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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.

Pentagon Pete Throws Wild Vanity Tantrum While Fighting War

MIRROR, MIRROR

The ban came after Pete Hegseth’s team found photos of him “unflattering.”

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

Ken Jennings hosting "Jeopardy!"

YouTube Bans 'Jeopardy!' Host's Podcast Over 'Hate Speech'

WHAT IS CENSORSHIP?

Owen Mason-Hill

ICE Barbie Accused of Retaliation Plot Over $220M Ad BlitzAD NAUSEAM

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem looks on during a meeting with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office

Pam Bondi Faces Fresh Nightmare Over Brother’s Legal Wins'TROUBLING PATTERN'

Attorney General Pam Bondi was left stammering when pressed on President Donald Trump's claim that she insisted Tulsi Gabbard attend the Fulton County raid where 2020 ballots were seized.

Trump, 79, Loses It at Republican Being Mean About His WarTURF WAR

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

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

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

Megyn Kelly

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

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

ICE Agents Accused of Taking Cues From MAGA Influencer

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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."

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

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

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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

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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’

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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.

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

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Poll Shows Trumpy Justices Are Killing Confidence in SCOTUS

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry Loses Out in Legal Battle Against Katie Perry

WHAT’S IN A 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

The increasingly petulant president can feel his personal obsession slipping away.

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Republican Senator Torches ‘Terrible Mistake’ in Trump’s War

BLAME GAME

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during testimony by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. Christine Blasey Ford, a professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, has accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images)

Bloodthirsty MAGA Senator Mocked Over Bonkers Bombing Demand

MIDNIGHT YAMMER

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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

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Trump’s Weird Fetish for Discount Dress Shoes Revealed

GRIN AND BEAR IT

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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

A photo composite of Donald Trump sleeping.

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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