Tucker Carlson accused President Donald Trump of getting pushed around by Fox News host Mark Levin, with Carlson arguing Levin pulled a “dominance move” when he put the president in a “headlock” at a “Jewish-themed White House event.”

Carlson was referring to when Levin put his arm around Trump and proclaimed he was the “first Jewish president” at a Hanukkah celebration at the White House in December. On the Wednesday episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, the former Fox News star said the whole thing was revolting — and implied there was something more sinister going on.

“Levin comes over and puts his arm around the president’s neck and pulls him in. Now, I know Trump well, I mean I wouldn’t like that, and I’m not even the president or a germaphobe,” Carlson said. “What is that?”

He continued, “And under normal circumstances, Trump would never put up with that. You’re doing the dominance move over the president of the United States, are you kidding?”

Mark Levin listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

His guest, comic-turned-political pundit Dave Smith, was just as shocked.

“Over Donald Trump! Not just the president, Donald Trump. The most dominant alpha male guy who does that to other people,” Smith said.

Smith said a moment later, “To do that to Donald Trump — I’m not trying to make too much of a little thing — and then proclaims him the first Jewish president, [it was] very strange.”

Carlson assured him it was not a “little thing.”

“You gotta think that — Trump never said this to me, but just knowing him, you’ve got to think he’s filled with rage with someone doing that to him,” Carlson said. “But he puts up with it anyway.”

He continued:

If you want to exert power over someone whose powerful, there’s a way to do it. But the last way to do it is be like ‘I’m in charge here, just so you know, I’m more powerful than the president of the United States. That’s what Levin is saying and Trump is putting up with it.

This is either a form of  sadomasochism, but it also reveals like the true architecture of power.

Carlson’s comments come after he has criticized the war against Iran. He called the joint U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “absolutely disgusting and evil” and argued the war was being “waged” strictly on behalf of Israel — a country that Carlson has been fixated on lately.

Trump responded by booting Carlson from his Make America Great Again movement.  The president has also scoffed at critics who have said Israel forced him to attack Iran.

“If anything, I might’ve forced Israel’s hand,” Trump said last month.

And while his relationship with Carlson has soured, Trump and Levin seem to be getting along better than ever. Trump defended Levin in his feud with Megyn Kelly recently, and last weekend he told his followers to watch Levin’s Fox News show, where Levin made the case for sending troops into Iran.

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TikTok has gone through a lot of changes as of late, especially since U.S. companies took a majority stake in the company. But while users have had to decipher new terms of service, some of which raise alarm bells, they've also had some innocuous adjustments to contend with as well. Case in point: TikTok now has a game, built right into your DMs. You just need to know where to find it.

TikTok told TechCrunch about the game on Tuesday. While you might assume the gameplay has something to do with TikTok itself—short-form videos, influencers, etc.—the game itself is a very basic platformer. In fact, it strongly resembles "Doodle Jump," if you ever played that on your iPhone or Android. The goal is simple: Your "character" bounces automatically, and you drag it left or right across the screen to try to bounce on ascending alligator platforms. If you fall, you lose. If you land on a skeleton instead of a crocodile, you lose. Otherwise, you keep going up and up, racking up more and more points until you do stumble. You can also hit speed boosts to soar through the game for a few seconds (more on that in a moment).

The game is meant to be played solo or against other players. As this game is hidden in DMs, you can play against your friends one-on-one or in group chats. When you start up a game, your "character's" icon is actually the profile picture of your friend, which is a fun touch.

How to play TikTok's hidden DM game

If you head to a DM with a friend, you won't really have an indication that you can play the game. In order to play it, you'll need to send a single emoji—any emoji. When you do, you'll see small text at the bottom of the thread that reads: "Tap emoji to play emoji game." Do so, and the game launches. The quirk is, the emoji you sent turns into the speed boost that occasionally appears throughout your game.

TikTok isn't the only social media app to offer a hidden DM game. Instagram rolled out its own version two years ago. It, too, can be found by sending a single emoji, which in turn dictates the emoji-theme of the game.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures as he presides over an event during which Tibet supporters from India made him offerings for his longevity at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday joined Pope Leo XIV in his call for peace and criticism of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

The Pope has been at odds with President Donald Trump’s administration on a number of key issues. In recent weeks, Pope Leo has repeatedly called for the laying down of arms to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East. At the time of writing, the U.S. was increasing its presence in the region as many speculated there would eventually a ground invasion in Iran.

On Tuesday, the Dalai Lama said in a statement:

I wholeheartedly endorse the powerful appeal for peace made by the Holy Father, Pope Leo, during his Palm Sunday Mass. His call for the laying down of arms and the renunciation of violence resonated profoundly with me, as it speaks to the very essence of what all major religions teach.

