1. Trump Gets Terrible

From New York Times: "Things can get worse, and with him, they always do."

2. What hath Trump wrought?

From Washington Post: "The bully with the biggest megaphone is the one living in the White House."

3. Why pipe bombs sent to Democrats and CNN were probably designed to inflict real harm

From NBC News: "What we know so far about the bomber or bombers in this case indicates they are not simply intending to scare people."

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Constituent Services Director Vesna Kurspahic helps a student with his service academy application at U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick’s office in Cumming, Ga., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Kurspahic is constituent services director for Congressman Rich McCormick. During the government shutdown, she is handling a caseload of roughly 250 requests without receiving any salary. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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