How a Fake CIA Spy Fooled Everyone and Swindled Millions

By Justin Rohrlich

The inside story of a former DEA spokesman who got government officials and defense contractors to believe he was a Gulf War hero working on a top secret task force.

By Hunter Woodall, Sam Brodey

“He’s directly saying,” said Rep. Tim Ryan, who represents the city where Goodyear is located, “he wants to put you out of a job.”

By Matt Wilstein

The comedy icon breaks down how he got in the head of a “deep predator” for his Emmy-nominated role on “The Morning Show.”

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By Eleanor Eagan, Jeff Hauser

The House speaker didn’t secure the needed funds in the spring. Now, public pressure is resulting in some action, and that’s good. But much more is needed.

By Laura Bradley

A big status hearing regarding Britney Spears’ conservatorship case takes place Wednesday. And experts (and fans) remain divided on the issue of the pop star’s conservatorship.

By Pilar Melendez

Not even Oreos are safe from being canceled by the president.

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By The Daily Beast

In the second DNA-adjacent episode of The New Abnormal, Rick and Molly chat with Rep. Eric Swalwell about Mueller’s biggest failure—and the stark contrast between Jill and Melania.

By Will Sommer

The company plans to delete 790 Facebook groups and 100 pages devoted to spreading the pro-Trump conspiracy theory.

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TOO DIRTY, TOO POOR

“In his words, Puerto Rico was dirty and the people were poor,” former Homeland Security official Miles Taylor said.

 DON’T KNOW ‘EM

“The president routinely congratulates those who have officially gotten the Republican nomination for Congress,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said.

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 CHARGED

Authorities say the New York couple assaulted a 17-year-old employee after he reminded them about the mask mandate in Pennsylvania.

 NOT SO FAST

President Donald Trump previously backed the use of plasma, lauding it as a “beautiful ingredient.”

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