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#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump on Cancer-Ridden Biden: I Really Don't Feel Sorry for Him'

Trump shows no sympathy for Biden despite his cancer diagnosis, criticizing his political record instead.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Torches 'INCOMPETENT' Newsom in Truth Social Rant

Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to protect ICE officers during protests in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Political World Reacts to Trump's Falling Out With Elon Musk

Trump's fractured relationship with Musk illustrates the fragility of political alliances based on personal loyalties.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Jesse Watters Tries to Explain Away Explosive Trump-Musk War By Comparing It to a Guy Sleeping With Your Girlfriend'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump on Cancer-Ridden Biden: I Really Don't Feel Sorry for Him'

Trump shows no sympathy for Biden despite his cancer diagnosis, criticizing his political record instead.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Torches 'INCOMPETENT' Newsom in Truth Social Rant

Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to protect ICE officers during protests in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Political World Reacts to Trump's Falling Out With Elon Musk

Trump's fractured relationship with Musk illustrates the fragility of political alliances based on personal loyalties.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Jesse Watters Tries to Explain Away Explosive Trump-Musk War By Comparing It to a Guy Sleeping With Your Girlfriend'

fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Daniel Hannan celebrates his chronicle of Brexit idiocy foretold | John Crace

"Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive, But to be Dan was very heaven! O wondrous day. One of which dreams are made. Especially if you've been taking large quantities of hallucinogenics."
UK politics
#donald-trump
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Defends Sending Troops to LA With Wild Claim He Saved City From Burning to the Ground

Trump claims his troop deployment saved Los Angeles from burning amidst ongoing ICE protest tensions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Maggie Haberman: Trump Too Old To Run Again But Allies Will Try To Help Him Stay In Power'

Maggie Haberman expresses skepticism about Trump's viability for a third term due to his age, but acknowledges potential support from his allies.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Defends Sending Troops to LA With Wild Claim He Saved City From Burning to the Ground

Trump claims his troop deployment saved Los Angeles from burning amidst ongoing ICE protest tensions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Maggie Haberman: Trump Too Old To Run Again But Allies Will Try To Help Him Stay In Power'

Maggie Haberman expresses skepticism about Trump's viability for a third term due to his age, but acknowledges potential support from his allies.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Department of Homeland Security Responds After Fashion Critic Who Mocked Trump's Clothes Reveals He's Undocumented

Derek Guy, a fashion critic, reveals he's an undocumented immigrant, highlighting personal struggles amid political scrutiny.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Lefty Pundits Continue to Drown Out Democratic Actions with their Complaints about Democratic Inaction - emptywheel

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Department of Homeland Security Responds After Fashion Critic Who Mocked Trump's Clothes Reveals He's Undocumented

Derek Guy, a fashion critic, reveals he's an undocumented immigrant, highlighting personal struggles amid political scrutiny.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Lefty Pundits Continue to Drown Out Democratic Actions with their Complaints about Democratic Inaction - emptywheel

#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump keeps being overruled by judges. And his temper tantrums won't stop that | Steven Greenhouse

Donald Trump's administration faces unprecedented judicial challenges with over 185 rulings against its actions, highlighting significant legal pushback and frustration from the former president.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Protests Amplified by Influencers and Online Creators

Social media creators have become dominant voices in reporting on protests against the Trump administration in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow sees Americans' active resistance as key to overcoming Donald Trump's strongman game

Rachel Maddow emphasizes the significance of documenting and supporting the opposition to Trump as a vital narrative in the current political landscape.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News White House Reporter to Karoline Leavitt: Does Trump See Himself as a King?'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states President Trump sees himself as the President, not as a king, in a constitutional republic.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jon Stewart Mocks Beaten Down' Elon Musk After 4 Months in Trump Admin: He Has Broken This Poor Man'

Jon Stewart expresses sympathy for Elon Musk's dramatic change in demeanor after four months in the Trump administration.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson said Elon Musk is 'terribly wrong' about Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Musk criticized GOP tax bill as a "disgusting abomination," countered by Speaker Mike Johnson's defense of the legislation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump keeps being overruled by judges. And his temper tantrums won't stop that | Steven Greenhouse

Donald Trump's administration faces unprecedented judicial challenges with over 185 rulings against its actions, highlighting significant legal pushback and frustration from the former president.
Los Angeles
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Protests Amplified by Influencers and Online Creators

Social media creators have become dominant voices in reporting on protests against the Trump administration in Los Angeles.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow sees Americans' active resistance as key to overcoming Donald Trump's strongman game

Rachel Maddow emphasizes the significance of documenting and supporting the opposition to Trump as a vital narrative in the current political landscape.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News White House Reporter to Karoline Leavitt: Does Trump See Himself as a King?'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states President Trump sees himself as the President, not as a king, in a constitutional republic.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jon Stewart Mocks Beaten Down' Elon Musk After 4 Months in Trump Admin: He Has Broken This Poor Man'

