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Jimmy Kimmel Defends Melania Trump Joke Amid Trump's Firing Demands

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is defending a joke he made about Melania Trump, which prompted Donald Trump and the former First Lady to demand his firing. The controversy has drawn reactions from various public figures, including George Clooney.

27 Apr, 19:46 — 28 Apr, 13:10
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APVery High11h ago

King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties - AP News

King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Supreme Court Weighs Trump Push to End Temporary Protected Status for Syrians and Haitians

The effort to dismantle Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., is part of a shift away from providing humanitarian assistance to people from troubled countries.

By Jazmine Ulloa and Miriam Jordan

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bloombergHigh7h ago

Trump to Address Iran Proposal ‘Very Soon’ as Oil Rises Further - Bloomberg.com

Trump to Address Iran Proposal ‘Very Soon’ as Oil Rises Further  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High10h ago

Much ado about the 1974 ‘petrodollar’ deal

KSA 🤜 🤛 USA?

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wapoMostly Factual2h ago

A Supreme Court justice’s personal ties to Haiti highlight stakes in asylum case

The court is considering President Donald Trump’s effort to end temporary protected status for Haitians. Justice Amy Coney Barrett has two adopted children from Haiti.

By Julian Mark

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

King to meet Trump off-camera amid clash fears before Charles’ Congress speech – US politics live

State visit of UK royals continues as monarch to tell US lawmakers that ‘our countries have always found ways to come together’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our coverage of US news as the Trumps continue hosting King Charles and Queen Camilla during their state visit. As expected, the British royals have a packed itinerary of events this morning including been greeted by Donald and Melania Trump at the White House, signing the guest book and exchanging gifts....

By Tom Ambrose

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NPRHigh6h ago

Trump's embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-UK relations

Trump seems to be looking forward to hosting, in recent weeks bringing up the royal visit multiple times.

By Danielle Kurtzleben

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney disciplines Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump jab

Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney punishes Jimmy Kimmel for his "expectant widow" remark about Melania Trump despite growing public backlash.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

The White House confirms Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan.

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ukrainska-pravda8h ago

Ukraine's ambassador to US says King Charles has expressed support for Ukrainians during US visit

King Charles, who is on a visit to the United States, has expressed his support for Ukrainians during a conversation with Ukraine's ambassador Olha Stefanishyna.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva

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cbcHigh13h ago

#TheMoment King Charles responded to a young artist

Grace and Susan Connell, from Kitchener, Ont., tell The National about the moment five-year-old Grace sent her artwork to Buckingham Palace and received a personalized thank-you note from King Charles.

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DWHigh6h ago

Iran war: US wary of peace plan postponing nuclear deal

The White House has reportedly not ruled out a proposal from Iran to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts a blockade. However, US officials say any agreement must include a nuclear deal. DW has more.

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France 24High6h ago

Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties

Britain's King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions and a new alleged attempt to assassinate the US president. Behind the warm welcome for Charles and Queen Camilla in front of the cameras lay a deepening rift in the so-called "special relationship" between Washington and London over Trump's war in Iran. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual4h ago

The Trump-Kimmel feud is becoming the first major test for Disney's new CEO

Getty Images This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Ali-Frazier. Tyson-Holyfield. Trump-Kimmel. Historic fights typically get a rematch, so it's fitting that the president and the comedian are squaring off again. Melania Trump kicked things off this time. The first lady criticized the late-night host for joking that she "had a glow like an expectant widow." Kimmel's joke came on Thursday, days bef...

