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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks on stage during an America First Workers Special Event on May 18, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky. Hegseth, who came to support Ed Gallrein, Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky, for a campaign event held one day before Kentucky's Primary Election, where Trump-endorsed Gallrein is running against incumbent Thomas Massie.
BOTTOMS UP

Army Dining Hall Becomes First to Sell Booze to Troops

An officer said it was time that American troops were trusted to behave like adults.

Lauren Hartley

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Scotland's Tartan Army march to Boston's Fenway Park baseball stadium - Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Scotland fans wearing kilts and playing the bagpipes during the march to Fenway Park IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Bob Dechiara     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
KILT-Y AS CHARGED

Tartan Army Drinks Boston Dry in Scottish World Cup Party

Drinking is different across the pond.

Harry Thompson

President Donald Trump threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine on Monday if France does not join his "Board of Peace" after also threatening eight European countries with 10 percent tariffs if a deal is not reached for the U.S. to purchase Greenland.
CULINARY VIN-DALISM

Trump Uncorks Chaos for Wine Lists in American Restaurants

The president’s tariffs have brought a new problem to whine about.

Harry Thompson

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SUPER DRY WEEKEND

Nation Close to Running Out of Fave Beer After Cyberattack

Beer lovers are on the brink of a disappointing weekend.

Harry Thompson

Emily Fairn, Fionn O'Shea, Anthony Boyle, and Louis Partridge in House of Guinness.
BDE

The Star Who Will Make You Obsessed With ‘House of Guinness’

A swaggering, d--k-swinging Anthony Boyle steals every moment of the new Netflix series.

Emma Fraser

Modelos on a shelf.
BEER BUST

Trump Immigration Crackdown Hits Beer Sales

American beer is losing big as Hispanic consumers slow down spending amid President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.

Amber Levis

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Corona and Modelo beers from Mexico are displayed for sale at a Whole Foods store.
HOLD MY BEER

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Affecting Surprising Target

America’s No.1 beer is suffering after many Latino customers have been spooked by the administration’s immigration policies.

Jasmine Venet

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BREW-TAL

Now Trump Is Going After Beer in Escalating Trade War

The industry has become a “collateral victim” of Donald Trump’s sweeping levies, Brewers of Europe said.

Isabel van Brugen

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris
ENTER LANDMAN

Billy Bob Thornton on Beer, Texas, and His Own ‘Yellowstone’

The Oscar-nominated actor talks with Obsessed about his new Taylor Sheridan TV series “Landman,” making it clear that he’s still the coolest guy around.

Nick Schager

Highlands, North Carolina, grocery store, cold beer selection.
‘COLD IS GOLD’

Tennessee Lawmakers Brew Plot to Ban Cold Beer

In an attempt to curb consumers from cracking open a cold one behind the wheel, lawmakers plan to can the sale of chilled beer.

Edith Olmsted

An illustration including a photo of Caitlyn Jenner, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and a bottlecap with the BudLight logo
BEER BROUHAHA

Caitlyn Jenner Sparks Right-Wing Fury by Backing Bud Light

Some rightwing personalities are still not willing to accept the brand after its partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Justin Baragona

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