Grifty Grifters Who Grift

He’s back to easy street.

The Affordability President

This’ll help those approval numbers…

FBI Raids Georgia Election Center

The big lie of 2020 continues.

So, Noem Was Just Following Orders?

The finger-pointing continues

In Front of Our Noses: Trump’s Values

Two examples to throw on the pile.

President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. President Donald Trump addresses members of the media in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Trump Reverses Course in Minnesota

TACO Tuesday?

Bovino Out of Minneapolis

And maybe out entirely.

House Races Shifting D-ward

So says the Cook Political Report

Bovino Needs to Read the First Amendment

Gestapo is as Gestapo does.

Video Tells The Tale

And, like with Renee Good, it tells us that the administration is brazenly lying to us.

Refreshing the Tree of Liberty

Standing up to armed tyrants is considerably harder than sloganeering.

Kakistocracy On Display

We are not being governed by smart people.

Being a Tough Guy Ain’t as Easy as it Looks!

The movies always make it seem so simple!

Less Than Meets the Eye?

Trump’s style may obscure a lack of substance.

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.

An FYI: I am a Bit Exhausted

Trump fatigue is real.

This is Fascism

Just the latest example.

Peak Republican Cowardice?

The question mark is for the peak, not for the cowardice.

Cassidy to Face Primary Challenge?

Are deals with the devil not worth anything these days?

The “Pro-Market” Party, Dontcha Know

Making football schedules via EO.

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras. Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Mess in Minnesota

Going from bad to worse.

Virginia Swears in First Woman Governor

Abigail Spanberger made history this afternoon.

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(Also) In Front of Our Noses: The Ongoing Corruption of DoJ

More attacks on political enemies.

In Front of Our Noses: Abuses of the Pardon Power

Part of the never-ending story of abuse and corruption.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

…a gift for Dear Leader.

How to Power a Perpetual Motion Machine…

Just harness Senator Mullin’s views on regime change in Iran.

The Chávez Comparison

Trump has something in common with Hugo Chávez.

Blowing Up Boats Using Disguised Aircraft?

The NYT reports about likely war crimes by US forces.

Right in Front of Our Noses: The Autocratic Mind

This isn’t problematic at all…

The Propaganda Must Flow

DHS is more than willing to actively lie.

Greenland is a Red Line

An actual move to acquire Greenland by force or coercion would be a massive line for the Trump administration to cross.

An Example of Othering

In case the fascism of it all isn’t obvious.

ICE Kills, Noem and Trump Lie

Just another day under this administration.

Blatant Propaganda from the White House

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

The first of the new anniversary quarters features the Mayflower Compact. The first of the new anniversary quarters features the Mayflower Compact.

Semiquincentennial Coins Rolling Out

A somewhat obsolete commemoration of a somewhat tepid celebration.

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

“Serious” People in Serious Times

Clowns on display.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

And what application does it have to Venezuela in 2026?

Some Clips Of Trump’s Press Conference

In case you missed it.

“We’re going to run the country…”

“People are being designated” dontcha know.

CBS News Hearts America

Should the news love anything as part of its mission statement?

One of the Dumbest Things I Have Read in a While

And I read a lot of things.

Expanding ICE

Anti-Immigrant Ideology from DHS

Not just the illegal kind. Just anti-immigrant.

Trump’s Age and Health [Updated]

Plus, a headline reaction.

President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025. President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

Trump Uses Vetoes for Political Retaliation

The vindictive pettiness continues.

Venezuela Shadow War Escalates

Where’s Congress?

“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.”

Sure, Donald. Whatever you say.

The Ugly Ignorance and Illusions of Miller’s Xenophobia

Miller continues to invite comparisons to the ugliest ideology of the 20th century.