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Trump to Kennedy Center board ahead of vote on 2-year shutdown: 'You have to close it'

Ahead of a key vote, President Trump is urging his handpicked board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move ahead...

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Judy Kurtz

Javier Bardem sports anti-war pin, says 'free Palestine' at Oscars

Javier Bardem is sharing a simple message from the Oscars stage: "No to war and free Palestine." The "No Country for Old Men" actor presented the...

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Jimmy Kimmel takes swipe at 'Melania' documentary at Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the Oscars stage with a dig at President Trump and Melania Trump, and a free speech-related knock at CBS. The "Jimmy...

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Conan O'Brien kicks off Oscars on 'serious' note: 'These are very chaotic, frightening times'

Amid the one-liners, Conan O'Brien is striking a serious tone during his Academy Awards monologue, saying the annual Hollywood awards show brings some...

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Trump confirms giving officials dress shoes: 'I don't want my Cabinet members wearing sneakers'

President Trump says he cares about his Cabinet's kicks, confirming reports that he's giving administration officials "spiffy" dress shoes. "When they...

13.03.2026 8

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Obamas' Higher Ground producing its first Broadway show

Former President Obama and Michelle Obama are Broadway bound — the former first couple's production company is helping bring a revival of "Proof" to...

11.03.2026 6

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Jill Biden to release memoir, 'View from the East Wing'

Jill Biden is giving her perspective from a since-demolished part of the White House, with the former first lady penning a memoir called "View from...

11.03.2026 3

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Conan O'Brien: Correspondents' dinner crowd 'think they're the coolest people in the world'

Former White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner entertainer Conan O'Brien says the audience at the black-tie event is far from a...

04.03.2026 5

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Newsom accepts 'Cup O Peace' award from Kimmel: 'Eat your heart out, Donald'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has a message for President Trump after being presented with a satirical peace award on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV...

04.03.2026 6

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Judy Kurtz

Colbert on 'silent defiance' of Jeffries at State of the Union: 'Bold rebrand of doing jack squat'

Stephen Colbert is knocking House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries's (D-N.Y) quiet approach to countering President Trump during his State of the Union...

25.02.2026 8

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FCC got more complaints about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension than about his Charlie Kirk remarks

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk and his subsequent suspension by ABC drew more than 1,600 complaints to the Federal...

24.02.2026 10

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De Niro: Trump 'will never leave'

Robert De Niro predicts that President Trump "will never leave" office, and it's up to Americans to "get rid of him." "He will never leave. We have to...

24.02.2026 10

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Judy Kurtz

Isaac Hayes estate says lawsuit against Trump over song use at rallies settled

Isaac Hayes's family and estate say they've settled a lawsuit against President Trump and his 2024 campaign for playing one of the songwriter's hits...

24.02.2026 9

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Melania Trump donates inaugural gown to Smithsonian: 'This dress speaks with a distinct point of view'

Melania Trump's 2025 inaugural gown is getting immortalized at the Smithsonian, securing a spot at an exhibition recognizing the country's first...

20.02.2026 10

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U2 releases song 'American Obituary' honoring Renee Good

U2 is releasing a musical tribute to Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in...

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Melania Trump's inaugural gown heading to the Smithsonian

Melania Trump's inaugural gown is getting a spot in the Smithsonian. The Hervé Pierre-designed white gown that featured a dramatic black stripe that...

18.02.2026 20

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Whoopi Goldberg on Epstein files mention: 'I wasn't his girlfriend. I wasn't his friend'

Whoopi Goldberg says she was neither Jeffrey Epstein's friend nor girlfriend after being "dragged" for the appearance of her name in files related to...

17.02.2026 10

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Springsteen rips 'wannabe king' Trump, launches concert tour 'in defense of America'

Bruce Springsteen says he's launching a nationwide concert tour "in defense of America," adding the country's ideals are "under attack" by President...

17.02.2026 10

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Michelle Obama 'Becoming' documentary sees viewership spike amid 'Melania' release

The release of "Melania" appears to have given a boost to another first lady: Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary "Becoming" saw a huge surge in viewers...

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Broadway star Patti LuPone sounds alarm on Trump's Kennedy Center plan: We must 'keep the buildings standing'

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is calling on supporters of the arts to sound the alarm about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy...

03.02.2026 5

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Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Trump support at Grammys

Grammys host Trevor Noah is mocking Nicki Minaj's support for President Trump, poking fun at the rap star's recent trip to the White House. After...

02.02.2026 10

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Bad Bunny denounces ICE in Grammys speech: 'We're not savages'

Bad Bunny is speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), telling the Grammy Awards audience Sunday "we're not savages" and "ICE...

02.02.2026 6

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Billie Eilish rips ICE at Grammys: 'No one is illegal on stolen land'

Billie Eilish, who's been a fierce critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration in the...

02.02.2026 20

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Johnson: Nicki Minaj's music not 'necessarily my genre' but she's become a 'friend of mine'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) may not be a fan of Nicki Minaj's music, but he says he now considers the "Super Bass" rapper a pal. "Nicki has become a...

30.01.2026 4

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First lady takes center stage at 'Melania' documentary premiere

In a first for a first lady, Melania Trump took a starring role at the world premiere of her forthcoming eponymous documentary film.  "I think people...

