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Calls Are Increasing for AOC to Primary Chuck Schumer in New York, but Will She?
AOC is facing mounting calls to primary Chuck Schumer.
Vanessa Trump Is Dating Tiger Woods, but Why Did She Divorce Donald Trump Jr.?
The couple never publicly explained why they got divorced.
Senator Chuck Schumer Has a Pretty Staggering Net Worth Given His Salary
Chuck Schumer's net worth is surprisingly high.
How the Trump Hotel in Ireland Became One of His Most Talked About Investments
President Trump purchased a golf resort in Ireland back in 2014.
RFK Jr.'s Kids Are Vaccinated, Even Though He Doesn't Really Like Vaccines
RFK Jr. got his own kids vaccinated, but that doesn't mean he likes vaccines.
Congressional Hearing Cut Short After Keith Self Deliberately Misgenders Sarah McBride
Keith Self deliberately misgendered Sarah McBride during a congressional hearing.
Trump Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education, but What Does That Mean for Student Loans?
Student loans have not been at the forefront of Donald Trump's agenda.
Trump Posted an Article Featuring a Crossed out Pink Triangle, but What Is That?
The symbol was used by the Nazis to identify homosexuals.
Donald Trump's White House Tesla Purchase Was Designed to "Celebrate" Elon Musk
Trump bought a Tesla on the White House lawn for $80,000.
Senator Mark Kelly's Wife Gabby Giffords Was in Politics Long Before He Was
Mark Kelly's wife has an even more incredible story than the retired astronaut.
President Donald Trump Claims Mahmoud Khalil Is a "Radical, Foreign, Pro-Hamas Student" — What Happened to Him?
Marco Rubio said, "We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported."
A Hacktivist Group Made X Unusable for Much of Monday to Protest Elon Musk
Anonymous is one of several groups taking credit for hacking X.
Mark Carney and His Wife Have Been Together for More Than 30 Years
Mark Carney has four daughters and has been married for decades.
Mark Carney Is Canada's Next Prime Minister, but When Will He Be Sworn In?
The Liberal Party leader will be prime minister for most of 2025.
Gavin Newsom Is a Practicing Catholic, and He Really Wants to Be President
Gavin Newsom's religious beliefs have informed his life in public service.
Following Another SpaceX Starship Explosion, What Is SpaceX's Failure Rate?
SpaceX rockets seem to keep blowing up, but is that really true?
What Happened to SpaceX’s Starship 8? Inside the Explosive Test Flight
Starship 8 took off, and eight minutes later multiple engines cut off as the upper stage of the spaceship was still accelerating.
Rep. Al Green Was Censured in the House, but What Does That Mean for Him?
If Green could do it all over again, he'd probably heckle Trump again.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Is Not Currently Suing 'The View'
Karoline Leavitt isn't suing 'The View,' but they haven't always gotten along.
Did Elon Musk Buy CNN? Breaking Down the Billionaire’s Alleged Media Takeover Deal
Rumors are swirling that Elon Musk is trying to buy CNN.
What Does "Musk Steals" Mean? House Democrats Displayed Signs to Protest Trump Speech
House Democrats protested Elon Musk's role in Washington by displaying "Musk Steals" signs as Trump addressed Congress.
Here's the Cause of Death for Texas Democratic Representative Sylvester Turner
Sylvester was an "iconic leader" and a "fighter until the end" according to one colleague.
Al Green Is a Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Also Known as One of the Divine Nine
U.S. Rep. Al Green has attended several historically Black colleges.
Elissa Slotkin Met Her Husband When the Two Were Stationed in Iraq — Are They Still Married?
"After careful consideration, we are saddened to announce that we are divorcing after 12 years of marriage."
Elon Musk's Haircut Reminds Some People of One of History's Worst People
Elon Musk doesn't really have a new haircut, but that didn't stop people from making fun of him.
Is Representative Al Green the Singer? Here’s Why Some People Are Confused
Wait, is Representative Al Green also a legendary soul singer?
What Is the Net Worth of Democratic Rep. Al Green? Inside the Politician’s Fortune
Rep. Al Green’s net worth is largely due to his long-standing political career.
Donald Trump's "Pocahontas" Nickname for Elizabeth Warren Has Been Around for Years
Trump's nickname dates back to a controversy from the 1980s.
During President Trump's Joint Address He Mentioned Transgender Mice — He Got It Wrong
President Donald Trump is obsessed with the word trans.
Democratic Women Flaunted Their Bright Pink Attire at the Congressional Address, but Why?
Forget staging a walkout — Democrats want to be seen, and they’re making a statement in bright, bold pink attire!
Rep. Al Green Was Removed From the Joint Congressional Address for Heckling Trump
Al Green wanted to make it clear that Trump did not have a mandate.
Linda McMahon Will Be Leading the Department of Education — Let's Learn About Her Scandal
Linda McMahon is allegedly involved in at least two scandals.
Did Tariffs Cause the Great Depression? A Look at the Widespread Theory
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930 has widely been considered the reasoning behind the Great Depression.
Trump Threatened Imprisonment for "Illegal Protests," but What Is an Illegal Protest?
"All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests."
How Did Billionaire Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Make His Money?
J.B. Pritzker is an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, and he comes from a powerful and wealthy family.
The Official X Account for the House Judiciary GOP Made a Rickrolling Joke About Jeffrey Epstein
In a since-deleted post to X, the official account for the House Judiciary GOP posted "#BREAKING: EPSTEIN FILES RELEASED," followed by a link that took users to the infamous "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Net Worth and Marital Status Is a Hot Topic — Here’s the Truth
Jasmine Crockett said she's "intimidated" DOGE so much that they've resorted to lying about her net worth and fake husband.
Andrew Tate Is Returning to the U.S., Apparently Because He Likes Donald Trump
Andrew and his brother both have dual citizenship to the U.S. and U.K.
Jeff Bezos's Political Views Seem to Be Driven Chiefly By His Business Interests
Bezos's political beliefs seem to have more to do with his bottom line than anything else.
Does Elon Musk Pay Taxes? Exploring the Truth About His Tax Bills and Loopholes
"For those wondering, I will pay over $11 billion in taxes this year."
Where Is Monica Lewinsky Today? Her Journey from the Past to the Present
Monica Lewinsky transformed her public image and used her scandal as a stepping stone for her future.
What Did Sarah Roberts Say in Her TikTok Video About Elon Musk? The FBI Gets Involved
Sarah Roberts is under investigation after Elon Musk caught wind of her video directed at him on TikTok.
What Is the Gold Card? It's Kind of Like President Trump's Luxury Version of a Green Card
"It's going to be a route to citizenship, and wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card," said President Trump.
No Tax on Overtime Is a Potential Budget Proposal, but Has It Passed Congress?
The budget proposal doesn't contain many policy specifics.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Has Some Choice Words for Elon Musk That Have Gone Viral
Jasmine Crockett has been vocal about the state of the U.S. government.
Elon Musk's Grandparents: Why His Family Tree Sparks Controversy
How similar are Elon Musk's beliefs to that of his grandparents?
An AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk's Feet Was Leaked at the HUD Agency
The video has gone viral since it was shared at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Trump Has Floated the Idea of DOGE Sending out Checks, but Is That Real?
DOGE checks sound great, but they're not a foregone conclusion.
Dan Crenshaw Was Caught on a Hot Mic Threatening Tucker Carlson, but Why?
Dan Crenshaw threatened Tucker Carlson in an unexpected hot mic moment.