LGBTQ news and entertainment
The “new” Trump plan to end the violent invasion of Ukraine by Russia would grant Russia parts of eastern Ukraine it does not currently control.
In exchange for the concession, the U.S. would guarantee security measures for Ukraine and Europe against future Russian aggression. Continue reading “‘New’ Trump Plan For Ukraine – Give Up More Territory To Russia”
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag draped near his desk.
David Maltinsky, who was weeks away from being elevated to the position of agent, claims he was fired unconstitutionally and retroactively, punishing him for displaying a Pride flag at his Los Angeles workstation years earlier, a flag the FBI itself once flew and later gave him to keep. Continue reading “Former FBI Staffer Sues Over Firing For Pride Flag”
Some news items for you as we enjoy a quiet rainy day here in Las Vegas.
• Gayety: ‘Sexiest Man Alive 2025’ Jonathan Bailey took a moment with Sesame Street’s smallest star, Elmo, after ‘dancing through life’ with Bert and Ernie. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On Sesame Street + Senate Approves Epstein Measure + More”
A panel of three federal judges ruled Tuesday today that Texas can not use a new congressional map drawn by state GOP lawmakers in hopes of securing additional Republican U.S. House seats. Continue reading “Texas: Federal Court Blocks Newly-Redrawn Congressional Map”
Donald Trump recently promised he would be sending low and middle income Americans $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks financed by the Trump tariffs sometime in mid-2026.
However, the Yale Budget Lab reports that the checks could cost the federal government about twice as much as the total revenue that will be raised by the administration’s tariff hikes in 2026. Continue reading “Study: Trump’s “Tariff Dividend Checks” Would Cost $450 Billion”
In a wildly lop-sided 427-1 vote, the House of Representatives voted today to approve a measure that would require the Department of Justice to release files regarding the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading “House Votes 427-1 In Favor Of Releasing Epstein Files”
Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman today over the 2018 killing of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashoggi saying “things happen”
Trump said today he doesn’t hold the Saudi leader responsible for the gruesome murder even though the CIA concluded in November 2018 that the Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s assassination, based on audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence links. Continue reading “Trump Defends Saudi Prince Over Journalist’s Death: ‘Things Happen’”
Some news stories to start your week:
• PEOPLE: Country superstar Dolly Parton accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a video message on Sunday Nov. 16 at the 2025 Governors Awards.
The win marks the first Oscar for Parton, who has twice been nominated for Best Original Song. Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s 1st Oscar + CHESS Opens On Bway + More News”
Donald Trump on Monday promised the government would pay out $2,000 tariff dividend checks starting around mid-2026. Continue reading “Trump Promises $2K Tariff Dividend Checks Sometime Mid-2026”
In an abrupt reversal, Donald Trump announced late Sunday that House Republicans should support a measure that would require the Justice Department to release the information it has related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Of course, this was after it became clear members of the House have the numbers they need ahead of the closely watched vote. Continue reading “Suddenly, Trump Now WANTS Epstein Files Released”