Emell Derra Adolphus

News Reporter

Emell Derra Adolphus is a Detroit and New York-based writer and a 2021 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow. He is currently working on a collection of LGBTQ short stories titled, Family Matters.

Donald Trump the Laughing Stock

COMMANDER-IN-CHEEK

This Is Why Trump Can’t Take a Joke: Comedian

“It’s crazy that he still cares because he doesn’t have to run again. He has nothing left to prove,” comedian Matt Friend tells The Daily Beast Podcast.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Minnesota GOP Rep. Tom Emmer couldn't remember voting against the very school protections that he is demanding.

Minnesota MAGA Rep Forgets Voting Against School Safety Bill

Rep. Tom Emmer was a deer in the headlights as his attack on Gov. Tim Walz backfired on live TV.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump

Trump’s Ugly Scheme to Exploit RFK Jr.: Author

“America’s public health apparatus appears to be on fire,” said host Joanna Coles, “and the arsonist is RFK Jr.”

Emell Derra Adolphus

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: Dyan Cannon, actress and co-host of the podcast God’s Table Hollywood, poses on the red carpet at "The Revival Generation" premiere at The Kennedy Center on August 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)

TALE AS OLD AS TIME

Film Icon, 88, Denied White House Entry for Lying About Age

The actress was reportedly turned away by the Secret Service due to an age discrepancy on her passport.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Trump's Alaska summit with Putin was a dud.

Trump Admits Putin Ceasefire Meeting Was a Diplomatic Dud

“This war is just… it’s been very difficult. It’s been a difficult war.”

Emell Derra Adolphus