Jon Stewart expresses sympathy for Elon Musk's dramatic change in demeanor after four months in the Trump administration.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson said Elon Musk is 'terribly wrong' about Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Musk criticized GOP tax bill as a "disgusting abomination," countered by Speaker Mike Johnson's defense of the legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

His Screeching is Absolutely Unbearable!' Marjorie Taylor Green Lays Into Mark Levin, Propaganda' Fox News

I can't believe that Fox News allows one of their hosts to go around and call me names on his social media. That is so unprofessional.
Right-wing politics
#iran-conflict
fromJezebel
1 day ago
Women in technology

Girl Power! One of the U.S. Pilots Who Bombed Iran Was a Woman

fromJezebel
1 day ago
Women in technology

Girl Power! One of the U.S. Pilots Who Bombed Iran Was a Woman

fromwww.esquire.com
1 day ago

Iran Shouldn't Have Nukes. But We Also Shouldn't Let Trump Conduct an Unconstitutional War.

However, who is leading whom by the nose is no longer relevant. And God help us, outrage over the president's usurpation of Congress's war powers never has sounded more thin and impotent.
US politics
#barack-obama
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Sarah McBride on why support for trans rights ebbed - and how to build it back up

We've lost the art of persuasion... There was a very clear, well-coordinated, well-funded effort to demonize trans people, to stake out positions on fertile ground for anti-trans politics.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 week ago

Drama Masks: No time to be nice - 48 hills

Dr. King knew then what the protestors know now, and what establishment Dems always ignore: you can't meet fascists halfway.
Berlin music
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lawrence O'Donnell Urges Mike Lee's Entire Staff To Resign Over Bizarre MN Shooting Posts: We All Know What Moral Decency Demands'

Senator Mike Lee's staff now live in the disgrace he has visited upon them, and they all have a moral choice in front of them.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Joe Scarborough Mocks Pete Hegseth for Bumper Sticker' Remarks in Iran Interview: What Does That Mean?'

What did that mean? It's like a couple bumper stickers. He could have just held up bumper stickers. I don't understand what that means.
US politics
#media-ethics
#randy-fine
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Tucker Carlson Absolutely Shreds Evil' House Republican for Suggesting Gaza Should Be Nuked, Calls on GOP to Expel Him

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Tucker Carlson Absolutely Shreds Evil' House Republican for Suggesting Gaza Should Be Nuked, Calls on GOP to Expel Him

fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Truth About Trump's Proposed Cash-for-Kids Savings Scheme

The provision in the tax-and-spending bill for tax-deferred investment accounts for children claims to support families, yet it masks deep cuts to essential welfare programs.
US politics
#gun-violence
fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

Carlow shooter: Gardai probe if manifesto was saved on USB stick found taped to friend's window

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

Carlow shooter latest: Gardai probe if manifesto was saved on USB stick found taped to friend's window

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

Carlow shooter: Gardai probe if manifesto was saved on USB stick found taped to friend's window

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

Carlow shooter latest: Gardai probe if manifesto was saved on USB stick found taped to friend's window

fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French word of the day: Cadeau empoisonne

A 'cadeau empoisonné' symbolizes a deceptive gesture where one appears to do a favor while actually transferring an undesirable burden to someone else, akin to a poisoned chalice.
Paris food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

How Gilead, the oppressive regime in The Handmaid's Tale', could come about

Galeed, meaning heap of witness, gives its name to Gilead, the oppressive Christian dictatorship in The Handmaid's Tale, reflecting contemporary political climates.
US politics
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

How ICE Raids Have Impacted Texas Rapper HOODLUM's Hometown

"It's a really good song, not only because of the strong message, but also because HOODLUM's mumbly, leaned-out rap-sing sounds naturally chopped and screwed and gives his memories the feel of a melancholic dream sequence."
NYC music
#tulsi-gabbard
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

Trump's DNI Drops Ominous Video Warning Warmongers' Are Trying to Spark Nuclear War' Because They Have Bunkers'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

Trump's DNI Drops Ominous Video Warning Warmongers' Are Trying to Spark Nuclear War' Because They Have Bunkers'

fromVulture
1 week ago

The Lessons Diego Luna Took From Elysium

Diego Luna reflects on how both 'Elysium' and 'Rogue One' explore themes of fighting against authoritarianism, with a focus on social commentary.
Independent films
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Even Kemi Badenoch's closest allies admit she needs to get better

Reporting on vital issues like reproductive rights and climate change is crucial, and unbiased journalism should be accessible to everyone.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WaPo's Erik Wemple on Buyouts, Bezos and Trump's Fox Problem

