Who Could Have Predicted It?

I can’t help myself…

Worst of the Worst Update

Maybe a trip to Doral wasn’t a great idea?

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Who Could Have Predicted It?

Well, a lot of people, actually…

Speaking of Winning…

Some new polling on the economy.

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.

Tired of All the Winning

Not everyone is happy with Trump’s huge Iran War victory.

Republicans in Disarray!

President Trump’s Senate co-partisans are growing increasingly frustrated with him.

President Donald J. Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. President Donald J. Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

A Quick Thought or Two on MOUs

Understanding the understanding (kind of).

Trump at 80

How old is too old for the most powerful job on the planet?

Trump Hearts Inflation

The rest of America is less enthused.

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Is Alabama Too Woke for Florida?

A strange controversy in higher ed.

A Divided Country

Nine ideologies. Two parties.

Hilton Advances to Second Round in CA

I Guess Not All Late Counts are Rigged…

The Problem with Voting-Counting in California [Updated]

Spoiler: the problem isn’t the vote-counting.

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.

An Excellent Illustration of Christian Nationalism

Hegseth didn’t label Mormons as “Christian” on his list and Mike Lee isn’t happy.

Extraordinary Rendition: Immigration Edition

We tortured some folks.

In Front of Our Nose: Institutional Cowardice

Don’t try to hand out academic editorials at an academic convention!

Meanwhile in North Korea…

The Trump promenade?

Congress Strikes Back

Congress is defying the President on Iran, Ukraine, the slush fund, and more.

Weak Parties and Dirty Tricks

The Dan Sullivans saga.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Hegseth Strikes Again

More women and minority officers have been removed from the promotion list.

The Greatest President in History, Some Say

Bigger than Elvis in his prime.