Lincoln’s speech about democracy amid Trump feud

De Niro read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility at Carnegie Hall

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After a composer pulled out of Kennedy Center amid Trump’s rebranding, De Niro to appear at Carnegie Hall

De Niro joins a growing list of artists who have canceled events at the Kennedy Center

The Independent UK

Trump vs. 5 Presidents Who Raised Taxes the Most and 5 That Lowered Them

Understanding how different administrations shape U.S. tax policy is key to making sense of today's economic unrest. Over the past several decades, presidents from both political parties have...

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‘A partisan and politician’: Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal

New book Boss Lincoln takes a fresh look at a well-studied political figure, showing him to be a master of party politics

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Tom Hanks is to play a former US President, but which one?

Tom Hanks is to portray former US President Abraham Lincoln in the big screen adaptation of George Saunders' novel Lincoln in the Bardo.

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SCOTUS vs POTUS: Who really runs America? A throwback to the (in)famous tug-of-wars

'You can't always get what you want ... '

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Fresh Poll Highlights What Americans Truly Think Of Melania Trump Compared To Past First Ladies

Melania’s results closely mirrored those of her husband.

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Washington, Lincoln and Trump: Hegseth’s ‘War Department‘ and others post Presidents Day tributes

The Trump administration frequently suggests the 47th president should be venerated as much as the 1st

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Most People Know Their Faces, Not Their Words—10 Quotes From Presidents on U.S. Money

Monday, February 16, is Presidents’ Day. It is a day many Americans take off, and, honestly, not many of us take the time to reflect...

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50 Historical Figures That We Are Lucky Enough To Have Photos Of (New Pics)

Photographs make time travel possible. They often provide a blast from the past that gives us a sliver of an idea of how life was back then. They represent a moment in history when a renowned figure was still alive. Here are some examples that can be a delight for…

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Monks bring balm for America’s wounds as Washington cheers peace odyssey

Buddhist monks had walked 2,300 miles from Texas, braving snow and often barefoot – their arrival in the capital was greeted by thousands

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What should Keir Starmer do about Wes Streeting? A leadership expert on how to handle rivals in your team

Having survived what looked a lot like a coup attempt, Prime Minister Keir Starmer now needs to decide how to move forward. One of the biggest problems in the immediate term is what to do with his health secretary, Wes Streeting.

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Navy leader wants to move faster and leaner instead of turning to aircraft carriers in crisis

The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer has introduced his vision for the Navy's future, focusing on using smaller and newer assets instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers

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Here's a closer look at how some of your pennies could be worth six figures.

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