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The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago

Voices: ‘No-win situation’: Readers split on King’s high-stakes Trump visit

Our community is deeply divided over the King’s US visit, with many warning it risks humiliation and achieves little, while others argue it is a necessary diplomatic duty in a no-win situation

By Independent and Lauren MacDougall

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EL PAISMostly Factual7h ago

Trump and his allies use White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack to push for ballroom construction

Republicans in Congress cite ‘national security’ reasons to clear the project, which has been blocked by a judge

By Iker Seisdedos García

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forbes11h ago

The U.S. Is Leading Critical Mineral Development. Can Europe Compete? - Forbes

The U.S. Is Leading Critical Mineral Development. Can Europe Compete?  Forbes

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national-postMostly Factual3h ago

Kimmel hits back at criticism over Trump joke: ‘obviously… a joke about their age difference’

'It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he's almost 80 and she's younger than I am,' Comedian Jimmy Kimmel said

By AFP

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New StatesmanMostly Factual4h ago

The worst people in the world love King Charles

Donald Trump trembles before the power of the Crown

By Freddie Hayward

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

The Saudis could help end the war but will the US listen? - The Straits Times

The Saudis could help end the war but will the US listen?  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Amid US-UK tensions, King Charles to meet Trump 'off-camera', fearing a Zelensky-like clash

Unlike Donald Trump's previous meetings with foreign dignitaries, the meeting with King Charles is said to be an "off-camera" one.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

King Charles to address US Congress, urging unity in strained US-UK ties

The king's address, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. EDT, will be only the second by a British sovereign to the US Congress, after his mother Queen Elizabeth II spoke to both houses in 1991.

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cyprus-mail7h ago

King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress

King Charles will press the importance of unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic values in an address to Congress on Tuesday at a time of deep divisions between the two countries over the war in Iran. Charles and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the U.S. designed […]

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DawnMostly Factual7h ago

Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties

Britain’s King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House early Tuesday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions and a new alleged attempt to assassinate the US president. Behind the warm welcome for Charles and Queen Camilla in front of the cameras lay a deepening rift in the so-called “special relationship” between Washington and London over Trump’s war in Iran. With such tensions simmering, Charles will address a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, w...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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ndtvMostly Factual8h ago

Opinion: Opinion | King Charles Is Doing An Impossible Job In America

Charles, a polite, restrained figure, will be put in an invidious position if Trump badmouths Starmer in the king's presence.

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rte-newsMostly Factual8h ago

Kimmel rejects Trump's criticism over Melania joke

US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has said his joke about Melania Trump was not "a call to assassination" after US President Donald Trump said he should be "immediately fired" over the remarks.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual11h ago

90 lawmakers urge US Congress to stop intervening in Coupang case

Ninety liberal lawmakers on Tuesday urged the US Congress to respect South Korea's judicial sovereignty in a letter to the US ambassador to South Korea, countering allegations of discriminatory actions against e-commerce firm Coupang and other US companies. In the letter, the lawmakers stressed that the probe into Coupang over a range of allegations such as a massive consumer data leak involving over 33 million users and unfair business practices "must, in all circumstances, be conducted indepen

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual9h ago

Seoul's surveillance of N. Korea unaffected by U.S. intelligence sharing restrictions: source - Yonhap News Agency

Seoul's surveillance of N. Korea unaffected by U.S. intelligence sharing restrictions: source  Yonhap News Agency

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seeking-alphaMixed7h ago

U.S. is being humiliated by Iran, lacks strategy in negotiations - Germany's Merz

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The ObserverMostly Factual10h ago

Starmer looks to Charles to salvage the special relationship - The Observer

Starmer looks to Charles to salvage the special relationship  The Observer

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billboardMostly Factual2h ago

Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Expectant Widow’ Jibe After Donald and Melania Trump Call For Host’s Ouster: ‘A Very Light Roast Joke’

The President and First Lady attempted to tie what Kimmel said was an age-gap jest with the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night (April 25).

By Gil Kaufman

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual10h ago

The international system remains uni-multipolar, with the US at its core - The Jakarta Post

The international system remains uni-multipolar, with the US at its core  The Jakarta Post

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tmzMixed3h ago

George Clooney Defends Jimmy Kimmel in His Battle Against the Trumps

George Clooney has got Jimmy Kimmel's back in Kimmel's battle with the Trumps over the "expectant widow" joke Jimmy aimed at Melania Trump. Clooney and his wife, Amal, attended Monday night's 51st Chaplin Award Gala, where the actor/director gave a…

By TMZ Staff

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china-dailyLow13h ago

Shooting signifies increasing political violence in the US - China Daily - Global Edition

Shooting signifies increasing political violence in the US  China Daily - Global Edition

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

King Charles to urge Trump to 'come together' with Britain

Set to be first British monarch to address Congress since 1991 as London seeks to repair ties over Iran war

By AFP

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

Trump, First Lady Demand Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired Over 'Widow' Joke Days Before Assassination Attempt

Trump, First Lady Demand Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired Over 'Widow' Joke Days Before Assassination Attempt President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump sharply escalated their long-running feud with late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Monday, publicly demanding that the ABC host be immediately fired by Disney and the network over a joke he made days before a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The controversy centers on a comedic monologue Kimmel deliv...

