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Critics put Chris Garten on the naughty list over his mock Christmas Day assault on St. Nick.
Indiana Republican Blasts 'Snowflakes' Upset With His AI Santa Beatdown
Critics put Chris Garten on the naughty list over his mock Christmas Day assault on St. Nick.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Trump claimed he dropped Epstein "long before it became fashionable to do so" in a wild holiday rant on his social media platform.
'Sleazebags': Trump Wishes A Merry Christmas To ... Epstein Island Visitors?!?
Trump claimed he dropped Epstein "long before it became fashionable to do so" in a wild holiday rant on his social media platform.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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The filmmaker described being "moved by the delicacy and openness" of Reiner's performance in one of his iconic films.
'It Breaks My Heart': Martin Scorsese Pens Touching Tribute To Friend Rob Reiner
The filmmaker described being "moved by the delicacy and openness" of Reiner's performance in one of his iconic films.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Kristy Lee said Trump's use of the center for "personal promotion diminishes its meaning and erodes the dignity owed to the legacy of a fallen president.”
'The Power Of Truth': Folk Singer Defends Canceling Show At 'Trump-Kennedy' Center
Kristy Lee said Trump's use of the center for "personal promotion diminishes its meaning and erodes the dignity owed to the legacy of a fallen president.”
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December 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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'Pathetic Trainwreck': Trump Gives Stephen Colbert A Lump Of Coal On Christmas Eve
'Pathetic Trainwreck': Trump Gives Stephen Colbert A Lump Of Coal On Christmas Eve
'Pathetic Trainwreck': Trump Gives Stephen Colbert A Lump Of Coal On Christmas Eve
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December 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Miller got worked up over what he called a staff "revolt" at CBS over the dropping of a "60 Minutes" segment that was critical of the Trump administration.
Stephen Miller Has Over-The-Top Solution To Internal CBS Pushback At Bari Weiss
Miller got worked up over what he called a staff "revolt" at CBS over the dropping of a "60 Minutes" segment that was critical of the Trump administration.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The Education Department oversees what’s known as the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program, which was created during the Great Depression to help integrate blind workers into the U.S. workforce due to discrimination. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump's Latest Target In His Anti-DEI Rampage: Blind Workers
Education Secretary Linda McMahon has apparently decided that giving blind contractors priority at Army dining halls "adversely affects" U.S. interests.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Federal Investigators Sought To Contact 10 Epstein 'Co-Conspirators,' New Epstein Files Show
Federal Investigators Sought To Contact 10 Epstein 'Co-Conspirators,' New Epstein Files Show
Federal Investigators Sought To Contact 10 Epstein 'Co-Conspirators,' New Epstein Files Show
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December 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Several insults aimed at Trump's Democratic predecessors are now featured in his "Presidential Walk of Fame."
'We're Paying For This S**t!': Critics Wallop Trump Over His Partisan Plaque Job
Several insults aimed at Trump's Democratic predecessors are now featured in his "Presidential Walk of Fame."
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December 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Goldberg, who starred in Reiner's 1996 film "Ghosts of Mississippi," laid into the president following his wild message.
'Have You No Shame?!?': Whoopi Goldberg Lambastes Trump Over Reiner Post On Live TV
Goldberg, who starred in Reiner's 1996 film "Ghosts of Mississippi," laid into the president following his wild message.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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The actor, who starred in Reiner's 1996 film "Ghosts of Mississippi," weighed in on the "horrible" takes about the slain director.
James Woods Shares Why He Stayed Friends With Rob Reiner Despite Political Differences
The actor, who starred in Reiner's 1996 film "Ghosts of Mississippi," weighed in on the "horrible" takes about the slain director.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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The Department of Justice used the beloved children's book character in another twisted meme.
Trump Administration Doubles Down On Cruel 'Franklin' Posts Despite Publisher Criticism
The Department of Justice used the beloved children's book character in another twisted meme.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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The late-night host roasted the president over one thing he "loves" to do.
Jimmy Kimmel Has A Rich Response After Receiving A Check With Trump's Name On It
The late-night host roasted the president over one thing he "loves" to do.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Wildlife Group Wants Trump’s Photo Removed From National Park Passes
Wildlife Group Wants Trump’s Photo Removed From National Park Passes
Wildlife Group Wants Trump’s Photo Removed From National Park Passes
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December 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Trump Administration Won’t Issue Quarters Commemorating Civil Rights For America's 250th Birthday
Trump Administration Won’t Issue Quarters Commemorating Civil Rights For America's 250th Birthday
Trump Administration Won’t Issue Quarters Commemorating Civil Rights For America's 250th Birthday
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December 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Michael Kosta argued that right-wing outlets covering the State Department switch-up may be "suffering from an outrage shortage."
'Daily Show' Has A Word With Marco Rubio Over His 'Pathetic' War On Fonts
Michael Kosta argued that right-wing outlets covering the State Department switch-up may be "suffering from an outrage shortage."
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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The "Late Night" host pointed out a hypocrisy with the president's not-so-festive comments ahead of the holidays.
Seth Meyers Isn't Playing Around With Trump's 'Out-Of-Touch' Economy Talk
The "Late Night" host pointed out a hypocrisy with the president's not-so-festive comments ahead of the holidays.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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The "Naked Gun" actor has attempted to distance himself from his part in the RFK Jr.-linked film.
'Unconscionable': Liam Neeson Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Role In New Anti-Vax Doc
The "Naked Gun" actor has attempted to distance himself from his part in the RFK Jr.-linked film.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
Trump Seemingly Forgets He’s Barron Trump’s Father
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December 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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"When it comes to my safety and my family’s safety, there has to be a line," the daughter of the Minnesota governor said in a video.
Tim Walz’s Daughter Fears For Family's Safety Days After She Took On Donald Trump Jr.
"When it comes to my safety and my family’s safety, there has to be a line," the daughter of the Minnesota governor said in a video.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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“[T]his video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” the singer responded to the Trump administration’s now-deleted post.
White House Deletes ICE Video With Sabrina Carpenter Song After She Called It ‘Evil’
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December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Tom Frieden called on health care professionals to ignore the new recommendation from the "unscientific group of people."
Ex-CDC Director Scorches RFK Jr.-Crafted Panel Over This 'Big Mistake'
Tom Frieden called on health care professionals to ignore the new recommendation from the "unscientific group of people."
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December 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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The veteran news anchor said CBS is now a "whole different organization" compared to her time at the network.
Connie Chung Shreds 'Greedy' CBS Owners In Wicked Takedown: It's Crashing 'Into Crumbles'
The veteran news anchor said CBS is now a "whole different organization" compared to her time at the network.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM