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Dog barks: Trump says Epstein emails are Democrats’ “deflection” from their own “failures”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that Trump "did nothing wrong"

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Johnson promises vote on Epstein files “next week”

Representatives forced a floor vote on their first day back in session

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“Got some kind of an act going”: Trump accuses Greene of putting on show for Democrats

Greene has been critical of the president's foreign policy moves

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Trump spreads satirical website’s “Obamacare royalties” claim

The president ate the onion

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Trump promises $2000 tariff dividend to all Americans

The president is trying to save his tariff scheme with the promise of cold, hard cash

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“Who’d have thought it’d be not me?”: “SNL” recreates Trump reaction to Oval Office fainting

The show's Trump monologued as others tended to a medical emergency just over his shoulder

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Grimes ushers in a new era of internet infestation

Claire Boucher has always sounded like the internet, for better or for worse

08.11.2025 2

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Supreme Court revives Trump admin ban on transgender, nonbinary passport identification

The executive order barring self-identification had been stayed by a lower court

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Stewart blames Trump’s “No Kings” dump for GOP election beatdown

The comedian argued that an AI Trump dropping excrement on protestors may have swung the elections this week

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“You must be held accountable”: Mamdani gears up for ICE showdown

The mayor-elect of New York City campaigned against ongoing ICE actions in the city

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Trump critic Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey

The congresswoman won a tight race by tying her opponent to Donald Trump's second term

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“Fully complying”: White House walks back Trump comments on SNAP freeze

The press secretary had to contradict the president's SNAP freeze ranting

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Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor

The Democratic Party candidate was the frontrunner for her entire campaign

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“I’m more conservative than people think”: Colbert pushes back against “lefty” perception

The late-night host spoke out about the public's perception of him and his show's cancellation in a new interview

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Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dead at 89

The actress' career spanned more than six decades

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“Ain’t as glamorous as it sounds”: Che shares history with assistance as SNAP benefits freeze

The "Saturday Night Live" star shared his own experience with government assistance

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“We all know it’s about me”: Trump takes over “Saturday Night Live” NYC mayor debate

The president roasted the candidates in turn before singing a selection from "Phantom of the Opera"

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“Problem solved”: AZ teachers’ bloody, Charlie Kirk-esque Halloween costumes raise eyebrows

The bloodied t-shirts of Arizona math teachers were believed to be a reference to Kirk's assassination

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“Our forever home”: HGTV takes on Trump’s White House ballroom on “Saturday Night Live”

The Trumps called in the Property Brothers for help with the demolition of the East Wing in a recent sketch

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Trump administration restricts annual refugee admissions to historic low

The admissions will focus on white South Africans

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Prince Andrew stripped of titles amid Epstein fallout

Andrew’s alleged association with Jeffrey Epstein led to the remarkable move from King Charles.

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“Don’t close the book on him”: Tuberville says Trump could serve third term

Alabama's Tommy Tuberville said Trump could "go around the Constitution."

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“In it for the long haul”: Stewart shares Trump’s “tell” that he’s running in 2028

The "Daily Show" host says he knows that Trump is signaling a 2028 presidential run

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“Rigged and stolen”: Trump calls for ban on mail-in, early voting ahead of midterms

The president urged his party to put an end to mail-in ballots and early voting before the midterms

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“Wimp”: Trump tried to bully Pence out of certifying election on Jan. 6

A new book reveals details of a tense conversation between Trump and Pence shortly before a mob stormed the Capitol

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“I’ve felt pain too”: Bessent claims to be a soybean farmer while defending Trump trade war

The yeoman Treasury Secretary and former hedge fund manager said the trade war with China has hurt him

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McGrath, Booker neck and neck in hypothetical Kentucky Senate primary: poll

The former state rep. could make the Kentucky Senate primary a tight race, per a new poll

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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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