Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro used a reelection-style message Tuesday to frame the last four years as a win over political chaos — but the replies under his post quickly turned into a referendum on whether voters think the state feels calmer at all. In a post on X, Shapiro wrote: “Four years ago, we defeated…
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is taking aim at former President Donald Trump’s tariff approach again — and the response under his latest post quickly turned into a full-blown comment-section brawl. In a post on X on Feb. 17, Shapiro said Trump’s “reckless tariffs” are driving up costs, closing off markets, and making it harder for…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is kicking off tax season with a blunt warning about President Donald Trump — and the comment section is doing what it always does: turning her argument into a credibility fight. In a post on X, Warren told followers that as filing season starts, Americans should “remember Trump made filing harder and…
Sen. Adam Schiff tried to use Presidents’ Day to make a point about leadership — and the replies turned it into something else entirely. In a post on X, Schiff wrote that Americans can look to “the president” for a lesson in character, then added: “Ok, not the current one, but how about this one,”…
Sen. Mark Kelly set off a fresh round of political backlash after posting a video in which he argued he’s the only member of Congress who checks three boxes at once: no stock trading, no corporate PAC money, and a public schedule — and that his approach “should be the standard.” Kelly, a Democrat from…
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued that the U.S. tax system is tilted so heavily toward wealth that everyday public servants can end up paying a larger share of their income than some of the richest Americans — and he used teachers and firefighters as the clearest example. “Right now, we have a tax code…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest clash with Sen. Ted Cruz erupted this week after Newsom amplified a warning about “masked men” and “secret police” tactics — language that critics seized on as a Nazi-era comparison — and Cruz responded by branding the governor “historically illiterate” while plugging his podcast. The back-and-forth started in the same…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to frame President Donald Trump as a passing political force in a sharply worded message to international leaders — then watched his own social media replies fill up with a different argument: that Newsom should be the temporary one. “Donald Trump is temporary. California’s leadership is not,” Newsom wrote Friday…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took a fresh jab at Tennessee’s Republican leadership on Sunday, arguing that Democratic governance produces better outcomes on public safety and mental health after a social media exchange with former U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is running for governor. Newsom, a prominent Democrat often mentioned as a national-party figure, responded after…
The clearest signal that the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni legal fight is hardening is that a court-ordered settlement effort did not produce an agreement. That matters because these sessions are designed to force both sides to confront risk: the uncertainty of a jury, the unpredictable impact of testimony, and the reality that a trial makes private…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is escalating her warning about President Donald Trump’s push to reshape the Federal Reserve, arguing that a president who gains tighter control of the central bank could steer policy to benefit himself, reward wealthy allies and retaliate against opponents — and she is urging Congress to step in. In a Feb. 12…
Former President Barack Obama marked Valentine’s Day with a social media post celebrating former first lady Michelle Obama, sharing a photo of the couple and calling her his “forever dance partner.” The post — a short, affectionate message paired with a polished, intimate image — quickly traveled beyond Obama’s usual political orbit, circulating across entertainment…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ripped into Rep. Randy Fine on Sunday after the Florida Republican posted a line comparing Muslims to dogs — a comment that set off a rapid backlash and pulled a separate online fight about dogs, religion and New York City street mess into national politics. Fine wrote on X: “If they…
NEW YORK — Sherri Shepherd returned to her daytime stage this week with a blunt promise to viewers after news broke that her syndicated talk show, “Sherri,” will end after its current season: “I know that you have seen the news, and I’m ready to address it.” Shepherd delivered the line at the top of…
Blake Lively and “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni left a Manhattan federal courthouse this week with their high-profile legal dispute still unresolved after a court-ordered settlement conference failed to produce a deal, pushing the case closer to a scheduled spring trial. The closed-door session, overseen by U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah L….
Will Smith is facing a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles from a former tour musician who alleges sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination connected to Smith’s 2025 concert run. The plaintiff, electric violinist Brian King Joseph, filed the complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court in late December 2025, naming Smith and a related touring…
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have escalated a long-running dispute with singer Ray J by taking the fight deeper into court, accusing him of defamation over claims that they are tied to a federal racketeering investigation — allegations their attorney called “false and serious.” Kardashian and Jenner filed a defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior…
Zayn Malik is revisiting one of the most talked-about chapters of his public life — and doing it in a way that’s already sparking debate. On a recent episode of Call Her Daddy, the former One Direction singer told host Alex Cooper that his understanding of love has shifted as he’s gotten older, and that…
Harry Styles is offering a rare look at what it felt like to step out from the safety net of a stadium-sized boy band and into the spotlight alone. In a new interview published in The Sunday Times Magazine, Styles said the first stretch of his solo career came with a jolt of isolation after…
House Speaker Mike Johnson escalated his criticism of Democrats Thursday, posting on X that “Washington Democrats are increasingly UNSERIOUS — and they demonstrate that everyday,” as he pointed to two flashpoint issues this week: Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee and House action on a proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Johnson’s post came…