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Mike Waltz and Donald Trump.

Trump Blows Huge Hole in Adviser’s Excuse for War Plan Leak

SINKHOLE

The administration couldn’t get its story straight—for the second straight day.

William Vaillancourt

Donald Trump

Trump Seeks Revenge on MSNBC Analyst in New Executive Order

HOLDING A GRUDGE

William Vaillancourt

Karoline Leavitt on Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News.

Leavitt: We Should Be ‘Grateful’ to Trump After War Leak

GET OVER IT

Isabel van Brugen

Now Trump Is Talking About Handing Cash to Jan. 6 RiotersMOB MONEY

Janna Brancolini

Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli American Council National Summit at the Washington Hilton on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC.

What Shocked ‘Surrounded’ Star Most About His MAGA OpponentsTHE LAST LAUGH

A photo illustration of Sam Seder on Jubilee.

Hegseth Preaches ‘Merit-Based’ Military Amid Security MessDIVERSITY, EQUITY, IRONY

Speaking at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii Tuesday, the under-fire defense chief fielded questions from reporters.

This Top-Rated Waxed Jacket Now Comes in a ‘Shacket’ StyleSHACKET SEASON

Huckberry Flint & Tinder Bighorn Shirt Jacket Review | Scouted, The Daily Beast

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters after being interviewed in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2025. Donald Trump announced earlier that Boeing has been awarded the contract for the Air Force's next-generation stealth fighter plane, which the 47th US president said would be named the F-47. (Photo by Annabelle GORDON / AFP) (Photo by ANNABELLE GORDON/AFP via Getty Images)

Hegseth Boasts ‘I Know Exactly What I’m Doing’ After Leak

NO REGRETS

The defense secretary insisted: “Nobody’s texting war plans”—again and again and again.

National Security Advisor Michael Waltz is pressed on claims from an article in The Atlantic.

Even Fox Host Won’t Buy Bonkers Signal Chat Conspiracy Claim

William Vaillancourt

A photo illustration of Erika Jayne, Sutton Stracke, and Dorit Kemsley on RHOBH.

Real Housewives’ Wild Bullying Reaches New Height in Finale

People walk through Columbia University in New York City, U.S.

Columbia Student Hands Trump Admin Another Big Loss in Court

CNN

GOP Rep Throws Hissy Fit Over CNN Host’s War Leak Questions

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Jeffrey Goldberg speaks on stage during the "Nancy Pelosi on The Art of Power" panel for The Atlantic Festival 2024 on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for The Atlantic)

Atlantic Editor Threatens to Release More Trump Admin Texts

Jeffrey Goldberg had blurred out parts of the text thread to protect operational details that he worried could be used to harm American military and intelligence personnel.

Naomi Watts and Bill Murray in The Friend.

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Prepare to Weep at This Movie Starring Naomi Watts and a Dog

Paul Fitzgerald as President Perry Morgan, and Barrett Foa as Elliot Morgan in The Residence.

Interviews

Netflix Finally Puts a Gay President in the White House

20 Freak Ways to Die Teased in ‘Final Destination’ Trailer

STUFF OF NIGHTMARES

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Clare Donaldson

Popular Star Quits ‘Real Housewives,’ Shocking Fans

SAY IT AIN'T SO

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Meghann Fahy Goes on Nightmare First Date in ‘Drop’ Trailer

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Clare Donaldson

Jacques Develay in "Misericordia"

A Priest’s Raging Erection Is the Comedy Moment of the Year

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Seth Rogen Viciously Mocks Hollywood in Hilarious New Series

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Living for the ‘White Lotus’ Rich White Ladies’ Betrayals

Aaron Paul and Eiza González

The Sci-Fi Horror Film Moviegoers Have Been Waiting For

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Actor Gwyneth Paltrow, founder and CEO of Goop speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 4, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Brilliant Response to Meghan Markle ‘Beef’

John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, and Steve Carell

‘The Office’ Turns 20: Fans Call Out Their Favorite Moments

Clare Donaldson

White Lotus Incest

Is It OK to Think the ‘White Lotus’ Incest Scene Was Hot?

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, speaks during a press conference about the House Republican's budget following the Republican Conference meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 25, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Johnson Wants to Try Wild Move to Help Trump Beat the Courts

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Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration, and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Bernie Forces Trump Social Security Pick to Trash DOGE Cuts

SLOW BERN

Emell Derra Adolphus

A photo illustration of U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on the hot dog costume from I Think You Should Leave.

Trump Assigns ‘F***ing Idiot’ Signal Leaker to Probe Himself

IT WASN'T ME!

Adolescence. Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

‘Adolescence’ Creator Fires Back at ‘Absurd’ MAGA Backlash

TOXIC MASCULINITY

Right-wingers have accused the show’s creators of “race-swapping” the show’s white, knife-wielding protagonist.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Congressman Jared Moskowitz holding a sign from Trump admin's Signal chat.

Dems Ruthlessly Troll Trump Officials After War Plan Leak

TOO SOON?

Kenneal Patterson

Megyn Kelly and Mark Halperin.

Megyn Kelly Opens Business with Man She Shamed During MeToo

NEW FRIENDS

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Is Colostrum Just Another Wellness Gimmick? Experts Weigh In

GOT MILK?

Therabody Depuffing Wand Review

Therabody’s New Depuffing Wand Reduces Swelling in Minutes

BRIGHT EYES

Layne Van Vranken

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This Luxe Houseware Brand Offers a More Elegant Way to SmokeHIGH STANDARDS

Murad’s New Retinol Oil Is a Godsend for Sensitive SkinJUST DROP IT

This Coveted Sézane Cardigan Is Finally Back in StockOUI OUI

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Why I Don’t Have Enough F-Words for Deez Nutz Hegseth’s F-Up

OVERSHARING

Michael Ian Black

Hillary Clinton waving on top of a blank Gmail email

Today’s Hottest Group Text? Hillary Clinton’s, No Doubt

VINDICATION

Recreation of Signal message conversation between Trump Cabinet members regarding bombings of the Houthi in Yemen

Read the Messages From Trump Officials’ Group War Chat

LEFT ON READ

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‘Mid-Century Modern’ Showrunners on Gay Humor, Vodka Coffee

The Daily Beast Podcast, Kenneal Patterson

A photo illustration Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth walking into an open manhole cover.

Why Signal Shambles Isn’t Trump F***wits’ Worst Move—So Far

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Why A-Listers are NOT Broadway’s Most Expensive Draw

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