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Judy Kurtz

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Obama: Government is 'so much less corrupt today than probably it's ever been'

Former President Obama says in his just-launched literary-focused podcast that the federal government is "so much less corrupt" today than it was in...

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Melania Trump teases new docuseries with promise to answer 'private questions'

Melania Trump is teasing a forthcoming docuseries that she says will be "very different" from her eponymous documentary, and in which she'll open up...

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Melania Trump says country entering 'technological revolution,' announces new Fostering the Future Together push

Melania Trump says the country is experiencing "an extraordinary moment in human history" at the "threshold of a technological revolution," as she...

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Bill Clinton knocks Trump over arch, Kennedy Center moves

Former President Clinton is knocking President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch and the efforts to put his name on the Kennedy Center, saying that...

22.09.2026 6

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Jon Stewart rips Trump's media ban: 'Have you tried presidenting better?'

Jon Stewart is railing against President Trump's White House ban on three media organizations, saying the "authoritarian crackdown" won't bring down...

22.09.2026 5

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Obamas announce death of family dog Sunny

Former President Obama and his family say they're mourning the loss of their "pretty much perfect" dog, Sunny. "Yesterday, we lost a cherished member...

16.09.2026 20

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'This is a jobs bill': Jon Voight, film industry leaders make push for federal tax credit

Jon Voight is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers touting the need for a federal film and TV production tax credit, saying a new report shows such...

15.09.2026 8

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Vance: 'Emily in Paris' a 'masterwork of American television'

"Emily in Paris" is receiving high praise from a seemingly unlikely fan — Vice President JD Vance says the romantic comedy series is "genius" and a...

15.09.2026 20

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Michelle Obama's voting initiative courts Gen Z by tapping influencers

Former first lady Michelle Obama's voter registration and engagement initiative is targeting Gen Z, launching a "Voting Squad" made up of popular...

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Prince Harry, Bill Nye, Chrissy Teigen to join this year's Clinton Global Initiative meeting

Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are tapping Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex; World Bank Group President Ajay...

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Clooney rips Hegseth's post knocking Canadian military: 'What's wrong with you?'

George Clooney is ripping Pete Hegseth and questioning his "sense of decency" after the Defense secretary appeared to poke fun of Canada's military in...

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Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Hamill to join pro-immigration 'American Tail' live reading

A slew of stars — including "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill, Jesse Eisenberg, "The West Wing's" Dulé Hill and Bernadette Peters — are bringing a...

01.09.2026 10

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Netflix documentary on Trump's 'decoy plane' coming Friday

President Trump's secret departure on an alternate military aircraft over the summer in Turkey is getting the Netflix documentary treatment....

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Trump administration taps Nicki Minaj, Dean Cain for 'Shark Tank'-style show

Nicki Minaj and actor Dean Cain are taking starring roles in a "Shark Tank"-style event being held by the Small Business Administration (SBA)....

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Biden mourns Dolly Parton: 'An American original'

Former President Biden is joining every other living commander in chief in remembering Dolly Parton, calling the country music icon "an American...

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Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton — a country music songwriting legend and philanthropist who captured and united fans across the generational and political spectrum —...

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Rosie O'Donnell says 'horrible' Trump is reason she's 'refamous'

Rosie O'Donnell says President Trump — who has repeatedly verbally attacked and threatened her during a decades-long public feud — has reignited...

12.08.2026 10

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Obama mocks Trump's Oval Office gold signage

Former President Obama is taking a dig at President Trump's gold-filled changes to the Oval Office. In a clip released Monday promoting his cameo on...

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Obama to host literary podcast, 'A Great Book,' on Audible

Former President Obama is starting a new chapter as the host of a literature-focused podcast. The ex-commander in chief will host "A Great Book,"...

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Prince Harry and Meghan's charitable arm urges Congress to act on AI deepfakes: 'More bills are sitting, waiting'

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charitable organization, Archewell Philanthropies, is urging lawmakers to act on legislation...

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Melania Trump issues call for White House holiday volunteers and performers

The holidays are more than four months away, but the White House is already putting out a Christmastime call for volunteers. Melania Trump kicked off...

27.07.2026 10

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Rosie O'Donnell: Trump 'using me as a punchline' for so long feels like having PTSD

Rosie O'Donnell says that she's beginning to "reclaim" herself after being traumatized by President Trump using her "as a punchline" for decades. "I...

22.07.2026 10

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Trump congratulates Vances and shares first photo of 'perfect baby boy'

President Trump is giving the first glimpse at the Vance family's latest addition, sharing a photo of the vice president and second lady's newborn...

20.07.2026 20

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Rep. Sarah McBride rejects being seen as 'walking trans flag' in 'State of Firsts' doc

She made history as the first openly transgender member of Congress, and now a documentary is giving an inside look into the 2024 run that landed Rep....

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Bill Maher: Democrats could lose midterms because of 'really crazy' New York candidates

Bill Maher recently predicted that Democrats "couldn't help but win" in this year's midterm elections, but now he says a trio of "really crazy"...

