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Donald Trump and his officials cannot seem to get their story straight about leaked Signal app messages.

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

Kai Trump watches her shot.

How Pushy MAGA Fans Ruined Kai Trump’s Shot at Golf Glory

OFF COURSE

Kenneal Patterson

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.

Members of War Group Chat Are Being Sued Over Bombshell Leak👊⚖️🔥

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth listens as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House on March 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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

Real Housewives’ Wild Bullying Reaches New Height in Finale

DIAMONDS AREN'T FOREVER

If there’s one thing the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season finale proves, it’s that it’s high time to shatter all the alliances.

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

Yasmeen Hamadeh

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

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’

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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

“The Residence” stars Paul Fitzgerald and Barrett Foa talk being the rare gay president and first gentleman in a TV show—especially during this administration.

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Trailers

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

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Celebrity

Popular Star Quits ‘Real Housewives,’ Shocking Fans

Clare Donaldson

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

Clare Donaldson

Clare Donaldson

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

Chris Feil

Seth Rogen Viciously Mocks Hollywood in Hilarious New Series

Nick Schager

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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

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?

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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

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

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

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

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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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

Trump

Trump Plans to Freeze Planned Parenthood Funding

ACCESS DENIED

The administration may pause tens of millions for Planned Parenthood and its affiliates as it investigates whether or not federal grants are going towards DEI.

Kenneal Patterson

Melania Trump nee Knauss at her wedding in a car

Melania Trump’s Wedding Dress Is Allegedly for Sale on eBay

SELLING FAST!

Coca Cola polar bears wearing MAGA hats and bottles of diet coke in the snow

MAGA Influencers Caught Red-Handed Shilling for Soda

SODA JERKS

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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

Wrangler & Whataburger Are Now Serving a New Apparel CollabWHATACOLLAB

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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Pete Hegseth photo illustration

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

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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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