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Judy Kurtz

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Trevor Noah on Charlie Kirk, Saudi Arabia and US comics 's‑‑‑ting themselves' under Trump

Trevor Noah says one of the "first things you lose" in authoritarianism is comedy and that fellow comics are "s‑‑‑ting themselves" under...

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Zach Bryan: Perceived anti-ICE song about love of US

Music artist Zach Bryan is responding to backlash after a clip from one of his songs was interpreted as critical of immigration raids, saying it was...

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Seth Meyers on Trump winning Nobel Peace Prize: 'Can you just give it to him?'

President Trump has openly lobbied for the Nobel Peace Prize, and late-night TV host Seth Meyers says there's a specific reason it may just be time...

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Jeff Bridges channels The Dude to slam ICE: Get 'off the streets and into our beverages, man'

Jeff Bridges is channeling The Dude, his famed character from "The Big Lebowski," to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)....

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White House claps back at Jane Fonda's reboot of First Amendment group: Trump a 'strong supporter of free speech'

The White House says Jane Fonda is "free to share whatever bad opinions she wants" amid her relaunch of a McCarthy-era group but still defended...

02.10.2025 10

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Harris book 'on a trajectory' to be best-selling memoir of year, publisher says

Former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book is on track to be the best-selling memoir of 2025, according to its publisher. "107 Days," Harris's...

01.10.2025 2

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Clooney on film industry: 'We need' tax incentives, not Trump tariffs

George Clooney says President Trump is "not wrong" that movie productions are exiting Hollywood, but that the solution to luring them back lies in a...

30.09.2025 2

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Cat Stevens postpones US book tour dates over visa issues

Singer Cat Stevens says he's postponing his U.S. book tour after "waiting months for visa approvals." The "Wild World" and "Peace Train" songwriter...

30.09.2025 2

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From the Rose Garden to a ballroom, Trump set to leave 'permanent stamp' on White House

From the paved Rose Garden to a massive ballroom, President Trump is aiming to put his personal stamp on the White House. But critics are railing...

26.09.2025 10

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Springsteen: 'We're desperately in need of an effective alternative party'

Bruce Springsteen is criticizing Democrats as ineffective in pushing back against President Trump, saying the issue lies with both the "language that...

25.09.2025 2

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Melania Trump launches new line of 'Celebrating America' Christmas ornaments

It's still months away, but Melania Trump is already getting in the holiday spirit, rolling out a line of American landmark-themed Christmas...

25.09.2025 20

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Jessica Chastain 'not aligned' with Apple TV+ postponing show after Kirk assassination

Jessica Chastain is speaking out against the decision by Apple TV to postpone her new series "The Savant" in the wake of Charlie Kirk's...

24.09.2025 10

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Live updates: Multiple people shot at Dallas ICE facility; Trump surprises Ukraine with pivot against Russia

Two people were wounded by a gunman who then turned his weapon on himself Wednesday morning at the Dallas field office for Immigration and Customs...

24.09.2025 20

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De Niro impersonates FCC chair as Kimmel returns from ABC suspension

Jimmy Kimmel is ripping the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for using "mob tactics" as he returned to the airwaves following his suspension,...

24.09.2025 3

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Anna Wintour says Vogue cover talk 'didn't come up' in Trump meeting

Anna Wintour says there was no talk from President Trump about anyone in his family landing a potential Vogue cover while meeting with him at the...

19.09.2025 2

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Bad Bunny not touring in mainland US over concert ICE raid fears

Bad Bunny says he won't perform in the mainland United States as part of his forthcoming world tour out of concerns that U.S. Immigration and Customs...

11.09.2025 4

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Mamdani taps 'Gilded Age' star to read 'freak-out' reaction to him from NY's mega-rich

Zohran Mamdani's campaign is offering a rich response to a news story detailing how the very wealthy feel about the New York City Democratic mayoral...

09.09.2025 20

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Ronda Rousey passes on UFC White House card: 'I got better s‑‑‑ to do'

Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey says don't expect to see her come out swinging at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) cage match at the White...

09.09.2025 10

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Rosie O'Donnell fires back after Trump reignites feud: 'Epstein survivors are the reckoning'

The longrunning feud between President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell is going strong — with the commander in chief threatening her American citizenship...

04.09.2025 10

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Lawmakers react to Swift, Kelce engagement: 'Happy to do the ceremony'

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are weighing in on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, with one volunteering to officiate and another...

27.08.2025 2

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Melania Trump announces nationwide Presidential AI Challenge

First lady Melania Trump is urging students across the country to "unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation" by...

26.08.2025 3

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White House launches review of Smithsonian museums

White House officials are launching a review of some of the Smithsonian's museums aimed at ensuring "alignment" with President Trump's "directive to...

12.08.2025 2

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Samuel L. Jackson touts wind farms after White House weighs move against them

Samuel L. Jackson is defending wind farms in a video released a day after the Trump administration said it was considering additional hurdles for wind...

31.07.2025 10

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Pelosi: Lady Gaga show in San Francisco 'fabulous'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is giving a gaga review to Lady Gaga after being spotted among the cheering crowd at one of the "Abracadabra" singer's...

29.07.2025 3

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Obama mourns Cubs great Ryne Sandberg: 'Class act'

Former President Obama is remembering Ryne Sandberg as a "class act" following the Chicago Cubs second baseman's death. Sixty-five-year-old Sandberg...