Wemple emphasizes journalist independence despite industry turmoil and pressures, illustrating the complexities of media ownership and editorial accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Even Kemi Badenoch's closest allies admit she needs to get better

Reporting on vital issues like reproductive rights and climate change is crucial, and unbiased journalism should be accessible to everyone.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WaPo's Erik Wemple on Buyouts, Bezos and Trump's Fox Problem

Wemple emphasizes journalist independence despite industry turmoil and pressures, illustrating the complexities of media ownership and editorial accountability.
#us-military
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

An Arrest By Any Other Name Would Smell As Much A Violation Of The Posse Comitatus Act - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

An Arrest By Any Other Name Would Smell As Much A Violation Of The Posse Comitatus Act - Above the Law

#immigration-policy
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Most Revealing Story From That Book About Biden's Decline

Biden's potential reelection bid was complicated by concerns about his age and coherence in governance, as highlighted by Senator Bennet's observations.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Most Revealing Story From That Book About Biden's Decline

Biden's potential reelection bid was complicated by concerns about his age and coherence in governance, as highlighted by Senator Bennet's observations.
Black Lives Matter
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The 'Long-Term Danger' of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests

Military deployment against citizens without insurrection is unconstitutional, altering citizen-government dynamics toward authoritarianism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Blix Not Bombs review former UN weapons inspector revisits the Iraq war

At the age of 97, entirely lucid, still writing books and physically spry enough to be shown swimming in a Norwegian lake, former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix has given an extended interview to the Czech-born Swedish film-maker Greta Stocklassova about his life and times.
UK news
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Terry Moran's MAGA Critics Accuse Him of Radical Left-Wing Bias.' Here's What His Tweets Actually Reveal About His Views.

Terry Moran's criticism of Stephen Miller has sparked outrage among Trump supporters, leading to his suspension from ABC News.
#democratic-party
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Karine Jean-Pierre Announces She's Leaving the Democratic Party in New Book Promising Look Into Broken White House'

Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and advocates for independence beyond traditional party lines.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden's former press secretary, leaves Democratic party

Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic party, becoming an independent, and will detail Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race in her upcoming book.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Karine Jean-Pierre Announces She's Leaving the Democratic Party in New Book Promising Look Into Broken White House'

Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and advocates for independence beyond traditional party lines.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden's former press secretary, leaves Democratic party

Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic party, becoming an independent, and will detail Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race in her upcoming book.
#elon-musk
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Allegory for the times we live in': De Niro and Scorsese reunite for Casino at 30

Casino's core themes of power and greed resonate strongly in today's society.
Film
Humor
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Seth Meyers Pitched a Very Self-Congratulatory SNL50 Sketch

Comedians can embrace the joy of humor without the burden of changing the world.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The Director Of Final Fantasy Tactics Gets Political

Final Fantasy Tactics explores entrenched injustice and the struggle for a better world, paralleling current societal issues.
Video games
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf resigns as civil war in party deepens

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich Brutally Roasts Karine Jean-Pierre: Surprised If There's Anything Independent' About Her

Heinrich expressed skepticism about Jean-Pierre's use of 'Broken' in her book title, implying it contradicted her previous claims during her time as press secretary.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

The Newest MAGA Intellectual Hero Was Just Denounced as a Total Crackpot

Curtis Yarvin is critiqued as an intellectual charlatan with influence among right-wing tech figures, likened to a barroom savant lacking real-world insight.
Arts
fromDocumentjournal
3 weeks ago

At The School, 'General Conditions' is both a mirror and an antidote

Art continues to be a vital expression even amid global turmoil, reflecting artists' responses to contemporary struggles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Scott Jennings Says Free Palestine Movement Is Nothing More Than a Domestic Terror Organization'

The rise of anti-Semitism in America is growing more violent, and if we don't deal with it, these kinds of incidents will keep happening in cities.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Senator Joni Ernst Says to Embrace Jesus Instead of Actually Apologizing for Her Callous Behavior

Senator Joni Ernst's dismissive remarks about Medicaid cuts and the inevitability of death drew widespread criticism, but her response was to create a snarky video in response.
US politics
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Remembrance Of Tweets Past - Above the Law

Trump takes credit for positive outcomes while deflecting blame for negative ones, as evidenced by his contradictory tweets regarding the stock market.
#joe-biden
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's Biden Cover-Up Bestseller Proves Naysayers Dead Wrong

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book on Joe Biden's cognitive decline has topped bestseller lists despite initial skepticism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

White House Spox Urges Investigation Into Lying' Jill Biden: She Needs to Answer For It'

Leavitt argued that Jill Biden should clarify her observations on her husband's cognitive decline, as she was allegedly complicit in covering it up.
US politics
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