By Tyler Durden

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malay-mailMixed9h ago

Malaysia submits response to US probe over forced labour, excess capacity claims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia has submitted an explanation to the United States (US) regarding allegations of...

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punch-ngMostly Factual5h ago

US no longer in position to dictate other nations’ policy — Iran 

Iran’s defense ministry states the U.S. is no longer in a position to dictate policy, as Washington considers a proposal on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz Read More: https://punchng.com/us-no-longer-in-position-to-dictate-other-nations-policy-iran/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed6h ago

King Charles to urge Trump to ‘come together’ with Britain

The US leader and First Lady Melania Trump will then host the royals in the Oval Office behind closed doors. In the evening they will return to the White House for a grand state dinner. The post King Charles to urge Trump to ‘come together’ with Britain appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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Tehran TimesLow11h ago

Merz questions US strategy in Iran war as economic fallout weighs on Europe - Tehran Times

Merz questions US strategy in Iran war as economic fallout weighs on Europe  Tehran Times

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phnom-penh-postMixed10h ago

‘This is the right time’: Trade minister defends Indonesia-US tariff deal - phnompenhpost.com

‘This is the right time’: Trade minister defends Indonesia-US tariff deal  phnompenhpost.com

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kuwait-timesMixed19h ago

Iranian FM meets Putin, blames US for failure of talks - Kuwait Times

Iranian FM meets Putin, blames US for failure of talks  Kuwait Times

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press-tvLow16h ago

Iran’s election as NPT vice president delivers major diplomatic slap to US - PressTV

Iran’s election as NPT vice president delivers major diplomatic slap to US  PressTV

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senewebMixed7h ago

Why was Vice President JD Vance evacuated before Donald Trump during the shooting? - Seneweb

Why was Vice President JD Vance evacuated before Donald Trump during the shooting?  Seneweb

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kuwait-times27 Apr, 19:46First to report

Iranian FM meets Putin, blames US for failure of talks - Kuwait Times

2h later
berlingske27 Apr, 21:26

Trump tager imod britisk kongepar i Det Hvide Hus

2h later
press-tv27 Apr, 23:30

Iran’s election as NPT vice president delivers major diplomatic slap to US - PressTV

3h later
cbc28 Apr, 02:14

#TheMoment King Charles responded to a young artist

china-daily28 Apr, 02:30

Shooting signifies increasing political violence in the US - China Daily - Global Edition

2h later
AP28 Apr, 04:09

King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties - AP News

azernews28 Apr, 04:10

#King Charles III - AzerNews

forbes28 Apr, 04:32

The U.S. Is Leading Critical Mineral Development. Can Europe Compete? - Forbes

Korea Herald28 Apr, 04:40

90 lawmakers urge US Congress to stop intervening in Coupang case

Tehran Times28 Apr, 04:41

Merz questions US strategy in Iran war as economic fallout weighs on Europe - Tehran Times

FT28 Apr, 05:00

Much ado about the 1974 ‘petrodollar’ deal

phnom-penh-post28 Apr, 05:01

‘This is the right time’: Trade minister defends Indonesia-US tariff deal - phnompenhpost.com

luxemburger-wort28 Apr, 05:18

Kann die US-Seeblockade den Iran wirklich in die Knie zwingen?

