Trump sends Supreme Court clear message: I am the law
The president views the nation's highest court as a rubber stamp, not a co-equal branch of government
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Hegseth threatens Anthropic over killer AI limits
In the conflict with Anthropic, Hegseth is once again taking a special interest in the problem of illegal orders
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Trump dazzles right-wing media with bigoted State of the Union
MAGA media outlets declare the president's 107-minute address the best in history
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The State of the Union keeps exposing Democrats’ biggest problem
Both inside and outside the House chamber, Democrats showed they still don't know how to effectively counter Trump
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In Westeros, the soul outweighs the body
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" shows that true knighthood is supreme grace, not an invented tradition
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Trump hides in plain sight at the State of the Union
The president waited until most viewers had tuned out to reveal his worst impulses
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How the Gaza war changed America
Historian Bruce Robbins argues Gaza has shifted the debate over how and when the label is used
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The musical dialogue between Bob Dylan and Black America
"Highway of Diamonds" showcases decades of Black artists reshaping and sometimes radically reframing Dylan's work
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Trump’s Iran threats echo Bush’s macho Iraq playbook
“Real men want to go to Tehran,” Bush’s neocons said. Two decades later, Trump’s rhetoric follows a familiar script
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Why Trump’s creepy emails work for MAGA faithful
The president’s fundraising emails are part of a larger messaging campaign that has become increasingly menacing
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Pam Bondi’s brother keeps on winning. But why?
Lawmakers demanded documents tied to Brad Bondi’s courtroom winning streak. The DOJ has missed the deadline
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The “Wuthering Heights” double standard
Emerald Fennell's film is not the first Jacob Elordi-starring remix of a classic novel. Why is it so hated?
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Kash Patel hijacks Team USA’s Olympic hockey win
FBI director faults media for criticism of his flight to Milan
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Special elections pattern suggests GOP could face rout in midterms
Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep
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“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the “Undercover Boss” of our era
Forget reality TV. The most inspiring tale of a leader who stands for his people takes place in Westeros
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DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin’s replacement is even worse
Kristi Noem isn’t shaking up DHS, she’s doubling down on violence and propaganda
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On “SNL,” Jesse Jackson proved he knew punchlines have power
In 1984, Jackson used "Saturday Night Live" to take a "last shot at America's mind" and faulty policies with jokes
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AOC vs. Marco Rubio: First throwdown of 2028?
In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk
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Conservatives cried voter fraud long before Trump
Claims of stolen elections and tainted ballots have often been aimed at curbing Black political power
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Right-wing media splits over Trump tariff loss
MAGA erupts as Supreme Court serves Mike Pence’s revenge with Trump tariffs decision
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Kennedy’s attacks on HPV vaccines could cause cancer to rise
The HPV vaccine has significantly reduced rates of cervical cancer across the world, yet the CDC insists on review
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We aren’t all reading the same “Wuthering Heights”
The renewed hype around Brontë's book highlights Gen Z's embrace of a safer kind of obsessive romance
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Cabbages are everywhere — here’s why it’s more than a trend
The leafy, cruciferous vegetable’s newfound popularity expands beyond just social media, culture and fashion
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Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling reveals two political orders
Like the country itself, the justices are divided between democracy and authoritarianism
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Even Trump’s forgotten Americans are turning against him
Low-information and poor white voters are turning against the president. Can Democrats win them back?
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Trump admin seeks to strike Epstein connections from record
The Trump admin employs an extreme stalling tactic in suit concerning potential Epstein-related Trump interviews
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Eric Dane, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” star, dies at 53
The actor, who rose to fame as Dr. Mark Sloan, died after a battle with ALS
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And America’s worst top role model is . . . Tyra Banks
"Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" reminds us that some superstars prove to be dangerous mentors
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Big Tech still dreams of mass surveillance — now people are pushing back
Super Bowl Ring ad was the latest sign our cyberpunk nightmare is real. People are finally noticing
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What Trump won’t say in his State of the Union
The president will recite his greatest hits, but there will be lots of elephants in the House
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King Charles exposes Pam Bondi’s shame
With his arrest, the former Prince Andrew now faces more accountability on Epstein than Trump and his rich friends
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Trump continues to make his own voters suffer
The president’s policies are hurting his working-class MAGA followers. But will they ever leave him?
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How Jesse Jackson made room for white workers
Before Democrats fractured, Jackson united workers across race and region — and provided a model for today’s party
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Lunch, like you mean it
Just 30 minutes to a briny olive and roasted feta pasta worth a real lunch break
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How lipstick became music’s most versatile symbol
From Courtney Love to Chappell Roan, lipstick has evolved into a marker of power
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RFK Jr. is winning MAHA’s vaccine war
In choosing a leading vaccine critic to run the CDC, the HHS secretary continues to endanger public health
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