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First Lady Melania Trump called on Congress to act in a surprise statement about Jeffrey Epstein in which she denied a relationship with the pedophile.

Melania Blames Husband’s Sworn TV Enemy for WHCA Shooting

CANCEL CULTURE

The first lady accused the talk show host of being a “coward” and trying to divide the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted out after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel outside the room, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026, in this still image from video. REUTERS/Bo Erickson THIS IMAGE WAS PROCESSED BY REUTERS TO ENHANCE QUALITY, AN UNPROCESSED VERSION HAS BEEN PROVIDED SEPARATELY.

Trump Enforcer Suddenly Becomes Target for Shooting Blame

UNDER PRESSURE

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Conspiracy Theories Explode After WHCD Shooting

CONSPIRACY CHAOS

Trump Ramps Up Twisted Attack on Guardians of HistoryYOU GOT IT, SIR

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‘60 Minutes’ Anchor Corners Trump After He Lashes Out at HerDIGGING HIS OWN HOLE

Norah O'Donnell

Lonely Island Star Reveals ‘SNL’ Host Who Creeped Him Out'VERY UNCOMFORTABLE'

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Obsessed: The Podcast

Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone appear to promote "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping"

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The Most Heinous Looks From the Insane ‘Euphoria’ Wedding

WEDDING FROM HELL

The TV wedding of the season featured some truly unhinged fashion choices. WARNING: Spoilers ahead for “Euphoria” Season 3, Episode 3.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters about the collision of an American Airlines flight with a military Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, at the White House on Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Pentagon Pete Accused of Shocking Failures to Protect Troops

(L/R) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, US First Lady Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump attend the White House Correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. President Trump is attending the annual gala of the political press for the first time while in office. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

MAGA Lose It Over Days-Old Kimmel Joke About ‘Widow’ Melania

U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event to deliver remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026.

Trump, 79, Demands Cringe-Inducing ICE Rebrand

Donald Trump on 60 Minutes

Trump Erupts in ‘60 Mins’ Interview: ‘I’m Not a Pedophile’

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Rock Legend’s Girlfriend Defends Their Age-Gap Relationship

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis at the Torhout-Werchter Festival in Torhout, Belgium, on April 7, 1992.

This Is the Moment That Changed My Mind About Hypnotism

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Obsessed: The Podcast

TV Star Reveals Upside of 23 Days in Japanese Prison

Jeremy O. Harris revealed how he made the best of his three-week stint behind bars on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy Kimmel giving mock WHCD roast

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Kimmel Gives Trump the WHCD Roast He’s Been Hiding From

Heidi Gardner at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images)

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‘SNL’ Alum Addresses A-Lister’s Controversial Hosting Habit

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How ‘SNL’ Alum’s Freak Accident Changed Him Forever

The Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone recalls his life-changing fall on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

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Obsessed: The Podcast

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Nicole Kidman’s Pro-Wrestling Scene Landed Her in Hospital

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Harry Styles Engaged to Hollywood Star After Just 8 Months

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Bravo’s Funniest Reality TV Star Spills the Tea

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TV’s MAGA-Coded Supervillain Predicted Major Trump Meltdown

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Trump Confronted on WHCD Shooting Being ‘Staged’

U.S. President Donald Trump salutes during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026.

Trump Admits His Goons Don’t Need Their Military Housing

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press briefing at the White House, following a shooting incident during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026.

Jaw-Dropping Security Revelation Emerges After WHCD Chaos

U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted out after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel outside the room, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026, in this still image from video.

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Chilling Discovery Made in Search for Missing Grad Student

HOUSEMATE HORROR

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks alongside Roger Penske, Chair of the Penske Corporation, and U.S. President Donald Trump

Cheap Airlines Want a Fortune From Trump to Stay in the Air

CASH LANDING

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Trump Thirsts Over ‘Really Attractive’ Officers at WHCD

RIDICULOUSLY GOOD-LOOKING!

The president says he feels safe when the officers protecting him are so strong and handsome.

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Trump Tries to Justify Why Vance Was Evacuated First

WHAT’S GOING ON?

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Trump, 79, Explains Fall While Fleeing WHCD Shooting Scene

LAME EXCUSE

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