A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom.

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10. Axios Center Factuality: High US 15 hours ago
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    A day after a stinging midterm defeat, Trump focuses on his ballroom.
12. The Seattle Times Not rated US 15 hours ago
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20. The Herald-News Not rated US 17 hours ago
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21. NBC News Leans left Factuality: High US 17 hours ago
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22. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US 17 hours ago
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