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Why Donald Trump Is Coming Minnesota for Voter Rolls — And Why The State Isn’t Budging
Bondi called on Minnesota to turn over its state voter rolls so federal officials can “confirm that Minnesota’s voter registration practices comply with federal law.”
By Darrell MarrowJan. 26 2026, Published 1:01 p.m. ET
Politics
Alex Pretti’s Shooter Claimed They Fired the Fatal Shots in Self-Defense
Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis-based ICU nurse, was fatally shot by ICE agents in January 2026. Here's what to know about the shooter.
By Elizabeth RandolphJan. 26 2026, Published 11:43 a.m. ET

Politics
A Fake Donald Trump Post About Alex Pretti Has Started Circulating on Social Media
Donald Trump has posted about Alex Pretti, but is every post attributed to him real?
By Joseph AllenJan. 26 2026, Published 10:52 a.m. ET
Politics
Alex Pretti's Parents Beg the World to Tell the Truth About Their Son — He Was a "Hero"
"The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 26 2026, Published 10:23 a.m. ET
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Rumors Are Swirling Online that Quarterback Drake Maye Is Related to Alex Pretti
Drake Maye and Alex Pretti's rumored connection seems a little far fetched.
By Joseph AllenJan. 26 2026, Published 10:01 a.m. ET
Politics
Michael Fanone Defended the Capitol on January 6 — the Former DC Cop Now Defends His Actions
Michael Fanone is hero.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 23 2026, Published 4:24 p.m. ET
Politics
Meghan McCain Is Dragged After She Comments on Politics and Mister Rogers
Mr. Fred Rogers was the host of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' on PBS for more than 30 years.
By Niko MannJan. 23 2026, Published 1:50 p.m. ET
Politics
Why Did the U.S. Leave the WHO? Here's What Officials Cited as the Breaking Point
The withdrawal wasn’t sudden. It followed years of mounting frustration over pandemic response and global health leadership.
By Trisha FaulknerJan. 23 2026, Published 11:00 a.m. ET
Politics
Donald Trump's So-Called Board of Peace Sounds Like a Real Piece of Work
For the low low fee of $1 billion you can join the Board of Peace.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 22 2026, Updated 3:00 p.m. ET
Politics
Why Does Donald Trump Want to Fire Lisa Cook? Here's What We Know
Lisa Cook is a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors.
By Niko MannJan. 22 2026, Published 1:38 p.m. ET
Politics
Gavin Newsom Brought "Trump Kneepads" to Davos, but What Is He Trying to Say?
The California governor is not afraid to get in the mud with the president.
By Joseph AllenJan. 22 2026, Published 1:11 p.m. ET
Politics
Folks Are Clutching Their Pearls Over Trump Calling Himself a Dictator — Did He?
"We got great reviews. I can't believe it,"
By Niko MannJan. 22 2026, Published 12:42 p.m. ET
Politics
ICE Agents Allegedly Forced a 5-Year-Old to Knock on the Front Door of His Own House
How can a 5-year-old be classified as a violent criminal?
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 22 2026, Published 11:35 a.m. ET
Politics
Gavin Newsom Was Not the Least Bit Surprised When His Speech at Davos Was Canceled
"Is it surprising the Trump administration didn't like my commentary, and wanted to make sure I wasn't allowed to speak?"
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 22 2026, Published 10:18 a.m. ET
Politics
Donald Trump's.Speech in Davos Apparently Wasn't a Hit Inside the Room
Donald Trump's speech at Davos left some people nervous.
By Joseph AllenJan. 22 2026, Published 9:45 a.m. ET
Politics
Many Are Wondering Who Called Trump "Daddy" After Trump's Hour-Plus Long Speech in Davos
"Very smart man said, ‘He’s our daddy.’"
By Risa WeberJan. 21 2026, Published 1:20 p.m. ET
Politics
Did President Donald Trump Confuse Greenland and Iceland?
