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Talarico: I want to work with Republicans 'who said some mean things about me'

Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-Texas) is apparently shrugging off past criticism from Republicans, saying he's "looking forward" to working with them...

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Judy Kurtz

Kennedy Center to recognize Paul Anka, Andy Garcia, Barbara Mandrell at off-site Honors ceremony

Playwright David Mamet, songwriter Paul Anka, composer David Foster, actor Andy Garcia and country music singer Barbara Mandrell are poised to receive...

monday 4

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Judy Kurtz

Springsteen backs El-Sayed: 'He's a fighter for our American Constitution'

Abdul El-Sayed is getting a star-studded boost from Bruce Springsteen on the eve of Election Day, with the "Born in the U.S.A." singer describing...

monday 10

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Martha Stewart: I 'really screwed up' with 'insensitive' Halloween costume

Martha Stewart says she's "very sorry" that her Halloween costume, in which she appeared to be dressed as a "hungry" homeless person, offended people,...

monday 5

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KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'

Gene Simmons of KISS fame is urging the music world to get on board with artificial intelligence (AI). The "Rock and Roll All Nite" singer was asked...

28.10.2026 5

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Sophia Bush opens up on midterms, her new book — and why she won't say Trump's name

Don't count Sophia Bush among the performers who plan on stepping back from making their voices heard in the political world. "What would I do?...

27.10.2026 10

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Neil Young sues Trump over Ohio rally song

Neil Young says President Trump's fundraising committee is breaking a vow that "it would never again use 'Rockin' in the Free World'" at a campaign...

27.10.2026 10

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Judy Kurtz

Billy Crystal: Trump's Kennedy Center moves 'so selfish and so petty'

Billy Crystal — the recipient of two of the Kennedy Center's most prestigious awards — says what's happening at the Washington performing arts...

26.10.2026 7

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White House Halloween party to feature Trump Accounts coloring books, Be Best cards

There will be more than pumpkins and candy at the White House's Halloween celebration — this year's fright-filled festivities are also poised to...

26.10.2026 8

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Celebs focus on Dems winning House in 11th hour midterms fundraising

With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, some high-profile names are adding their voices to a flurry of fundraising pitches warning of...

20.10.2026 10

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Jon Stewart: Trump waiving Russia sanctions 'insane' and 'incoherent'

Jon Stewart blasted President Trump for waiving sanctions on Russia to allow more of its diesel to come to market, calling the move "insane" and...

20.10.2026 10

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Jon Stewart signs on to host 'The Daily Show' through 2028

Jon Stewart is staying with "The Daily Show" through the next White House race. Comedy Central announced Monday that Stewart will extend his...

19.10.2026 8

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Matthew McConaughey: 'Independents belong' in political fight

Matthew McConaughey is sharing a pre-midterm elections message, saying that voting for independent candidates could bring lawmakers "back to the...

19.10.2026 10

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Melania Trump's student AI competition gets rebranded as SI Presidential Challenge

Melania Trump's annual artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students is getting rebranded with President Trump's preferred name of super...

13.10.2026 20

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Scaramucci quips about new press secretary Zacharia's tenure: 'The clock is running'

Anthony Scaramucci is weighing in on Katie Zacharia's first briefing as White House press secretary, quipping that the clock is ticking on her tenure....

13.10.2026 20

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Kacey Musgraves fires back after Noem jab over Talarico

Kacey Musgraves is hitting back at Kristi Noem after the former Homeland Security secretary took a music-related political dig at her. In a Monday...

13.10.2026 20

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Ben Affleck slams 'snarky,' 'depressing' political climate: 'I think it would be an awful job'

Ben Affleck says running for public office "has no appeal" to him because he finds the political world "very depressing." The "Gone Girl" star, who...

07.10.2026 10

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Bill Clinton plays saxophone for musical birthday tribute to Václav Havel

More than three decades after picking up a saxophone for a famous musical moment in the Czech Republic, former President Clinton is dusting off the...

06.10.2026 100

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Phil Collins says Trump 'sees everything as a deal': 'Very scary time'

Phil Collins is knocking President Trump as "nasty," saying that the commander in chief "plays politics like a businessman," even though handling U.S....

06.10.2026 20

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Jack Smith seen sporting 'No Kings' t-shirt at Power to the People festival

Jack Smith is apparently swapping the suit and tie he wears when testifying at the Capitol for a "No Kings" t-shirt. The former special counsel was...

05.10.2026 40

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Maher predicts GOP will get 'historical a‑‑ whooping' in midterms

Bill Maher says Republicans should be prepared to receive a "historical a‑‑ whooping" in the midterm elections. "They're going to get their...

05.10.2026 20

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De Niro calls Trump a 'coward,' 'piece of s---'

Robert De Niro is slamming President Trump, calling the commander in chief a "coward" and "piece of s---" in expletive-laden remarks and urging voters...

05.10.2026 10

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Mountain-sized makeover: Hart Senate Building's Calder sculpture getting newly restored mobile

A mountain-sized sculpture inside the Hart Senate Office Building is getting a major — and moving — cutting-edge upgrade. Mountains and Clouds,...

01.10.2026 10

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JMSN lawyers demand White House drop R&B artist's song from controversial Trump ad

The music artist behind a song included in a government-funded commercial highlighting President Trump's political agenda is sending a...

30.09.2026 20

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White House highlights 'new helipad,' beehive as part of fall garden tours

The White House is touting its "new helipad" as one of the sights that visitors can admire during the just-announced fall garden tours that are open...

29.09.2026 20

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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...

24.09.2026 30

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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...

23.09.2026 10

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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...

22.09.2026 20

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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 10

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Judy Kurtz

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 10

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Judy Kurtz

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 40

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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 10

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Judy Kurtz

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 30

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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...

15.09.2026 70

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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...

10.09.2026 100

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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...

02.09.2026 50

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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 20

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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....

01.09.2026 20

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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)....

01.09.2026 40

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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...

26.08.2026 20

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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 —...

25.08.2026 20

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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 20

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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...

11.08.2026 30

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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,"...

10.08.2026 20

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Judy Kurtz

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...

03.08.2026 20

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Judy Kurtz

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 20

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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 20

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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 30

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Judy Kurtz

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....

01.07.2026 40

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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 30

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