The Observer28 Apr, 05:32

Starmer looks to Charles to salvage the special relationship - The Observer

Jakarta Post28 Apr, 05:34

The international system remains uni-multipolar, with the US at its core - The Jakarta Post

hotnews28 Apr, 05:49

FOTO Imagini istorice la Washington: Regele Charles și Regina Camilla, primiți de familia Trump la Casa Albă

express-tribune28 Apr, 05:50

King Charles to urge Trump to 'come together' with Britain

malay-mail28 Apr, 05:53

Malaysia submits response to US probe over forced labour, excess capacity claims

yonhap-english28 Apr, 06:02

Seoul's surveillance of N. Korea unaffected by U.S. intelligence sharing restrictions: source - Yonhap News Agency

le-figaro28 Apr, 06:12

Visite de Charles III aux États-Unis : le roi d’Angleterre va s’adresser ce mardi au Congrès américain

die-presse28 Apr, 06:42

Bilder eines Staatsbesuchs: König Charles bringt Melania Trump zum Lachen, Gruppenbild mit Bienenstock

rte-news28 Apr, 06:55

Kimmel rejects Trump's criticism over Melania joke

ndtv28 Apr, 06:56

Opinion: Opinion | King Charles Is Doing An Impossible Job In America

ukrainska-pravda28 Apr, 07:00

Ukraine's ambassador to US says King Charles has expressed support for Ukrainians during US visit

lsm-lv28 Apr, 07:13

Nosvērtā Lielbritānijas diplomātija: karaļpāris vizītē ASV centīsies mazināt spriedzi abu valstu attiecībās

hindustan-times28 Apr, 07:15

Amid US-UK tensions, King Charles to meet Trump 'off-camera', fearing a Zelensky-like clash

bloomberg28 Apr, 07:49

Trump to Address Iran Proposal ‘Very Soon’ as Oil Rises Further - Bloomberg.com

Dawn28 Apr, 07:54

Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties

Al Jazeera28 Apr, 07:55

Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz

seeking-alpha28 Apr, 07:56

U.S. is being humiliated by Iran, lacks strategy in negotiations - Germany's Merz

straits-times28 Apr, 08:00

The Saudis could help end the war but will the US listen? - The Straits Times

la-repubblica28 Apr, 08:02

Cosa dice l’ultima proposta iraniana e perché gli Usa la respingono

tagesschau28 Apr, 08:11

Charles III. in den USA: Krisendiplomatie zwischen Tee und Lachshäppchen

mkd-mk28 Apr, 08:14

Трамп ја одби понудата на Техеран: Ормускиот теснец останува блокиран

dh-les-sports28 Apr, 08:17

Pour ce chef d’État, les États-Unis se font “humilier” par l’Iran

20-minuten28 Apr, 08:26

Alle Augen auf Charles: Was sagt er vor dem US-Kongress?

cyprus-mail28 Apr, 08:34

King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress

seneweb28 Apr, 08:38

Why was Vice President JD Vance evacuated before Donald Trump during the shooting? - Seneweb

EL PAIS28 Apr, 08:39

Trump and his allies use White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack to push for ballroom construction

cdm-me28 Apr, 08:40

UŽIVO: Rubio: Imamo indikacije da je Modžtaba Hamnei živ; Eskalacija sukoba na granici Libana i Izraela

ruv28 Apr, 08:50

Segja að Bandaríkin geti ekki lengur ráðskast með önnur ríki

jerusalem-post28 Apr, 08:52

King Charles to address US Congress, urging unity in strained US-UK ties

24ur28 Apr, 08:53

Nemški kancler Merz: Iran ponižuje ZDA

der-standard28 Apr, 08:57

Wer ist "Dinnerschütze" Cole Tomas A. – und was wurde aus den anderen Trump-Attentätern?

aktuality-sk28 Apr, 08:58

Irán: Spojené štáty už nie sú v pozícii, aby diktovali svoju politiku nezávislým národom

NPR28 Apr, 09:00

Trump's embrace of King Charles comes at a fraught time for U.S.-UK relations

NYT28 Apr, 09:01

Supreme Court Weighs Trump Push to End Temporary Protected Status for Syrians and Haitians

n1-serbia28 Apr, 09:01

Cene nafte rastu uprkos predlogu Irana da ponovo otvori Ormuski moreuz

hvg28 Apr, 09:01

A kínos jeleneteket szeretnék elkerülni, ezért kamerák nélkül fog zajlani III. Károly király és Trump találkozója

DW28 Apr, 09:03

Iran war: US wary of peace plan postponing nuclear deal

naftemporiki28 Apr, 09:03

Στενά του Ορμούζ: Πού οφείλεται η διάθεση για παζάρι του Ιράν – Ευχή και κατάρα το πετρέλαιο

vijesti-me28 Apr, 09:17

Gardisti, čaj i pčele: Prva zvanična posjeta britanskog...

