George Santos Under Investigation For Insider Trading On Kalshi

Disgraced serial liar and former Rep. George Santos (photo: ABC News)

The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating serial liar and disgraced former Rep. George Santos over insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi where he placed bets on…himself.

As the saying goes, “Grifters gonna grift.” Continue reading “George Santos Under Investigation For Insider Trading On Kalshi”

Hegseth After Losing Trans Ban: ‘See You At SCOTUS’

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Yesterday, I reported the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a ruling that blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to expel transgender service members.

The ruling by a 3-judge panel found the ban was motivated by animus and therefore unconstitutional. The decision did, however, allow the Pentagon to enforce its ban against transgender individuals seeking to enlist. Continue reading “Hegseth After Losing Trans Ban: ‘See You At SCOTUS’”

‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores At Canadian Screen Awards + More News

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Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Gayety: The mega-hit ice hockey series Heated Rivalry won 16 awards – every category it was nominated in – at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.

• HBO Max: I highly recommend the beautifully acted Miss You, Love You starring Oscar winner Allison Janney and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells. The darkly comedic movie follows a grieving widow who is forced to plan her husband’s funeral alongside her estranged son’s personal assistant.

Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores At Canadian Screen Awards + More News”

Report: Trump Backing Away From $1.8 Billion Slush Fund

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is reportedly backing away from his plan to launch a $1.8 billion fund to dole out to his supporters who claim they were “victims” of unfair prosecution by the government — like the January 6 rioters who assaulted Capitol police officers. Continue reading “Report: Trump Backing Away From $1.8 Billion Slush Fund”

Appeals Court Allows Transgender Troops To Remain In Military

Transgender troops

A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from discharging transgender troops from the U.S. military.

The appeals court panel’s 2-1 decision largely upholds a March 2025 ruling by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C.

Reyes concluded that Trump’s executive order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. Continue reading “Appeals Court Allows Transgender Troops To Remain In Military”

Get Your Pride On As We Celebrate Pride Month 2026

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It’s June 1st, folks! Pride Month 2026 is here!

A little history lesson: the month-long global observance began with Gay Pride Week in late June 1970, a year after the infamous police raid at New York’s Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969. Continue reading “Get Your Pride On As We Celebrate Pride Month 2026”

RuPaul’s Memory Challenge + Self-Expression During Pride + More

Promo photo for 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

Some news items you might have missed:

• OUT: Counting down 6 hilarious times RuPaul couldn’t remember someone’s name.

• Them: An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a trans woman at an amusement park. The unnamed suspect, 18, allegedly ripped down the woman’s skirt, exposing her buttocks and genitals, in front of children. Continue reading “RuPaul’s Memory Challenge + Self-Expression During Pride + More”

Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race

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The first poll conducted after this week’s Republican run-off shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, with 47% to 44% support among likely voters.

Talarico garnered the support of 72% of moderates and 64% of independents. Continue reading “Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race”