Trump Shouldn’t be President

He is either too dishonest or too stupid to hold the office (or, you know, both).

A Big Bad Mess

The GOP budget bill.

Tabby Wednesday

Caching in

Help us help you help us.

Noem Can’t Define “Habeas Corpus”

That’s a problem, given her job and all.

A Photographic Side-Trip

Some images from the White House Flickr pages that caught my eye.

Oncologist: Biden Has Had Cancer For Years

Zeke Emanuel minced no words.

AG Monday

Geek culture meets 70s variety TV. Much fun (?) ensues!

Trump Not Enforcing the Law

Presidents have wide latitude in this area but many say 47 is exceeding his authority.

Mending the Brexit Catastrophe

Five years after their divorce, the UK and EU are rebuilding ties.

Joe Biden Has ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer

Scary news for the former President.

SunTabs

President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Trump Middle East Tour Incites Envy in Iran

The country’s citizens are enduring power outages while Saudis are making deals for cutting-edge technology.

Trump’s New Voters Are Dissatisfied

Non-college-educated White men remain happy.

Speaking of Human Rights

What Trump and DOGE hath wrought.

So Much Winning on the Economy Front

Are you tired of the winning yet?

Updated Update About Site Updates

The place to report bugs and post “test” comments

A 1,000 Words or So on Human Rights

A snapshot from Saudi Arabia.

The Plain Text

A passing observation on the attempt to gift Trump a plane.

Supremes Hear Arguments on Nationwide Injunctions

The Trump administration is trying to get a ruling on one issue while sidestepping the merits of the case.

On Age and Political Office

A return to the question of age limits for office.

A Photo for Friday

“Lurking”

On Plain Bribery

A hypothetical for your consideration.

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson Eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame

A lifetime ban now ends with death.

The Case of the Afrikaners

What it tells us about race and the Trump administration.

Cutting Generals Won’t Be Easy

A 20% reduction would require massive changes in law and approach.

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US-China Suspend Tarrifs Amid Talks

A temporary respite that doesn’t solve fundamental disagreements.

AG Monday

This week: monster movies of the 50s and 60s!

Shipless

Don’t worry! Trade wars are good and are easy to win.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a teleconference with NFL players Aaron Jones and Elijah Higgins during their visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait from the Pentagon, April 2, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a teleconference with NFL players Aaron Jones and Elijah Higgins during their visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait from the Pentagon, April 2, 2025.

DEI Dies at DOD

A series of orders impacting military education.

The Authoritarian Fantasties of Stephen Miller

Habemus habeas corpus?

Authoritarian Intimidation

Arresting Newark Mayor Baraka is clearly a signal.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Investing in America', Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on 'Investing in America', Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Cross Hall of the White House.

Trump: Ending Wars is Hard

Who could have known?