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FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

TURNING TIDES

Trump Hands Putin Major Win With Late-Night Order

The president made yet another move in favor of Russia that drew bipartisan outrage.

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DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING

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Presidential aide Natalie Harp and newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia (R) join US President Donald Trump as they board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on October 13, 2026. President Trump is traveling to Wasilla, Alaska to hold a campaign rally ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images)

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MAGA MAHER?

Trump Spills on Bill Maher’s True Feelings After Cozy Dinner

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a press conference at the White House driveway following a luncheon for tech leaders in the East Room, in Washington, D.C., US, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

A STEP BACK

Zuckerberg’s $65M Political Power Play Takes A Turn

Evgenia Anastasakos

US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, US, October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

NOT YOU, SCOTT

Trump’s First Pick for Press Sec Revealed After 5-Day Fiasco

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HAIRY SITUATION

Trump’s Hair Takes Dramatic New Turn as Cameras Roll

“That’s the tail of an alarmed ferret,” one observer noted.

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TRUMPED UP

Katie Zacharia Was the Joke. But So Is Trump’s White House

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POLL POSITION

Trump’s Everything Crisis Has Republicans in Full Panic Mode

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INSIDE JOB?

Trump Ice Maiden Tied to ‘Sanctioned Hit’ on Katie Zacharia

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MAMA MIA!

These Are the Toe-Curling Secrets Kimberly Guilfoyle Told Me

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OUT FOR BLOOD

The Elizabeth Holmes Doc Is the Most WTF Movie of the Year

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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - AUGUST 23: Conservative commentator Scott Jennings speaks at the Ashley's BBQ Bash fundraiser hosted by U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) on August 23, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The event was the fifth annual, which she holds to support Iowa Republican causes and candidates. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

YOU'RE HIRED!

Scott Jennings Delivers Not-So-Subtle Pitch for Trump Gig

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Trump, 80, Makes Bizarre Confession About His Makeup Routine

Don’t forget to blend, Mr. President!

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ALTERNATE REALITY

Putin Brutally Mocked by His Own for Bogus War Briefing

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 16: White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (C) and Executive Assistant to U.S. President Donald Trump Natalie Harp (R) board Air Force One on October 16, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump is traveling to Georgia to headline a campaign rally for Republican Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), who is running against incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA). (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)

WHERE THERE'S A WILES...

Trump’s Ice Maiden Cracks a Smile at Rival’s Demise

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BARELY THERE

Oscar Nominee Shocks Red Carpet With Completely Sheer Gown

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FILE PHOTO: New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia stands behind US President Donald Trump as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Humiliated Katie Zacharia Stunned by Five-Day MAGA Disaster

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US President Donald Trump dances at a rally in Dalton, Georgia, US, October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

IT’S RAINING MEN

Trump, 80, Thirsts Over ‘Beautiful’ MAGA Men in Bonkers Rant

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“The Daily Show” roasted fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Instagram.

BY THE NUMBERS

‘Daily Show’ Brings Receipts to Torch ‘Train Wreck’ Zacharia

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POWER PLAY

MAGA Secret at Heart of Elizabeth Holmes Movie Exposed

Nathan Fielder’s “You Can See Everything” documentary has revealed the truth about Elizabeth Holmes’ MAGA tweets.

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BIG MAD

Michael Che Fires Back at Fury Over His Shane Gillis Defense

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SENSIBLE

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Author Jill Kargman attends the 2019 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

THAT MAKES CENTS

Millionaire Reveals Shocking Rules of Elite Mom Society

The 52-year-old author warns of “money flying out of your wallet.”

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'I WAS SICK'

‘Magic Mike’ Star Shares Graphic Photos From Health Battle

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ON THIN ICE

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FLU SEASON DEFENSE

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SOFTER & SMOOTHER

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Trump, 80, Makes Bizarre Confession About His Makeup Routine

Putin Brutally Mocked by His Own for Bogus War Briefing

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Oscar Nominee Shocks Red Carpet With Completely Sheer Gown

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MAGA Secret at Heart of Elizabeth Holmes Movie Exposed

Michael Che Fires Back at Fury Over His Shane Gillis Defense

This Classic Tale’s Reimagining Makes One Fatal Mistake

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Millionaire Reveals Shocking Rules of Elite Mom Society

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Bald Rich People Get a Bizarre New Treatment

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This New Collagen Supplement Is Designed for Immune Support

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Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature Skin

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I Tried Omnilux’s LED Therapy Mask Designed Just for Men

I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over Fitness

This Rechargeable Red Light Helps Me Wind Down for Sleep

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Boost Lymphatic Drainage With These At-Home Vibration Plates

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This Cooling Wand Is My Ultimate Antidote to Puffiness

Hypochlorous Acid Is Skincare’s Rising Star—Derms Weigh In

This Plastic Surgeon-Owned Brand Streamlined My Skin Routine

This Compact Sauna Is the Best Wellness Investment I’ve Made

This Color-Changing Cat Litter Can Help Flag Health Issues

This New Collagen Supplement Is Designed for Immune Support

This Invisible Mineral SPF Doubles as a Hydrating Serum

Martha Stewart’s New Beauty Launch Smooths Lip Lines

Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature Skin

These Affordable OTC Hearing Aids Mask Tinnitus Like a Champ

I Tried Omnilux’s LED Therapy Mask Designed Just for Men

I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over Fitness

This Rechargeable Red Light Helps Me Wind Down for Sleep

Jones Road’s Illuminating Drops Are ‘Vacation in a Bottle’

Boost Lymphatic Drainage With These At-Home Vibration Plates

I Used Cardi B’s Hair Line for a Month—Here Are My Thoughts

I Tried Peptide-Powered Vitamins for Hormonal Hair Loss

Laura Mercier's Mint-Tinted Setting Powder Is My Redness Fix

Here’s How to Make Your Bed Feel Like the Ritz-Carlton

This Cooling Wand Is My Ultimate Antidote to Puffiness

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This Compact Sauna Is the Best Wellness Investment I’ve Made

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