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Theo Von, Son of Nicaraguan Immigrant, Says Homeland Security Deportation Clip “Shook Me”
The comedian, who says his father’s immigration papers remain one of his “prized possessions,” slams DHS for using unauthorized footage of him.
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The Bid to Oust Performers Like Jimmy Kimmel Has Been in the Works for Four Decades
Don't be tricked by the Trumpian moment — what's happening now is just the latest move in a very long and ongoing right-wing game.
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Robert B. Barnett, Powerhouse Attorney Known for Representing the Obamas and Clintons, Dies at 79
Barnett was called upon so often by politicians leaving office that he became known as “the doorman to Washington’s revolving door.”
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Democrats Are in Trouble. Can Jimmy Kimmel Help?
The night of the ABC host's return from a suspension, the Democratic National Committee launched a digital ad campaign focused on Trump's free speech attacks in hopes of regaining donor momentum.
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Pokémon Company Pushes Back Against ICE Raid Video’s Use of Iconic Anime Theme Song
A viral U.S. Department of Homeland Security post featuring ICE raids set to the original Pokémon theme sparked swift backlash — and a rare public rebuke from the Japanese entertainment giant.
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Kamala Harris’ First Book Tour Appearance Disrupted by Gaza Protesters
At least three people in the audience at the New York event shouted at the former vice president about the situation in the Middle East, with Harris saying, "What is happening to the Palestinian people is outrageous, and it breaks my heart."
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Zohran Mamdani Boycotts ABC’s Town Hall Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
The New York mayoral candidate hit at Disney for "cowardice" in the face of the Trump administration's moves to pressure the company over the late-night host.
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Trump Claims Kimmel Was “Fired” for “Lack of Talent” After ABC Late Night Show Pulled
The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' host's comments on the Charlie Kirk shooting led to his show being "preempted indefinitely" on Thursday, leading the president to gloat over his longtime foe's troubles.
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Charlie Kirk’s Widow Erika Named New Turning Point USA CEO
“This was what Charlie hoped for and wanted and he said so numerous times," Tyler Bowyer, the group’s chief operating officer, said on social media.
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MAGA Pundits Revel in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Suspension: “He Is Now Canceled and Unemployed”
Leading figures on the right, including Benny Johnson, Laura Loomer and Matt Walsh, took great delight in ABC pulling the late night show after complaints over Jimmy Kimmel's comment about the Charlie Kirk shooting.
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Trump and Epstein Photos Projected Onto Windsor Castle — and Four Men Arrested — as President Meets With Royal Family
It's fair to say some Brits aren't too happy about the U.S. president's second state visit to the U.K.
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These Are The Influencers Who Could Take Over for Charlie Kirk
As Turning Point USA mourns its founder, influencers like Riley Gaines, Alex Clark and Allie Beth Stuckey could rise to lead a form of socially conservative activism even more ardent than their mentor.
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Trump Files $15 Billion Defamation Suit Against The New York Times
The suit, filed late Monday in Florida, claims the newspaper is "a full-throated mouthpiece of the Democrat Party."
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J.D. Vance Hosts Episode of ‘The Charlie Kirk Show,’ Paying Tribute to Slain Friend
After the late conservative activist was remembered by various Trump administration figures, the vice president closed out the show with a lengthy monologue where he demonized “vile” individuals who disagreed with Kirk and, since his killing, spoke of him in less-than-lionizing terms.
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Emmy Winner Hannah Einbinder Explains Her “Free Palestine” Onstage Comment
"I feel like it’s my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel," she said, in part, while backstage after her win for her role in 'Hacks.'
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No, Hannah, That Wasn’t Brave (Guest Column)
True courage would have meant calling for peace, for coexistence, for the humanity of both Israelis and Palestinians, even if it risked boos instead of applause, writes Israeli activist Hen Mazzig.
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