The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see
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The one problem Trump can’t afford
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Looks like Jimmy Kimmel isn’t done dealing with FCC “nonsense”
Jimmy Kimmel’s opponents in the Trump administration really don’t seem to understand how late-night’s relationship with political campaigns works. If...
How — and why — to tell your doctor you’re feeling depressed
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Republican Terror Grows As Gold Standard Poll Shows Democrats Leading In Texas
Texas has been fool’s gold for Democrats for decades, but in 2026, a perfect storm is brewing that could see...
Don’t be fooled—Congress isn’t cracking down on OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is about to testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to examine winning the...
Your deadbeat president is never giving you $5,000
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Trump’s ‘No Empty Seats’ Claim Gets Really Awkward When Camera Zooms Out
Donald Trump has always been unusually sensitive about the size of his crowds, so it probably wasn't a coincidence that...
The “Ted Lasso” problem Ted Lasso can’t see
Nothing beats a cheerful holiday episode in the summertime, am I right? “Ted Lasso” stans know exactly what I mean....
Our world map is wrong. MAGA likes it that way
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