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The Real Reason Trump Walked Out on Democrats

It wasn't because he was wounded by Pelosi's "cover-up" remark.

What It’s Like to Write a Series Finale Your Fans Hate

Battlestar Galactica showrunner Ronald D. Moore has some advice for the writers of Game of Thrones.

Trump Expected to Appoint Former Virginia AG Ken Cuccinelli to Implement Administration’s Immigration Policy

Trump had been pondering bringing in a czar-like figure to the administration to help stem the recent record-breaking influx of immigrants.

Ben Carson Forgets Rule Number One of Testifying Before Congress: The Answer to the Previous Question Is Never “Oreo”

"Do you know what an REO is?" ... "An Oreo?" ... "No, not an Oreo. "

Felipe Lopez May Be The Happiest Man To Have Ever Played Basketball

Though he might be extra pleased with a chance to play alongside the Golden State Warriors.

An Elegy for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the Game Show That Changed America—and Me

I was one of the show’s biggest losers. It was my lifeline.

Internal Draft of IRS Legal Memo Found Only One Justification to Keep Trump’s Taxes From Congress

The law “does not allow the Secretary to exercise discretion," the memo stated.

Trump Is Considering Deputizing the Military as a Civilian Police Force. That Is Terrifying.

The Insurrection Act gives the president a dangerous amount of discretion.

Democratic Reluctance to Even Utter “Impeachment” Is Becoming Untenable

Democrats in leadership pretend at conviction and lack courage.

Elizabeth Warren Is Disappointed Sansa Didn’t Go for the Iron Throne

She didn’t like the finale either.