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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 03: U.S. President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his proposed renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 03, 2026 in Washington, DC. The landmark is being painted as part of President Trump's efforts to repair Washington D.C. in preparation for the Nation's 250th birthday. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump, 80, Unravels Over Botched Vanity Project in Meltdown

BREAKDOWN MODE

The president made unhinged claims that his disastrous $14 million pool renovation was targeted by vandals.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media, after the U.S. and Iran held high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 22, 2026.

Vance Admits Iran Talks Are a String of Clown Show Errors

NO JOKE

Tony Dokoupil anchors the launch of Artemis II from the CBS News bureau at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026.

MAGA-Coded CBS Anchor Scrambles Over Embarrassing ‘Mistake’

RIGHT TIME, WRONG PLACE

Bonkers Extent of Trump’s Beautification Fetish ExposedEDIFICE COMPLEX

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 15: U.S. President Donald Trump holds models of an arch as he delivers remarks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House on October 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump hosted organizations and individuals for a fundraising dinner for the new $250 million ballroom addition currently under construction at the White House. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump, 80, Melts Down After Being Humiliated by World LeaderUN PROBLEMA

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he stands in front of the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., June 19, 2026.

Oscar-Winning Star Reacts to Shocking Netflix CancellationSHOW’S OVER

Geena Davis’s makeup and hair made her appearance even more vibrant.

This Metabolism-Boosting Elixir Harnesses Chinese MedicineNEEDLE FREE GLP?

Elix Craving Support Review

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Olivia Cooke

New Incest Bombshell Rocks ‘Game of Thrones’ Spin-Off

SPOILER ALERT

This may be the most shocking plotline yet.

Bill Huizenga photo illustration, illo

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MAGA Rep. Splurges Donor Cash on Snowmobiles and Cigars

Will Neal, Tom Latchem

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance at the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026. URS FLUEELER/Pool via REUTERS

Trump Admin Scrambles After Vance’s Awkward Snub Video

Donald Trump

MAGA It-Girl Drops Post After Bizarre Trump ‘Daughter’ Photo

Catherine Bouris

James Carville offers advice to Donald Trump.

James Carville Hands Trump One Piece of Blunt Advice

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Politician, 34, Reveals He Takes Popular Hair-Loss Treatment

Zohran Mamdani in 2016 and 2026.

The Surprising Joy of Embracing Your Clichés

Elizabeth Hunt Brockway

Outfit photos of Elizabeth Brockway

‘Legally Blonde’ Reboot Star Gets Roasted by Reese Fans

Reese Witherspoon in 2001's "Legally Blonde."

Bond Girl Reveals Why She’s Barely Aged in 35 Years

Jane Seymour in 1994 vs. 2026

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(L-R): Bullseye and Jessie in Toy Story 5.

Hot Takes

‘Toy Story’ Is the Most Millennial Franchise Ever

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Tom Hanks attends the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and was the first African American to hold the office.

Celebrity

Tom Hanks Blindsides Reporter With Brutal Roast Live On-Air

A photo illo illustration of Smarty Pants, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bullseye, Lilypad, and Jessie in Toy Story 5.

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Pixar’s Big Summer Hit Will Leave You in a Puddle of Tears

House of the Dragon Season 3

HBO’s ‘Dragon’ Is Finally Reaching ‘Game of Thrones’ Heights

THERE BE DRAGONS

It may not be the equal of “Game of Thrones,” but it’s getting closer.

Nick Schager

Jennifer Aniston Mourns TV Icon in Heartfelt Tribute

Actress Jennifer Aniston (L) and director James Burrows pose in the audience during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Emmy-Nominated Star: I Thought Adam Driver Might Hit Me

Eboni Boykin-Patterson,

Obsessed: The Podcast

LACY, DRIVER

‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator Tells All After Explosive Finale

Katie Dippold and Matthew Rhys from Widow's Bay.

‘White Lotus’ Star Reveals Why It’s Every Actor’s Dream Job

Eboni Boykin-Patterson,

Obsessed: The Podcast

A photo illo illustration of Jake Lacy and screen grab from the White Lotus for the Obsessed podcast.

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Trump’s Surrender Humiliation Deepens With Brutal Poll

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he stands in front of the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Trump Deals New Snub to Son Whose Wedding He Skipped

U.S. President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 3, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon

John Oliver Exposes How Trump Got Doubly ‘Humiliated’

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Grimacing Vance Snubbed by Diplomats at Iran Peace Summit

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U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a prayer, during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2026.

Trump Spirals in Unhinged Multi-Post Truth Social Meltdown

ONLINE FURY

Moshe Kasher

Comedian Reveals Shock Diagnosis in Father’s Day Post

‘LOUSY NEWS’

Catherine Bouris

Donald Trump with a duck in the reflecting pool algae

Trump’s Slimy Reflecting Pool Mess Turns Tragic

HELLHOLE

Trump’s green slime nightmare has been hit with another grim find.

Sarah-Jane Collins

A peaceful protester is hit by a car outside Deleany Hall on Father's Day.

Shocking Video Shows Woman Hit by Car at ICE Center Protest

RECKLESS

U.S. President Donald Trump applauds as he tours the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., June 19, 2026.

Trump’s Tacky New MAGA Spectacle Revealed

CALLING ALL CARNIES!

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

ACID SPRITZ?

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This Color-Changing Cat Litter Can Help Flag Health Issues

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A photo illustration illo of Dr. Sean Barbabella and Donald Trump.

Trump Doctor Cornered Over His ‘Startling’ Medical Anomalies

WHAT’S UP DOC?

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Donald Trump wearing a crown and an American flag in his mouth with "we the people" changing into "me"

Trump Turns July 4 Party Into Celebration of Himself

PARTY FOR ONE

Sarah Ewall-Wice

A photo illo illustration of Donald Trump holding up a white flag of surrender for the Daily Beast podcast.

Why Trump’s ‘Peace Deal’ Is a Sham: Rothkopf

TRUMP’S SHAMEFUL SURRENDER

Vic Verbalaitis, The Daily Beast Podcast

A photo illustration illo of JD Vance and Donald Trump.

Trump Throws Vance Under the Bus Over Fragile Peace Deal

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Nate Bergatze, Donald Trump photo illustration

Yes MAGA Nate Bargatze, You Deserve to Be the Punchline Now

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump waves a (white) American flag.

Why Cornered Trump Is in Full Iran Denial Mode: Scaramucci

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