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- ‘Kiss My A**’: Ben Shapiro Goes Scorched Earth on ‘Haters’ and Hit Piece...
Ben Shapiro responded to the series of hit pieces written about The Daily Wire over the last week or so in a blistering monologue on Friday’s edition of his show, which he shared on X with the caption, “All the haters can kiss my ass.” “Over the past few weeks, The Daily Wire, you might have noticed, has been the subject of a bunch of hit pieces, like a veritable cornucopia of hit pieces. There was one from The Washington Post and there was one from Puck. And then finally, there was an especially ridiculous one from the stellar journalists at New York Magazine, who literally plagiarized their hit piece from The Washington Post,” observed Shapiro, who argued that the articles had a larger aim: Well, according to New York Magazine, the future of conservatism isn’t traditional conservatism. You know, like free markets, like equal rights before law, like checks and balances, like traditional virtue. That’s done. The future, according to New York Magazine, is Nick Fuentes, confirmed Nazi stan, and woman hater, and man who will never be able to get a human woman pregnant through natural means. Or Tucker Carlson, confirmed anti-capitalist, and Muslim apologist, and victim of demon scratching. Or maybe Candace Owens, the confirmed slanderer of widows and connoisseur of French testicles. Or maybe Megyn Kelly, click-whoring grandma groyper over there. The popular conservative pundit went on to challenge this assumption, as well as to shed light on his company’s recent layoffs, which he said had affected 13% of its workforce and “really sucked.” “It was truly sad because all those people are great,” said Shapiro. Then he turned his attention back to the future of conservatism, observing that “people only tend to write stories like this about major American institutions.” “There’s no national media coverage if a top Candace Owens producer and her manager quit. Or if Megyn Kelly’s YouTube account starts shedding tens of thousands of subscribers a month. Or if Tucker Carlson’s traffic is disproportionately drawn from Pakistan — we all have our fan base. Those are all things that actually happened, by the way, but nobody really cares very much because, yeah, those people have significant audience numbers, but they don’t have any real institutional influence. They are not institutions,” argued Shapiro. “That’s not true of the Daily Wire. We’re big enough that people care when we trip up. And of… [TheTopNews] Read More.17 mins ago - Lauren Boebert Tries to Have It Both Ways in Savage Massie-Trump Feud: ‘I Supp...
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) tried to play both sides in the longstanding feud between Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and President Donald Trump. On Friday, Boebert gave her two cents on the bad blood between them when she posted two photos on X/Twitter. One was a selfie with Massie, and the other was a photo of herself and the president. She wrote: Below is my friend Thomas Massie. He loves America and is fighting to save it. Also below is my friend and President, Donald Trump. He’s put his life on the line to save this great country. I support both of these men. I’ve worked with both to preserve freedom and liberty. And if that makes you angry, bless your heart. Below is my friend Thomas Massie. He loves America and is fighting to save it. Also below is my friend and President, Donald Trump. He’s put his life on the line to save this great country. I support both of these men. I’ve worked with both to preserve freedom and liberty.… pic.twitter.com/i1lkTfO9V4 — Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) May 15, 2026 Massie and Trump have long been at odds due to Massie’s regular criticism of the president’s decisions. The congressman also frequently votes against the president’s legislation. Trump has not hidden his disdain for Massie, calling him “disloyal” to the United States and even endorsing Massie’s primary challenger in an effort to remove him from Congress. Massie has been just as vocal, publicly campaigning against the Trump’s budget bills and even calling out the administration for creating a parody of a porn website. Shortly after Boebert posted her tweet, Massie responded: Lauren is a great friend, and like most of my friends, she likes both Trump and me! Yes it’s possible!! Lauren is a great friend, and like most of my friends, she likes both Trump and me! Yes it’s possible!! https://t.co/kYeQy1Ugd7 — Thomas Massie for Congress (@MassieforKY) May 15, 2026 —The post Lauren Boebert Tries to Have It Both Ways in Savage Massie-Trump Feud: ‘I Support Both of These Men’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.30 mins ago - ‘Woah — You Bait and Switched!’ House Democrat Admonishes CNN’s Boris Sa...Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) accused CNN’s Boris Sanchez of executing a “bait and switch” as the lawmaker answered questions about President Donald Trump’s comments on Taiwan Friday. On the way home from China, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that President Xi Jinping asked if the U.S. would defend Taiwan in case of conflict with China. “I said, ‘I don’t talk about those things,’” Trump answered. Sanchez asked Smith, “So you’re not of the position, then, that the president should be more forceful with Xi and vow that there would be a defense of Taiwan should there be an attack by China?” “No, I am not,” Smith answered. “For decades now, we’ve had a policy called strategic ambiguity, and I’ve been highly critical of President Trump and a lot of the things he’s been saying about the Middle East. He makes stuff up, he bounces all over the place — But on this one, he answered the question correctly: ‘We don’t talk about that.’ It is strategic ambiguity. We are not committed to the defense of Taiwan.” “Right. The president did say to Xi, ‘I don’t think there’s a conflict other than we don’t need their strait. We don’t need Taiwan.’ I mean, it sounds like there is flexibility on his negotiating position when it comes to Taiwan,” Sanchez said. “You’re suggesting that he answered the question correctly. I just wonder if you think he should have been more forceful.” “Woah! Woah, woah. Sorry, you bait and switched there a little bit,” Smith said. “When he asked the question, ‘Are we going to come to the defense of Taiwan?’ And he said, ‘I’m not answering that question,’ that was correct. But if he then said, ‘We don’t need Taiwan, we don’t need the strait,’ that is not the correct answer,” Smith said. “That is showing weakness, and again, encouraging President Xi in a way that shouldn’t be encouraged,” Smith continued. “Again, we have reserved the right to provide them with weapons to defend themselves, and we should be adamant on the point, ‘No military force to to reunite Taiwan with China.’ President Trump did not say that as forcefully as he should have.” “Understood. My intention wasn’t to bait and switch. I just wanted to get clarity on on your statement,” Sanchez said. Watch the clip above via CNN.The post ‘Woah — You Bait and Switched!’ House Democrat… [TheTopNews] Read More.53 mins ago
- ‘I Need Him to Get Back’: Mike Johnson Pressed on GOP Rep’s Mysterious Abs...
Left: (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite), Right: (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, file) According to a Friday report from The Hill, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he needs Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) “to get back as soon as he can” as scrutiny grows over his unexplained two-month absence from the House of Representatives and his reelection prospects in a key swing district. Per the report, Kean has not cast a vote since March 5 because of what his campaign has described only as a “personal medical issue.” The 57-year-old congressman, who represents one of the most competitive swing districts in the country, said in an April 27 statement that he expected to “return to a full schedule and be at 100 percent” in the “near future,” but remained absent when lawmakers returned to Washington this week. Johnson told The Hill he spoke with Kean roughly two weeks ago and said the congressman “sounded great.” “He said he was out on a medical issue and he’ll be back as soon as possible. That’s the full extent of what I know about it,” Johnson said. “It’s a personal thing, and obviously I told him that we’re praying for him, and I need him to get back as soon as he can.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) added to The Hill, “The word that we’re getting is he’s going to be back soon. I don’t know exactly when that is.” The report also noted that the issue has taken on greater significance because Republicans can afford only two defections on party-line votes in the narrowly divided House. The Democrats trying for his seat were already slamming his absence in a debate this past week. The Hill’s Emily Brooks went on to highlight the case of Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), who has not voted since April 17, which was pointed out on Wednesday by reporter Jamie Dupree. On Thursday, Wilson said she is recovering from eye surgery and expects to return to the Capitol next week. Kean, by contrast, did not respond to The Hill’s request for comment.The post ‘I Need Him to Get Back’: Mike Johnson Pressed on GOP Rep’s Mysterious Absence first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Tucker Carlson Accuses MAGA Star Kevin O’Leary of ‘Gaming’ the System in H...Tucker Carlson accused Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary of “gaming