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It’s Mt. Denali If You’re Nasty

Shortly after he was sworn into office (with his hand not on the Bible), Donald Trump grabbed his favorite Sharpie and started signing a flurry of executive orders

What to Expect on Day One

He's back.

“You, Sir, Are a No-Go”

Today was the Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, who is auditioning to become our next Secretary of Defense on this week’s episode of America’s Next Top Menace.

How the LA Fires Got So Bad So Fast

We piece together the connection between the California fires and climate change.