Three lies by Trump defenders, debunked
They repeat the same talking points and make the same mistakes repeatedly, so they're easy to debunk
GOP operative turned Russian agent?
This year the government also accused Paul Erickson’s girlfriend of being a Russian agent who infiltrated the NRA
Legitimizing the fringe?
Deplatforming has changed the game, but has it created new players?
Silicon Valley's "mindfulness" trap
It's not a coincidence: The rise in screen time in our lives runs parallel to a craving to indulge in self-care
Kevin Hart's brief, painful Oscars saga
Hart's reluctance to apologize raises larger questions about who gets to determine what accountability looks like
Getting off scot free
Millennials, voting rights and Christmas carols: What our users were talking about this week
Ocasio-Cortez stands up to Trump Jr.
The president's son said socialism will lead to Americans eating dogs
Zuckerberg: We’re actually the good guys
Reporters have been combing through a previously sealed trove of internal emails, which has turned up juicy tidbits
"Game of Thrones" goes full fire and ice
With six episodes left before it signs off the air, "Game of Thrones" Season 8 is the media event of 2019
Tillerson finally confirms "moron" dig
Trump's former secretary of state claims he often had to remind Trump the things he wanted were against the law
What Emoluments clause sought to prevent
A new report details an incident that has become emblematic of the Emoluments Clause case against the president
Sacha Baron Cohen keeps trolling Palin
"Who Is America?" has landed Cohen a Golden Globes nomination for best actor in a TV comedy or musical category
Kelly to depart after Mueller interview
An impasse occurs at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue after the White House chief of staff and president stop speaking
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Trump picks former Fox host for UN post
Nauert has spread conspiracy theories about Benghazi and suggested a swim class for Muslim girls was "sharia law"
Why Trump made a list of scapegoats
Trump has potential scapegoats to choose from in the event of a recession like incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Remembering Buzzcocks’ Pete Shelley
Shelley brought a new emotional honesty to the genre, and articulated queer desire at a time when it was taboo
"Reputation" is Grammys’ biggest snub
Swift’s sixth LP is her least-nominated since her self-titled debut
Trump announces two major Cabinet picks
Barr could soon oversee Robert Mueller's probe into alleged collusion between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia
How to bust the Trump cover-up
How to bust the Trump cover-up
What Mueller knows has Trump shaking
Trump lashes out at Robert Mueller and James Comey ahead of the biggest day in the Russia probe so far
Wisconsin sabotage
Saying they "don't trust" Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers, Wisconsin Republicans jam through dozens of nominees
How Mueller will bring down Trump
Author of "Proof of Collusion" on how "one of the most infamous scandals" in American history unfolds from here
Oligarch triggers right-wing revolt
A major think tank resignation has the political class asking about the ethics of accepting oligarch donations