a system” and relying on corporate welfare from taxpayers in a tense debate on the construction of AI data centers. Carlson brought O’Leary on The Tucker Carlson Show this week, where he focused the episode on AI and its potential effects on the American workforce. Carlson admitted at one point he’s majorly concerned over AI and he brought on O’Leary in an attempt to alleviate his fears. O’Leary is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump, while Carlson has grown critical of him on issues like the Iran war and more. O’Leary is currently building a massive $100 billion data center in Utah where the governor has said there is an “obligation” to build the center to keep up national competitiveness when it comes to AI. O’Leary has promised the center and its construction will create thousands of jobs while critics in the state have raised concerns, including environmental ones about water use and more. Carlson grilled O’Leary on a number of points about AI, including the practicality of AI creating more jobs than it eliminates, as supporters insist. He was especially curious about “tax breaks” projects like the AI data center receive. The project was approved through The Utah Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) and the approval includes certain initial tax breaks. “Let me ask though about why taxpayers should have to pay for this if it’s a private business and your tenants are some of the richest companies in the world. Why would taxpayers be required, as they now are, to subsidize this?” Carlson asked O’Leary. O’Leary explained such tax breaks are commonplace and incentivize a business to choose a certain state to call home. He added that the tax breaks are paid off through taxes the company eventually pays out and the jobs created. “No, no, I understand that you’re gaming a system in place you didn’t come up with, but I’m just trying to understand,” Carlson said, arguing in the back-and-forth that the tax breaks leading to more tax income doesn’t benefit the state taxpayers. “Tucker, welcome to America, buddy. This is how it’s gone on for 200 years!” O’Leary said. “Okay, well, I don’t know. Lots of bad things go on for a while. I’m just, but I think at some point it’s worth assessing like, why are we doing this?” Tucker said. “You… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- Colbert’s Show Drops Scathing Skit Skewering Tony Dokoupil and Bari Weiss Over...Stephen Colbert used one of his very last shows on CBS to skewer the network’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s trip to China. In Thursday night’s cold open, the show mocked anchor Tony Dokoupil being forced to broadcast from neighboring Taiwan because CBS News failed to secure a press visa. “While the rest of the TV news world was in China to cover the summit, CBS News was forced to send Tony Dokoupil to Taiwan after failing to get a Chinese visa in time for the president’s visit, causing some insiders to call it, ‘very sloppy,'” the narrator said. The Late Show spliced in video of Dokoupil saying, “Right now I’m just about 100 miles off the coast of mainland China,” while fonting him, “Tony Accidentally in Taiwan.” “But that’s not the only challenge that Tony faced,” the narrator continued. The show played the CBS Evening News opening graphics, identifying Dokoupil as reporting “from the wrong China.” The video then cut to a man trying desperately to remove a pumpkin that was stuck on his head. “Good evening, we are live from Taiwan,” Dokoupil’s voiceover said as the man struggled blindly with the pumpkin. “Tony, what’s that on your head?” the narrator asked as the voiceover answered, “Pumpkin!” “Here comes the head of CBS News, Bari Weiss. She’s hitting his head with a tiny mallet,” the narrator said as a woman began pounding on the pumpkin head. “Tony, what’s happening there?” the narrator asked. As the man continued to struggle, Dokoupil’s voiceover said, “The leaders of the world’s two great superpowers are convening tonight. On the surface, it might look like —” The woman continued beating on the pumpkin, this time with a metal baseball bat, while the “Dokoupil” character said, “Pumpkin!” as he fell to the floor. The cold open gave way to The Late Show’s opening graphics. Last summer, CBS announced it was canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert due to “financial reasons.” However, critics claimed the host was cancelled for political reasons due to his continuous digs at Trump and CBS News’ new owner, Larry Ellison’s Paramount Skydance. Colbert’s last show is scheduled for May 21. Watch the clip above via The Late Show on CBS.The post Colbert’s Show Drops Scathing Skit Skewering Tony Dokoupil and Bari Weiss Over China Trip Snafus first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
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