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President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he departs the stage during the signing ceremony on December 4, 2025.

Trump Ridiculed for Unpatriotic Kennedy Center Makeover

RED, WHITE AND SNAFU

Staffers at the cultural hub joke that Trump’s MAGA makeover has the building glowing less like a U.S. landmark and more like the flag of some other country.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at the White House press briefing room in Washington DC, United States, on October 23, 2025.

Karoline Leavitt’s Relative Torches Her From ICE Detention

DETAINED AND DENIAL

CNN broadcast journalist Kaitlan Collins speaks during a live shot before US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

CNN Host Calls Out Trump for Attack on Kaitlan Collins

BALLROOM BLITZKRIEG

Catherine Bouris

‘SNL’s’ Jost Stuns With Brutal Pentagon Pete Cold OpenPEAK COLIN

Saturday Night Live, Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth

Trump’s Bandaged Hand Shows Up for Kennedy Center DinnerNOT-SO-HANDY-DANDY

Catherine Bouris

Trump and Sylvester Stallone

Trump, 79, Can’t Pronounce Movie Star Pal’s NameSPEAKING IS HARD

Catherine Bouris

Donald Trump

15 Gift Ideas for Biohackers and the Longevity-Obsessed

Theresa Holland

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A photo illustration of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth for Inside Trump's Head podcast.

Why Trump Is Using a Moron to Run His ‘War’: Wolff

‘MORONOCRACY’

Michael Wolff believes that Pete Hegseth’s lack of experience for the role of Defense Secretary is proving to be a boon to President Donald Trump.

William Vaillancourt, The Daily Beast Podcast

Olivia Nuzzi

RFK Jr.’s ‘Digital Lover’ Out of Job Amid Fresh Allegations

US President Donald Trump shows the floor plan of his planned ballroom.

Trump Melts Down at Kaitlan Collins Over His Tacky Ballroom

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 21: New Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel speaks as his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins (C) looks on during his swearing in ceremon in the Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on February 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Patel was confirmed by the Senate 51-49, with Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) the only Republicans voting to oppose him. Patel has been a hard-line critic of the FBI, the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Keystone Kash Lackey Rages at Report About Boss' Girlfriend

Donald Trump and the new Oval Office sign at the White House.

Trump, 79, Adds New Sign to Remind Him Where He Works

Catherine Bouris

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Kelsey Pribilski in Man Finds Tape.

This Terrible Video-Game Movie Will Disappoint So Many Fans

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The Surprise Celeb Cameo Behind This Super Gross TV Twist

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Never-Better Timothée Chalamet Stuns in ‘Marty Supreme’

Timothée Chalamet

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Trump Rages After Getting Skewered By Fox News Guest

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ICE Goons Pepper-Spray Newly Sworn-In Congresswoman

Adelita Grijalva attacked by ICE agents in Arizona

Suck-Up Golf Buddy Gets Trump, 79, to Pardon His Client

Donald Trump holding a presidential pardon at a golf course.

ICE Barbie Brazenly Boasts About Defying Judge’s Orders

Kristi Noem and the deportation flights.

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Thomas Markle and Meghan Markle.

Can Meghan Keep Her Father Cut Off Amid a New Health Crisis?

FAMILY VALUES

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - NOVEMBER 26: Russian President Vladimir Putin grimaces during a signing ceremony at the Yntymak Ordo Presidential Palace, on November 26, 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Vladimir Putin makes a three-day state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. During his stay he takes part in a regular session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO). Putin will also hold talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to discuss development of the strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Putin Found ‘Morally Responsible’ for Woman’s Perfume Death

POISON TRAIL

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Fox News Hosts Spar Over Trump’s Fake Peace Prize

BEEFIN’

Greg Gutfeld was thrilled that the prize FIFA created just for Trump went to Trump.

Catherine Bouris

Newsom, Trump

Newsom Trolls Trump Over Made-Up ‘Peace’ Award

PEACE OFFERING

William Vaillancourt

US First Lady Melania Trump smiles after lighting up the National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2025.

Tone Deaf Melania Backs $2,800 Bag From Luxury Designer

WHAT'S AFFORDABILITY?

Georgina DiNardo

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BATTLE OF THE BLANKETS

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein

Why Andrew’s Epstein Shame Will Never End: Author

THE PEDO STAIN

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Trump Falls for Foreign Trolls Posing as MAGA Influencers

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What Meghan’s Dead Dog Cameo Says About Her Netflix Deal

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Save Michelle Pfeiffer From This Cheesy Christmas Movie

President Donald Trump responds to a reporters question as he leaves after signing a series of bills related to California’s vehicle emissions standards during an event in the East Room of the White House on June 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump, 79, Is Fuming Over Reports of His Declining Health

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The Surprise Best Part of the New ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes

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