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AMERICA LAST

Trump’s AI Goons Busted Committing Anti-American Blunder

A new AI federal government portal is anything but American, the Daily Beast has uncovered.

David Gardner

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and a Bald Eagle in the sky.
Opinion
THE END

The End of Trump and America’s ‘Main Character’ Era

Perhaps these days portend nothing more than a long-overdue correction, and the world will emerge from our flirtation with fascism as a more equitable place for all. Or perhaps not.

Michael Ian Black

Midterm senior superlatives
Opinion
THE VOTES ARE IN...

Let’s Celebrate These 10 Truly Ridiculous 2026 Campaigns

There’s just 50 days left until Election Day. It’s time for some “midterm superlatives.”

Michael Ian Black

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opinion
GAME OVER

The End of Major League Football Is Inevitable

Imagine America without football...

Michael Wolff

President Donald Trump.
LOSER

‘Trump Curse’ Gains Traction After Shocking U.S. Loss

Another one bites the dust for the sports-loving president.

Cameron Adams

Men drink beer at a restaurant in Hanoi, July 20, 2009.
Opinion
CHEERS!

How to Best Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary? Drink!

Sometimes lighting—and stoking—a revolutionary fire means, well, getting lit.

Brooke Barbier

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A photo illo illustration of Donald Trump with the new Air Force One plane, bags of money, and in front of the America 250 fair.
Opinion
NO FAIR AT ALL

The Only Blue Ribbon at Trump’s State Fair Was for Grift

There’s no aspect of his flailing presidency that Trump won’t milk for his personal end. And the milk is raw.

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump with one sad sparkler.
PLEASE COME!

Panicked Trump, 80, Braces for Epic July 4th Humiliation

Trump’s latest America 250 spectacle is facing multiple problems.

Farrah Tomazin

Donald Trump, George Washington animated gif
Opinion
FROM FIRST TO WORST

How Trump Has Become the Anti-George Washington

As the United States celebrates a historical milestone, somehow we have managed to empower the absolute worst person possible to lead us.

David Rothkopf

Donald Trump falling down
Opinion
END GAMES

Donald Trump Is Doing Everything Possible to Destroy Himself

The walls are finally closing in.

Michael Wolff

Trump's blood lust and UFC Freedom 250
Opinion
FIGHT CLUB

Trump’s Blood Lust Takes Center Stage at the White House

Nothing is sacred when it comes to the president’s appetite for entertainment.

John Casey

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