Welcome to National Circus: Where Power, Money, and Scandal Take the Stage.
Politics, power, and excess — served daily with a wink and a whip crack. This isn't just news. It's a front-row seat to the most spectacular show on Earth.
At National Circus, we give you ringside access to the characters and chaos shaping the world —
- The tightrope-walking politicians.
- The high-flying billionaires.
- The sensational sideshow scandals.
- The slow-motion trainwrecks you can't look away from.
- The everyday superheroes that truly make America great.
Every morning, the curtain rises. Every day, a new act begins. Hold on tight. You're at The National Circus.
The show is about to begin.
Back in the day, visitors to the circus got a souvenir program when they entered the big top. This printed program allowed ticket holders to choose which acts they wanted to see first. Our daily email delivers the boldest headlines and wildest true stories straight to your inbox, so you've always got great options.
Pick your attraction.
Because you know a good headline when you see one — and you need to know what happens next. Find out, and step right up when you click the headline that you'd like to visit first. See the full act.
Let the show begin! Scandals, secrets, showdowns, and stunts — told with flair, facts, and just the right amount of gasp. At nationalcircus.com, we've got an attraction for everyone.
The Main Attractions
Each story pulls you into a different ring. Some will make you cheer. Some will make you sneer. Some will make you gasp. But none will linger in languorous boredom.
The Swamp Political theater at its finest — power plays, feuds, and campaign carnivals.
Trumpiverse Love him or hate him; he's the ringleader you can't ignore.
Rich & Famous Royals, moguls, megastars, and starlets, and the people who are famous for being famous.
America on Trial Courtroom drama and legal fire-breathers.
Spin Zone Culture wars, media illusions, and stories that just won't be pinned down.
The 1% From golden parachutes to watches so expensive they could feed a house full of teenagers for 10 years — when the rich perform, they don't hold back.
Observations Conspiracies, secrets, whispers from the wings. The grab bag when it's too good to drop but won't fit anywhere else.
Why National Circus? Because life is full of characters. And every day, they give us a new act worth watching. We created National Circus to hand you the binoculars — and let you watch the whole spectacle unfold right before your eyes. We're inspired by the form of the American tabloid magazine and excited to bring you stories — not just of celebrity and stardom, but also of the power plays and players shaping our world today. It's smart, it's sharp, it's shamelessly entertaining. And beneath the stunts and sequins, it's all true. Subscribe now.
Because the spotlight's already on, the drama's just begun, and this show? It never closes.
Who Are We? Meet Your Ushers...
Ivy Vega Writer | Culture Sleuth | Curator of the Strange
Born in Santa Fe and now based somewhere between a newsroom and a noir novel, Ivy covers power like it's performance art — which, let's face it, it usually is. With a background in investigative research and a side hustle in cultural anthropology (the unofficial kind), Ivy's drawn to the moments when private ambition spills into public chaos. Her prose is precise, her curiosity endless, and her ability to spot narrative manipulation is almost spooky. Off the record, she's a playlist obsessive, an amateur astrologer, and a passionate defender of slow mornings. If there's a pattern no one's noticed — or a motive nobody wants to admit — Ivy's already two steps ahead of it.
Noah Idris Writer | Wealth Whisperer | Tracker of Power & Excess
Noah stalks every story like he's casing a joint: What's really going on here? And who's getting paid? From Miami, Noah cut his teeth in local business coverage. He's got a gift for following the money — whether it's flowing through a PAC, a prenup, or a private jet manifest. He writes about scandal, wealth, and political theatre with the steady hand of someone who's seen it all before (and is rarely surprised). In another life, he might've been a spy — or a chef. Off-duty, he's into boxing, experimental jazz, and expensive coffee he swears he gets on discount. Noah doesn't chase headlines. He chases what the headlines are covering up.
Cal Mercer Writer | Narrative Hitman | Watcher of the Inner Circle
Cal writes like the cameras are always rolling. A Philly native with a background in speechwriting and a habit of wrecking group chats with spicy links, Cal has an eye for absurdity and a gut-level feel for how power really moves. His voice is wry, clean, and quietly fed up — but never jaded. He's just seen too many institutions crumble from the inside to buy the official story. Cal's interests run from dynastic family dysfunction to deep-state speculation, and his guilty pleasure is watching Senate hearings like sports. Outside the circus, you'll find him on a trail, in a dive bar, or trying to keep his inbox under triple digits. He's not here to make friends. He's here to connect the dots.
Maya Maddox Writer | Interpreter of Chaos | Political Realist-in-Residence
Maya brings sharp instincts and a wide-angle lens to everything she covers — from political misfires to celebrity flameouts. Raised in Atlanta and educated in the Midwest, she cut her teeth reporting on urban policy and protest movements before turning her attention to power's more glamorous disasters. Her writing is stylish, layered, and driven by the question: Who's really calling the shots? Maya's the type who reads legal filings for fun, but also never misses an awards show red carpet. When she's not chasing an angle, she's playing basketball, browsing a crime podcast queue, or daydreaming about a stint as a White House press secretary (kidding not kidding). Her stories cut deep but never forget the drama.
Simone Beck Managing Editor | Keeper of the Big Top | Architect of the Spectacle
Simone doesn't just call stories — she sharpens them until they cut through the noise. Originally from New Orleans and seasoned in New York's magazine world, Simone built her reputation editing high-stakes profiles and explosive exposés before joining National Circus to run the show. She's the kind of editor who can spot a buried lead from a mile away — and rewrite a headline in five seconds flat that makes the internet stop scrolling. Equal parts strategist and stylist, Simone is obsessed with pace, point of view, and the power of a well-placed "oh damn." Off the clock, she's likely plotting a theme party, working through a pile of obscure political memoirs, or texting back "cut it by 30%" at 1 a.m. Every story that makes it under the big top has her fingerprints on it.