President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Trump Attends Knicks Final

Boos and disruption ensue.

More Dispatches from the Dumbest Timeline

Reality show edition.

The Economics President, Continued

Better than expected jobs report amid other less positive news.

TSA Workers Paid, But DHS Funding Lapse Goes On

The longest government “shutdown” in history has no end in sight.

Trump to Pay TSA Despite Congress

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Airports in Chaos as Congress Plays Games

Shutdown follies are not victimless.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth

If the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it.

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A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Apathy all the way down.

Back to Voter ID

A never-ending story.

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Radical Reorganization of Military Commands

The biggest reform in generations is being proposed.

The Argentine Bailout

Brought to you by the “America First” crowd.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George honor the colors during the National Anthem at the 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George honor the colors during the National Anthem at the 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan)

Hegseth and the Generals

A few more details have emerged.

Bondi Puts Head of DEA in Charge of DC Police

A heavy-handed move.

Locking Up The Homeless

A simple solution to a complex problem.

Scapegoating and Merchandizing Cruelty

Believe it when people tell you who they are.

DLC 2.0?

Is it time for the Democrats to move to the center?

Trump Not Enforcing the Law

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

I Have No Sense, And I Must Rule

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

DOGEing It Out

Is the DOGE now on a leash?

A Few Thoughts On Block Grants, USAid, Conservatism, and Coalition Building

This could be a issue for common ground… if both sides are prepared to give a little

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Trump’s Mind on Display After Plane Crash

Trump’s reaction to the air disaster is telling in a variety of ways.

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Reagan Airport Crash Kills Soldiers, Figure Skaters

A tragic but perhaps inevitable event.

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Trump Fires at Least 17 IGs

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.