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Franken Returns “Embarrassed,” Taxing Issues

Monday, November 27, 2017

The Harassment Beat: Minnesota Sen. Al Franken says he’s returning to work in Washington today, “embarrassed and ashamed,” but with no intention of resigning. He’s been accused of grabbing women’s butts when he takes pictures with them. Franken said he …

Egypt Hits Militants, Tobacco Truth

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Permawar: The Egyptian military launched airstrikes on militant hideouts overnight Friday, in response to the massacre at a mosque attack earlier in the day. The number of strikes and targets was not revealed. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi promised to …

Egypt Mosque Massacre, Big Upset

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Permawar: At least 305 people were killed  and 128 wounded yesterday in a well-coordinated attack on an Egyptian mosque in the northern Sinai. The dead included children. The massacre sent shock waves through Egypt, which has struggled with Islamic militants, …

Flynn Splits from Trump, Wandering Hands

Friday, November 24, 2017

Rollover: Lawyers for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn have told the White House they will no longer cooperate with the president’s lawyers on the Russia investigation, an indication that Flynn is negotiating or cooperating with the investigation, the NY …

Gym Doctor Pleads, Cop Confirms Moore Ban

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Sexual Predator: Former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty yesterday to sexually molesting seven girls, most of them gymnasts. At least 130 young women and girls have accused him of molesting them under the guise of physical therapy. He …

Trump Supports Moore, Charlie Rose Fired

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Sexual Politics: President Trump yesterday all but endorsed Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, despite accusations by nine women who say he pursued and even molested them when they were teenagers and he was in his 30s. “If you look at …

Goodbye Charlie Rose, N. Korea Re-listed

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Goodbye Charlie: CBS News morning anchor and correspondent Charlie Rose was suspended yesterday after The Washington Post reported that eight women claim he made sexual advances including lewd phone calls and walking naked in front of them. Public Broadcasting also …

Cult Killer Manson Dead, Franken Hangs On

Monday, November 20, 2017

The End of the 60s: Charles Manson, the mastermind behind a 1969 Los Angeles cult murder spree that shook the country, has died at age 83. The victims included the pregnant actress Sharon Tate, wife of the film director Roman …

Anger and Resentment, The Big Baller

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Open Mic Night: Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore is raking in donations from his supporters after being accused of trolling for teenage girls when he was in his 30s. He raised half a million dollars in three days last week. …

Moore Won’t Quit, Jackson Has Parkinson’s

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Under God: The wife of Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore said yesterday her husband will not step down amid accusations that he pursued teenage girls and even molested one of them when he was in his 30s.   “He will …