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CNN to Host California Gubernatorial Debate as Trump Endorses Former Fox News Host in Race

Trump endorsed the former Fox weekend host Steve Hilton, who has been leading most polls with Democrats split among a multitude of candidates.

Don Lemon Considers Running for President: “I Could Run This Country Better Than Trump”

"I know people are going to think I'm crazy and people are going to laugh about it: I think I could be President of the United States."

Nick Cannon Calls the Democratic Party “the Party of the KKK”

While chatting with Amber Rose, the comedian-producer also said, "I f*** with Trump."

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Case Accused of Hiding Disciplinary Past

Old internal affairs documents show Chris Nanos was suspended eight times for a total of 34 days as a member of the El Paso Police Department, including once for "excessive force."

To Comment or Not to Comment: Stars Wrestle With Politics on the Red Carpet

It used to be that celebrities landed in hot water when they dared speak out about politics. Nowadays, they're getting slammed when they don't.

Council on American-Islamic Relations Speaks Out Against Bill Maher Receiving Kennedy Center Honor

The organization says the award being given to Maher "highlights the glaring double standards surrounding bigotry and violence that exist in our society."

Kennedy Center Board Member Asks Judge to Stop Name Change, Closure

In her suit, Rep. Beatty calls the renovation decision an "unlawful demolition-first-ask-questions-later approach that President Trump disastrously adopted with the East Wing of the White House."

Bill Maher to Receive Mark Twain Prize for Humor After White House Had Called It “Fake News”

“This is fake news. Bill Maher will NOT be getting this award,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said last week.

Politicians “Disappear” From ‘The View’ After Trump’s FCC Threat — and a Big Test Is Ahead

The ABC panel show hasn't had any political guests on since the FCC announced it was investigating it. That changed today as the network fights the feds ahead of the midterms.

How Chuck Norris Helped Create the Manosphere

The action hero shaped an ethos of enthusiastic audience involvement and often aggrieved righteousness that is felt everywhere in 2026.

Erika Kirk and TPUSA’s Legal Threats Escalate With Fresh Cease-and-Desist Letter

The nonprofit's new CEO accuses man behind Project Constitution of spreading murder and Epstein claims in a possible preamble to a defamation suit.

How CNN’s Lone Journalist in Iran Survived a War

Frederik Pleitgen's hair-raising journey into — and inside — the world's most dangerous battle zone.

What If We Went to War and the Oscars Didn’t Care?

A room full of yappers went very quiet on Iran and ICE. That's bad for democracy.

Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close For Renovations Amid Legal Pushback

Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), an ex-officio board member, attended the board meeting Monday and plans to continue her suit against the closure and the name change.

Oscars Get Political: Winners and Presenters Slam Gun Violence, Politicians, Trump and Wars

Javier Bardem, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien and the winners in the documentary categories all used their time on stage Sunday to share some political commentary.

Pete Hegseth Slams CNN in Pentagon Briefing: “The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over That Network, the Better”

The Secretary of Defense was responding to a CNN report that suggested the Trump administration was not prepared for Iran's effort to shut the Strait of Hormuz.