"Until the last few days, when I told them about Iceland, they loved me," said Trump.
By Niko MannJan. 21 2026, Published 1:14 p.m. ET
Politics
You Can't Just Pick up a Case of Greenland at the Store, so How Did Denmark Acquire It?
"If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 21 2026, Published 12:29 p.m. ET
Politics
Rumors of a Melania and Trump Separation Are Always in the Mix — Here's Why
"They clearly do not in any way inhabit a marriage as we define marriage."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 21 2026, Published 11:15 a.m. ET
Politics
Greenland Responds to Trump’s Takeover Talk With Humor, Protest, and MAGA Hats
A MAGA remake just became Greenland’s coldest political clapback yet — and it’s stitched in bold red.
By Darrell MarrowJan. 21 2026, Published 10:33 a.m. ET
Politics
J.D. Vance Doesn't Let His Political Goals Stop Him From Being a Present Father
The VP's kids are his top priority and, in January 2026, he and his wife announced his family is expanding.
By Distractify StaffJan. 21 2026, Updated 10:15 a.m. ET
Politics
What Happened on Air Force One? What We Know About the Midair Issue
An electrical issue aboard Air Force One raised questions about the plane's safety.
By Amy ColemanJan. 21 2026, Published 10:12 a.m. ET
Politics
Usha Vance Is Pregnant With Her Fourth Child — Details on Her Due Date
"During this exciting and hectic time, we are particularly grateful for the military doctors who take excellent care of our family."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 21 2026, Published 10:09 a.m. ET
Politics
Air Force One's Electrical Problems Have Some Waiting for the New Air Force One
Air Force One's electrical issue speaks to how long the jets have been in use.
By Joseph AllenJan. 21 2026, Published 9:54 a.m. ET
Politics
Giant Replica of Epstein's Birthday Message From Trump Erected on the National Mall
A10-foot replica of Trump's sketch was erected on Jan. 19, 2026.
By Niko MannJan. 20 2026, Published 3:55 p.m. ET
Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron Is Wearing Sunglasses at Davos for Medical Reasons
Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses are covering up an eye condition.
By Joseph AllenJan. 20 2026, Published 10:34 a.m. ET
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Why So Many MLK Photos Are in Black and White — And It’s Not What You Think
Color photography existed in MLK’s era — so why do his most famous images look frozen in black and white?
By Darrell MarrowJan. 19 2026, Published 11:37 a.m. ET
Politics
Don Lemon Followed Protesters Into a Minnesota Church Who Say the Pastor Is Working With ICE
"They cannot pretend to be a house of God while harboring someone who is directing ICE agents to wreak havoc upon our community."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 19 2026, Published 10:40 a.m. ET
Politics
The Insurrection Act Has Been Invoked Dozens of Times Since 1794
The Insurrection Act is a little vague.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 16 2026, Published 1:45 p.m. ET
Politics
Kyrsten Sinema Allegedly Guided Her Bodyguard Through a "Psychedelic Experience" Using MDMA
In North Carolina a jilted lover can sue the person their spouse cheated with.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 16 2026, Published 12:32 p.m. ET
Politics
Donald Trump Has Received a Consolation Nobel Peace Prize — Does That Count?
This is the ultimate participation trophy.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 16 2026, Published 10:54 a.m. ET
Politics
Maria Corina Machado Has Now Given Her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump
Maria Machado's Nobel Peace Prize was for her work in Venezuela, not Donald Trump's.
By Joseph AllenJan. 16 2026, Published 9:49 a.m. ET
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What Caused That Massive Verizon Outage? Details
Verizon's outage has affected tens of thousands of people over the past day.
