Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin observes the Centre-2026 military exercises at the Chebarkul range in Chelyabinsk Region, Russia October 2, 2026.

COVERAGE COVERUP

Putin Scrambles to Hide Humiliating Reality

Kremlin broadcasters largely ignored Kyiv’s largest strike in a city close to the strongman’s heart.

Leigh Kimmins

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - AUGUST 15: (RUSSIA OUT) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two leaders are meeting for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Trumpy Anchor Melts Down at President’s Suck-Up to Putin

CNBC’s Joe Kernen questioned the president’s embrace of authoritarian leaders.

Tom Latchem

The Daily Show, Jon Stewart

‘LAYERS OF STUPIDITY’

Jon Stewart Sounds Alarm on Trump’s ‘Insane’ Putin Deal

Stewart unpacked Trump’s “illogical” sweetheart deal with Russia.

Michael Boyle

A photo illustration of Donald Trump dressed in British Revolutionary War uniform in front of destruction from the Ukraine war for the Daily Beast podcast.

How Trump Just Became Our Modern Benedict Arnold: Guru

David Rothkopf sounds the alarm on Trump’s stunning betrayal of Ukraine.

William Vaillancourt

U.S. President Donald Trump stands with Russian President Vladimir Putin as they meet to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine in Anchorage, Alaska on August 15, 2025.

TURN UP THE HEAT

How Trump is Turning U.S. History Upside Down—for the Worse

Everything you learned in high school about American strength is being made wrong.

David Rothkopf

donald trump

Eye-Popping Total Trump Wants to Cash Out of White House

The president is dead set on a jaw-dropping amount, his longtime biographer alleged.

Vic Verbalaitis