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Eric Swalwell’s downfall, explained
Benjy Sarlin, Vox
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after a series of disturbing accusations of sexual misconduct. The scandal had drawn a fierce response from Democrats nationwide as they tried to force him out and keep the fal…
Apr 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Prosecutors Still Trying To Convict 62-Year-Old Woman For Wearing Penis Costume To Anti-Trump Protest
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Never underestimate the stupidity of law enforcement. When things could just be left alone and everything would turn out OK, officers insist on inserting themselves into the equation, ensuring maximum pain and humiliation for everyone involved. In this case, …
Apr 8, 2026, 7:59 PM
Tiger Woods Calls Trump At Scene Of His DUI
Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com
Pretty sure the first thing most of us wouldn't do is call Donald Trump after rolling our Land Rover in the middle of the day. I wonder if Tiger wanted a pardon? Source: TMZ In the time between Tiger Woods flipping his car and being arrested for DUI, the golf…
Apr 4, 2026, 1:30 PM
The Internet Is Having A Field Day After Donald Trump Literally Said He "Doesn't Believe In Building Libraries"
Alexa Lisitza, Buzzfeed
A president who doesn't believe in building libraries or museums. HELP.View Entire Post ›
Apr 1, 2026, 9:49 PM
Melania Trump’s Response to Barron Leak Gets Renewed Context From Mar-a-Lago Insiders
Analice Couto, Boredpanda.com
“Melania would go to the ends of the earth to protect Barron from any evil intentions,” an insider said about the holiday season leaks.
Apr 1, 2026, 9:26 PM
Vanessa Trump Reportedly Gives Tiger Woods A “Fierce Ultimatum” After DUI Arrest
Lei RV, Boredpanda.com
Vanessa Trump has reportedly issued a "fierce ultimatum" to Tiger Woods, demanding he get his life under control following his car crash and DUI arrest in Florida.
Mar 29, 2026, 10:55 PM
Melania Trump Confidant Shared First Lady’s Secret Letters That Left Recipients Speechless
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
Melania Trump has a habit of sending secret letters to her collaborators, often leaving them speechless.
Mar 25, 2026, 9:17 PM
Melania Trump Speaks Out On Barron Photo, Promises Consequences
Analice Couto, Boredpanda.com
Barron Trump’s Christmas photo leak led Melania to issue a stern warning to anyone who attempts to breach her son’s privacy.
Mar 18, 2026, 10:10 PM
Trump Disrespects Fallen Soldiers By Using Them To Fundraise
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
It's bad enough that Trump completely disrespected our troops during the dignified transfer of the six United States service members who were recently killed in Kuwait. Now one of his PACs is using it to raise money: Trump fundraising email uses photo from so…
Mar 15, 2026, 2:53 PM
A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail
Adam Shanks, Al Jazeera English
Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.
Mar 13, 2026, 3:16 PM
A DOGE Bro Allegedly Walked Out Of Social Security With 500 Million Americans’ Records On A Thumb Drive And Expected A Pardon If Caught
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
From the very beginning of the DOGE saga, many of us raised alarms about what would happen when a bunch of inexperienced twenty-somethings were handed unfettered access to the most sensitive databases in the federal government with essentially zero oversight …
Mar 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
‘Age Verification’ could force trans people to out themselves to use the internet
Janus Rose, The Verge
In 2026, a photo ID is not just paperwork - it essentially grants you permission to exist in society. Last month, Kansas legislature passed a law categorically invalidating trans people's driver's licenses and IDs overnight, requiring them to obtain new IDs w…
Mar 10, 2026, 2:56 PM
25 rumors about Barron Trump, investigated
Rae Deng, Snopes.com
The president's youngest son has attempted to stay out of the spotlight, but that hasn't stopped public intrigue.
Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
FTC Admits Age Verification Violates Children’s Privacy Law, Decides To Just Ignore That
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
We’ve been pointing out the fundamental contradiction at the heart of mandatory age verification laws for years now. To verify someone’s age online, you have to collect personal data from them. If that someone turns out to be a child, congratulations: you’ve …
Mar 4, 2026, 8:59 PM
Trump Settles With Isaac Hayes’ Estate Over Use Of Music During The Campaign
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
One of the unfortunate knock on effects of being generally insufferable is that many people don’t want to be associated with you in any way. And when you’re both insufferable and happen to be the most divisive American political figure in modern history, all …
Feb 28, 2026, 3:39 AM
Hillary and Bill Clinton have been married for over 50 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
Jillian Selzer,Talia Lakritz, Business Insider
From dealing with cheating scandals to navigating politics, here's a look at the Clintons' relationship over the past few decades.
Feb 26, 2026, 8:40 PM
Administration Says DHS Can Demand Social Media Info From Legal Immigrants And US Citizens
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Well, we always knew it would come to this. In a blow to the First Amendment and privacy, the Trump administration last week approved a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plan to collect social media handles from people applying to change their…
Feb 25, 2026, 8:12 PM
Isaac Hayes Estate Settles With Trump Over Rally Use of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone
Isaac Hayes' estate has reached a private settlement with President Trump over his unauthorized use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming' at political rallies.
Feb 23, 2026, 10:00 PM
Worst personal bankruptcy ever — the yearslong hell that happens when a billionaire says he's worth $3,850
Laura Italiano,Natalie Musumeci, Business Insider
Welcome to the personal bankruptcy from hell. How billionaire Miles Guo hijacked the court system, creating years of chaos for creditors.
Feb 16, 2026, 10:41 AM
Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
Zoë Schiffer, Vittoria Elliott, Leah Feiger, Wired
The recent request goes against decades of precedent, and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
Feb 13, 2026, 8:10 PM
Trump Pretends It Was Schumer’s Idea To Rename Penn Station After Himself
NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com
Narcissist-in-Chief Donald Trump wants us to believe the only reason he was discussing renaming Penn Station and Dulles Airport after himself is because of public demand. In fact, there have been multiple reports that Trump tried to blackmail Senate Minority …
Feb 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
Trump family’s $4 billion graft shows no signs of stopping
Heather Digby Parton, Salon
The multibillion-dollar profiteering is snowballing in an anything-goes presidency
Feb 3, 2026, 2:25 PM
Trump Demands $10 Billion From Taxpayers For Leaked Tax Returns; His Own Lawyers Get To Decide What He Gets
Mike Masnick, Techdirt
Back in May, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt offered what might be the single most audacious statement of the Trump era—and that’s saying something: I think everybody – the American public believe it’s absurd for anyone to insinuate that this pre…
Jan 30, 2026, 5:22 PM
Nicki Minaj Avoids Sale of $20 Million Mansion in Security Guard Assault Case
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone
Nicki Minaj has avoided the sale of her $20 million mansion to pay the $500,000 a security guard won over an alleged assault.
Jan 22, 2026, 9:48 PM