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A Full Timeline of Candace Owens’ Bizarre Political Flip-Flops
The character arc of conservative podcaster Candace Owens is shaping up to be one for the history books. From being a die-hard follower of MAGA and President Donald Trump to now having all the smoke for Turning Point USA and Ben Shapiro, Owens’ political affiliations have flipped and flopped so many times that now it’s time we finally talk about it all…
White House Chief Of Staff Spills Tea On Trump’s Unpredictable Temperament And Inner Circle
White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles has spent years operating as one of Donald Trump’s most trusted and influential behind-the-scenes power players — but in her latest Vanity Fair profile, she’s done playing quiet. In the piece, Wiles pulls the curtain back on President Donald Trump and his inner circle, spilling head-turning, unflattering details that may have just thrown the president under the bus…
Nicki Minaj’s Beef with Gov. Gavin Newsom Takes a Petty, Hilarious Turn
Rapper Nicki Minaj is no stranger to beefing with folks on the internet… but we never could’ve imagined that she’d tussle with Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom. And what’s more is the Democrat — known for clapping back at President Donald Trump — is able to keep up with all of her antics…
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Biggest Takeaways from Trump’s Grumpy Christmas Address to Americans
With only days until it’s officially Christmas, President Donald Trump handed out one final present to the American people: a 20-minute-long address blaming Democrats and toting his “impeccable” record so far in his second term. The president stood in front of a cozy fireplace and tree garlands inside the White House during the Wednesday (Dec. 17) speech as he boasted about the “progress” he’s been making for the country…
When Atlanta DA Fani Willis’ Latest Testimony Went Left
It’s been over a year since Atlanta District Attorney Fani Willis’ racketeering case against President Donald Trump completely fell apart. Now, Willis is being formally investigated over her allegedly mishandling of the historic trial, but she’s clearly not going down without a fight…
These Young Leaders Prove America’s ‘Wait Your Turn’ Political Era Is Dead
Young folks’ response to the slow-motion crawl of American politics has been to step up to the table and make their own plate. In 2025, Gen Z and Millennial leaders have been exploding onto the political scene, and given President Donald Trump’s second term, there’s been a demand for more fresh faces and new ideas in formal government...
How Trump’s ‘Vengeance Quota’ Unsubtly Targets Black Americans
They say the first hundred days of a presidency are about building legacy and enacting tangible, positive change folks can feel — not hyper-fixating on settling the score by the nation’s Commander in Chief. But it seems President Donald Trump’s mission has shifted from governing to good ol’ “get-back,” leaving Black America to wonder when official policy became just another word for retribution…
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Beef with Trump Hits New Low After ICE Detains Her Son
Minn. Rep. Ilhan Omar is no stranger to attacks from the Trump administration over her citizenship, immigration status and her native country of Somalia. But now, the congresswoman is pumping the breaks after she said her son was the latest target of ICE attacks…
Stacey Abrams, New Report On Why Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais Is So Terrifying
Of the many civil rights-related cases brought before the U.S. Supreme Court this year, Louisiana v. Callais has the potential to completely disenfranchise Black and brown voters right before the 2026 midterms. It’s an effort birthed from MAGA Republicans and President Donald Trump’s ongoing redistricting movement. And this time, all Americans– regardless of race– need to be tuned in…
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