San Diego

After a 12-hour flight, a beluga whale swims in a holding pool at SeaWorld on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

SECOND CHANCE CUT SHORT

Whale Rescued From Abandoned Theme Park Dies Suddenly

The beluga whale was one of the 30 left behind at an abandoned theme park.

Reagin von Lehe

Bill Maher attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.

Bill Maher, 70, Defends Trump Comments About Bombing L.A.

The comedian has rushed to Trump’s defense, telling his audience to “be fair” to the president.

Reagin von Lehe

Donald Trump, fire photo illustration

The Real Threat to America’s Cities Isn’t Iran—It’s Trump

And not just because he keeps inviting Tehran to attack the West Coast.

Michael Ian Black

Hegseth

Pentagon Pete Photo Op Brutally Backfires

Pete Hegseth appeared to have a much slower mile time than his peers.

Annabella Rosciglione

Trump

Trump Hit With New Call for 25th Amendment After Wild Offer

The president’s bonkers rant about Southern California has Democrats seeing red all over again.

Annabella Rosciglione

California Governor Gavin Newsom gives remarks at the Center for American Progress Ideas Conference at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026.

‘DISGUSTING’

Newsom Tears Into Trump After ‘Deranged’ Offer

The president said sacrificing millions of innocent American lives would be a “small price” for winning the war he started with Iran.

Will Neal