Indeed, whether we look to Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism or any of the world’s great spiritual traditions, the message is fundamentally the same: love, compassion, tolerance, and self-discipline. Violence finds no true home in any of these teachings. History has shown us time and again that violence only begets more violence and is never a lasting foundation for peace.

An enduring resolution to conflict, including the ones we see in the Middle East or between Russia and Ukraine, must be rooted in dialogue, diplomacy and mutual respect — approached with the understanding that, at the deepest level, we are all brothers and sisters.

I urge for and pray that the violence and conflicts may soon come to an end.

In response to the Pope recently stating that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on said during Monday’s briefing she didn’t think that “there is anything wrong with our military leaders or president calling on the American people to pray for our service members and those serving our country overseas.” She added that the U.S. was “founded 250 years ago almost on Judeo-Christian values.”

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You don't need a sprawling home gym to stay in shape. What you need is smart gear—equipment that stores under a bed, hangs on a door, or folds flat against a wall. And right now, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is offering some of the best prices of the year on exactly this kind of compact, apartment-friendly fitness gear.

Foldable under-desk walking pad

The biggest obstacle to owning a treadmill in a small apartment is floor space. That's what makes a foldable under-desk walking pad such a great deal. This budget option is available on Amazon for $99.98, down from $129.99. You can walk at a steady pace while watching TV or taking a call, then fold the handle bar down and store it either upright against the wall or under your bed or couch.

If you're willing to splurge, I personally recommend opting for this Merach walking pad, available on Amazon for $338.98.

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Resistance bands set

If there is one piece of fitness equipment that every small-space dweller should own, it's a resistance band set. They weigh next to nothing, coil into a drawer, and can replicate nearly every gym machine movement: rows, chest presses, bicep curls, glute kickbacks, lateral walks. A good set will include multiple resistance levels, so you can progress over time without buying new equipment.

There are plenty of options on sale right now, like this set for $24.98 (down from $37.99) or the full TRX resistance band set for $148.71 (down from $174.95).

Travel-sized massage gun

I always say, recovery is half the workout—and a massage gun is the fastest way to flush out soreness without booking a massage appointment. The Bob and Brad Q2 Ultra Mini Massage Gun is available for $78.82, down from $99.99. Its compact size makes it perfect for travel or bringing to the gym. Most importantly, it does still pack a punch, as I share in my more in-depth review here.

Some more deals for your muscle recovery:

• 5 in 1 Foam Roller Set, $32.99, down from $39.95

• 1-Inch Thick Yoga Mat, $29.99, down from $36.99

• TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 Foam Roller, $27.99, was $39.99

Adjustable dumbbells

Adjustable dumbbells are the ultimate space-saver for strength training. Buying individual pairs of dumbbells from five to 80 pounds in five-pound increments would cost well over $1,500 and eat up valuable floor space. Adjustable dumbbells deliver the same versatility for a fraction of that price, whichever brand you choose.

The PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells are $339.51 (down from $449). You'd be hard-pressed to find a "best home dumbbells" list without PowerBlocks near the top. These dumbbells are incredibly compact, which is the whole point of going adjustable over a traditional rack of individual weights.

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Fitness trackers

No home gym is complete without a way to track your workouts. For all the best deals on Garmin, Fitbit, Apple, Samsung, Suunto, and more, check out my colleague Beth Skwarecki's round-up here.

Here are some highlights from the most popular brands:

• Apple Watch Series 11, GPS starting at $299 (down from $399). Series 11 is the current version, released in 2025.

• Garmin Forerunner 965, $499.99, originally $599.99 when it first launched in 2023. (It has since been replaced by the Forerunner 970.)

• Fitbit Versa 4, $149.95, down from $199.95.

• Suunto Run: $179, down from $199.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tonight, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. PT (April 1, 2:59 a.m. ET).

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Journalist Julie K. Brown, whose reporting on pedophile Jeffrey Epstein brought down politicians and princes, is having her work turned into a Hollywood production starring award-winning actress Laura Dern.

Brown hyped the announcement on her social media on Monday, under the heading, “Some personal news.”

Sony Pictures TV is developing Brown’s book, Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, which was based on her reporting for The Miami Herald.

According to Sony, “the limited series” offers “an explosive account of an investigative reporter exposing the secret plea deal between Epstein and federal prosecutors.”

The description continued:

Drawing from Brown’s experience as a groundbreaking reporter for the Miami Herald, the book and the limited series follow her relentless years-long investigation that identified 80 victims, persuaded key survivors to go on the record, and led to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrests.”

Brown’s 2018 reporting in the Miami Herald led to a raft of new charges of sex trafficking against Epstein — who had previously been convicted on charges of procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute — and Maxwell and led the to the still-ongoing calls for the Department of Justice to release its complete files on Epstein and his associates and acquaintances, who included presidents (Donald Trump and Bill Clinton), royals (Britain’s former Prince Andrew) and prominent business leaders and media figures.

