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A photo illustration of Karoline Leavitt and the Supreme Court justices.
KIND OF BLUE

Karoline Leavitt Pushes Bonkers Post-Election SCOTUS Theory

The former press secretary believes a plot is being hatched to change America’s highest court.

David Gardner

Bosom buddies: Donald Trump and Elon Musk whoop it up at a 2024 UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden.
I MUSK ASK YOU A QUESTION

Trump Hit With Demand Over His Secret Chatbot Sessions

The president’s obsession with AI might come back to bite him.

Leigh Kimmins

Musk/Putin
FRIENDS LIKE THESE

Putin Gushes Over ‘Genius’ Musk After Battlefield Bombshell

Musk admitted his Starlink had cut Ukraine off from its services.

Harry Thompson

A composite of Elon Musk and Chris Gober.
THE X FACTOR

Musk Blasted Over Lawyer's Congress Run in SpaceX District

Chris Gober worked for the world’s richest man’s America PAC.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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MIXED SIGNALS

Elon Musk Sparks Fresh Mystery Over His Love Life

The world’s richest man appears to be playing online relationship games with the mother of four of his children.

Annabella Rosciglione

ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA - APRIL 01:  Florida's Republican state Sen. Randy Fine greets people after winning the 6th District race to replace GOP former Rep. Michael Waltz, who is now President Donald Trump’s national security adviser on April 01, 2025 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Mr. Fine beat his Democratic opponent, Josh Weil. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

MAGA Rep Refuses to Rule Out Deporting Melania

Randy Fine found himself in an uncomfortable spot when his immigration crusade raised questions about the first lady

Christopher Buchanan

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EPIC FAIL

Musk’s Attempt to Beat Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Backfires

The trillionaire’s version of Homer’s epic left much to be desired.

Meera Navlakha

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participates in a panel on Project Agincourt, an initiative about autonomous warfare, during the 2026 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, US, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
PETE'S GOT A PROBLEM

Pentagon Pete Hit With Demand to Explain Military Fiasco

Lawmakers are demanding answers.

Laura Esposito

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk
SPLASHING THE CASH

Musk’s Mind-Blowing Cash Splurge to Rescue Trump Revealed

The billionaire has become one of the biggest-ever contributors to super PACs.

Isabel van Brugen

President Donald Trump is regularly seen with his phone and frequently posts on his platform, Truth Social.
STAR STRUCK

Trump’s Secret Call Exposed as His Desperate Denial Crumbles

The president was forced into it after his public story fell apart.

Leigh Kimmins

SHARONVILLE, OHIO - OCTOBER 21:  Vice President JD Vance speaks during a campaign rally at the Sharonville Convention Center on October 21, 2026 in Sharonville, Ohio.  Vance traveled to Ohio to campaign for local Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Jacq
STAGE LEFT, MUSK!

Vance’s F-Bomb Musk Meltdown Revealed

The VP was reportedly fuming when the world’s richest man overstayed his welcome on stage.

Martha McHardy

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