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ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 19: U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage during a rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center on December 19, 2025 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trump spoke on his plans to lower the cost of staples, including gas and health care, while blaming the Biden administration for the economic challenges inherited by his administration. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Trump Complains the FBI Made a Mess of Melania’s ‘Panties’

TMI

The president shared TMI about Melania in a rambling speech in North Carolina.

Stefanik and Lummins

Two MAGA Women Quit Within Minutes of Each Other

WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST

Bill Clinton and The Epstein Files

Clinton Unloads On Trump’s Plot to Scapegoat Him for Epstein

IT WASN’T ME

Catherine Bouris

More ‘Epstein Files’ Photos of Andrew Spark New Royal CrisisCANDID CAMERA

Former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attend a funeral service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London.

Storied Law Firm Pays Brutal Price for Surrendering to TrumpASSIMILATE OR DIE

Janna Brancolini,

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: U.S. President Donald Trump poses with a recently signed executive order classifying fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," during a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. During the ceremony, Trump recognized the first 13 service members to receive the recently established Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM), which recognizes service members supporting Customs and Border Protection on the U.S.-Mexico border. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

GOP Strategist Reveals Why Trump Is Now ‘Politically Insane’ALARM BELLS

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Donald Trump's missing from the Epstein Files.

DOJ Dumps Suspiciously Trump-Free Epstein Files

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The DOJ’s file dump notably did not include items related to Trump and Epstein’s long friendship.

Annabella Rosciglione

Donald Trump swinging a fly swatter with a fly crawling on the screen

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Trump Complained About His Filthy Golf Club, Manager Claims

Grand jury materials related to Ghislaine Maxwell and her then-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein will be released following a judge's order.

Legendary Rock Stars Pictured With Epstein in Photo Dump

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- "SAG Nom Comm Event" -- Pictured: (l-r) Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, Marcello Hernández at the Whitby Hotel on December 2, 2024 -- (Photo by: Noam Galai/NBC)

‘SNL’s’ Biggest Star Bails on Show Mid-Season

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Nick Reiner

Nick Reiner Made ‘Dangerous’ Meds Change Just Before Murders

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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Dawson’s Creek Star Calls Cancer ‘Best Thing'

James Van Der Beek during a taping of “The View” from December 4th, 2024.

Jennifer Lawrence on Postpartum Depression

Jennifer Lawrence at a screening of "Die My Love" on November 06, 2025, in New York City.

Why Fancy Hand Soap Is the Latest Status Symbol

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A collage of hand soaps.

Why Your Holiday Prosecco Habit Could Be Ruining Your Breath

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Minnie Driver in "Emily In Paris"

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Hilarious Minnie Driver Steals New ‘Emily in Paris’ Episodes

Behold the comedy of Principessa Gianna Grapezzi di Saturnia, the irresistibly, fabulously tacky new Season 5 character.

Cher, host Ariana Grande, and Bowen Yang

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‘SNL’ Host Nods to Comedian Lorne Michaels Hates in Promo

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Joy Behar squeezes Kumail Nanjiani’s muscles on The View.

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‘The View’ Host Gropes Marvel Star: ‘Want Me to Flex, Joy?’

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‘Pluribus’ Star Breaks Down Big Twists on TV’s Buzziest Show

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

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SpongeBob Squarepants Gets a Much-Needed Glow-Up

NAUTICAL NONSENSE

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The Haunting Australian Story About Girls' Disappearance

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‘The Office’ Director: Why Steve Carell Never Won an Emmy

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Why Will Arnett Is Finally Showing Off His Serious Side

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'Emily in Paris' Remains the Fluffy, Fun Nonsense We Crave

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Trump Leaves MAGA Hanging With Partial Epstein Dump

Images of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Vladimir Putin Shockingly Admits He’s In Love

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 19: Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends annual special televised question-and-answer session and year-end news conference scheduled to take place at the Gostiny Dvor in Moscow, Russia, on December 19, 2025. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Trump Flees Awkward Questions on Epstein Files Release

Jeffrey Epstein (left) and Donald Trump in 1997.

Dawson’s Creek Star Calls Cancer ‘Best Thing'

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UFC Star Says He'll Skip Trump’s ‘Epstein List’ Party at WH

NO THANKS

Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, The Handmaid

Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried Go Bonkers in New Film

SECRETS & LIES

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jia Haocheng - Pool/Getty Images)

White House Made Bizarre Demands for Trump’s Bogus Prize

THE BIGGER THE BETTER

A report has outlined how the White House dictated FIFA’s Peace Prize ceremony to Donald Trump.

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Prince Harry Caught In Royal Race Feud With Diana Biographer

HE SAID, SHE SAID

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DISBELIEF

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THE BIG PICTURE

Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and a cake with a girl on top.

Epstein Served Me Up for Trump’s Sick Pleasure: Model

‘TWISTED GAME’

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Photographer Reveals Why He Didn't Edit Leavitt's Lips

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‘Survivor’ Fans Upset Trump’s Address Will Interrupt Finale

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