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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Hegseth Smears Ex-Aide and Demands His Prosecution

FOR PETE’S SAKE

The Pentagon boss defended himself during a “Fox & Friends” interview and said any leakers will be prosecuted.

Bill Owens.

60 Minutes Boss Quits With Dire Warning as Trump Sues Show

LAST MINUTE

President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Trump’s Tariffs Have Caused ‘Major Shock’ to World Economy

TRUMP’S REPORT CARD

Is Steve Carell’s New Movie the Next ‘Succession’?EAT THE RICH

Clare Donaldson

Cory Michael Smith, Steve Carell, Ramy Youssef, and Jason Schwartzman

Hegseth Copied General’s Bombing Secrets to Wife on SignalCUT+PASTE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared on Fox & Friends to defend himself after a new scandal over his use of the Signal messaging app.

CNN’s MAGA Panelist Rages at Op-Ed Mocking Bill MaherMEIN FURY

Political commentator Scott Jennings appears on CNN’s “NewsNight” With Abby Phillip on April 21.

Jen Aniston’s Favorite Fitness Brand Dropped a Travel KitANISTON-APPROVED

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Jennifer Aniston x Pvolve sculpt anywhere bundle

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Colonel Sheyla Saez Ramirez, Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth split image

Army Suspends Base’s Female Commander After Trump Pic Rumors

KICKED OUT

Fort McCoy ruffled some high-ranking feathers last week and it all had to do with President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

A photo illustration of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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Why Hegseth Is Just the Tip of the Lunacy and Chaos Iceberg

A photo illustration of Pope Francis and Donald Trump.

How Trump Faces Final Reckoning With Francis the Man of Good

Elon Musk, Pete Hegseth split image

Hegseth’s Secret Battle Against Musk Fueling Pentagon Chaos

Janna Brancolini

A photo illustration of Donald Trump, Pope Francis, and JD Vance.

opinion

Pope Francis’ Trump Criticism Was a ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

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Nick Viall

Interviews

The ‘Bachelor’ Who Became a $30 Million Podcasting King

Nick Viall saw the celebrity podcasts around him rise and fall. Building off his “Bachelor” fame, he made a show with longevity.

Henry Chandonnet

Jennifer Love Hewitt in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'

Trailers

Jennifer Love Hewitt Heads Back to Her Murderous Roots

Clare Donaldson

Anna Lambe and Kelly William.

Interviews

The Canadian Sitcom That's a Middle Finger to Trump Tariffs

Sophie Brookover

HBO Series Freaks Viewers Out About Plane Crashes

Clare Donaldson

Clare Donaldson

‘The Last of Us’ Delivers Shock for Its Most Loved Character

Emma Fraser

We Need to Talk About That Explosive Ending of ‘Sinners’

Barry Levitt

Diego Luna

‘Andor’ Is the Best Star Wars Saga Since Original Trilogy

Matthew Macfadyen and Keira Knightley

The ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Hand Flex Scene Is Hotter Than Ever

Clare Donaldson

Helena Zengel

Baby Yoda Fans, Meet Your New Favorite Creature

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‘Conclave’ Memes Take Over the Internet After the Pope Dies

Clare Donaldson

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Rep. Diana Harshbarger and Rep. Al Green.

White GOP Rep Calls 77-Year-Old Black Congressman ‘Boy’

William Vaillancourt

Jeremy Jordan

The Musical About the Man Trapped in a Cave for 14 Days

Investment manager Grant Cardone offered a painfully general assessment of the president’s master “plan” on The Ingraham Angle.

Fox Guest Slams Viewers Worried About Retirement Under Trump

Elon Musk departs the U.S. Capitol Building on March 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

DOGE Given Access to Secret Data on Millions of Immigrants

Janna Brancolini

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President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House.

Trump’s Alma Mater Joins Backlash to His Education Attacks

OPEN REVOLT

Kerry Kennedy

Kerry Kennedy Sends Message to Viewers Her Brother Won’t

FAMILY TIES

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Larry David

Larry David Destroys Bill Maher With ‘My Dinner With Adolf’

EXPERTLY DONE

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star not-so-subtly compared Trump to Hitler and took Bill Maher to task in a new satirical essay.

Jimmy Kimmel talking about Vance meeting the Pope

Kimmel Mocks JD Vance’s Worthless ‘Prayers’ After Pope Dies

SAVE THEM

Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza in 2023.

Reporter Caught in RFK Sex Storm Torches Politico on Exit

GROVELING FOR TRUMP

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Murad’s New Retinol Oil Is a Godsend for Sensitive Skin

JUST DROP IT

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This Antioxidant Self-Tanner Is the Ultimate Glow Getter

VACATION IN A BOTTLE?

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Trump's Garden of Heros

Is Trump’s ‘Garden of Heroes’ an Act of Government Villainy?

"LAND OF LEGENDS"

Karoline Leavitt's crucifix necklace.

Leavitt’s Cross Necklace Is for Display Purposes Only

THE NEW ABNORMAL

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Photo illustration of the Supreme Court with closing signs hung around on a red background

The Supreme Court Majority Has Ruled Itself Out of Business

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Meghan Markle, Jason Knauf illustration

William Trolls Meghan, 'Rewards’ Aide Who Called Her a Bully

Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio photo illustration

The Real Power Players in President Trump’s Administration

Robby Hoffman and Gabby Windey

Why Gabby Windey’s Wife Would Never Go on ‘The Traitors’

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