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Trump Wants “American Exceptionalism” at the Smithsonian. Will He Get It?

The Trump administration will begin a “comprehensive internal review” of the Smithsonian Institution, including an examination of exhibitions, curatorial processes, educational materials, and programming related to the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding. In a letter addressed to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch yesterday, August 12, White House officials asked the institution to turn […]

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John Oliver Mocks Trump White House Roof Walk

John Oliver is comparing President Trump‘s recent stroll on the roof of the White House to a signature move by beloved Peanuts character Snoopy. On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, the host showed clips of Trump on Tuesday as he suddenly appeared on the White House flanked by Secret Service agents. Reporters down below, who were […]

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Emma Thompson on Donald Trump Call, Harry Potter, Sex Joke: Locarno

Emma Thompson discussed her career, including getting a call from Donald Trump, her days doing stand-up comedy, including jokes about herpes and Margaret Thatcher, Sense and Sensibility, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal playing out during the Primary Colors shoot in Locarno, Switzerland on Saturday. She appeared in front of a huge and hugely excited crowd […]

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Diddy’s Attorney Says They’ve Asked Trump Administration About Pardon

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney said they have reached out to President Donald Trump‘s administration regarding a potential pardon. Last month, the music mogul was found guilty on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations […]

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