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Trump and Vance Rebuke Zelensky During White House Meeting: Live Updates - The New York Times

Trump and Vance Rebuke Zelensky During White House Meeting: Live Updates - The New York Times


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  2 months ago

RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won't Be Upsetting Anymore

RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won't Be Upsetting Anymore


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  2 months ago

This is kinda crazy: the Musk Administration intends to kill Americans... who applaud.
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Federal workers ‘don’t deserve’ their paychecks

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Federal workers ‘don’t deserve’ their paychecks


Via: hallux  •  News & Politics  •  34 Comments  •  2 months ago

Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding

Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  32 Comments  •  2 months ago

llustration credit: (Illustration by Anna Lefkowitz/The Washington Post; Alex Brandon/AP; iStock) Important Related Article: Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the...
House passes GOP budget bill in key step for Trump agenda

House passes GOP budget bill in key step for Trump agenda


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  2 months ago

The House passed Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) budget bill Tuesday despite a short-lived  GOP revolt  earlier in the day. Why it matters:  It is the critical first step for passing the...
Musk Forms Dept. Of Underaged Clowns Harming Everything (DOUCHE)

Musk Forms Dept. Of Underaged Clowns Harming Everything (DOUCHE)


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  26 Comments  •  2 months ago

Girl listed as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number

Girl listed as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 months ago

Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs — again

Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs — again


Via: hallux  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  2 months ago

Top coordinator of left-wing group attends notorious antisemite's annual gathering

Top coordinator of left-wing group attends notorious antisemite's annual gathering


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 months ago

Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead at Home

Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead at Home


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  2 months ago

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, 64-year-old former classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday afternoon at home in New Mexico, along with their dog, authorities...
Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles

Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles


Via: krishna  •  News & Politics  •  13 Comments  •  2 months ago

Photo: Shoppers pass by a dining room set on display in a Costco warehouse Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Maybe Europe doesn't need the US anymore

Maybe Europe doesn't need the US anymore


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  2 months ago

Apparently, the President of the United States wants his country to be alone in the world. I'm sure there's a reason. Probably because he's a narcissistic fool.
We Finally Know Who's (Supposedly) Running DOGE

We Finally Know Who's (Supposedly) Running DOGE


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  21 Comments  •  2 months ago

Will there come a time when even our Usual Suspects have had enough of President Musk's crap? Probably not. They LOVE President Musk's crap. 
James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats

James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  2 months ago

So far, the Musk Administration has made lots of noise, and lots of fuck-ups. Most of their "accomplishments" are either illegal or counter-productive... or both. The Republican...
Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press

Trump White House seeks tighter grip on message with new limits on press


Via: hallux  •  News & Politics  •  36 Comments  •  2 months ago

A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal

A new document undercuts Trump admin's denials about $400 million Tesla deal


Via: hallux  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  2 months ago

Europe: Is the Force Awakening?

Europe: Is the Force Awakening?


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  2 months ago

Russia is less of an economic power than Italy. So of course President Musk is allying America with Russia. Of course.
Trump has answered more than 1,000 press questions in first month of second term— 7 times more than Biden in same period

Trump has answered more than 1,000 press questions in first month of second term— 7 times more than Biden in same period


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  15 Comments  •  2 months ago

WASHINGTON — President Trump responded to a staggering 1,009 questions from journalists during the first month of his second term, according to a new analysis. The tabulation, compiled by George...
Trump administration does not have to allow The Associated Press access yet, judge rules

Trump administration does not have to allow The Associated Press access yet, judge rules


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  31 Comments  •  2 months ago

A federal judge on Monday declined to issue a temporary restraining order against the White House for denying The Associated Press full access in covering the administration, asking for a fuller...
U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war


Via: hallux  •  News & Politics  •  40 Comments  •  2 months ago

Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct | Trump administration | The Guardian

Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct | Trump administration | The Guardian


Via: thomas  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 months ago

Well, looks like another win for the police state...
Outcry as DC US attorney claims he and colleagues are 'President Trump's lawyers' | Trump administration | The Guardian

Outcry as DC US attorney claims he and colleagues are 'President Trump's lawyers' | Trump administration | The Guardian


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 months ago

But... but... but... the man was hired for his loyalty to Trump personally . Now somebody wants him to be loyal to the Constitution?? Nonsense!
TBR's Traitor of the Week

TBR's Traitor of the Week


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  69 Comments  •  2 months ago

I'm of an age that still remembers Vidkun Quisling. He was not simply a traitor to the Norwegian state. He betrayed the people. He betrayed their honor. That's why Borowitz's weekly prize...
Trump warning: Shape up or Americans will ship out

Trump warning: Shape up or Americans will ship out


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  15 Comments  •  2 months ago

The Yuma Sun is a very good local newspaper. It has lots of local news. It walks the tightrope of a social conscience in a MAGA market. Well done!
Harvard/Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 52 Percent

Harvard/Harris Poll: Trump Approval Rating at 52 Percent


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  2 months ago

One month in, a majority of those polled have a positive view of the Trump administration. A Harvard University/Harris poll  had President Donald Trump’s approval rating at 52%, with voters...
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