‘SNL’: Trump gets visit from ghosts of Christmas past

General Mike Flynn was "the ghost of witness flipped" as "SNL" dropped a riff on the Dickens holidays mainstay centering on Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump couldn't enjoy his big legislative win Friday with the passing of the Republican tax bill thanks to the news that Gen. Michael Flynn is cooperating with Special Council Robert Mueller.

Democrats Rising? Early Statehouse Wins Test New Faces

Democrats desperate to rebuild after losing the White House last year have scored a string of election victories for statehouse seats, testing a new generation of candidates and activists eager to resist President Donald Trump's conservative agenda. From New Hampshire to Oklahoma, Democrats have flipped eight Republican-held seats in special legislative elections, having spent millions of dollars on low-turnout contests mostly being fought over local issues.

Corker’s Alarm About Trump Starting ‘World War III’ Is Spot on – And Overdue

In the past year, many left-leaning Americans have had the strange experience of finding themselves vigorously nodding along to a handful of right-wingers with whom then never thought they'd agree about anything. We can now add Tennessee Senator Bob Corker to that list, for the same reason as the rest: He has said something obviously true but politically taboo about the incompetence of Donald Trump.

a oeHandmaida s Tale,a a oeVeep,a a oeSNL,a a oeBig Little Liesa win at politically-charged Primetime Emmy Awards

At Sunday night's Primetime Emmy Awards, history was made, and the current political climate was not only mentioned numerous times, but also led directly to a bunch of wins for one particular show. That show was Saturday Night Live, which took home four trophies, including one for Alec Baldwin, whose portrayal of President Donald Trump has been a highlight of the show's most recent season.

Colbert: – Unlike the presidency, Emmys go to the winner of the popular vote’

Not even three minutes into the 2017 Emmy Awards, host Stephen Colbert had already poked fun at the nature of US politics several times in a song-and-dance number. poked fun at the inquiry into President Trump's campaign ties to Russia, the state of healthcare, and part of Trump's fan base.

Bondi man advertises flat to watch Mayweather vs McGregor

Floyd 'Money' Mayweather knocks out Conor McGregor in the tenth round - and insists $600MILLION 'fight of the century' will be his last as JLo, Leonardo Dicaprio and a host of stars look on ringside One family's desperate fight to live through Harvey: Survivor says he 'didn't stand a chance' when his house blew apart in 130mph winds as one is confirmed dead, dozens hurt and flooding looms Take cover! The moment a hawk flew into a taxi and refused to get out as hurricane Harvey barreled towards Texas Tied up and left to face the wrath of Harvey: Picture of abandoned dog that's breaking the hearts of Texans as flood waters rise 'Must be a Texas dog': German shepherd mix pictured carrying his own dog food the morning after Hurricane Harvey becomes an internet hero after the major storm 'I'm sick to my stomach': Mayor of Texas town says Hurricane Harvey left trailer park at '100 percent ... (more)

Bachelor’s Leah, Jen fresh after Maxim Grounds Alexandria

Harvey slams into Texas with 130mph winds: Buildings collapse, dozens hurt and 155,000 without power as category four hurricane becomes the strongest to make landfall in America for 12 YEARS The dramatic moment a stormchaser's live feed cuts out while he describes buildings collapsing around him as Hurricane Harvey hits Texas with 130mph winds Trump under fire for his hurricane news dump: President announces Arpaio's pardon and transgender military ban - while Gorka reveals he is out - as Harvey hits Texas Trump declares a state of emergency: The president signs emergency order from Camp David after tweeting to warn Americans that Harvey is more powerful than thought 'You should be ashamed of yourself': Houston man confronts alleged price gouger who was 'selling water at a 500 percent markup' as Texas faces shortages due to Hurricane Harvey Trump pardons controversial Arizona sheriff Joe ... (more)

8Days: An Inconvenient Truth, Ron G, Comic Con, Wayne’s World

Remember when the PowerPoint-ish Al Gore documentary An Inconvenient Truth came out in 2006 and revolutionized public perceptions of climate change in a way that chartered a new policy course for the United States and the world? What? Something about President Trump and pulling out of the Paris Climate Accords? Sorry, we haven't been keeping up with the news lately. Self-care.

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox chidesa

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox has taken another sharp jab at President Trump on Twitter, questioning why the American president needs a vacation and urging Trump to "just leave" if he isn't happy with his job. "Donald Trump leaving on vacation, huh? What for?" Fox tweeted.

Bachelor ‘villain’ Elizabeth’s pals forced her to audition

One dead and seven hurt as thrill ride called 'The Fireball' breaks and throws people through the air in disaster at the Ohio State Fair Scaramucci DENIES accusing Reince Priebus of leaking his financial details - and DELETES cryptic late-night tweet that seemed to point the finger at White House Chief of Staff over report he's worth $85m Man is sentenced to 42 years in prison for the shocking kidnap and rape of a four-year-old girl that left her with an incurable STD Amazon plans to hire 50,000 people in ONE WEEK with massive job fair in which candidates across 12 states will be offered jobs 'on the spot' Republican senators including John McCain kill off full repeal of Obamacare - leaving only a 'skinny' abolition on the table - but Trump says 'we're doing okay' 'She did not deserve what I did to her': Man who raped and killed his girlfriend's three-year-old daughter is executed in ... (more)

Democrat Kanew seeks to challenge Republican Rep. Blackburn

A film writer and producer says he is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee next year. The Tennessean reports that Justin Kanew says he was inspired to run for the heavily Republican 7th Congressional District seat because he opposes efforts to replace and repeal former President Barack Obama's signature health care law.

Who else but Trump to call for a nation full of apprentices?

The man who parlayed a run on TV's The Apprentice into a winning presidential campaign said Tuesday the nation needs a stronger system of apprenticeship to match workers with millions of open jobs. "I love the name apprentice," President Donald Trump declared.

Trump advisers question Muellera s impartiality in Russian probe

Some of President Donald Trump's closest allies - including one of his sons - have begun questioning whether Robert Mueller's wide-ranging probe is becoming too political, as the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election intensifies. Leading Republican legislators on Tuesday waved off the idea of firing Mueller, but a public effort to muddy the waters surrounding the investigation comes amid growing White House concern that the probe could detract from the president's agenda.