29.07.2025 2

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Maria Shriver rips GOP bill to rename Kennedy Center after Trump: 'This is insane'

Maria Shriver is blasting a GOP Congress member's bill that aims to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump, calling the move "petty" and...

29.07.2025 4

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GOP bill seeks to rename Kennedy Center for Trump

A House Republican's bill would strip former President Kennedy's name from the Washington institution created in the 35th commander in chief's honor...

28.07.2025 2

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Live updates: White House focuses on Fed as House subpoenas deepen Epstein saga

The White House is attempting to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy on multiple fronts, even as House Republicans joined Democrats to call...

24.07.2025 10

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Biden memoir sells in $10M range

The publisher of former President Biden's forthcoming memoir reportedly paid around a $10 million advance for the book. Hachette Book Group paid the...

24.07.2025 10

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Andy Cohen on Colbert cancellation: 'CBS is just cooked'

Andy Cohen says CBS's cancelation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" shows that the network is "cooked." "They are saying, 'We're done,'" Cohen,...

22.07.2025 4

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Michelle Obama urges authenticity on social media: Don't be afraid to 'expose' the 'messy or more complicated bits'

Michelle Obama says at this point in her life, she's learning to embrace the "messy" and "more complicated" parts of life, rather than project an...

22.07.2025 3

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CBS ending Colbert's 'The Late Show:' 'This is purely a financial decision'

CBS is nixing "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," rocking the late-night TV landscape in a move the network cited as a "financial decision." "'The...

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Jon Stewart: 'Classic' Trump distractions barrage won't quell MAGA Epstein 'revolt'

Jon Stewart says President Trump's supporters are in an "open revolt" over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files — and that the...

15.07.2025 5

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Noem asks followers to choose favorite portrait of her as cowgirl

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is asking for an art-selecting assist, calling on her social media followers to help choose a Western-themed...

08.07.2025 20

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'South Park' creators call Paramount-Skydance merger 'a s‑‑‑show'

The creators of "South Park" are blasting the planned merger between Paramount and Skydance following the delay of their animated series's season...

02.07.2025 3

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Bill Clinton says he wondered if Trump administration might try to ban his latest book

Former President Bill Clinton says that as the latest thriller he co-authored with James Patterson was being published, he wondered whether the Trump...

18.06.2025 3

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Rod Stewart: Trump has become 'somebody I didn't know'

Rod Stewart says that the presidency has changed Donald Trump — whom he once knew "very well" -- into someone he doesn't recognize.  “I’m not a...

18.06.2025 3

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Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscar for humanitarian work

Dolly Parton is poised to be an Oscar winner — the "9 to 5" singer is being awarded an honorary statuette for her humanitarian work. The 79-year-old...

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Schwarzenegger: If you’re an immigrant in the US you should 'behave like a guest'

Arnold Schwarzenegger says immigrants in America need to treat the country as if they're houseguests and do everything they can to "keep things...

17.06.2025 3

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Cassidy, Warnock host National Seersucker Day at the Capitol

SPOTTED: A bipartisan group of senators sporting smiles in their seersuckers — and potentially proving that stripes could actually be what brings...

12.06.2025 4

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Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines for getting 'personal' in clash over trans athletes

Simone Biles is apologizing to conservative activist Riley Gaines for getting "personal" in their recent clash over transgender athletes, but...

10.06.2025 2

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'Star Trek's' George Takei: Trump is the 'biggest Klingon around'

George Takei is targeting President Trump with the ultimate Trekkie insult, calling the commander in chief the "biggest Klingon around." "Change is...

10.06.2025 3

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Live updates: Hegseth clashes with Democrats over LA response, submarines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth butted heads with Democrats on the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense Tuesday morning, declining to discuss...

10.06.2025 5

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Stephen A. Smith tells Jon Stewart: I'd rather be a 'hell-raiser' than a politician

Stephen A. Smith says he has "no desire" to run for office because he'd rather be a "hell-raiser." Appearing on "The Daily Show" on Monday night,...

10.06.2025 3

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'The Pitt's' Noah Wyle to make push for health care workers at Capitol

Noah Wyle is heading to the pit of political power, with a visit to Capitol Hill to push for funding for programs aimed at improving mental health...

10.06.2025 4

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Michelle Obama to release style book to spotlight 'the way our society defines beauty'

Michelle Obama is releasing a book focused on fashion and style that she says is an attempt to ignite a conversation about "the way our society...

05.06.2025 10

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Trump, Vance to attend 'Les Misérables' opening at Kennedy Center

President Trump and Melania Trump, along with Vice President Vance and Usha Vance, are poised to attend the opening night performance of "Les...

04.06.2025 3

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Ex-Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announces switch to independent with new book

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who worked for two Democratic presidents and had one of the most public-facing roles in the...

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Trump relishes fights with stars, be it Springsteen, Swift or Rosie O’Donnell

“Rosie is a very unattractive person, both inside and out,” Donald Trump said in an interview on “Entertainment Tonight.” “She's basically a...

25.05.2025 8

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Kid Rock seeks distance from Nashville restaurant after report of ICE raid dodge

Kid Rock says he doesn't "have anything to do" with the daily operations at a restaurant bearing his name after the Nashville dining spot was...

20.05.2025 2

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