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Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black is an actor, comedian, and writer who also thinks the government is lying about UFOs.

A photo illustration of Karoline Leavitt.
TRUTH HURTS

Karoline Leavitt Exits the White House—but the Lies Remain.

In fact, can we even be sure she is leaving just because she said she was?

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump, Natalie Harp
NURSE SHARK

The Real Role Natalie Harp Fills in Trump’s White House

The most powerful person in Trump’s orbit is the 35-year-old tasked with feeding him endless praise.

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump, Jeanine Pirro, Reflecting pool
GUILTY AS CHARGED

In Trump’s Courtroom, Judge Jeanine Is Now on Trial

In an administration plagued by incompetence, the Reflecting Pool story may stand alone for its combination of stupidity, corruption, perfidy, and a shocking level of pettiness.

Michael Ian Black

Kaitlin Collins, Donald Trump
NASTY WOMEN

Why Trump’s Attacks on Kaitlan Prove He’s a B***hy Queen

The makeup. The cattiness. The whining. Michael Ian Black is seeing a patterns.

Michael Ian Black

A photo illo illustration of Mitch McConnell on a missing milk carton.
PROOF OF LIFE

The Questions We Need to Ask About Missing Mitch McConnell

And no, I don’t just mean whether he ate the poop lettuce.

Michael Ian Black

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A photo illo illustration of Mitch McConnell.
THE TURTLE TURNS

Why the Mitch McConnell Mystery Is Even Worse Than We Think

A former Senate Majority Leader gone missing? Our whole political establishment is brain-dead.

Michael Ian Black

Interdependence Day
LET'S MAKE A DATE

Hear Me Out: How About a New National Holiday?

Instead of Independence Day, let’s consider “Interdependence Day.”

Michael Ian Black

A photo illo illustration of Donald Trump with the new Air Force One plane, bags of money, and in front of the America 250 fair.
NO FAIR AT ALL

The Only Blue Ribbon at Trump’s State Fair Was for Grift

There’s no aspect of his flailing presidency that Trump won’t milk for his personal end. And the milk is raw.

Michael Ian Black

Reflecting Pool covered in algae looking like Donald Trump's head and the lincoln memorial gold
MAKE AMERICA ALGAL AGAIN

Let’s Hear It for the Swampy Green Slime Taking Over D.C.

Is it too soon to consider the Reflecting Pool’s algae a 2028 presidential contender? Certainly not!

Michael Ian Black

Nate Bergatze, Donald Trump photo illustration
NO LAUGHING MATTER

Yes MAGA Nate Bargatze, You Deserve to Be the Punchline Now

The Daily Beast’s in-house comedian has tough words for the comic he once idolized.

Michael Ian Black

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