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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.

Barack and Michelle Obama at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Obamas Spotted Together for First Time Since Divorce Rumors

DATE NIGHT

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Hegseth’s Secret Battle Against Musk Fueling Pentagon Chaos

CLASH OF THE TITANS

Janna Brancolini

Voter Smeared by Nancy Mace in Viral Clash Trashes Her StoryDON'T MAKE UP

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 17: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Jennifer Love Hewitt Heads Back to Her Murderous RootsKILLER NOSTALGIA

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

MAGA Star Jeered for Trying to Defend DOGE at Wild Town HallDOGE WANNA HEAR IT

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Byron Donalds stands in front of a lectern at a town hall.

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

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

THE NEW ABNORMAL

The pope educated the Trump administration on the “ways you are supposed to treat people,” according to The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy.

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Karoline Leavitt, her husband, and their son.

Leavitt, 27, Joins Easter Event With Rarely Seen Hubby, 59

Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza in 2023.

Reporter Caught in RFK Sex Storm Torches Politico on Exit

Jimmy Kimmel talking about Vance meeting the Pope

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

Dan Caldwell

Axed Hegseth Aide Blames Obama Official in Tin-Foil Hat Rant

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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.

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Nathan Fielder in "The Rehearsal"

Hot Takes

HBO Series Freaks Viewers Out About Plane Crashes

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Pedro Pascal and Kaitlyn Dever

Recaps

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

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

Barry Levitt

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

Nick Schager

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

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Baby Yoda Fans, Meet Your New Favorite Creature

Kaitlyn Dever

‘Last of Us’ Star Recounts ‘Horrible’ Time Before Big Scene

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Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger

Would You Pay to Watch Your Dead Loved Ones Decay?

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

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

Bill Maher and Charlie Kirk

Bill Maher Finally Finds a Friend Amid Trump Visit Backlash

President Donald J. Trump greets Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Samuel Alito as he departs from a ceremony to swear in Secretary of Defense Mark Esper in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Trump Backs Alito to Drive Wedge in Divided SCOTUS

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U.S. President Donald Trump attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025.

Trump Trolls Online Sleuths With Edited Pic of Deported Dad

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U.S. President Donald Trump attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Trump Meets Walmart CEO Over Self-Inflicted Economic Crisis

BRAIN TRUST

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MTG Appears to Celebrate the Death of ‘Evil’ Pope Francis

HOLY SHADE

Pete Hegseth

Trump Has ‘Begun Process’ of Replacing Hegseth, Report Says

ONE SCANDAL TOO MANY

The news comes on the heels of revelations that the defense secretary texted sensitive information about military strikes on Yemen to his wife and brother.

Trump and Pope Francis

Trump Will Attend Funeral of Pope He Called ‘Disgrace'

DIFFERENCES ASIDE

Larry David

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

EXPERTLY DONE

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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Face Oil Drops Review

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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