CNN28 Apr, 09:19

What Kimmel said about Melania and why Trump wants him fired - CNN

vanguard-ng28 Apr, 09:22

King Charles to urge Trump to ‘come together’ with Britain

France 2428 Apr, 09:29

Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties

The Independent28 Apr, 09:34

Voices: ‘No-win situation’: Readers split on King’s high-stakes Trump visit

observador28 Apr, 09:40

Rivalidade entre EUA e China estende-se a guerra orbital

The Guardian28 Apr, 09:44

King to meet Trump off-camera amid clash fears before Charles’ Congress speech – US politics live

dnevnik-bg28 Apr, 09:48

Тръмп пак поиска уволнение за Джими Кимъл след шега за първата дама

jutarnji-list28 Apr, 09:49

Kralj Charles će pred američkim Kongresom promicati ‘poseban odnos‘ dviju zemalja

rzeczpospolita28 Apr, 09:58

CNN: Administracja Donalda Trumpa chce przyspieszyć deportację dzieci

tvn2428 Apr, 09:58

Kanclerz Niemiec ostro krytykuje USA. "Gdybym wiedział..."

punch-ng28 Apr, 10:03

US no longer in position to dictate other nations’ policy — Iran 

danas28 Apr, 10:05

‘Buduća udovica’: Voditelj Džimi Kimel na udaru zbog šale o Melaniji Tramp

nzz28 Apr, 10:08

Trump kündigt an, Ufo-Akten zu veröffentlichen – und plötzlich verschwinden reihenweise hochkarätige Forscher

n1-bih28 Apr, 10:31

Merz žestoko udario na Trumpa: Iran ponižava SAD

publico28 Apr, 10:38

Jimmy Kimmel responde ao casal Trump: piada pré-tiroteio “não foi um apelo ao assassinato e eles sabem”

la-vanguardia28 Apr, 10:50

El error de protocolo de la reina Camila en Estados Unidos que no ha pasado desapercibido en su encuentro con Donald y Melania Trump

wsj28 Apr, 11:07

Melania and Donald Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel - WSJ

Business Insider28 Apr, 11:07

The Trump-Kimmel feud is becoming the first major test for Disney's new CEO

morgunbladid28 Apr, 11:11

Kimmel svarar Trump: Augljóst grín um aldursmun

New Statesman28 Apr, 11:17

The worst people in the world love King Charles

newsbeast28 Apr, 11:20

Ο Τζορτζ Κλούνεϊ υπερασπίστηκε τον Τζίμι Κίμελ στην κόντρα με την Μελάνια Τραμπ

national-post28 Apr, 11:44

Kimmel hits back at criticism over Trump joke: ‘obviously… a joke about their age difference’

tmz28 Apr, 12:21

George Clooney Defends Jimmy Kimmel in His Battle Against the Trumps

delo28 Apr, 12:48

Komik Jimmy Kimmel zavrnil očitke zakoncev Trump

wapo28 Apr, 12:51

A Supreme Court justice’s personal ties to Haiti highlight stakes in asylum case

Fox News28 Apr, 13:04

Sage Steele says she'd be shocked if Disney disciplines Jimmy Kimmel over Melania Trump jab

billboard28 Apr, 13:05

Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Expectant Widow’ Jibe After Donald and Melania Trump Call For Host’s Ouster: ‘A Very Light Roast Joke’

zerohedge28 Apr, 13:10

Trump, First Lady Demand Jimmy Kimmel Be Fired Over 'Widow' Joke Days Before Assassination Attempt

index-hr28 Apr, 13:13Latest update

Službeni account Bijele kuće Kimmelu: Ti si obično smeće