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“Rogue Killers,” Indian Heritage

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Going Rogue: While President Trump said Saudi Arabia’s denial that it killed a dissident journalist is “very strong” and suggested that “rogue killers” may have been responsible, several news outlets report that the Kingdom is preparing to admit that Washington …

The Trump-go-round, Saudis Threaten

Monday, October 15, 2018

Minutes with the President: President Trump in his interview with “60 Minutes” suggested that the future for Secy. of Defense James Mattis may be in doubt. “I think he’s sort of a Democrat, if you want to know the truth,” Trump …

Tax Free Kushner, Saudi Consequences

Sunday, October 14, 2018

The Rich are Different: Just a week after reporting that President Trump is not the self-made millionaire he claims to be, The New York Times has a story that Trump’s wealthy son-in-law Jared Kushner paid little or no federal income tax from …

American Pastor Freed, Saudi Fallout

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Freedom: Ending a long-running diplomatic dispute between the US and Turkey, the Turkish government has released American pastor Andrew Brunson ,who has been held for two years on charges that he was a spy. Brunson, an evangelical pastor, was one of …

“Unimaginable Destruction,” Kanye Raps

Friday, October 12, 2018

Aftermath: Florida woke up to clear blue skies yesterday and shocking  hurricane damage in Mexico Beach and Panama City on the panhandle. The storm erased whole neighborhoods and ripped roofs and facades off buildings while sinking and piling up hundreds …

Michael the Powerful, Unchecked Opinion

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Category 4: Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle as one of the most powerful storms known to have made landfall in the United States with winds up to 155 mph. It was just shy of a Category 5. The center …

Haley Resigns, Michael a Cat 4

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Resigned:President Trump’s UN ambassador, Nikki Haley, announced yesterday that she is resigning at the end of the year. Often mentioned as a potential candidate for president, she said she has no intention of running in 2020. Now with experience in …

The Brett Bounce, Category 1

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

The Brett Bounce: President Trump is making the fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court into a cause to motivate Republican voters next month. Opening a ceremonial swearing of Kavanaugh at the White House last night, Trump apologized …

Kavanaugh Sworn In, The Spy Chip

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Kavanaugh Confirmed: Ending one of the nastiest Supreme Court nomination fights in American history, US Appeals Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in to the highest court in a private ceremony only a few hours after he was confirmed by …

Confirmation Coming, Chicago Cop Convicted

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Advise and Consent: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh appears to be assured that he will be confirmed after two key senators announced they will vote for him Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia said …