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Twenty years of the Roberts Court has wreaked shocking damage. Is the Voting Rights Act next?

John Roberts is slowly dismantling America

Twenty years of the Roberts Court has wreaked shocking damage. Is the Voting Rights Act next?

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After a Politico report exposed Young Republican leaders’ group chats full of racist and violent messages, GOP leaders are scrambling to condemn the language — but not everyone’s on the same page.

"Absolutely appalled": Young Republicans face fallout after racist messages leak

But Vice President JD Vance said he refuses to "join the pearl clutching."

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The legendary drummer joined "Everything Fab Four" to discuss how The Beatles “shifted everything” for him.

E Street’s Mighty Max on The Beatles’ earth-shattering influence

The legendary drummer joined "Everything Fab Four" to discuss how The Beatles “shifted everything” for him.

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Arizona AG Kris Mayes is threatening legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, leaving more than 813,000 Arizonans without representation.

Arizona AG threatens "legal action" against Mike Johnson if he doesn't swear in new Democrat

Johnson has for weeks avoided swearing in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz.

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President Trump was caught on a hot mic telling Indonesia’s president he’d have Eric Trump call him — just weeks after Eric promoted the family’s Indonesian golf resort.

"Can I meet Eric?": Trump convo on hot mic raises ethical concerns - Salon.com

The presidents appeared to be discussing the Trump family business at a recent summit.

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On their website, Turning Point USA asked people to vote on what genre of music they want to see featured. “Anything in English” was the first option, lest you worry they care more about music than they do about hating anyone they don’t see as white.

MAGA's fake Super Bowl halftime show reveals their real failures

Turning Point USA's followers are pitifully out-of-touch with pop culture

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Hegseth’s changes have upended eight decades of norms and practices between the military and journalists, and buck over two centuries of American freedom of the press.

Pete Hegseth’s press crackdown is backfiring

Even Fox News is fed up with the Pentagon’s new press restrictions

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The president pushed back against the idea that Charlie Kirk was peaceful while awarding the Medal of Freedom.

"Is that Charlie?": Trump questions pacifist Kirk characterization at Medal of Freedom ceremony - Salon.com

The president pushed back against the idea that Charlie Kirk was peaceful while awarding the Medal of Freedom.

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Historian Adam Hochschild sees echoes of post–World War I repression today.

Donald Trump’s new "American Midnight" is upon us

Historian Adam Hochschild sees echoes of post–World War I repression today

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Bright with orange zest and fig jam, these hand pies make hosting feel easy — and a little magical.

Fig jam hand pies for the hesitant host - Salon.com

A quick, flaky pastry with bright citrus and sweet fig jam — perfect for coffee dates, brunches or gifting

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Veteran Memphis congressman Steve Cohen says he won't quit, despite challenge from member of "Tennessee Three."

Tennessee's last House Democrat, facing progressive challenger, vows to fight - Salon.com

Veteran Memphis congressman Steve Cohen says he won't quit, despite challenge from member of "Tennessee Three"

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Legal experts say the rule of law is under unprecedented attack. The question now: Can the lower courts hold the line?

Thanks to Trump and the Supreme Court, we're facing a legal emergency

Thanks to SCOTUS, Trump is now a president with few legal — or constitutional — constraints

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Zefyr Lisowski's "Uncanny Valley Girls" argues that horror isn’t just about fear, but a way to understand ourselves.

Horror has always been about us

Zefyr Lisowski's

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In autumnal twist, body-cam footage shows police wrestling a rogue inflatable jack-o-lantern into a patrol car.

The Great Pumpkin is real and on the run in Ohio - Salon.com

In autumnal twist, body-cam footage shows police wrestling a rogue inflatable jack-o-lantern into a patrol car

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Can Johnson hold his caucus together on health care and Epstein?

Mike Johnson's support may be eroding

Can Johnson hold his caucus together on health care and Epstein?

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Calling her journalism “deeply misleading,” Oliver said Weiss risks politicizing one of America’s major newsrooms.

John Oliver slams CBS for putting Bari Weiss in charge - Salon.com

Calling her journalism “deeply misleading,” Oliver said Weiss risks politicizing one of America’s major newsrooms

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Indigenous groups decry the omission of their holiday as Trump calls Columbus "the original American hero."

Trump saves Columbus Day from "left-wing arsonists" - Salon.com

Indigenous groups decry the omission of their holiday as Trump calls Columbus "the original American hero"

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“The Chair Company” is an endurance test. If that sounds unpleasant, you may not be cut out for Robinson’s brand of comedy.

"The Chair Company" is peak Tim Robinson

The co-creator of "I Think You Should Leave" pushes the limits of cringe with his latest comedy.

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There's a notable shift on Trump taking place in the manosphere.

As podcast bros grow critical of Trump, sports bros step in

There's a notable shift on Trump taking place in the manosphere

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Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist.

Pam Bondi is Trump's mean girl

Imagine if Regina George grew up to cover up for a fascist

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Five months into his tenure, the Chicago-born leader of the Catholic Church has angered MAGA-aligned conservatives on multiple fronts, including escalating his pointed criticisms of the Trump administration as it ramps up deportation operations.