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Debt Deadline Looming

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Debt and Debate: House speaker Kevin McCarthy left negotiations yesterday saying he’s encouraged that a deal can be reached on the debt ceiling and spending by the looming June 1st deadline for possible disaster.   “It is possible to get a deal by …

Talks Resume as Debt Crisis Looms

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Cashing Out: Talks between Democrats and Republicans resume today about lifting the federal debt limit, with borrowed money expected to run out on June 1st and the government headed for a financial cliff. “I remain optimistic because I’m a congenital optimist,” President Biden …

Border Crossings Dwindle

Monday, May 15, 2023

At the Border: Despite predictions that migrants would swarm the southern border after expiration of the Trump-era Title 42 rules, border traffic has actually dwindled.   The Border Patrol Border Patrol apprehended just over 4,200 undocumented migrants on Saturday, two days after Title …

Apocalypse Mother Convicted of Murder

Saturday, May 13, 2023

MOM GUILTY IN SLAY PLOT!: In the tabloid trial of the year so far, an Idaho jury has convicted Lori Vallow Daybell, 49, of  murdering her  two youngest children and the wife of her lover. She faces life in prison and another trial for …

A Run for the Border

Friday, May 12, 2023

Run for the Border: The Biden administration is talking tough with the expiration of Title 42, the Covid era policy that allowed quick deportation of migrants from the country before they could apply for asylum.   The federal government is expecting as …

Town Hall of Trump

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Filibuster of Lies: Former President Donald Trump rolled over CNN host Kaitlan Collins last night in a live town hall with a Republican audience broadcast from New Hampshire. Trump repeated his claims of election fraud, economic perfection, and diplomatic brilliance, talking …

Trump Liable, Santos Indicted

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Ask E. Jean: A federal jury in Manhattan took only 2 ½ hours yesterday to find Donald Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation in the lawsuit brought against him by former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. The jury did not …

Shopping Mall Killer a Nazi Enthusiast

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Shooting Gallery: Investigators say the killer in Saturday’s shopping mall massacre in Allen, Texas was a fan of Adolph Hitler and a follower of neo-Nazi websites like The Daily Stormer. Mauricio Garcia, 33 was wearing a patch with the initials “RWDS,” …

Proud Boys Convicted of Sedition

Friday, May 5, 2023

Be Not Proud: Four of the right wing Proud Boys, including their former chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, and three other leaders of theextremist group were found guilty yesterday of seditious conspiracy in the January 6th insurrection after the jury deliberated for seven days.  It …

Russia Attacks After Kremlin Explosions

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The  War Room: Russia launched drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities overnight in what may have been retaliation after explosions above the Kremlin overnight Wednesday. Ukraine says its air defenses shot down drones and missiles aimed at Kyiv.   Two flying drones exploded …