30.06.2026 20

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Bipartisan show of support for Bill Maher at Kennedy Center, as Trump looms large

It's an award fully focused on comedy, yet some serious drama surrounded the Kennedy Center as Bill Maher received this year's Mark Twain Prize. But...

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Rainn Wilson knocks 'hypocrisy' from Democrats, Republicans over Platner tattoo

Rainn Wilson is calling out "toxic partisanship" on both sides of the aisle, saying Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner and his...

15.06.2026 20

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood needs to be 'unwilling to engage in anticipatory obedience'

Jane Fonda says the country has "come under attack" by the Trump administration and its allies, and that Hollywood needs to be "unwilling to engage in...

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Paris Hilton sounds the alarm on AI-generated exploitation in new TikTok series: 'It could happen to literally anyone'

Paris Hilton is sounding the alarm about explicit AI-generated images that she says could "ruin someone's life," shining a star-powered light on one...

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Jill Biden hits back at Democratic critic of her book: 'Say it to my face'

Jill Biden is responding to criticism from at least one Democrat who worked in her husband's administration, saying that her new memoir could be...

03.06.2026 20

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'Queen of Versailles' star Jackie Siegel to mark annual Naloxone Awareness Day in DC

The so-called Queen of Versailles is trading her kingdom for Capitol Hill, heading to Congress to mark a day she championed dedicated to bringing...

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Jill Biden says her husband 'would have' beaten Trump in 2024 election

Jill Biden says that had he stayed in the 2024 White House race, then-President Biden would've defeated President Trump. "I believe he would have beat...

02.06.2026 30

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Jon Stewart mocks Trump for no Iran deal: We thought 'you were some kind of dealmaker-in-chief'

Jon Stewart is mocking President Trump for failing to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, saying Americans "were under the mistaken notion" that he was...

02.06.2026 20

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Entertainers unveiled for 250th US birthday bash on National Mall

An eclectic mix of entertainers is poised to join a massive bash on the National Mall marking America's 250th birthday that's being billed as a...

27.05.2026 30

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RFK Jr. wrangles pair of snakes as wife Cheryl Hines looks on: 'Honey, let them go!'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling as a reptile wrangler, sharing a video showing him grabbing hold of a pair of mating snakes with his bare hands. The...

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Noah Wyle tells Congress: Healthcare workers shouldn't have to 'beg for basic support'

He typically stars as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on HBO's medical drama "The Pitt," but Noah Wyle is now making a different kind of House...

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County commission in Las Vegas approves Flavor Flav's request for parade honoring female athletes

A county commission in Las Vegas is giving the go-ahead to Flavor Flav to organize a parade and multi-day series of events in honor of female...

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Bezos: $75M Melania Trump movie 'good business decision'

Jeff Bezos says he “had nothing to do with” Amazon’s decision to greenlight a multimillion-dollar documentary on Melania Trump, denying the...

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Charlamagne rips IRS settlement: 'Trump is just paying his goons'

Charlamagne tha God is ripping President Trump over the $1.8 billion fund to settle the commander in chief's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue...

20.05.2026 20

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'Late Show' no more: Late-night TV's future uncertain as Colbert bows out

It’s almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last. CBS's cancelation...

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'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle to lead healthcare rally on Capitol Hill

Noah Wyle is taking on the real-life role of advocate — "The Pitt" star is making a return trip to Capitol Hill to lead a rally pushing for...

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Kasich aims to trade outrage for optimism with new SiriusXM show

Forget shouting matches and partisan sniping, John Kasich says he's ready to tell political leaders to "knock it off, settle down and get things...

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Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier

The United Service Organizations (USO) is rolling out a new digital collection of never-before-seen World War II-era letters — and the search is on...

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Rod Stewart tells King Charles he put 'little ratbag in his place' during US trip

Rod Stewart praised King Charles III following the British monarch's trip to the United States — which included an address to a joint meeting of...

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Dave Chappelle tells Michelle Obama: 'It's insufferable what's happening right now'

Dave Chappelle says the headlines get "more appalling" each day, telling Michelle Obama that the current political climate "doesn't seem like it's...

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Trump quips his workout routine is 'about one minute a day, max'

He's touted the importance of physical fitness, but President Trump quipped Tuesday that his personal daily workout routine typically runs about 60...

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Letterman on late-night TV's future: 'I would be surprised if it lasts more than a year'

Things aren't looking good for much of the late-night TV landscape, according to David Letterman, who says he'd be "surprised" if some programs last...

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Here's what's on the White House's state dinner menu for King Charles

President Trump and Melania Trump will be joining Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a meal fit for royalty. The White House has released...

28.04.2026 30

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'PH-1' star says his film could serve as 'cautionary tale' for social media-obsessed lawmakers

A writer and film actor who stars as a senator “obsessed with watching himself” on social media says his new thriller could serve as a...

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Clooney defends Kimmel: 'Jokes are jokes'

George Clooney is defending Jimmy Kimmel after President Trump and Melania Trump called for the late-night show host's firing over a joke he made...

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