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Hegseth and Trump

Jaw-Dropping Scale of Troops Wounded by Trump’s War Leaks

PURPLE HEART HEROES

Scores of U.S. soldiers were gravely injured—but the Pentagon has not been upfront about it.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One en route to Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Befuddled Trump, 79, Can’t Keep Up With His Own War

MIXED MESSAGES

A photo composite of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth making a face during a press briefing, wearing an American flag lined suit, drinking champagne on Fox, and showing off his tattoos.

All the Heinous Pentagon Pete Looks He Wants Censored

PETEY PICS

YouTube Bans 'Jeopardy!' Host's Podcast Over 'Hate Speech'WHAT IS CENSORSHIP?

Owen Mason-Hill

Ken Jennings hosting "Jeopardy!"

Bondi’s Epstein Files Nightmare Gets Worse With New ProbePANIC FOR PAM

Sarah Ewall-Wice

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on October 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Bondi faced criticism from Democrats on the Justice Department’s targeting of President Trump’s political opponents, including the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

ICE Barbie Accused of Retaliation Plot Over $220M Ad BlitzAD NAUSEAM

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem looks on during a meeting with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office

Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature SkinGLOW GET IT

Laura Geller Best of the Best Cream Palette Review

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Iran Trolls Trump’s Epstein Woes in Lego Propaganda Video

EVERYTHING IS NOT AWESOME

The Islamic regime gave trashposting Trump a taste of his own medicine.

White South African 'Refugees' Flee Trump's Violent America

A photo illustration of Marjorie Taylor Greene in front of GA special election ballots.

Democrat Tops Race for MTG Seat in Shock Election Twist

Sarah Ewall-Wice, William Vaillancourt

Kidman

Nicole Kidman Reveals Post-Divorce Romance ‘Deal Breaker’

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Attorney General Pam Bondi was left stammering when pressed on President Donald Trump's claim that she insisted Tulsi Gabbard attend the Fulton County raid where 2020 ballots were seized.

Pam Bondi Faces Fresh Nightmare Over Brother’s Legal Wins

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One-Time Virginia First Lady Enters Race for House SeatNEW HORIZONS
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Jill Biden Takes on Trump-Demolished East Wing in New MemoirDEMOLITION DIARY
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6 Things Fit People Over 40 Always Check on Food Labels

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Food Network Star Suffered 'Horrific' Breast Implant Injury

Valerie Bertinelli attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

'Mean Girls' Star Reveals Her Anti-Aging Injectable Secrets

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Tennis Star Hopes Huge Engagement Ring ‘Distracts’ Opponents

Aryna Sabalenka

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Celebrity

Liza Minnelli Slams ‘Rude’ Co-Star His After Tragic Death

She did not mince her words about the late Hollywood legend, who was found dead last year.

Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace in "Project Hail Mary."

Reviews

The Year’s First Must-See Movie Event Is Here

(L-R) Rachel Weisz as The Protagonist and Leo Woodall as Vladimir.

Interviews

Netflix Sex Drama Flips Script on ‘Lolita’ for Epstein Era

Samantha Bergeson

Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta in "Scarpetta."

Nicole Kidman’s New Show Is Your Next Obsessive Binge-Watch

Co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Bobby Cannavale, ‘Scarpetta’ is a serial killer thriller done right.

Nick Schager

Hit Show’s Stars Drop F-Bomb Message to Trolling Fans

François Arnaud and Hudson Williams in "Heated Rivalry."

Actress Sent ‘Love Note’ to JFK Jr.’s Ex Before Brutal Role

Owen Mason-Hill

Daryl Hannah and actress Dree Hemingway from "Love Story"

‘Lost’ Star Reveals Why He Walked Away From Acting

Matthew Fox in “Lost”

Cheryl Hines’ Ex-Friend Reveals Falling-Out: ‘She’s Gone’

Owen Mason-Hill

Tig Notaro and Cheryl Hines

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MS NOW Host: Why Trump Is So ‘Sensitive’ About Late-Night TV

Nicolle Wallace

Food Network Star Suffered 'Horrific' Breast Implant Injury

Valerie Bertinelli attends the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 07, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Another Trump Goon Gets D.C. House Courtesy of Military

Catherine Bouris

Pam Bondi

Jimmy Kimmel Finally Saw ‘Melania’ Movie and Has Thoughts

Jimmy Kimmel

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President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts an event promoting coal-powered energy sources in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. February 11, 2026.

Trump’s Plan to Fix His Oil Crisis Backfires Horribly

NOW YOU TRY

Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly Goes Nuclear on Fox News Star in MAGA Civil War

UNFRIENDLY FIRE

Ndoye confronts Nick Shirley abot filming traders, telling him: "This is how we eat. Get the f--k out of here."

ICE Agents Accused of Taking Cues From MAGA Influencer

FOR THE CAMERAS

A detainee says agents didn’t tell him why he was being arrested but instead quizzed him about conservative influencer Nick Shirley.

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026.

Trump’s Missing Millions Mystery Targeted in New Probe

DOES NOT CHECK OUT

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand next to the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office.

FIFA President Reveals Trump’s Special Offer to Iran

THANKS BUT NO THANKS

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This Color-Changing Cat Litter Can Help Flag Health Issues

HERE’S THE SCOOP

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This Breathable Spanx Set Is My New Travel Uniform

DON’T SWEAT IT

What Makes a Mattress Truly “Organic”—and Where to Find ThemGO GREEN

This Plastic Surgeon-Owned Brand Streamlined My Skin RoutineTRIPLE THREAT

This Rechargeable Red Light Helps Me Wind Down for SleepLIGHTS ON

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Trump’s Weird Fetish for Discount Dress Shoes Revealed

GRIN AND BEAR IT

Kristi Noem, Corey Lewankdowski

Republican Knives Are Out for ICE Barbie and Her Lover

ICY RECEPTION

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The Brutal Price Americans Will Pay for Trump’s War

PUMP IT UP

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and map of the United States.

Trump Is Trying To Run the World Like a Pyramid Scheme

A photo composite of Donald Trump sleeping.

Sleepy Trump Trolled as National Napping Day’s New Mascot

Vic Verbalaitis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security," on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2026.

Trump Fired ICE Barbie—But She Still Broke Barriers

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