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Simu Liu Calls Trump’s Proposed Tax Plan Benefitting High-Income Earners “Really Shitty”

After realizing he would likely get a tax cut under the president's proposal, he said, "I believe I should pay taxes, and I actually believe that people like me should probably pay more taxes."

Leading French Newspaper Le Monde Quits X Over Elon Musk’s Alliance With Donald Trump

France's newspaper of record joins The Guardian in exiting the site formerly known as Twitter over Musk's increasingly extreme politics.

‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Have Tense Exchange Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

Mika Brzezinski called out the president calling the rioters "hostages" as he stood with the families of Israeli hostages while co-host Joe Scarborough said Democrats were "quietly reminding themselves" of the president's narrow margin of victory in the 2024 popular vote.

Sometimes a Nazi Salute Is a Nazi Salute

Did Elon Musk intentionally "sieg heil" at Donald Trump's inauguration rally? Sometimes it only matters what you do, not what you intend.

ACLU Responds to Trump’s Inauguration Speech: We “Have Already Begun to Fight the Administration’s Extreme Agenda”

"While we know this president will issue orders with real, dire consequences on people here and abroad, many of his declarations do not and cannot change the law but instead are designed to engender chaos and confusion," the organization added on Tuesday.

Ariana Grande “Likes” Post Mocking Carrie Underwood’s Inauguration Performance

The 'Wicked' star and Kamala Harris supporter couldn't resist Liking a post that threw some shade at Underwood's "America the Beautiful" awkwardness.

How Donald Trump Will War With Hollywood While Swiping All Its Tricks

No president has ever relied as much on the operating principles of the entertainment business. And none has ever had such a fraught relationship with it.

Trump Inauguration’s Surprise Celebrities: Joe Rogan, Logan Paul, More

Donald Trump's second inauguration included several celebrities in attendance who weren't announced in advance.

Melania Trump Draws Carmen Sandiego Comparisons With Inauguration Outfit

The First Lady's inauguration outfit has everybody on social media making the same joke.

Donald Trump Promises Sweeping Change, Rips Biden Administration in Inaugural Address

With temperatures reaching a high of 24 degrees in Washington, D.C., Trump's political comeback was cemented inside the Capitol Rotunda, with a reduced audience.

Biden, in Final Act in Office, Pardons His Family Due to “Unrelenting Attacks” From Trump and Allies

Biden also issued pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.

Three Israeli Hostages Arrive in Israel as Fragile Ceasefire Passes First Hurdle; 90 Palestinian Prisoners and Detainees Released by Israel

In Tel Aviv, thousands of people gathered to watch the news on large screens erupted in cheers. In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, families and friends had gathered excitedly as cars honked and people waved the Palestinian flag.

Nelly Defends His Upcoming Performance at Trump Inaugural Ball: “This Isn’t Politics”

Nelly will perform at incoming President Trump’s inaugural ball on Monday night.

Hollywood Reacts as Hostage Release Starts Under Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal: “Let the Healing Begin”

Gal Gadot, Mayim Bialik, Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Rappaport were among those to offer reactions.

Snoop Dogg Blasted for Performing at Crypto Ball Ahead of Donald Trump Inauguration

Despite publicly vowing to “roast” anyone who endorsed Trump during his previous administration, the rapper topped the bill at a Washington D.C. event honoring the president-elect.