In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 07, 2024
The majority of what’s in the news has focused on TFG’s first criminal trial but there are other issues we may have missed and of course, items you would like to share. So, please feel MORE
Month: May 2024
Wingnut Watch
Kristi Noem Was Gunning For Top NRA Job
According to Axios sources, Governor Kristi Noem was selling herself to outgoing NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre to become the top gun of the powerful gun lobby as early as last fall. Two sources said Noem MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Live Coverage: TFG’s First Criminal Trial; Forecasters Call for Stormy Weather with a Chance of Meltdowns
On Day 13 of Trump’s first criminal trial, Stormy Daniels is expected to testify, two sources tell NBC News. Quick Recap: Please feel free to share your thoughts and any updates you may find. AP MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 06, 2024
The majority of what’s in the news has focused on TFG’s first criminal trial and Israel attacking Iran. Below are a a few items not trial nor war related. Feel free to share what you MORE
Congress
Congress voted against funding a cure for cancer just to block a win for Biden
The GOP likes to call itself “pro–life.”. Again we’re treated to a “Republican” definition of pro-life as having some rather lethal fine print. President Biden’s oldest son Beau died of cancer in 2015 at age MORE
Indictment Watch
Indicted Ex-President Defends Indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar
Republicans are looking to cast the indictment of Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar as the next George Santos moment, wringing their hands to expel a Democrat from the House of Representatives, skating on a thin Republican MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Live Coverage: Trump’s First Criminal-Prosecution Continues to Present More Witnesses
Testimony today in the hush money trial will likely focus on the functions of the Trump Organization’s finance department and the way the company paid its employees. The trial is moving quickly, and we could MORE
Weekend Wrap Up
Liveblog - Weekend Wrap Up May 05, 2024:
Today’s blog will consist of both news and a free chat of sorts. As usual, post the headlines we may have missed and feel free to chit and chat and enjoy one another’s company! Happy MORE
World
Israel Orders Al Jazeera to Shut Down
So much for Israel claiming to be a democracy, more like a fascist state under Bibi and his right wing extremists’ leadership. Israel ordered the local offices of Qatar’s Al Jazeera satellite news network to MORE
Sports
150th Kentucky Derby ends in a photo finish with Mystik Dan, Forever Young and Sierra Leone crossing as One
The Louisville Courier Journal: “Make it a double for Kenny McPeek. The McPeek-trained Mystik Dan held off a late charge from Sierra Leone and Forever Young to win Saturday’s 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 04, 2024
With so much going on in our world, we sometimes miss important issues. Please feel free to share any headlines or new developments we may have missed providing they come from reliable and credible sources. MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 03, 2024
The majority of what’s in the news has focused on TFG’s first criminal trial and Israel attacking Iran. Below are a a few items not trial nor war related. Feel free to share what you MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Live Coverage: Trump Back in the Courtroom
As the week comes to an end, TFG is back in court, freezing and whining his ass off. Earlier, his lawyer Todd Blanche argued Trump’s posts to his social media site, Truth Social, can’t be MORE
Trump Trials
Nickname “VonShitzenpants” Gets Entered Into Official Court Record
During Thursday’s hearing in Judge Merchan’s courtroom, four new violations of Donald Trump’s gag order were discussed. The first was when Trump left court after the last hearing on the gag order and attacked Michael MORE
2 Stupid
Kristi Noem Claims She Met With Kim Jong Un
The notorious puppy-killing tinpot governor Kristi Noem is back in the dog house for claiming she met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un while serving in Congress. In “No Going Back,” the book that MORE
Environment
Spring, 2024: To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
Enough is Enough. The Japan town of Fujikawaguchiko with its perfect view of Mount Fuji, has had its fill of tourists. ‘Tis the season to remember……there is more to life than Trump, courts, crime and MORE
Trump Criminal Trials
Live Coverage: Trump Back in the Courtroom; Judge Holds Hearing on TFG’s Gag Order
Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumes today in a Manhattan courtroom with prosecutors set to argue that the judge overseeing the trial should find the former president in criminal contempt — again — for violating a gag order. MORE
In case you missed it:
Liveblog - ICYMI: May 01, 2024
With so much going on in our world, we sometimes miss important issues. Please feel free to share any headlines or new developments we may have missed providing they come from reliable and credible sources. MORE
Abortion
Florida’s Forced Birth Law Takes Effect
This comes as voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution This morning, a six-week abortion ban officially took effect in Florida, replacing an existing 15-week abortion ban that had been MORE
Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson next week
Democrats have pledged to vote to kill Greene’s motion to vacate and save the GOP speaker’s job after he pushed through a $95 billion package with aid for Ukraine. NBC reports Taylor-Greene saying, “. . MORE