Monday Tabs

Two National Guardsmen Shot in DC

A suspect, an Afghan national, is in custody.

Thanksgiving Eve Tabs

Nancy Pelosi to Retire

The octogenarian Speaker Emerita will not seek re-election.

Justice for Sandwich Guy

Not even a misdemeanor.

Thoughts on Outcomes

A bad night for Trump.

The Longest Government Shutdown in US History

The standoff is in its 35th day.

Trump’s Call to End the Filibuster to End the Shutdown

He’s making a major admission.

Free Speech Warriors Went Down to Riyadh

They were looking for a show to steal. They were fine with contracts that bind. And they were willing to make a deal

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Worst of the Worst Update

Of license plate holders and perfume bottles.

The Bad Bunny of it All

¡Qué horror!

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.

In Front of Our Noses: War Zones!

Hyperbole? Dishonesty? Distraction? Fantasy? Too much cable TV?

TGI Tabs

Jimmy Kimmel Suspended Over Kirk Comments

The FCC Chair went on a podcast and now Kimmel is on indefinite hiatus.

Why the Attacks on Academia Matter

An illustration from the Charlie Kirk discourse as to why stories like the TAMU firing matter.

Pentagon Hunting Down Employees Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Death

A little bit more than the law would allow.

Speaking of Messaging…

A list of words and who actually uses them!

Bondi Puts Head of DEA in Charge of DC Police

A heavy-handed move.

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.

TGI Tabs!

President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

Israel To Retake Gaza City

The seemingly inevitable next step.

In Front of Our Noses: Firing the Messenger

It is textbook authoritarianism.

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Emil Bove Confirmed to Lifetime Judgeship

Trump’s personal lawyer, and man accused of telling DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders is now a federal judge.

Tom Lehrer, 1928-2025

The mathematician best known for his satirical songs is gone at 97.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 1970-2025

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

Rubber Stamp Congress

Things are not operating as Madison intended.

Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Canceled

The end of an era.

MAGA Meltdown Over Epstein

Because of course.

Super Sunday Tabs

Look, up in the sky!

Tabby Tuesday

Social Media Diplomacy?

Is that really a good idea?

Ceasefire in Iran War

This phase seems to be over. [Or maybe not!]

Was Bombing Iran Legal?

No. But it won’t matter.

TGIF Tabs

In Front of Our Noses: Noem’s Liberation Promises

The authoritarian rhetoric continues.

US Senator Taken to Ground and Handcuffed [Updated]

The crime: trying to ask DHS Secretary Noem a question at a press conference in a federal building.

US Representative McIver Indicted

“A brazen attempt at political intimidation.”

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Where Americans Get Their News

The information bubble is real.

The Great Realignment

Half the counties in America have moved more Republican in each of the last three elections.

SaturTabs

Speaking of Human Rights

What Trump and DOGE hath wrought.

The Case of the Afrikaners

What it tells us about race and the Trump administration.

Authoritarian Intimidation

Arresting Newark Mayor Baraka is clearly a signal.

Pentagon’s Purge of Trans Servicemembers to Begin

Roughly a thousand will be discharged forthwith.

What Anti-DEI Really Ends Up Meaning

A case from rural Alabama.