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SiriusXM Taps Paramount Pictures and Universal Alum Jenny Tartikoff as Head of Communications

• SiriusXM appoints Jenny Tartikoff as communications chief.
• She starts on 10 August 2026.
• Tartikoff brings studio, streaming and podcasting experience.

SiriusXM has appointed Jenny Tartikoff as senior vice president and head of communications, strengthening its leadership as it develops its broader audio-content strategy. Her appointment matters because she brings experience across major film studios, streaming, podcasting and advertising, areas central to SiriusXM’s portfolio and audience ambitions. Tartikoff will…

Kudlow tells Senate Republican that ‘polls are lousy’

Fox Business host Larry Kudlow, who served as National Economic Council director during President Trump’s first term, scolded Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) during an interview Wednesday about the lack of big Republican accomplishments this year, warning “polls are lousy.” “The socialists are winning, they’re taking over the Democratic…

Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces

The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.

Trump to ‘lowlife’ Michael Moore: ‘Get used to more losing’

President Trump on Wednesday blasted filmmaker Michael Moore, calling him a "lowlife" and telling him to "get used to more losing" after the "Bowling for Columbine" director praised Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) following his primary victory. "Michael Moore, the failed political 'pundit' who has been losing…

SoftBank donated $50 million to Trump’s library just months before federal data center deal

SoftBank contributed $50 million to the Trump Presidential Library in January, just months before announcing that it's leasing land from the federal government to build a sprawling data center in Ohio. The Japanese company revealed the timing in response to a June letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA),…

Fetterman pushes El-Sayed to continue campaigning with Piker: ‘I dare you’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has bucked his party in recent years, sarcastically pressed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to continue campaigning with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. “And now, El-Sayed he just — he just won, you know. And I just want to issue a dare,…

Michigan Senate primary results spotlight Democratic divide: Join the live discussion

Tuesday’s Michigan Democratic Senate primary results are setting the stage for a closely watched general election fight, with possible nationwide implications for Democrats' future. Meanwhile, a preview of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary as a democratic socialist rises to be a clear favorite. Plus, a look at Michigan's 7th Congressional…

‘Tower dump’ warrants ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge in Mississippi ruled on Wednesday that so-called “tower dump” warrants are unconstitutional, declining to reverse a lower court decision refusing the government’s request to obtain the search warrants in a series of violent crime investigations. A “tower dump” involves cell phone companies providing law enforcement…

Fauci lawyers: Aaron Rodgers ‘should stick to football’

An attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers who earlier this week attacked the infectious disease expert for not answering questions during a recent Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodgers, during an appearance on Pat McAfee's show on Monday, called Fauci…

Sherrill unveils first set of midterm endorsements

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) unveiled an initial wave of endorsements on Thursday for congressional Democratic candidates with military or national security backgrounds as the Democratic Party looks to ramp up support ahead of the midterm elections. Sherrill’s federal political action committee, “Mission to Deliver,” backed 13…