In addition to starring in the project, Dern will executive produce the limited series.

“Sony is taking the series to potential buyers — and will likely find bidders for the first scripted take on the Epstein case,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Epstein was convicted in 2008 in Florida of soliciting a minor for prostitution and procuring a child for prostitution. He received a 13-month jail sentence and had to register as a sex offender.

Brown began investigating Epstein in 2018, and he was arrested in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges. Epstein was found hanged in his Manhattan jail cell before he could stand trial.

Brown has continued to dig into the controversies surrounding the release of the Epstein files and his more than 1,000 victims.

“Donald Trump’s name is referenced in these documents THOUSANDS of times. Not ‘multiple’ — not ‘hundreds’ — but thousands of times,” Brown posted to social media in November. “This doesn’t implicate him in any wrongdoing -/ but it does show that, to some extent, Trump was front and center in Jeffrey Epstein’s world.”

Trump has denied any wrongdoing regarding Epstein.

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In Apple TV's Your Friends and Neighbors, Jon Hamm plays Andrew "Coop" Cooper, a recently divorced New York hedge fund manager who's even more recently, unemployed. In an effort to keep up an illusion that nothing in his life has changed, he begins breaking into the homes of his wealthy neighbors to steal and sell their stuff, inadvertently catching on to their secrets as well. (The friends and neighbors of the title include Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Mark Tallman, Hoon Lee, Lena Hall, and Aimee Carrero.)

This dark comedy isn't exactly about how hard it is to be a once-rich suburban white guy, but neither is it a pointed lesson in the downfalls toxic masculinity. A former insider turned secret outsider, Coop is well positioned to offer up bitchy commentary without becoming a total caricature. Season two launches in April, but until then (and between episodes), catch up on these 10 other shows about all the weird shit that's going on in your neighborhood while you've been holed up inside your house watching TV. Stream Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV.

Weeds (2005 – 2012)

A classic of the crime-in-the-suburbs genre, strains of Weeds definitely run through Your Friends and Neighbors, and many other shows that it inspired. Mary-Louise Parker stars as Nancy Botwin, recently widowed mom who's desperate to maintain the upper-middle-class lifestyle once provided by her husband. She can't really handle the idea of giving up the conspicuous consumption to which she's become accustomed, so she decides to make some bank for herself. And what better way to do that, particularly in the LA 'burbs, than by selling weed (obviously the show was made and is set before the drug was legalized for recreational use in 2016)? Like Jon Hamm's Coop, Nancy is just not ready for her family to give up on nice things. Buy Weeds from Prime Video.

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Bad Sisters (2022 – 2024)

A pitch perfect pitch-dark comedy, the Irish import Bad Sisters picked up several well-deserved Emmy nominations in its first year. Writer and co-creator Sharon Horgan leads the cast as Eva Garvey, oldest of five sisters, including Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), who's married to John Paul, an abusive and isolating husband. When the dude winds up dead under rather suspicious circumstances, down-on-his-luck insurance investigator Tom (Brian Gleeson) starts poking his nose into things. We know the sisters definitely wanted John Paul dead, but did they actually do the deed? Tom's family business will go under if he has to pay out on the life insurance policy, so he's very motivated to pin the (potential) crime on at least one of the women. Stream Bad Sisters on Apple TV.

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The White Lotus (2021 — )

If the characters of Your Friends and Neighbors went on vacation, it might go a little something like this. Each season of Mike White's anthology show begins with a flash forward to the rather horrible outcomes that will be faced by at least some of the holiday makers traveling to one of the title's White Lotus resorts (each season is a distinct storyline and location, with the occasional recurring character). The first season's manager, Murray Bartlett’s Armond, makes clear to the staff that the ultra-wealthy guests are little more than overgrown children, and need to be coddled as such. At these very fancy resorts, at which people have paid absurd amounts of money to be pampered, competitiveness and general toxicity ensure that everyone’s going to have a miserable time, whatever the price. And yet I still kinda want to stay there? Stream The White Lotus on HBO Max.

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Good Girls (2018 – 2021)

Beth, Ruby and Annie (Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman, respectively) are three moms in suburban Michigan, and they are all having serious money troubles. They're not exactly criminal masterminds, so they concoct a scheme to rob the local grocery store to solve them—a store that just happens to be serve as a front for a money-laundering operation. They make off with $500,000, but the gang leader whose money they unknowingly stole wants it back, and the store manager who spotted one of their tattoos and is threatening blackmail. It's definitely not a sitcom, but it's a solid comedy-drama with a talented cast of characters who keep finding themselves in deeper and deeper over the course of four seasons. Stream Good Girls on Netflix.

