Politics

In Tucker Carlson’s first on-camera appearance since being fired from Fox News, the former host did not mention his ex-employer at all. Carlson, filming in the one corner of his home studio not marred by Fox branding he’s no longer allowed to use, didn’t say anything to shed clarity on …

Don Lemon stepped out onto the red carpet at the TIME 100 Gala in New York on Wednesday following his abrupt firing from CNN earlier this week. The former anchor appeared to be in good spirits and was joined by his his fiancé, Tim Malone. “I’m doing well, and I’m …

Seth Meyers took on the cable news breakup between former host Tucker Carlson and Fox during Wednesday’s “Closer Look” segment. The late-night host pointed to a Rolling Stone report on a dossier of alleged dirt on Carlson should their former employee attack the network in the wake of his exit. …

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from publicly distributing evidence submitted by prosecutors to his attorneys during the discovery phase of New York’s criminal case against him. While the request from Bragg’s office is not an explicit gag order, it lays bare …

Ron DeSantis may have gotten married at Disney, but his relationship with the Magic Kingdom did not get a “happily ever after.” The entertainment giant is suing the Florida governor and other state officials, alleging the DeSantis administration waged a “campaign of government retaliation” against Disney in violation of the …

On Wednesday, after closing the House Chamber gallery to the public, Montana’s House Republicans voted to ban State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is trans, from entering the chamber floor, anteroom, and gallery for the rest of this session. Zephyr, a Democrat, will still be able to vote remotely on legislation. …

Right-wing Christians who claim to have “prophetic” insight into America’s “spiritual warfare” are declaring Fox News’ decision to sack Tucker Carlson a victory for Lucifer. The religious clamor around the ousting of the conservative prime-time host has provided further fuel as our divided country hurtles toward another combustible presidential election. …

Joe Biden is back for another round. The president has put doubts to rest, and declared himself a candidate for reelection in 2024. Biden made the announcement in a video address released early Tuesday morning, exactly four years after he announced his 2020 campaign. “Around the country, MAGA extremists are …

If you’re a little bit bored by Tuesday’s announcement that Joe Biden is running for re-election, I sympathize. The guy and his re-election campaign are not that exciting. Ageism aside, he’s 80 and showing it. He’s basically an establishment liberal, not pushing for the kinds of systemic changes that many …

Clarence Thomas is not alone. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch has also benefitted financially from parties with an interest in the high court’s business while neglecting to disclose the relationship, growing concerns over corruption within the institution. Politico reported on Tuesday that Gorsuch had been trying to sell a piece …