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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026.

Frontrunner to Replace Karoline Leavitt Revealed

SPIN CYCLE

The White House press secretary is departing at the end of the month.

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Kaitlan Collins Calls Out Stephen Miller Over AF1 Debacle

NO ANSWERS

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 20: Randall Lane speaks during the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit on April 20, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

Iconic Magazine’s Top Editor Fired for Taking Massive ‘Gift’

GIFT OR GRIFT

Top Doctor Drops Trump Health BombshellEND TRUMP’S HEALTH COVER-UP

Vic Verbalaitis,

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Donald Trump with an IV drip.

Karoline Leavitt, 28, Busted Using AI in Exit StatementAI GOODBYE

Vic Verbalaitis

Karoline Leavitt Real Life and AI comparison

Oprah Finally Addresses Trumpy ‘Doctors’ She Made Into StarsDON’T BLAME ME

Oprah Winfrey gives an interview as she attends the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in John Lewis Plaza on June 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

I Tried Peptide-Powered Vitamins for Hormonal Hair LossROOT CAUSE

Elizabeth Denton

A photo illo illustration of Elizabeth Denton for The Looker about hair peptides.

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A photo illustration of Todd Blanche and D.C. Reflecting Pool.

Trump Attack Dog Cornered on Reflecting Pool Debacle

MURKY!

The new Attorney General was evasive when asked about the discredited vandalism case.

DULUTH, MN. - MAY 2026: Royce White made his case as the U.S. Senatorial nominee for the GOP at the Minnesota Republican state convention at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, Minn., on Saturday, May 29, 2026. The GOP state convention. (Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images)

MAGA Senate Flop Launches White House Bid After Defeat

Tillis, Hegseth

Pentagon Pete’s Partisan Antics Slammed By Senate Republican

William Vaillancourt

Karoline Leavitt and Steven Cheung

Trump Aides’ F-Word Censorship of Health Questions Exposed

Karoline

Leavitt Abruptly Quits After Brag She Is Mom Who Does It All

Annabella Rosciglione

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NBA Star Abruptly Announces Retirement After 18 SeasonsGAME OVER
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‘Baby Shark’ Boy Reveals New Career Years After Viral VideoJUMPING THE SHARK

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Nicole Kidman Leaves Fans Stunned With Unrecognizable Look

Tamilore Oshikanlu

Actor Nicole Kidman attends the UK premiere of the TV series "The Perfect Couple" at the BFI IMAX in London, Britain, September 2, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim

These Anti-Chafing Shorts Keep Thigh Rub and Sweat at Bay

Thigh Society Anti-Chafe Cooling Slip Shorts

Demi Moore Wears Victorian Accessory to Daughter’s Wedding

Demi Moore attends the opening ceremony and "La Vénus Electrique" (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2026, in Cannes, France.

Oprah Makes First Public Appearance With Partner in 7 Years

Oprah Winfrey attends the premiere of "Sidney" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 21, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.

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REUTERS/Eric Thayer (left), REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (right)

Celebrity

Jon Stewart Makes a Confession About His Fetterman Takedown

Stewart confronted the Democratic senator about his “complimentary” behavior towards Trump.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Will Forte and Lana Condor in Coyote vs. Acme

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Warner Bros. Tried to Kill This Movie—Thank God They Failed

Anne Hathaway in The End of Oak Street.

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Oscar Winner Proves She Can Do Anything With Bold New Swing

A photo illustration of Zooey Deschanel, music royalty Prince and Jake Johnson in the "Prince" episode from 2014.

Prince’s Odd Behavior During Shocking Sitcom Cameo Revealed

LET’S GO CRAZY

The music superstar had big ideas on set when he visited “New Girl,” creator Liz Meriwether told “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

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Obsessed: The Podcast

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A-List Oscar Nominee Goes Full Stoner Comedy Star

"The Wrong Girls"

Emmy Winner Goes Full GOP Fever Dream to Embody Reagan

Jeff Daniels

‘Roseanne’ Star Torches His Former On-Screen MAGA Mom

Michael Fishman, Rosanne Barr and Alicia Goranson arrive for the taping of Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne in Los Angeles, August 4, 2012.

Jimmy Fallon Finds Trump’s Coping Strategy for Plane Switch

Host Jimmy Fallon during the monologue on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

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Fox Host Hurls Racial Stereotypes at ‘Insane’ Dem Candidate

William Vaillancourt

Greg Gutfeld

opinionWhy Leavitt’s Real Legacy Is a Dangerous Empire of Lies

Karoline Leavitt in the White House Briefing Room

Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap

Dana Herrnstadt ,

Obsessed: The Podcast

A photo illustration of Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, and Anya Taylor-Joy for the Obsessed podcast.

Joe Rogan Calls Out Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Secret Plane Stunt

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Michele Tafoya is running to be a Republican Minnesota senator.

MAGA Candidate’s ‘Tone Deaf’ Starbucks Comments Under Fire

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE

Annabella Rosciglione

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‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Makes Sly Dig at Killer Clown Trump

JUMP SCARE

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

David Ellison, pictured on May 06, 2026, has been invited for a transcribed interview by Ranking Member Jamie Raskin after penning an op-ed claiming he would not stay silence.

CBS' Nepo-Baby Owner Called Out on Sucking Up to Trump

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Billionaire David Ellison has been challenged after claiming he would no longer be silent in response to his critics.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Lara Trump

Lara Trump Offers Wild Explanation for ‘MAGA Barbie’ Outrage

'THEY'RE CATTY'

Annabella Rosciglione

Jon Lovitz complained about Adam Sandler's casting trends on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." YouTube/The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

‘SNL’ Alum Accuses Sandler of Always Making Him a ‘Pervert’

TYPECAST

Dana Herrnstadt

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

SUITE DREAMS

Taylor Jean Stephan

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

MINT TO BE

These Affordable OTC Hearing Aids Mask Tinnitus Like a ChampI Can’t Hear You

This Cooling Wand Is My Ultimate Antidote to PuffinessCOOL DOWN

Hypochlorous Acid Is Skincare’s Rising Star—Derms Weigh InACID SPRITZ?

I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over FitnessBOUNCE WITH ME

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A photo illustration of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

This Is The Real Vandal Exposed in Trump’s Reflecting Pool

ON REFLECTION

Melania Trump, Rosie the Riveter

5 Takeaways From the Audit of Melania’s Calendar

MIA MELANIA

Vic Verbalaitis

A photo illustration of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for PunchUp.

Bizarre Way Susie Wiles Was ‘Blindsided’ by Trump Is Leaked

WHILE YOU WERE GONE

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Trump Hit With a Dire Warning From Republican Pollsters

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Shady Russian Network Behind Trump Vanity Project Exposed

Melania Trump examines a tiny briefcase

Melania’s Shockingly Light Workload Is Exposed in Audit

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