At least she hasn’t started talking about those “Jewish space lasers” again…yet.

“I’m not a perfect person,” the Trump Pentagon pick said when confronted over his alleged drinking, extreme views on women in combat, and sexual assault claims. The ex-Fox News host had talking points ready—and Republicans seemed willing to buy them.

Vanity Fair caught up with cofounders Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen about the state of political media, including a postelection newsroom talent churn, and why “this might be the most electric moment in the history of Washington.”

In a long-awaited report, the former special counsel argued that Trump would have been convicted in his election subversion case if he hadn’t won the election.

Chinese officials are reportedly weighing a sale to the billionaire X owner, in a last-minute bid to avert its imminent ban in the US.

“I think a lot of the corporate world is pretty culturally neutered,” the Meta CEO told Joe Rogan, a day after axing Meta's DEI programs. “... I think having a culture that celebrates aggression a bit more has its own merits that are really positive.”

The president-elect, who takes office next week, has reportedly discussed conditioning aid to fire-ravaged California on a debt ceiling increase, and some of his allies say federal assistance should have “strings attached.”

The Malibu home of her mother, Tina Knowles, was among those destroyed by the blaze.

“He is a truly evil guy, a very bad guy,” Bannon told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. “I made it my personal thing to take this guy down.”

As at least 11 people have died from the Los Angeles wildfires, the president-elect has spent the week criticizing California leadership, referring to the governor as “Newscum.”

Amid persistent speculation about his future, the legendary QB is back as a broadcaster for the playoffs and will cover the big game next month. Despite any prior missteps in the booth, Richard Deitsch says that “what NFL fans will remember will be his call on that Sunday in New Orleans.”

Democrats worry that GOP insiders are aiming to privatize the agency’s health care services. “They’re just trying to make money off the backs of veterans,” Senator Tammy Duckworth says.

After promising to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget, the Tesla founder called $1 trillion an “epic” goal. Still, he described the government as “target-rich,” boasting: “You can close your eyes and you can’t miss.”

The president-elect maintained Friday that he was treated “very, very unfairly,” denying the charges to the bitter end. While he’ll avoid fines and jail time, Trump will still take office as a convicted felon.

With Donald Trump on its side, the Chinese-controlled company behind the popular app claims the First Amendment protects it and its millions of users. Will the justices buy it?

The former president and once-again-future president, who are historically something less than besties, chatted it up before the service began. (Michelle Obama was not in attendance.)

“They prioritized DEI over saving lives and homes,” Elon Musk claimed, falsely, in one indicative post.

The wayward royal is set to take on the media giant in court later this month. Pre-trial transcripts obtained and reviewed by Vanity Fair demonstrate just how much damage the prince is threatening to do.

The story is deeply personal for LA-based reporters, who have put their lives on the line to cover the devastation in their own communities. “Everyone you know is affected somehow,” says one CNN producer.

As more than 100,000 people have fled the destructive blaze, the incoming president exploited the tragedy to attack California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats.