Politics & Pop Culture

Shania Twain Singing Words Of Sorry For Saying She'd Have Voted For Trump

11:32am April 23, 2018

by Stacey Samuel

The songstress who sang "That Don't Impress Me Much" now says she's sorry for saying she would have voted for Donald Trump if she were an eligible American voter.

The U.S. House of Representatives chamber, where a new omnibus bill around music regulations was introduced on April 10, 2018.

Sweeping New Legislation Highlights Just How Much Music And Tech Need Each Other

4:37pm April 11, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The "music omnibus" bill represents the rare compromise between the music business and tech companies, who have spent years fighting each other over fractions of pennies.

The Gridiron dinner, like Fight Club, has rules. Rule No. 1: "Singe, don't burn" with your roast-style jokes. Rule No. 2: No photographs, video or tweeting during the ceremony. There are a few more rules, but really, we're just trying to explain why the p

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At Gridiron Dinner, Trump Trades Jabs With His 'Opposition Party'

2:21pm March 04, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The ritzy event drew stars from across Washington's media firmament. But all eyes were on President Trump, who offered quips, burns — and even some news on North Korea. That is, if he wasn't joking.

Valentine's Day cards created by artist and activist Tanzila Ahmed tackle Islamophobia with snark and humor.

'You've Hijacked My Heart': Valentines That Fight Islamophobia With Humor

4:50pm February 14, 2018

by Mary Louise Kelly

Activist-artist Tanzila Ahmed's snarky cards challenge stereotypes about Muslim-Americans. "With humor, you're able to sneak into people's consciousness and get them to think differently," she says.

Albuquerque Newspaper Apologizes For Racist Cartoon About DREAMers

8:31pm February 09, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The editor of paper said she assumed the drawing would spark debate. Instead, the depiction of young immigrants as thugs, terrorists and gang members drew protests.

Comedian Jordan Klepper plays a far-right conspiracy theorist on Comedy Central's The Opposition.

Comic Jordan Klepper Assumes An Anti-Fact Persona On 'The Opposition'

1:41pm February 07, 2018

by Terry Gross

Klepper delivers satirical commentaries from the point of view of a far-right conspiracy theorist on his Comedy Central show. He says his character "creates his own reality."

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Prince Harry interviewed former President Barack Obama in a broadcast that aired Wednesday on the BBC. The interview was recorded during September's Invictus Games in Toronto, where the two are pictured here.

When Harry Met Barack: Obama Tells Prince About Life After White House

8:25pm December 27, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Leaving the White House after the inauguration, Obama says, his first thought was gratitude for his wife, Michelle. He describes days still driven by purpose, but with more leisurely breakfasts.

Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of the far-right organization Britain First, tweeted: "GOD BLESS YOU TRUMP! GOD BLESS AMERICA!" after the president retweeted a video from the controversial group.

Trump Retweets Incendiary Anti-Muslim Videos From Controversial Group

9:22pm November 29, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The president's latest tweetstorm drew a rare rebuke from Britain's prime minister and from Muslim groups.

Megan Phelps-Roper: If You're Raised To Hate, Can You Reverse It?

8:39am October 27, 2017

Megan Phelps-Roper grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church, which preaches a message of hate and fear. But after engaging with her critics--on Twitter, no less--she decided to leave the church.

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Former FBI Director James Comey, who re-emerged on the public stage Monday through Twitter, appears at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in June.

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Comey Fesses Up, Claims Ownership Of Suspected Twitter Account

3:06pm October 23, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Former FBI Director James Comey publicly claimed ownership of a Twitter account Monday and signaled that he is about to rejoin a national conversation.