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Hegseth and Trump

Jaw-Dropping Scale of Troops Wounded by Trump’s War Leaks

PURPLE HEART HEROES

Scores of U.S. soldiers were gravely injured—but the Pentagon has not been upfront about it.

This photo illustration shows redacted documents from the Epstein Library files released by the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on February 18, 2026. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed overwhelmingly by Congress in November 2025, compelled the Justice Department to release all of the documents in its possession related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Bondi’s Epstein Files Nightmare Gets Worse With New Probe

PANIC FOR PAM

Leigh Kimmins, Sarah Ewall-Wice

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Trump's Weird Shoe Fetish Just Got Even More Embarrassing

BROGUE-FOOTED BETRAYAL

ICE Barbie’s Alleged Lover Secretly Bragged About DHS PowerUNBOTHERED

Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski

Pentagon Pete Throws Wild Vanity Tantrum While Fighting WarMIRROR, MIRROR

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. President Donald Trump attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.

MAGA Feud Explodes as Ted Cruz Unleashes on Tucker CarlsonWAR OF WORDS

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz

Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature SkinGLOW GET IT

Laura Geller Best of the Best Cream Palette Review

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A photo illustration of Marjorie Taylor Greene in front of GA special election ballots.

Democrat Tops Race for MTG Seat in Shock Election Twist

GOP SWEATING

Georgia held a special election to replace the former MAGA lawmaker turned fierce Trump critic.

Sarah Ewall-Wice, William Vaillancourt

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026.

MAGA Panics as Lawmakers Call Out Trump on Rising Gas Prices

Pam Bondi

Another Trump Goon Gets D.C. House Courtesy of Military

Catherine Bouris

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Finally Saw ‘Melania’ Movie and Has Thoughts

President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts an event promoting coal-powered energy sources in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. February 11, 2026.

Trump’s Plan to Fix His Oil Crisis Backfires Horribly

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6 Things Fit People Over 40 Always Check on Food Labels

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Food Network Star Suffered 'Horrific' Breast Implant Injury

Valerie Bertinelli attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

'Mean Girls' Star Reveals Her Anti-Aging Injectable Secrets

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Tennis Star Hopes Huge Engagement Ring ‘Distracts’ Opponents

Aryna Sabalenka

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Celebrity

Liza Minnelli Slams ‘Rude’ Co-Star His After Tragic Death

She did not mince her words about the late Hollywood legend, who was found dead last year.

Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace in "Project Hail Mary."

Reviews

The Year’s First Must-See Movie Event Is Here

(L-R) Rachel Weisz as The Protagonist and Leo Woodall as Vladimir.

Interviews

Netflix Sex Drama Flips Script on ‘Lolita’ for Epstein Era

Samantha Bergeson

Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta in "Scarpetta."

Nicole Kidman’s New Show Is Your Next Obsessive Binge-Watch

Co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Bobby Cannavale, ‘Scarpetta’ is a serial killer thriller done right.

Nick Schager

Hit Show’s Stars Drop F-Bomb Message to Trolling Fans

François Arnaud and Hudson Williams in "Heated Rivalry."

Actress Sent ‘Love Note’ to JFK Jr.’s Ex Before Brutal Role

Owen Mason-Hill

Daryl Hannah and actress Dree Hemingway from "Love Story"

‘Lost’ Star Reveals Why He Walked Away From Acting

Matthew Fox in “Lost”

Cheryl Hines’ Ex-Friend Reveals Falling-Out: ‘She’s Gone’

Owen Mason-Hill

Tig Notaro and Cheryl Hines

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Megyn Kelly Goes Nuclear on Fox News Star in MAGA Civil War

Megyn Kelly

ICE Agents Accused of Taking Cues From MAGA Influencer

Ndoye confronts Nick Shirley abot filming traders, telling him: "This is how we eat. Get the f--k out of here."

Trump’s Missing Millions Mystery Targeted in New Probe

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026.

FIFA President Reveals Trump’s Special Offer to Iran

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand next to the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office.

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CNN

CNN Data Guru Explains Trump’s New ‘Downright Awful’ Polling

UNDERWATER

Annabella Rosciglione

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Poll Shows Trumpy Justices Are Killing Confidence in SCOTUS

TRUST IN TATTERS

Katy Perry

Katy Perry Loses Out in Legal Battle Against Katie Perry

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

The pop star has lost a legal showdown with another woman who shares her name.

An AI-generated image of Pete Hegseth with lobster, steak, an ice cream machine, and various luxuries.

Newsom Savages Pentagon Pete Over Lobster and Steak Splurge

GOT BEEF

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Frantic Trump, 79, Makes Desperate Late-Night Plea

SOMEBODY SAVE HIM

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This Color-Changing Cat Litter Can Help Flag Health Issues

HERE’S THE SCOOP

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This Breathable Spanx Set Is My New Travel Uniform

DON’T SWEAT IT

What Makes a Mattress Truly “Organic”—and Where to Find ThemGO GREEN

This Plastic Surgeon-Owned Brand Streamlined My Skin RoutineTRIPLE THREAT

This Rechargeable Red Light Helps Me Wind Down for SleepLIGHTS ON

Theresa Holland

This Sculpting Wand Lifts, Tightens, and Smooths in MinutesLINE ERASER

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Trump’s Weird Fetish for Discount Dress Shoes Revealed

GRIN AND BEAR IT

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewankdowski

Republican Knives Are Out for ICE Barbie and Her Lover

ICY RECEPTION

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The Brutal Price Americans Will Pay for Trump’s War

PUMP IT UP

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and map of the United States.

Trump Is Trying To Run the World Like a Pyramid Scheme

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Sleepy Trump Trolled as National Napping Day’s New Mascot

Vic Verbalaitis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security," on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2026.

Trump Fired ICE Barbie—But She Still Broke Barriers

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