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DC Shooter Was Part of CIA-Directed Unit

A childhood friend claims he had PTSD from his actions.

Epstein Files Discharge Petition Reaches Target

Newly-Sworn-in-Rep. Grijalva provides the final signature.

Thoughts on Outcomes

A bad night for Trump.

Tabby Thursday

The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party. The Elephant is the traditional symbol for the Republican party. The Donkey is the traditional symbol for the Democratic party.

Party Favorability Gap

Democrats are considerably less happy with their party than are Republicans.

In Front of Our Noses: Zip-Tying Citizens Just in Case

The Feds raid an apartment building in Chicago.

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 Offers Hamas Take It Or Leave It Peace Deal

Netanyahu will take it.

Shutdown Stupidity

Here we go again.

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The Meritocracy Report

Trump hires only the best!

More Attacks on Universities

An attempt to connect higher education and political violence.

In Front of Our Nose: Lies and Propaganda

Secretary Noem strikes again.

Tabby Thursday

Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Canceled

The end of an era.

In Front of Our Noses: Media Intimidation

An attack on the First Amendment in plain sight.

Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz

What? Retaliation from Iran?

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Where Americans Get Their News

The information bubble is real.

Tabby Tuesday

Autocracy is Popular

While critics warn of fascism, the public is thus far backing Trump’s immigration crackdown.

A Pattern of Turning Away Members of Congress is Emerging Amid Concerns of Detention Facility Conditions

Like in NJ, ICE rejects a Representative from seeing a facility in CA.

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Back to Travel Bans

The newest Executive Order.

It’s Always Been About the Bigotry

The renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a prominent illustration.

In Front of Our Noses: Attacking Cultural Institutions

In classic dictatorial moves, Trump wants to influence art and culture.

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Awful Things Are Happening

Terrorism in Colorado. Continued awful violence in Gaza.

The Budget and the GOP’s Morals

Budgets are choices and choices reveal values.

Tabby Wednesday

Monday Tabs

SaturTabs

Higher Ed is an Area of Trade Surplus

But the Trump administration is out to wreck it.

Attacking Centers of Truth

The media, the academy, and the courts, are all in the crosshairs.

Trump Deporting 530,000 Legal Immigrants, Shuttering DHS Due Process Offices

Then process gets in the way of efficiency, kill the process.

Can We Call Them “Disappearances” Now?

Can we say the administration is putting people in camps?

DHS Polygraphing Employees

Looking for leakers.

Trump’s Very Long Congressional Speech Roundup

It made history in many ways.

DOGE “Receipt” Update

You will be shocked at the news!

Legalizing Corruption

The 47th President had a busy Monday.

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Trump Fires at Least 17 IGs

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

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Ramaswamy Exiting DOGE, Running for Governor

The political upstart may have worn out his welcome.

Monday Tabs

SaturTabs

Trump’s Inauguration Invites

He is yet again underscoring what types of world leaders he likes.

Tabby Tueday

On Qualification for Cabinet Positions

A general conversation and a lot of specifics about RFK. Jr.

Tuesday Tabs