Bolsonaro Arrested Again

This time for allegedly trying to escape.

Dick Cheney, 1941-2025

The former Defense Secretary and Vice President is gone at 84.

President Donald Trump speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after a joint press conference announcing the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Monday, September 29, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after a joint press conference announcing the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Monday, September 29, 2025.

Trump Peace Plan to Be Implemented as Negotiations Continue

A pause in fighting, release of hostages, and then . . . ?

The Argentine Bailout

Brought to you by the “America First” crowd.

Department of Government Inefficiency?

It turns out that goverment workers served a useful purpose after all.

Israel Bombs Hamas Leaders in Quatar

BREAKING NEWS

In Front of Our Noses: The Continuing Grift

In this case, Noem’s rent-free living.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bloodshed, Bedlam, Squalor and Worse

Authoritarianism is popular.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump’s Job Approval

It’s down, but relatively steady.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 1970-2025

The actor best known for his role on “The Cosby Show” has died at 54.

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Where Americans Get Their News

The information bubble is real.

President Donald J. Trump is seen on a cellphone screen as he addresses his remarks at a White House Coronavirus Taskforce update briefing Monday, March 9, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen) President Donald J. Trump is seen on a cellphone screen as he addresses his remarks at a White House Coronavirus Taskforce update briefing Monday, March 9, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)

Seeing Double on Doubling Down

Resisting gaslighting must be social. It’s crucial for those who oppose Trump’s falsehoods to remind each other, again and again, that 2 + 2 = 4.

Cutting Generals Won’t Be Easy

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

Making America Inhospitable

The targeting of international students.

Trump Openly Defying the Courts

It’s good to be king.

Can We Call Them “Disappearances” Now?

Can we say the administration is putting people in camps?

Gene Hackman, 1930-1925

The legendary actor is gone at 95.

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Mitch McConnell Announces Retirement

Don’t let the door . . .

The Leopard is Eating My Indirect Costs!

The details matter.

Israel Preparing to Execute Trump Non-Plan For Gaza

A little ethnic cleansing coming right up.

Hasbro is having a contest to see which of the famous Monopoly pieces will be sent into retirement so new tokens can come to the game. Hasbro is having a contest to see which of the famous Monopoly pieces will be sent into retirement so new tokens can come to the game.

GSA Ordered to Terminate All Property Leases

A brilliant plan with absolutely no conceivable downsides.

Terror Attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas

It’s not known if they’re related.

Hesgeth Flagged as White Nationalist

The man tabbed to lead the Defense Department was deemed an “insider threat.”

Slow Vote Counting is a Problem

Not knowing the results of an election a week later is unacceptable.

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9ish Guy Fawkes Day & Beyond Predictions [Updated]

Remember, remember the fifth of November…

Today’s Example of the Endless Grift

Trump Bibles: made in China.

John Amos, 1939-2024

The actor known for “Good Times,” “Roots,” and “The West Wing” is gone at 84.

Hundreds Wounded in Pager Sabotage

A massive Israeli operation. To what end?

James Earl Jones, 1931-2024

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

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The Kursk Incursion

A bold reversal of fortunes. For now.

William Calley, 1943-2024

One of the most notorious war criminals in American history is dead at 80.

Bob Newhart, 1929-2024

The legendary comedian is gone at 94.

Richard Simmons, 1948-2024

The1980s fitness icon is gone at 76.

President Joe Biden announces new efforts by his Administration to crack down on junk fees, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the White House Rose Garden. President Joe Biden announces new efforts by his Administration to crack down on junk fees, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the White House Rose Garden.

Biden Agrees to High Stakes Stephanopoulos Interview

The President is going all-in to undo the damage from the debate.

Assange Pleas Guilty and Will Be Freed

The only let him go so long out of kindness I suppose.

Israel Hostage Rescue Creates Outrage

Joy of four returned safe is mixed with the reality of scores of dead Palestinians.

Randy Travis ‘Gets Voice Back’ Using AI

A technological miracle with obvious potential for abuse.

The ‘Outside Agitator’ Trope

It’s been around for a very long time.

Terry Anderson, center, accompanied by his sister Peggy Say, left, and Madeleine Bassil, right, in Germany, Dec. 5, 1991. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File) Terry Anderson, center, accompanied by his sister Peggy Say, left, and Madeleine Bassil, right, in Germany, Dec. 5, 1991. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File)

Terry Anderson, 1947-2024

The AP journalist taken hostage for almost seven years has died.

Louis Gossett Jr., 1936-2024

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

Senator Joe Lieberman, 1942-2024

The 2000 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee turned maverick is gone at 82.

Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

Some interesting tidbits.

Trump’s Routine Outrages

When being despicable is normal, is it still news?

Biden and Trump Secure Their Party Nominations

The inevitable is all but official.

LaPierre’s Grift

Trump’s Mounting Legal Bills

He owes over half a billion so far. That creates significant conflicts of interest.

This is How Fascists Behave

Force and order.