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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
WHOOPS/OOPS

Trump Goon Flubs Tribute to Ousted Fox Host With Typo

The two-time failed presidential candidate has accidentally inserted himself into the story.

Harry Thompson

Actor Javier Bardem poses during his hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 16, 2026.   REUTERS/Mike Blake
FUMING MAD

Oscar-Winning Actor Draws MAGA’s Ire Over Social Media Post

Trump’s Ambassador to Israel called the A-list star ‘Dumb and Dumber rolled into one person.’

Sarah-Jane Collins

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Huckabee, the former governor and presidential candidate, answered questions on Israel and its campaign against Hamas. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
READ THE ROOM

Trump Goon, 70, Uses Deadly Iran War to Make Crude Innuendo

The president’s ambassador to Israel chose an inopportune time to make an inappropriate joke.

Catherine Bouris

Alex Bruesewitz (R) with his friends, including Sarah Gaither, at the back, but no sign of her dog.
FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES

White House Stages War Rescue for Trump Adviser and TikToker

Thousands of other Americans were told to fend for themselves.

Tom Latchem

Tucker Carlson
BIBLICAL BLOWBACK

Trump Goon’s Tucker Carlson Trainwreck Sparks Mideast Crisis

The US ambassador has ignited a geopolitical firestorm over a biblical talking point.

Olivia Ralph

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Huckabee, the former governor and presidential candidate, answered questions on Israel and its campaign against Hamas. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
LEAK BLEAK

MAGA Melts Down at Trump Ambassador Over Bombshell Spy Meet

Trump’s ambassador held an off-the-books meeting with a spy who sold American secrets to Israelis.

Tom Sanders

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Mike Huckabee, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.
WHAT’S UP, DOC?

Trump’s Ambassador Makes Surprise Visit to Netanyahu’s Trial

Mike Huckabee said that President Donald Trump “understands” what the Israeli prime minister is going through.

Ewan Palmer

Donald Trump likes to fill key positions from Fox News
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP FOX

All the Major Fox Stars Enlisted in Trump 2.0

Meet the former primetime favorites now taking over the White House.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Trump
MESSIAH COMPLEX

Fox Host Observes Passover by Calling Trump ‘Modern Moses’

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also doubled down on the comparison with his own theory.

Will Neal

Monica Crowley
REVOLVING DOOR

Trump Picks Yet Another Fox Star for White House Role

Monica Crowley, Trump’s pick for Chief of Protocol, is only the latest former Fox employee to land a job offer in his incoming administration.

Zachary Folk

Nancy Pelosi smiles on the red carpet at the Vanity Fair afterparty following the 96th Academy Awards.
SET IN STONE

Nancy Pelosi Has a Wild Idea: Put Biden on Mount Rushmore

The former speaker’s seemingly flippant comment had many conservative politicians and pundits fuming on Sunday.

Lily Mae Lazarus

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