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Trump Rages After NATO Allies Didn’t Jump Into Iran War

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is crashing out on Truth Social after European allies weren’t gung-ho to jump into the Iran war he started without consulting with them and is deeply unpopular in their countries.

With global shipping and energy prices upended by Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has been trying to enlist naval support from other nations.

But the leaders of several countries — including Germany, France, Australia, Canada, Italy and Japan — have already ruled out sending naval vessels. Continue reading “Trump Rages After NATO Allies Didn’t Jump Into Iran War”

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Highlights From 2026 Oscars + Where Was Sean Penn? + More News

Andy Jurgensen wins Best Editing at 2026 Oscars (screen cap)

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

• Queerty: Round-up of the gayest moments from this year’s Oscars, from Channing Tatum’s glittery thong to a surprise gay kiss for one of the night’s big winners (Andy Jurgensen for Best Editing above). The highlight for me was the gorgeous performance of “I Lied To You” from Sinners. Full list of all the winners here. Continue reading “Highlights From 2026 Oscars + Where Was Sean Penn? + More News”

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Cornyn Gets Owned By Democrat On TSA Funding

Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) got owned big-time by Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport today.

Cornyn had announced he was showing up for a bit of performative showboating to deliver burgers to TSA agents working without pay during the current partial shutdown. His goal was to shift blame onto Democrats in Congress blocking a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (which includes TSA).

But Casar, who represents Austin in Congress, arrived before Cornyn and then engaged in a back-and-forth with the senator asking him to support a bipartisan bill to fund TSA specifically. Continue reading “Cornyn Gets Owned By Democrat On TSA Funding”

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Report: Trump Laughed When Told New Ayatollah May Be Gay

Donald Trump (screen capture)

Donald Trump was reportedly informed by sources at U.S. spy agencies that new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay.

Some say that could explain why his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was not inclined to have his son follow him as the next leader of Iran. Continue reading “Report: Trump Laughed When Told New Ayatollah May Be Gay”

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White House Crashes Out Over Kimmel’s Oscar Remark

Jimmy Kimmel

There wasn’t much in the way of political commentary last night at the 98th Academy Awards, but there was a vague little something-something that I wondered if it would make it’s way onto the Donald’s radar.

Jimmy Kimmel stepped out to present the Best Documentary Feature award, and before announcing the nominees he dropped a subtle, “Oh man, he is going to be mad his wife wasn’t nominated for this.” Continue reading “White House Crashes Out Over Kimmel’s Oscar Remark”

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98th Academy Awards + Hegseth Meltdown + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Academy Awards: I’m watching live – how about you? Follow here for all the winners as they happen.

• JoeMyGod: Increasingly toxic Megyn Kelly got into a social media fight with fellow-conservative talking head Mark Levin to the point she called him a “micro-penis.” #InfightingIsFunny Continue reading “98th Academy Awards + Hegseth Meltdown + More News”

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Happy Heavenly Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh

Tony Award winner Thommie Walsh

I originally posted this on March 15, 2011, in tribute to my funny, talented, and dear friend, Thommie Walsh.

This is a very personal post for me. I share it each year in remembrance of his beautiful, magical spirit. When I first wrote these words, they were in tribute, but over the years, my feelings have shifted just slightly to “celebration.”

I’m oh-so-happy he happened. Today would have been Thommie’s 76th birthday. Continue reading “Happy Heavenly Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh”

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7 Years In Prison For Assaulting Trans Woman + More News

Andre Karlow (screen cap)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Andre Karlow (above) has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a transgender woman. She suffered broken teeth, facial injuries, and a brain bleed before escaping into a nearby restaurant for help.

During his trial, prosecutors quoted a recorded call Karlow made from jail – “If I didn’t hate trans people before, I do now, absolutely. I think that Trump should kill them all. Get them out of here. They’re weird.”

• Them: Thirty-nine percent of U.S. adults still believe homosexuality is “morally unacceptable,” according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. That placed the U.S. ninth among all countries surveyed by rate of anti-gay sentiment, between Israel (47%) and Hungary (34%). Continue reading “7 Years In Prison For Assaulting Trans Woman + More News”

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Trump Boasts About ‘Reshaping The Media’

Donald Trump boasts he is "reshaping the media."

Donald Trump raised eyebrows today in posting a graphic boasting how he is “reshaping the media.”

The image hails departures in legacy media by pointing out outlets and media personalities who are now “gone” in part due to his rantings about “fake news.” Continue reading “Trump Boasts About ‘Reshaping The Media’”