Trump Pardons Exec Who Boosted Trump Family Crypto

L-R Changpeng Zhao, Donald Trump

Donald Trump has pardoned convicted crypto executive Changpeng Zhao, who founded the Binance crypto exchange.

Note – the Trump family’s own crypto venture, which has generated about $4.5 billion since the 2024 election, has been working with a trading platform quietly administered by Binance, according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading “Trump Pardons Exec Who Boosted Trump Family Crypto”

Report: More Than One Third Of New ICE Recruits Failing Basic Fitness Tests

The Daily Mail found many new ICE recruits are out of shape and illiterate

According to a report by The Atlantic, more than a third of new ICE recruits are failing basic fitness tests as the Trump administration pushes to rapidly expand the agency. Continue reading “Report: More Than One Third Of New ICE Recruits Failing Basic Fitness Tests”

Trump (Finally) Hits Russian Oil Companies With Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

The Trump administration has (finally) hit Russia’s major oil companies with sanctions, accusing Russian President Putin of a lack of commitment to ending its invasion of Ukraine.

The sanctions were announced on the same day that Moscow conducted training exercises involving nuclear weapons. Continue reading “Trump (Finally) Hits Russian Oil Companies With Sanctions”

Tim Curry Memoir ‘Vagabond’ + Fighting For Marriage In Ukraine + More

Tim Curry in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: Actor Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue) has a new autobiography out titled Vagabond. The memoir, currently ranked as #1 in celebrity biographies on Amazon, offers a detailed look back at his life and 50+ year career in show business. Continue reading “Tim Curry Memoir ‘Vagabond’ + Fighting For Marriage In Ukraine + More”

Trump Wants $230 Million Compensation For Past DOJ Investigations

Donald Trump - official photo

Donald Trump is demanding $230 million from the Justice Department in compensation for the federal investigations into him, according to a report by the New York Times.

The people who would approve such a settlement are loyalists who now work for him, making the ethical conflict, of course, undeniable. For example, Todd Blanche, the current deputy attorney general, served as Trump’s lead criminal defense lawyer. #conflict Continue reading “Trump Wants $230 Million Compensation For Past DOJ Investigations”

Kenny Loggins Slams Trump For Using His Music In Poop Video

L-R Kenny Loggins, fake AI Donald Trump

Kenny Loggins says he is not down with Donald Trump using his song “Danger Zone” in that bizarre AI video posted by Trump portraying the Donald as a king in a fighter jet bombing No Kings protesters with what appears to be shit. Continue reading “Kenny Loggins Slams Trump For Using His Music In Poop Video”

MAGA Loudmouth Eats Pavement + Santos Not Out Of The Woods + More News

MAGA man face plants after calling No Kings protesters 'fags'

Some news items to start your week:

• The New Republic: Newly-freed serial liar George Santos may not be completely out of the woods. A New York law passed in 2019 specifically allows the state to bring similar charges against anyone who had received “a reprieve, pardon, or other form of clemency” from the president.

• LGBTQ Nation: This viral video captured a MAGA loudmouth shouting homophobic slurs at No Kings protestors in Denver, Colorado, shortly before face planting twice on the pavement, causing his face to bleed. #karma Continue reading “MAGA Loudmouth Eats Pavement + Santos Not Out Of The Woods + More News”

Johnson Defends Trump’s Poop Video As ‘Effective Satire’

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defend Donald Trump's feces video

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) defended Donald Trump’s feces video released over the weekend showing Trump flying a fighter jet wearing a king’s crown and dropping shit on Americans at No Kings rallies.

At a press conference, a reporter  noted that Johnson had called the demonstrations “Hate America Rallies,” then pointed to Trump’s video of him pooping on the American people.

Johnson’s take was that Trump was “effective” at using “satire to make a point.” Continue reading “Johnson Defends Trump’s Poop Video As ‘Effective Satire’”

Gus Kenworthy Returns To Competitive Skiiing + More News

Out Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy (via Instagram)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Fight: Out Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has officially ended his retirement, announcing a dramatic comeback to competitive skiing with his sights set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Returns To Competitive Skiiing + More News”