30.01.2026 20

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Elie Wiesel's son discusses new doc on his dad, the Ye apology and loving 'The Producers'

The son of Elie Wiesel says a new documentary about the Nobel Peace Prize winner comes as some Americans are operating with an "activated ignorance"...

28.01.2026 7

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Paris Hilton goes to Washington: Advocacy the 'most meaningful work of my life'

Paris Hilton says her advocacy efforts at the Capitol have been the "most meaningful work" of her life, but she is remaining tight-lipped on whether...

23.01.2026 30

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Paris Hilton and Angie K of 'Real Housewives' to make separate advocacy pushes at Capitol on Thursday

A former special counsel, a hotel heiress-turned-entrepreneur and a Bravo reality TV star are all poised to be at the Capitol on Thursday for what's...

22.01.2026 6

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Michelle Obama pans possibility of third term for presidents: 'Eight years is enough'

Michelle Obama says she would not be in favor of former President Obama running against President Trump, and would "actively work against" a...

21.01.2026 9

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Rep. Steve Womack announces wife's death

Rep. Steve Womack is mourning the death of his 68-year-old wife, Terri, after more than four decades of marriage. The Arkansas Republican said Tuesday...

20.01.2026 10

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Judy Kurtz

Melania Trump reflects on one-year mark: Being first lady a 'profound responsibility'

Melania Trump is reflecting on the one-year anniversary since President Trump's return to the White House, calling her role as first lady a "profound...

20.01.2026 10

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Judy Kurtz

Jon Stewart: Clintons should 'abso-f---ing-lutely' comply with Epstein subpoenas

Jon Stewart says that Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should "abso-f---ing-lutely" comply with congressional...

14.01.2026 10

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Judy Kurtz

Stars honor Minneapolis woman shot by ICE with 'Be Good' pins at Golden Globes

Several Hollywood stars used the Golden Globes spotlight to pay tribute to a woman fatally shot last week by a U.S. Immigration and Customs...

12.01.2026 8

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Nikki Glaser cracks CBS News, Epstein jokes during Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser was cracking jokes about CBS News and the Epstein files within moments of taking the stage for her Golden Globes monologue. "There's so...

12.01.2026 40

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Björk urges Greenland to 'fight for independence' amid Trump takeover threats

Singer Björk says she supports Greenland's "fight for independence" amid President Trump's rising threats to take over the territory. "I wish all...

06.01.2026 10

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History-making menorah unveiled under Biden not on display in Trump White House

A history-making menorah — which made its debut under former President Biden — is not on display as part of the Trump White House's annual holiday...

16.12.2025 10

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KISS, Sylvester Stallone among Trump-hosted Kennedy Center Honors recipients: 'I'm going to try to act like Johnny Carson'

It had the look of a traditional Kennedy Center Honors ceremony — but following President Trump's unprecedented overhaul of the D.C. arts...

08.12.2025 10

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White House unveils holiday décor theme: 'Home is Where the Heart is'

The White House is ushering in the holidays with a message that aims to strike close to home, unveiling its annual Christmas decor theme: "Home is...

01.12.2025 10

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Politics and pumpkin pie: Experts offer tips on navigating table talk at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for families to come together, but with tensions boiling across red and blue states in a deeply divided country,...

26.11.2025 10

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Sharon Osbourne shares Trump voicemail after Ozzy's death: 'An amazing guy'

Sharon Osbourne is thanking President Trump for leaving her family a voicemail praising Ozzy Osbourne as an "amazing guy" in the wake of the heavy...

13.11.2025 5

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Michelle Obama: Presidents should set 'standard' on gifts, not give 'wealthy people' more access

Michelle Obama is seemingly sounding off on President Trump without naming him, saying that commanders in chief have to set "a standard" in the White...

13.11.2025 10

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Jon Stewart rips Democrats who voted for shutdown deal: 'I can't f‑‑‑ing believe it'

Jon Stewart is shredding Democrats who voted to end the government shutdown, calling the move a "world-class collapse." "They f‑‑‑ing caved on...

11.11.2025 9

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Why did John Mulaney attend Supreme Court tariffs hearing?

While President Trump opted not to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court arguments as part of a legal challenge to his sweeping tariffs policy, there was...

06.11.2025 10

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Norman Rockwell family slams DHS over art use on social media

The family of Norman Rockwell says that the artist would be "devastated" that his work appeared in social media posts from the Department of Homeland...

05.11.2025 7

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East Wing demolition triggers outcry — and mixed feelings from state dinner attendees

The demolition of the East Wing at the White House to make way for President Trump's vision of a splashy, massive ballroom, is triggering an enormous...

25.10.2025 10

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Trump says East Wing being demolished for White House ballroom: 'We had to take down the existing structure'

The entire East Wing of the White House is being demolished to make way for President Trump's planned massive ballroom. "In order to do it properly we...

23.10.2025 6

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Muriel Bowser: 'I don't think it's legal' for 'National Guard to police Americans on American soil'

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) is questioning the legality of deploying the National Guard to cities across the country, objecting to an...

15.10.2025 6

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Judy Kurtz

Martin Sheen: ICE agents wear masks to hide that 'they're not proud of what they're doing'

Martin Sheen says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents sport masks in order to hide the fact that they're "not proud of what they're...

14.10.2025 10

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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...

09.10.2025 8

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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...

08.10.2025 6

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