President Trump to Host Kennedy Center Honors
President Trump will host the Kennedy Center awards show Sunday night, Cassie Randolph stuns while on vacation with Brighton Reinhardt, and Gisele Bündchen is seen filming a commercial in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sen. Tammy Duckworth warns Trump: ‘Speaker Johnson wants you to become the deadbeat dad of IVF’
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, a veteran who has been open about her own struggles with infertility, is pushing back against Speaker Johnson, who she says is working behind the scenes to strip access to IVF from service members. “There’s nobody opposing this other than Speaker Johnson and his religious views,” Duckworth tells Dana Bash.
Trump Voter Goes on CNN and Withdraws His Support Over Trump’s Racism: ‘Not Acceptable by Any Means’
When Salman Fiqy — once a supporter of Donald Trump — sat down on CNN this weekend, he didn’t come to defend. He came to burn the house down. On live television, Fiqy withdrew his support for Trump and the Republican Party, condemning the president’s recent remarks about Somali immigrants as “racist” and “dehumanizing.”
Data Reveals America’s Most Hated Christmas Food
Every December, we gush about cookies, fudge, and glazed ham — but quietly push one or two dreaded dishes around our plates. Thanks to polls, surveys, and even Twitter sentiment analysis, we actually have real data on which Christmas foods Americans say they hate the most.
Catholic Clergy Sue Trump-Vance White House Over Communion Ban at ICE Facility
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The Pope’s Closest Aide Is a Millennial from Peru
Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for your incredible support — this space is open to everyone, no matter your politics or faith. In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing a series of essays offering an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV — his life and the people who know him best.
The Easiest Dinner I’ve Ever Made (And My Family Went Wild for It)
This chicken noodle casserole is the kind of comforting, no-hassle dinner that always hits the spot. Tender egg noodles, shredded chicken, and mixed veggies are coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce that bakes into a bubbly, golden dish your whole family will devour. The buttery Ritz cracker topping adds just the right crunch, and the green onions brighten every bite. It comes together fast, feeds a crowd, and tastes like something you’d hope to find waiting for you after a long day.
Meet The Sweet Little 6-Week-Old Puppy Who is Looking For Love
Get ready to meet a playful little puppy who is searching for the family she can start the next chapter of her life with. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Carmy Bear, who has been in their care since the day she was born. According to the rescue, “The Bear litter were born to their Mom Claire Bear. These babies were born here in Massachusetts and grew up in a local foster home and have known nothing but love.”
Captagon: The Cocaine You Never Heard Of — 600 Million Pills Seized Abroad, U.S. Officials Watching
Last year alone, more than 600 million Captagon tablets were intercepted across the Middle East — a staggering haul that hints at a synthetic drug trade now worth over $10 billion annually.
This 9-Week-Old German Shepherd Mix Puppy is Looking For Love
Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Brynn Fuzzy, a sweet young puppy they recently highlighted who has been in their care her whole life. According to the rescue, her momma was found as a stray living on the streets of Tennessee before being rescued. After that, Brynn and her siblings were placed with loving foster families. However, Brynn is the last of the puppies still searching for a family.