Now, as Trump works diligently to convince Americans he’s already been robbed of reelection, he’s also reminding them that the impending loss wasn’t his fault. Asked about the expiring enhanced unemployment payments during Thursday’s coronavirus briefing, Trump said he’d like to extend some kind of payment to Americans out of work. “It’s not their fault, what […] More
Though the return of baseball and basketball might make it feel like professional sports are back, there are still plenty of other leagues and events that have remained idle since pausing because of the coronavirus pandemic. But in 31 days, if the virus allows, the sports world will be running near full steam. Here’s a […] More
RIO DE JANEIRO — Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Friday they were “extremely alarmed” by assertions that the American ambassador in Brazil had signaled to Brazilian officials they could help get President Trump re-elected by changing their trade policies. In a letter sent Friday afternoon, Committee Chairman Eliot L. Engel demanded that […] More
Ellen DeGeneres’ empire seems to be falling around her. The criticism of the comedienne and the allegedly toxic workplace at her daytime talk show has reached a fever pitch, where even big names in the industry are beginning to call her out. The quarantine period has exposed Ellen as out of touch and “mean,” and […] More
When Trump stepped out of the White House on March 13 along with the CEOs of some of America’s largest retailers and pharmacy chains, it got exactly the response that Trump wanted. The media reliably reported on Trump’s latest “pivot,” how he was acting “presidential,” and how he was “finally taking the coronavirus seriously.” Even […] More
LONDON — Before the pandemic, a traditional state of play prevailed in the enormous economies on the opposite sides of the Atlantic. Europe — full of older people, and rife with bickering over policy — appeared stagnant. The United States, ruled by innovation and risk-taking, seemed set to grow faster. But that alignment has been […] More
Trump supporters on the tarmac in Tampa First came the comeback rally in Tulsa, which ended in total humiliation for Donald Trump as he rambled and howled before an arena that was far less than half full. Now, the Trump campaign can chalk up another humiliation, this time in Florida. Team Trump arrived in Tampa, which is a […] More
It looks like the Trump administration is getting tougher on TikTok, the wildly popular social media app that’s best known as a place for teens to post short videos, amid mounting national security concerns about the app’s relationship with the Chinese government. According to Bloomberg, President Trump plans to sign an order compelling TikTok’s parent […] More
Some former Trump officials said it was a good move to step back in the middle of the summer, when there was still plenty of time to readjust. “Considering the curveball Covid threw into the political landscape, it’s smart of the campaign to reassess what the most effective messaging is and where and when to […] More
Trouble in paradise?? 90 Day Fiancé‘s Paul Staehle got cops AND fans involved in after filming a particularly heated argument with wife Karine Martins Staehle — and sharing it in real time on Instagram Live! For those who haven’t tuned in to the hit reality show (what are you waiting for??), the couple has faced their […] More