By Joseph AllenJan. 15 2026, Published 9:41 a.m. ET
Politics
"Onlyfans Sin Tax" Proposed by Florida Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback
James Fishback wants to take 50% of OnlyFans creators' earnings.
By Risa WeberJan. 14 2026, Published 3:10 p.m. ET
Politics
People Want to Know Why George and Kellyanne Conway Got Divorced
The former Republican is running for Congress as a Democrat in New York City.
By Niko MannJan. 14 2026, Published 2:31 p.m. ET
Politics
Did Obama Deport More People Than Trump? What the Data Actually Shows
Federal data shows one president deported more people—but how you count matters more than you think.
By Darrell MarrowJan. 14 2026, Published 2:21 p.m. ET
Politics
A Ford Employee Has Been Suspended After Calling President Donald Trump a "Pedophile Protector"
"As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 14 2026, Updated 12:16 p.m. ET
Politics
Bill Clinton Could Go to Jail for Refusing a Congressional Subpoena on Epstein
Bill Clinton is refusing to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
By Joseph AllenJan. 14 2026, Published 10:09 a.m. ET
Politics
Mary Peltola's Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. Died — What Happened to Him?
Eugene died in 2023.
By Niko MannJan. 13 2026, Published 3:11 p.m. ET
Politics
Scott Bessent and His Husband Are Partners in Life and Work — Let's Meet His Spouse
Scott Bessent can hardly believe the life he now has.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 13 2026, Published 2:29 p.m. ET
Politics
Kristi Noem Has a Cryptic Message Written on Her Podium That Could Be a Nazi Slogan
"One of Ours, All of Yours"
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 13 2026, Published 11:18 a.m. ET
Politics
Eric Adams Seemed Pretty Convinced That Gracie Mansion Was Really Haunted
The former mayor has claimed that there are ghosts all over the New York mayoral residence.
By Joseph AllenJan. 13 2026, Published 10:17 a.m. ET
Politics
Did Trump Commit a War Crime by Using Sonic Weapons to Capture Nicolás Maduro?
Trump's military operation reportedly used sonic weapons in the raid.
By Niko MannJan. 12 2026, Published 2:22 p.m. ET
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Nearly 15,000 New York City Nurses Are on Strike — Here's What We Know
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani showed solidarity for the nurses on strike.
By Risa WeberJan. 12 2026, Updated 1:37 p.m. ET
Politics
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Is Now Under Investigation, but Is It Because of His Politics?
The Fed Chair has been on the board of the Federal Reserve for 15 years.
By Joseph AllenJan. 12 2026, Published 12:48 p.m. ET
Politics
Jesse Ventura Went From the Wrestling Ring to the Governor's Office — Let's Look at His Politics
"In third world countries they have the military doing their police work."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 9 2026, Updated 3:55 p.m. ET
Politics
Fans Wonder About Jesse Ventura's Military Service After He Calls Out Trump Amid ICE Raids
“He’s the draft-dodging coward who, when it was his time to serve his country, he did what all rich white boys did."
By Niko MannJan. 9 2026, Published 3:13 p.m. ET
Politics
'Las Culturistas' Co-Host Matt Rogers Defends What He Said About Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Matt Rogers thinks you shouldn't waste your money on Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 9 2026, Published 1:29 p.m. ET
Politics
Donald Trump Has Made No Friends in Iran — Did They Put a Bounty on Him?
Trump has made no friends in Iran, and one group in particular has set their crosshairs on him.
By Ivy GriffithJan. 9 2026, Published 12:09 p.m. ET
Politics
DHS Claims Two People Shot by Federal Agents in Portland Were Members of a Venezuelan Gang
"Portland, this is a moment to hold each other close."
By Jennifer TisdaleJan. 9 2026, Published 10:30 a.m. ET

News

Why Donald Trump Is Coming Minnesota for Voter Rolls — And Why The State Isn’t Budging

Alex Pretti’s Shooter Claimed They Fired the Fatal Shots in Self-Defense

A Fake Donald Trump Post About Alex Pretti Has Started Circulating on Social Media

Alex Pretti's Parents Beg the World to Tell the Truth About Their Son — He Was a "Hero"

Rumors Are Swirling Online that Quarterback Drake Maye Is Related to Alex Pretti

Michael Fanone Defended the Capitol on January 6 — the Former DC Cop Now Defends His Actions

Meghan McCain Is Dragged After She Comments on Politics and Mister Rogers

Why Did the U.S. Leave the WHO? Here's What Officials Cited as the Breaking Point

Donald Trump's So-Called Board of Peace Sounds Like a Real Piece of Work

Why Does Donald Trump Want to Fire Lisa Cook? Here's What We Know

Gavin Newsom Brought "Trump Kneepads" to Davos, but What Is He Trying to Say?

Folks Are Clutching Their Pearls Over Trump Calling Himself a Dictator — Did He?

ICE Agents Allegedly Forced a 5-Year-Old to Knock on the Front Door of His Own House

Gavin Newsom Was Not the Least Bit Surprised When His Speech at Davos Was Canceled

Donald Trump's.Speech in Davos Apparently Wasn't a Hit Inside the Room

Many Are Wondering Who Called Trump "Daddy" After Trump's Hour-Plus Long Speech in Davos

Did President Donald Trump Confuse Greenland and Iceland?

You Can't Just Pick up a Case of Greenland at the Store, so How Did Denmark Acquire It?

Rumors of a Melania and Trump Separation Are Always in the Mix — Here's Why

Greenland Responds to Trump’s Takeover Talk With Humor, Protest, and MAGA Hats

J.D. Vance Doesn't Let His Political Goals Stop Him From Being a Present Father

What Happened on Air Force One? What We Know About the Midair Issue

Usha Vance Is Pregnant With Her Fourth Child — Details on Her Due Date

Air Force One's Electrical Problems Have Some Waiting for the New Air Force One

Giant Replica of Epstein's Birthday Message From Trump Erected on the National Mall

French President Emmanuel Macron Is Wearing Sunglasses at Davos for Medical Reasons

Why So Many MLK Photos Are in Black and White — And It’s Not What You Think

Don Lemon Followed Protesters Into a Minnesota Church Who Say the Pastor Is Working With ICE

The Insurrection Act Has Been Invoked Dozens of Times Since 1794

Kyrsten Sinema Allegedly Guided Her Bodyguard Through a "Psychedelic Experience" Using MDMA

Donald Trump Has Received a Consolation Nobel Peace Prize — Does That Count?

Maria Corina Machado Has Now Given Her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump

What Caused That Massive Verizon Outage? Details

"Onlyfans Sin Tax" Proposed by Florida Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback

People Want to Know Why George and Kellyanne Conway Got Divorced

Did Obama Deport More People Than Trump? What the Data Actually Shows

A Ford Employee Has Been Suspended After Calling President Donald Trump a "Pedophile Protector"

Bill Clinton Could Go to Jail for Refusing a Congressional Subpoena on Epstein

Mary Peltola's Husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. Died — What Happened to Him?

Scott Bessent and His Husband Are Partners in Life and Work — Let's Meet His Spouse

Kristi Noem Has a Cryptic Message Written on Her Podium That Could Be a Nazi Slogan

Eric Adams Seemed Pretty Convinced That Gracie Mansion Was Really Haunted

Did Trump Commit a War Crime by Using Sonic Weapons to Capture Nicolás Maduro?

Nearly 15,000 New York City Nurses Are on Strike — Here's What We Know

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Is Now Under Investigation, but Is It Because of His Politics?

Jesse Ventura Went From the Wrestling Ring to the Governor's Office — Let's Look at His Politics

Fans Wonder About Jesse Ventura's Military Service After He Calls Out Trump Amid ICE Raids

'Las Culturistas' Co-Host Matt Rogers Defends What He Said About Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Donald Trump Has Made No Friends in Iran — Did They Put a Bounty on Him?

DHS Claims Two People Shot by Federal Agents in Portland Were Members of a Venezuelan Gang

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