A Dem Staffer Faked Being an FBI Agent and Became a Fugitive

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A Dem Staffer Faked Being an FBI Agent and Became a Fugitive

By Jose Pagliery

The unbelievable story of how a congressional staffer bought loads of gear to fake being an FBI agent and, when he was approached by the Secret Service, led them on a chase.

‘First Kill’ Showrunner: Netflix Failed to Market Series

By Adam Manno

Even though it was canceled prematurely, Felicia D. Henderson, who got her start on ’90s sitcoms like “Family Matters,” says she’s “proud” of the lesbian teen vampire drama.

Russia’s Bombing Their Homes. They Refuse to Leave.

By Stefan Weichert

Last week, Russian missiles hit a neighborhood in Kramatorsk, killing at least two. But the people there are still reluctant to evacuate. They don’t see any options.

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How a Trumpy Billionaire Is Solely Reshaping Campaigns

By Roger Sollenberger

Peter Thiel is dramatically influencing Senate campaigns in Arizona and Ohio, where his handpicked candidates are getting a lot of help from Thiel’s super PACs.

Derek Jeter Sounds Off on ARod’s Steroids Mess: ‘Like, F*ck’

By Marlow Stern

In the penultimate episode of the ESPN docuseries “The Captain,” Jeter speaks candidly about teammate Alex Rodriguez’s PEDs scandal—and the distraction it caused for the Yanks.

Harry’s Memoir Joins a Gossipy Library of Royal Tell-Alls

By Clive Irving

Prince Harry’s memoir isn’t the first book to lift the lid on the secrets and scandals of palace life. How much damage and embarrassment it will cause remains to be seen.

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Dems Say Kansas Abortion Vote Is Proof They’re Not Screwed

By Sam Brodey, Ursula Perano

The surprising backlash to a Kansas proposal to outlaw abortion was just the thing Democrats needed to see a new glimmer of hope in the midterms.

Rebecca Hall Is Today’s Most Underappreciated Actress

By Chris Feil

The actress’ work in the film “Resurrection” is jaw-dropping, the latest in a series of stunning performances that deserve much more recognition. (Attention: Academy voters!)

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The Left Played Right Into This Twitter Transphobe’s Hands

By Robert McCoy

Anti-trans conservatives know what they’re doing when they send out dumb, provocative tweets—so don’t mindlessly amplify their messaging.

The Biggest Problem With Hulu’s ‘Not Okay’ Movie

By Adam Manno

The film, about a vapid twentysomething social-media scammer, sidesteps what could have been a timely probe into tragedy-based fame. If only it had followed the right character.

The Tiny Bird Ruining East Coast Beach Vacations

By Todd Plummer

Meet the piping plover, an adorable little bird whose tenuous existence shuts down roads and beaches right in the peak of summer.

Seth Meyers Roasts the Hell Out of Trump’s ‘Face-Melt’ Photo

By Matt Wilstein

The “Late Night” host returned from COVID isolation to point out that Trump is “starting to look less like a former president and more like the Nick Nolte mugshot.”

Alex Jones’ Texts ACCIDENTALLY Sent to Sandy Hook Lawyer

By Justin Rohrlich

“You know what perjury is, right?” attorney Mark Bankston asked the Infowars host on the stand. “You lied.”

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