Trump revels in redactions on "SNL"
The show's take on Trump celebrated the release of the Epstein files, glossing over key omissions
MAGA fractures arise at TPUSA conference
Turning Point USA’s annual gathering exposed deep divisions inside the MAGA movement following Charlie Kirk’s death
In 2025, we all wanted to be raptured
In September, #RaptureTok prepared for the end of days. It was the natural result of humanity seeking connection
Yang's tearful "SNL" send-off from Cher
The comedian closed a six-season-plus stint on "SNL" by singing a Christmas classic with the icon
Trump's crackdown on the left is coming
The Justice Department's plans to target leftist organizations is taking alarming shape
How Putin won the war
For three years we've spun fairytales about Russia's inevitable defeat, while the "West" was falling apart
My brush with Trump Derangement Syndrome
The president has created a permission structure for xenophobia and Islamophobia
Karoline Leavitt's Orwellian doublethink
"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable," Orwell wrote
H-1B visa renewal trips turn into limbo
US visa delays have left hundreds of H-1B workers stuck abroad, raising concerns for employers and families
Anti-vaccine rhetoric fuels measles rise
Public health experts warn that anti-vax advocacy contributes to preventable measles outbreaks in US communities
Epstein files vow clarity, deliver gaps
First chunk of Epstein records leaves key details clouded, raises fresh questions of missed early warnings
Why the Roman Empire still captivates us
The "Spartacus" franchise continues to challenge whose stories get told
26 tiny ways to be a better cook in 2026
From shopping to seasoning, these simple adjustments can quietly improve how you cook at home
Pushing Democrats beyond resistance
Rural Americans — and a Rural New Deal — could be the key to a new wave of economic populism
George Will: Last lonely never-Trumper
Legendary Washington Post columnist bailed on GOP over Trump — but hasn't changed his mind about anything else
Racial harassment ignored under Trump
The Trump Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation
Conservative conflict at America Fest
Tensions flared during an event meant to showcase MAGA unity
Costco, Publix salad dressings recalled
The recall, classified as a Class II recall, was initiated on Nov. 6 and Dec. 4
The best animation of 2025
From "KPop Demon Hunters" to "The Apothecary Diaries," these animated standouts tackled grief, healing and survival
Trump suspends green card lottery
It is unclear how the Trump administration will pause the lottery
Rob Reiner gave music the spotlight
Reiner had an instinctive grasp of how sound can carry memory and feeling, using music as a storytelling force
Epstein files release will miss deadline
Members of Congress have warned that officials could face legal repercussions for the delay
Gen Z does not exist
Generational labels have no scientific meaning. Experts say they’re tired — we should be too
Trump's speech was his Joe Biden moment
The president's nationally televised address will haunt him like Biden's debate performance