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U.S. President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with First Lady Melania Trump at his side, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, D.C., U.S., August 23, 2026Doug Mills/Pool via REUTERS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Trump's Big Race Plagued by Chaos as Fans Swelter

ROUGH RIDE

Racegoers came for the speed and spectacle but found plenty of frustration along the way.

Melania

Trump Insider Spills on Melania’s Mysterious Absence

THE INVISIBLE WOMAN

U.S. President Donald Trump

White House Accused of Ripping Off F1 for Trump’s Big Race

COPYCAT

Vic Verbalaitis

‘MAGA Barbie’ Salutes Fans After Wild Clash Outside GameSAY IT LOUD

Vic Verbalaitis

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opinionWhy Meghan Will Not Return to Live in Britain With HarryROAM SWEET ROAM

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex

Dr. Oz Forced to Correct Trump on Live TVSORRY, BOSS!

Dr. Oz

Ruggable’s New Fall Collection Turns Archival Art Into RugsHISTORIC DECOR

Layne Van Vranken

Ruggable x Morris & Co.

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Jared Kushner

Trump’s In-Law Busted in Secret Sit-Down With MAGA's Nemesis

SWITCHING SIDES

Ivanka’s husband is doing damage control.

Donald Trump has someone he'd like to endorse for NY AG.

Republicans Revolt Against Trump Over Sky-High Food Costs

Kellyanne Conway discusses the Iran War's drag on polling for Republicans.

Kellyanne Conway Blames Voters for Bleak GOP Midterm Outlook

Sarah-Jane Collins

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Mark Ruffalo attends the "Crime 101" UK gala screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine/Getty Images)

Oscar Nominee Escalates Fight Against Trumpy Billionaire

Sarah-Jane Collins

Sean Duffy

Duffy Family Reality Show Savaged by Brutal Reviews

Annabella Rosciglione

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I Got a Facelift From Denise Richards’ Surgeon

Britney Semler before her facelift, February 26, 2021.

Rock Legend, 63, Shares Devastating Update on Cancer Battle

Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard performs part of the bands' Mirror Ball Tour at Sleep Train Amphitheatre on September 11, 2011, in Wheatland, California.

World’s Oldest Person Shares Her Longevity Secrets

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A-Lister Raises Eyebrows With ‘Unsanitary’ Red Carpet Shoes

Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley attend COS, and Margaret Qualley celebrates L.A. Dance Project's L.A. Dances at L.A. Dance Project on September 21, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.

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Road-Trip Horror Will Make You Terrified to Drive at Night

“It Ends” is a perfect capper to the summer’s horror hot streak.

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Bearded Colbert Makes Frank Admission in Rare Appearance

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36-Year-Old Star’s Shocking Memoir Predicted Her Tragic End

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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‘Teenage Sex and Death’ Kills Summer’s Horror Hot Streak

“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” is a fatally self-conscious meta-slasher.

Nick Schager

MAGA Nemesis ‘Really Hurt’ Rosie Didn’t Invite Her on Kimmel

Rosie O’Donnell on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Oscar Winner Breaks Silence on ‘Love of Her Life’s’ Death

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‘Oppenheimer’ Star Drops Bombshell Career Update

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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‘Friends’ Star Reveals Role She Really Wanted on Hit Show

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Vance’s Army Secretary Pal on the Way Out After Hegseth Feud

William Vaillancourt

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, amid a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Netflix Paid Him to Eat Fried Chicken—Then Things Got Scary

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Meghan Markle Humiliated as Acting Return Crashes and Burns

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, takes part in the Scar Tree Walk on day three of the royal trip along with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex on April 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The Scar Tree Walk is a journey connecting traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and histories of the Kulin Nation. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia, with engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. (Photo by Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images)

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Natalie Harp

Natalie Harp Pictured On Trump’s Personal Plane in New Video

READY FOR HER CLOSE-UP

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Jeff Kober attends HBO Max's Emmy Nominee Celebration at NYA WEST on August 16, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Emmy-Winning Actor Says This Habit Keeps Him Healthy at 72

'IT CHANGED MY LIFE'

A former host at right-wing news network One America News, Harp has since risen through the ranks to become Trump’s favorite personal assistant.

Natalie Harp Sparks Fresh Mystery After Trump Letter Reveal

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED

Trump’s longtime aide was by his side again Friday, as newly revealed letters shed fresh light on their unusually close relationship.

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Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins

Keystone Kash’s Girlfriend Suffers Humiliating Legal Setback

STRUCK DOWN

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens as U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions from the media after signing an executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission to be chaired by Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Hegseth, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 3, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Hegseth’s Twisted Attack on Free Press Over Carrier Scandal

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Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt and Emily Underwood

Trump Blow as Yet Another Female Aide Quits

SLIDING DOORS

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The Real Role Natalie Harp Fills in Trump’s White House

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Trump Unveils Sly Ploy to Keep Name on White House Project

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Donald Trump in front of the Supreme Court with his ballroom presentation

Here's How Trump’s SCOTUS Goons Will Rule on His Ballroom

Harry and Meghan quit California

Harry and Meghan Sensationally Quit California

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