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Democrats Took His Shady Crypto Money. Will They Keep It?

Taking FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s money was already a bit of a controversial subject. Now it’s looking downright scandalous. But Democrats aren’t speaking up.

 Politics   •  By Sam Brodey, Ursula Perano 

Neal Brennan on Finally Emerging From Chappelle’s Shadow

The “Chappelle’s Show” co-creator and stand-up comic talks about his innovative new Netflix special and addresses the controversies surrounding his longtime creative partner.

 Entertainment  •  By Matt Wilstein 

Putin’s Army Forced Childbirth Nightmare on Captive Family

A family in Kherson shared with The Daily Beast the torment they endured in Russian captivity, including torture and confinement in a ruined home—all while expecting a baby.

 World  •  By Tom Mutch 

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‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Is the Best New Show of the Year

The adaptation of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s bestselling novel is rife with profound contradictions about the nature of the human experience. It’s a glorious, engrossing watch.

 Entertainment   •  By Nick Schager 

The Trump Org’s Courtroom Shenanigans Are Wearing Thin

The Trump Organization’s accountant is showing just how sloppy the company’s finances were. But his reluctance to come clean all the way is pissing off prosecutors—and the judge.

 Politics   •  By Jose Pagliery 

Far-Right Statehouse Candidates Won Big—Unopposed

Democratic candidates performed well in national races. But fringe Republican candidates kept their foothold in state-level races.

 Politics   •  By Kelly Weill 

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NBC News Suspends Reporter for Retracted Paul Pelosi Story

In this week’s edition of Confider, we reveal that NBC News has benched the reporter whose retracted “Today” show report on the Pelosi attack embarrassed the network.

 Media   •  By Lachlan Cartwright 

The Shocking ‘Love Is Blind’ Backlash Rocking the Fanbase

Viewers of the Netflix dating show’s third season are calling out one cast member after a contentious finale. But their criticism is inherently flawed—and maybe even ignorant.

 Entertainment   •  By Nylah Burton 

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Epstein Victim: Dershowitz Says He’s Exonerated. He Isn’t.

Alan Dershowitz took a victory lap after Virginia Giuffre settled her defamation suit and said he was “exonerated.” In an exclusive statement, she says he couldn’t be more wrong.

 U.S. News   •  By Kate Briquelet 

Trump’s Latest Mar-a-Lago Filing Is a Game of Pretend

Donald Trump’s latest attempt to convince the Special Master in his Mar-a-Lago case that the president decides what records are deemed personal reads like a children’s game.

 Politics   •  By Shan Wu 

MA Senator Scorches Elon Musk After Being Mocked on Twitter

“Fix your companies. Or Congress will,” wrote Sen. Ed Markey, who sits on the Senate committee that oversees the Federal Trade Commission.

 U.S. News   •  By AJ McDougall 

Remember When DeSantis Couldn’t Stop Kissing Trump’s A**?

Before Ron DeSantis thought he was sent by God, he treated Trump like the almighty.

 Politics   •  By Michael Daly 

Sylvester Stallone’s Gangster Show Is Not What You'd Expect

And it’s not a bad thing! New Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” lets Sly show off his comedy chops as a mafioso adjusting to modern criminal life after spending 25 years in prison.

 Entertainment   •  By Nick Schager 

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