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Trump sanctions Russian oil companies, calls for immediate ceasefire

The Trump administration put sanctions on two major Russian oil companies and pressed for peace talks

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“Never thought of as much”: Trump downplays demolition of White House’s East Wing

The president unveiled a model of his planned ballroom and an adjusted price tag of $300 million

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“Allowed Trump to win”: Sanders points out Harris campaign flaws on conservative podcast

The Vermont senator criticized Harris' campaign on comedian Tim Dillon's podcast

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“Excellent candidate”: Sanders defends Maine Senate candidate amid Nazi tattoo controversy

The Vermont senator threw in behind the hopeful from Maine after controversial Reddit posts surfaced

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Judges OK Trump deploying National Guard to Portland

In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th Circuit Court overturned a lower court's restraining order on the Trump administration

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Crews demolish White House facade to make way for Trump ballroom

Metaphors, who needs 'em?

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“Am I going to heaven, chat?”: Carpenter-hosted “SNL” imagines Trump on tween podcast

James Austin Johnson's Trump stopped by "Snack Homiez" on a notably politics-light episode

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Santos compares himself to Jesus Christ in CNN post-clemency interview

"I'm going to skip over that analogy," CNN's Dana Bash replied

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“If you’re racist, you’re probably Republican”: Maher weighs in on group chat scandal

The "Real Time" host got a dig in at Republicans while discussing the leaked group chat scandal

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“I feel bad for her”: Brewers fan fired for threatening to “call ICE” on Dodgers fan during NLCS

The recipient of the racist taunt said her firing was excessive

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Bolton compares Trump’s DOJ to Stalinist police after classified docs indictment

The former Trump adviser vowed to "expose Trump's abuse" following his indictment in a classified docs case

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“I condemn it in the strongest terms”: MAGA congressman responds after swastika flag seen in office

Dave Taylor has the Capitol Police investigating the flag as "vandalism"

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“My focus is New York”: Mamdani refuses to take the bait on Fox News

The NYC mayoral candidate would not be knocked off message

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“Is that Charlie?”: Trump questions pacifist Kirk characterization at Medal of Freedom ceremony

The president pushed back against the idea that Charlie Kirk was peaceful while awarding the Medal of Freedom

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“You did not answer the question”: ABC host cuts Vance’s mic after heated Homan exchange

Vance capped a contentious tour of the Sunday press shows with a heated exchange on ABC

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“Saturday Night Live” brings back all-stars Fey, Poehler, Meyers for “Weekend Update” joke-off

Fey, Poehler and Meyers tried to punch up Colin Jost's joke

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“What’s up, nerds?”: Poehler, Fey reunite on Bondi-mocking “SNL” cold open

The two sketch show veterans reunited to poke fun at Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi

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Drake’s “Not Like Us” defamation lawsuit against UMG dismissed

A federal judge ruled that Kendrick Lamar calling Drake a "certified pedophile" was "hyperbole"

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New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted following Trump push

The president has advocated forcefully for a case against the New York attorney general

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“Ain’t dead yet”: Dolly Parton shares health update with fans after social media scare

The rumor mill will drive you crazy if you let it

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“Disrespectful”: Zach Bryan’s ICE-critical teaser ruffles feathers in the Trump administration

Bryan said his upcoming single has been "misconstrued"

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“Blessed are the peacemakers”: Trump announces Israel, Hamas agreement on “peace plan”

The president said that both sides of the war in Gaza have taken a step toward peace

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Erika Kirk wants no part in trial of suspected gunman: “I do not want blood on my ledger”

The widow of Charlie Kirk said her husband's assassination was part of "God's plan"

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“Our country is being led by idiots”: Omar responds to Trump attacks

The congresswoman said the calls for her to be impeached were ignorant

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“Huge reward to terrorism”: Netanyahu lashes out after UK, Canada recognize Palestinian state

The Israeli Prime Minister said there will never be a Palestinian state "west of the Jordan River"

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“Imagine”: McCain, Roseanne gloat over Kimmel firing

The former ABC stars refused to shed a tear for the late-night host

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ABC pulls Kimmel off the air over Kirk comments

The late-night host has been yanked off the air "indefinitely" following comments about Charlie Kirk's killer

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“Had enough of his hatred”: Texts from alleged Charlie Kirk shooter revealed

Utah prosecutors announced the charges against Tyler Robinson, including a single count of aggravated murder

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“Sending in the big force now”: Trump orders National Guard troops to Memphis

If you hate your opponents enough, you'll put boots wherever they vote. That's how troops got to Memphis.

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“Stay strong, be brave”: Colbert claims a very “in your face” win at Emmys

Colbert delivered a joint eulogy for his show and a pep talk for America, quoting Prince in the process

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“Hacks” star Meg Stalter demands Gaza ceasefire with Emmys purse

Meg Stalter's red carpet look called for an end to the war in Gaza

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The 2025 Emmys winners list

Hannah Einbinder denounces ICE and the war in Gaza in her acceptance speech

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“Don’t know what this kid is”: Maher rejects Shapiro claim that Kirk shooter was a leftist

The HBO host pushed back against the idea that the motive of Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter was clear

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Bolsonaro convicted of coup attempt by Brazil’s Supreme Court

The former president of Brazil could face decades in prison

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Madison Cawthorn arrested in Florida

The controversial former congressman was arrested at his home earlier this week

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Comedy Central pulls rerun of “South Park” episode following Kirk’s death

Comedy Central opted not to air a re-run of an episode satirizing the late conservative activist after his death

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“Avenge Charlie’s death”: Fox News’ Watters says to prepare for “war” following Kirk assassination

The Fox News host called for "increased pressure" on "rats" who were "at war" with the conservative movement

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FBI’s Patel says suspect in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting

The FBI director offered only that a person was in custody

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Charlie Kirk shot at “American Comeback” event in Utah

The Turning Point USA founder was delivering a speech at Utah Valley University

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Supreme Court allows Trump to pause billions in foreign aid for now

Chief Justice John Roberts stayed an order that would have required Trump to distribute funding for global health

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“Be quiet!”: Trump chastises reporter for asking about Chicago plans

The president lashed out after being asked about an AI-generated meme

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“Did you do any analysis?” Tapper tears into Ladapo over Florida’s vaccine free-for-all

The state's surgeon general argued that projections and analyses on increased rates of illness were unnecessary

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Trump’s Chicago meme continues admin’s trend of fascist s**tposting

Trump's administration values clogging feeds with obvious trolling

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Trump’s fight against Harvard used antisemitism as “smokescreen,” judge says

The Trump administration was accused of hiding its true intentions in its ongoing fight against Harvard

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Trump says troops “going in” to Chicago after judge rules use of National Guard illegal

On the same day a judge struck down similar deployments in L.A., Trump threatened federal action in the Windy City

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Google can hold on to Android, Chrome: federal judge

A judge ruled that the search giant would not be forced to sell off Chrome and Android

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Noem says Los Angeles “wouldn’t be standing” if Trump hadn’t called in troops

The head of DHS credited the president with the continued existence of Los Angeles on Sunday

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“Stop peddling bulls**t”: Smith rails at RFK Jr for linking SSRIs to mass shooting

RFK suggested a mass shooting in Minneapolis might have been caused, in part, by antidepressants

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CDC Director Monarez out after less than a month on the job

She was followed out the door by several other top-level CDC officials

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Fox News’ Gowdy calls for gun control after Minnesota Catholic school shooting

Following the shooting, multiple hosts at the conservative network wondered if the time has come for stricter laws

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