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Donald Trump gets a lot of coal.

Trump Gets Lump of Coal From Republicans as Shutdown Averted

NAUGHTY LIST

A slimmer version of the government funding bill passed in the House without Trump’s Christmas wish.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Pete Buttigieg, NJ road sign, drones, and an alien.

Pete Buttigieg Pokes Convincing Hole in NJ Drone Scare

CLOSE ENCOUNTER!

A photo illustration of President Joe Biden and judges gavels.

235th Judge Confirmed Under Biden—One More than Trump

LAST MINUTE

William Vaillancourt

Why 38 Uncowed Republicans Stuck a Finger in Trump’s Eye ODD SQUAD

A photo illustration of Chip Roy, Andy Harris, Matt Rosendale, Blake Moore, and Thomas Massie.

Trump Campaign Adviser: New UK Ambassador to US a ‘Moron’RETURNING FIRE

William Vaillancourt

A photo illustration of Lord Peter Mandelson and Chris LaCivita.

Inside Hellhole Jail Where Mangione Will Join Famous Inmates‘HELL ON EARTH’

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Luigi Mangione, the suspect indicted in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Quince’s Under-$250 Leather Jacket Line Is Such a Hidden GemBUTTERY SOFT

Layne Van Vranken

Quince Leather Jacket Review

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GOP Rep Defies Trump With Furious Rant Against His Own Party

BLOOD AND THUNDER

Chip Roy tore into his House colleagues even after the president-elect flamed him for refusing to fall in line.

Janna Brancolini

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Princess Michael of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Royal Breaks Both Wrists After Falling Down Palace Stairs

Amethyst Martinez

Stephanie Ruhle podcast

Why CEOs Are Clamoring For Donald Trump’s ‘Bat Phone’

The Daily Beast Podcast, Sascha Seinfeld

A mural remembering passengers on MH370.

New Search Reignites Hope for Finding Missing Flight MH370

Will Elon the Billionaire Grinch steal Christmas?

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Elon Musk Is the Billionaire Grinch That Ruined Christmas

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The ‘Never Trump’ Movement Is Dead. Long Live ‘Never Trump’

Oh look, it’s that time again: The sad, but seemingly inevitable, moment when former anti-Trump figureheads give up the ghost.

Michael Ian Black

Golden Globes

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Ricky Gervais’ Humbling Advice for New Golden Globes Host

Milauna Jackson, Kerry Washington, and Ebony Obsidian.

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Netflix Has Made a Lot Worse Than ‘The Six Triple Eight’

MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ Show Is Entertaining in an Icky Way

NATURE OF THE BEAST

Emma Stefansky

Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton Plan a Suicide

THE BUMMER NEXT DOOR

Nick Schager

The ‘RHOSLC’ Cry, Scream, and Throw Up in Mexico—Literally

LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA

Alec Karam

‘Carry-On’ Is the Best Netflix Thriller in Years

Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek in Carry-On.

Everyone She Had Sex With Is Dying

Josh Segarra as Jeffrey, Stephanie Hsu as Ruby

This 3-and-a-Half-Hour Epic Is Destined for Best Picture

Adrien Brody in The Brutalist.

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Is the Worst Kids’ Movie in Years

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‘The Daily Show’s Most ‘Fearless’ Correspondent Sounds Off

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Kylie Kelce Spills Her Personal Politics After Beating Rogan

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Kylie Kelce attends 2023 Night of Too Many Stars benefiting NEXT for AUTISM at Beacon Theatre on December 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Colbert Embarrasses Trump for Bowing to ‘President Elon’

Stephen Colbert

Martin Short Roasts Jimmy Fallon for Loving Trump and Diddy

Martin Short

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Female playwrights are finally taking over Broadway.

Female Playwrights Are Finally Taking Over Broadway Stages

THE GREAT WHITE WAY

Michele Willens

Luigi Mangione

NYC Brings Out the Circus for Mangione’s Court Appearance

THREE RINGS

A government shutdown is looming.

Bah Humbug! Shutdown Will Scrooge Us All if There’s No Deal

‘GOD BLESS US, EVERY ONE’

The human and financial costs of a big freeze on federal spending are immense.

A gunman knocked at the door of Nick Fuentes' home.

Far-Right Troll Fuentes: Homicide Suspect Came to Kill Me

CLOSE CALL

Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine talks with media during the European Council Meeting on December 19, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Among the items on the agenda for EU leaders meeting at the European Council is the conflict in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, and migration.

Ukrainian President Has Had it With ‘Dumb**s’ Putin

GOING BALLISTIC

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It Turns Out Colostrum Isn’t Just Another Wellness Gimmick

GOT MILK?

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This Suitcase-Sized Home Gym Lets You Work Out Every Muscle

GYM IN A BOX?

This Exosome-Powered Serum Erased My Scar in 30 DaysLIQUID GOLD

I Tried Plastic Surgeon Dr. Diamond’s $550 Skincare SystemSKIN DEEP

Mouth Taping Is the Secret to My Best Night’s SleepSHUT YOUR MOUTH

Reece Andavolgyi

Lebron James Calls This Home Fitness Device ‘Second to None’HEAVY LIFTING

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