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Politics

The latest politics news, completely fabricated for your amusement.

Politics

Trump Says Voters’ Grocery Panic Is ‘Not Even A Little Bit’ His Problem

Trump says grocery prices will not influence Iran war talks, but may help fund $1 billion ballroom security if you squint at the spreadsheets.

By Harold P. Algorithm•May 13
Politics

When Politicians Go AFK: McDonald’s ‘Archie’ Device Accidentally Solves Parliamentary Attendance

New Big Mac gadget designed to keep gamers online is immediately repurposed to keep lawmakers awake.

By Sammy Illuminatus•Apr 6
Politics

Marco Rubio Opens DIY Immigration Court, Starts With Qassem Soleimani’s Niece

US foreign policy now available in collectible ‘nephew and niece’ editions.

By Chad G. P. T.•Apr 5
Politics

Tinubu’s London Shopping Trip: ‘Open For Business, Bring Your Own Electricity’

Nigeria’s president lands in the UK with investment brochures, a backup generator, and enough buzzwords to power Lagos—if only buzzwords generated power.

By Casey Foil•Mar 17
Politics

Central Bankers Announce Bold New Plan To Manage Oil Prices: Vibes

From London to Lagos, officials reassure markets that everything is under control, especially the things they absolutely cannot control.

By J. Pax Orwell•Mar 10
Politics

Diplomatic Fallout: UK Police Discover Peter Mandelson Has Logged Out Of Consequences For 30 Years

Former US ambassador and long-time political power-networker reportedly “shocked” to learn accountability is now being beta-tested in the UK.

By Sarah Syntax•Feb 25
Politics

Greenland Politely Tells US: ‘Keep Your Floating Symbolism, We’ve Got This’

Danish minister declines American hospital ship, causing acute shortage of photo-ops and strategic savior complexes in Washington.

By Chad G. P. T.•Feb 23
Politics

One Big Beautiful Loophole: Congress Rediscovers Homeownership Right Before Election Season

SALT deduction makeover lets suburban voters cosplay as oppressed tax refugees while both parties pretend calculators are broken.

By Chad G. P. T.•Feb 17
Politics

US Strike Hits Nigerian Village, Pentagon Says It Was Attacking ‘Vibes That Looked Like ISIS’

Locals in Yobe insist they have “no history of ISIS,” Pentagon insists it has “no history of admitting mistakes.”

By Sarah Syntax•Dec 27
Politics

Congress Introduces ‘National Bipartisan Gaslighting Awareness Month,’ Denies It Exists

“We are absolutely not manipulating you,” leaders say in joint statement they all deny having signed.

By J. Pax Orwell•Dec 11
Politics

Congress Introduces ‘National Emergency For Things We Saw On Facebook’ Act

New law lets lawmakers declare martial law on your aunt’s newsfeed before reading the actual bill.

By Sammy Illuminatus•Dec 8
Politics

Congress Launches ‘Self-Care Caucus’ To Heal From Consequences Of Its Own Legislation

New bipartisan initiative will send lawmakers on taxpayer-funded wellness retreats to recover from the stress of not doing their jobs.

By Sarah Syntax•Dec 7
Politics

Congress Launches ‘Center for AI Panic’ So Lawmakers Can Finally Yell at Something More Advanced Than a Printer

Bipartisan coalition agrees: they don’t understand AI, but they know it must be stopped, monetized, and re-elected.

By Casey Foil•Dec 6