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Dope Thief (2025)

Ray and Manny (Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura) are childhood friends from Philly who've been supporting themselves by impersonating DEA agents and robbing low-level stash houses in the inner city. Manny's looking to move on while Ray's eccentric mother, Theresa (Kate Mulgrew, clearly having a great time) needs a lot of money fast. And so, as you've probably guessed, we're about to enter "one last big score" territory, which, in this case, involves robbing a meth lab that is, it turns out, part of a large-scale operation that the legit DEA has in its sights. Stream Dope Thief on Apple TV.

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Deli Boys (2025 – )

Pakistani-American journalist and producer Abdullah Saeed has long been celebrated for his investigative reporting and his Vice documentaries, many of them dealing with the impacts of cannabis laws. That experience lends a unique verisimilitude to this comedy series following two brothers—hardworking Mir (Asif Ali) and hard partying Raj (Saagar Shaikh)—after the death of their wealthy father, at which point they learn that the bulk of their family's money comes not from the public-facing chain of delis, but from the illegal drug operation running behind the scenes. It's fast-paced and frequently very fun, and hits the theme of maintaining a front in modern America, but this time starring people who don't look like Jon Hamm. Stream Deli Boys on Hulu.

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Big Little Lies (2017 – )

Much as with The White Lotus, part of the thrill of Big Little Lies is in watching some some very rich, very attractive, very white (mostly) ladies have a tough time in a beautiful locale (in this case, Monterey, California). Unlike Your Friends and Neighbors, money isn't really at issue here, except in the ways that even small differences in perceived wealth can lead to big drama—but there are secrets aplenty. In season one, five women (played by Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoë Kravitz) become involved in a murder investigation connected to a school fundraiser that threatens to bring all of their private dirt out into the open. Stream Big Little Lies on HBO Max.

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Dead to Me (2019 – 2022)

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini make for an all-time-great TV pairing in this dark, twisty comedy about a couple of women who become united in tragedy...and lies. Applegate is Jen Harding, a realtor whose husband was killed in a hit-and-run incident; she's not dealing very well, and takes a bit of inspiration from Cardellini's Judy, who has maintained a cheery disposition following her fiancé Steve's death from a heart attack—easier to do, given that Steve's still secretly alive. And then we discover that Judy has a storage unit with a car that looks suspiciously like the one that killed Jen's husband—and that's all just part of the first episode. The show only gets wilder from there. Stream Dead to Me on Netflix.

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The Santa Clarita Diet (2017 – 2019)

Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant star in the comedy-horror series about a husband and wife real estate team whose lives are turned upside down when she learns that she's a zombie (a result of some bad clams, natch). She enjoys her new, less-inhibited life, and mostly only eats bad people, so it's fine. The premise is obviously horror-movie-adjacent, but the joke is very much that everyone in the suburbs is living beyond their means, and everyone has something to hide. It's just that in the case of the Hammonds, the big secret in question is that she's undead, and the crimes they're concealing involve cannibalism. Stream The Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix.

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ABC News’s Jonathan Karl asked former federal prosecutor Chris Christie (R) about a statement Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made at this weekend’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting in Texas.

“There is not a single man or woman at the Department of Justice who had anything to do with those prosecutions,” Blanche said of federal employees who investigated President Donald Trump. Blanche continued, “And when it comes to the FBI, Director Patel has cleaned house there, too. There isn’t a single man or woman with a gun, federal agent, still in that organization that had anything to do with the prosecution of President Trump.”

“So, Chris, what he’s saying is that anybody that had anything to do with any of those federal prosecutions of Trump — including like line prosecutors, FBI agents — they’ve all been weeded out,” Karl said. And there’s a lot of personnel.”

“Look, this is the single most damaging thing to the long-term stability of our institutions that has happened in the second Trump term,” Christie said, continuing:

The dismantling of the Department of Justice and the greater partisan activity, as the deputy attorney general himself just admitted in that clip, that the only reason these people were let go was because they followed the direction of the rightfully-appointed attorney general of the United States, confirmed by the United States Senate to conduct investigations. And because they did that, they’re being fired.

Well, what is going to happen to the Department of Justice going forward, regardless of who the president is? Will the American people have faith any longer that any investigation can be independent and free of partisanship. And to go down to CPAC as the deputy attorney general of the United States and brag about that is disgraceful. Disgraceful. And he is going to have to live with the reputation he has developed now over the last two years. Prior to this, Todd Blanche had a very good reputation inside DOJ.

Christie added, “He has — you want to talk about obliterated? We didn’t obliterate the Iran nuclear program, obviously, in June — but he is obliterating his reputation and the reputation of the department that I worked for, and that I really love, and that I’m mourning right now.

Watch the clip above via This Week on ABC News.

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