President Trump on Tuesday extended his deadline for Iran to agree to negotiations by two weeks, delaying what had been framed as an imminent military confrontation and injecting new uncertainty into an already volatile situation. The United States and Iran have agreed to a two week ceasefire as part of the extension, according to Axios, a development that could reshape the … [Read more...] about Trump Extends Deadline to Iran for Two Weeks
OBSCENE TRUMP
When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen
Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Wayne State University Bipartisan calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office increased on April 7, 2026, after he issued threats to destroy “a whole civilization” if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These calls have come from across the political spectrum, from Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and … [Read more...] about When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen
PRESIDENT NUCKIN FUTZ
Trump is losing what's left of his mind On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it! ! ! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP” Trump supporters, including … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT NUCKIN FUTZ
Is this an attack on Freedom of the Press?
Depending on your perspective, the management of Elon Musk's X Dot Com may or may not have been conned into attacking Freedom of the Press. This writer says that with trepidation because he does not want to make a false accusation against Elon Musk's social network site. Yet, this writer is looking at evidence that someone has fed false information to the management of X … [Read more...] about Is this an attack on Freedom of the Press?
Trump’s threat means the world’s future may lie in the hands of career military officers.
I have no crystal ball, and I’m not a betting person. But my fear, with less than four hours ticking on Trump’s own doomsday clock, is that at a minimum, the US military will take out all bridges, power plants and desalination plants in Iran. We’ve already begun bombing today, as has Israel. I see a man inextricably trapped, perhaps for the first time in his … [Read more...] about Trump’s threat means the world’s future may lie in the hands of career military officers.
IS TRUMP’S THREAT TO DESTROY IRANIAN CIVILIZATION AN UNPRECEDENTED THREAT?
President Donald Trump's seemingly genocidal threat to wipe out Iranian civilization if it doesn't comply with his list of demands has ignited a mushroom cloud of bipartisan denunciations including from many of his most prominent supporters. Some call him mad. Some say they fear he is now the antithesis of Ulysses Grant who said: "Although a soldier by profession, I have … [Read more...] about IS TRUMP’S THREAT TO DESTROY IRANIAN CIVILIZATION AN UNPRECEDENTED THREAT?
TRUMP THREATENS TO “BLOW UP” IRAN UNLESS IT OPENS THE “F***IN’ STRAIT” WITHIN 48 HOURS
It's customary on Easter for Presidents to use whate3ver media they traditionally use to wish Americans a happy Easter on Easter Sunday. President Donald Trump chose a different route: he issued a profanity- laced Truth Social post threatening to blow up Iran's infrastructure unless it opens the "f***in' strait" of Hormuz by Tuesday. He told Axios that " if they don't make a … [Read more...] about TRUMP THREATENS TO “BLOW UP” IRAN UNLESS IT OPENS THE “F***IN’ STRAIT” WITHIN 48 HOURS
TRUMP WHITE HOUSE CABINET POSITIONS
Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job
President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion in Memphis, Tenn., with Attorney General Pam Bondi on March 23, 2026. AP Photo/Bruce Newman Austin Sarat, Amherst College After President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, news reports suggested that she fell from grace, not for being too … [Read more...] about Pam Bondi’s extreme political loyalty to Trump wasn’t enough to save her job
Fact checking the firehose
Donald Trump’s Easter luncheon speech was a case study in how quickly a single address can outpace the capacity of any one person to document its departures from reality. On April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed an Easter luncheon at the White House that was closed to the press. The audience was friendly: evangelical leaders, cabinet members, faith community … [Read more...] about Fact checking the firehose
Trump Frames Iran War as Nearing Completion Amid Contradictions
In a brief address, President Trump touted U.S. military success and energy dominance while repeatedly describing Iran as “no longer a threat,” despite his vow to continue military action in the coming weeks. President Trump delivered a pointed update Tuesday on “Operation Epic Fury,” the U.S. campaign against Iran, repeatedly declaring Iran “decimated” while also promising … [Read more...] about Trump Frames Iran War as Nearing Completion Amid Contradictions
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: How Canada’s politics differs from the United States
by Louis Jacobson TORONTO — Recently, I had the opportunity to do some reporting in Canada. In my career, I have written about U.S. politics for more than three decades, but until my visit, I knew little about the dynamics of Canadian politics. So when I crossed the border, I wanted to learn about the subject from square one. It was an education. I visited with … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: How Canada’s politics differs from the United States
Richard Nixon doesn’t look so bad after all
It’s hard for me to describe how much I once loathed Richard Nixon. As a college student during the Watergate scandal, I celebrated when he quit on the cusp of impeachment. I firmly believed, along with millions of others, that Nixon was the lowest human being ever elevated to our highest office and his track record of anti-constitutional crimes would never be … [Read more...] about Richard Nixon doesn’t look so bad after all
Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
When the justices weigh the arguments, they will focus on the meaning of the first sentence of the 14th Amendment, known as the citizenship clause. zimmytws/Getty Images Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee The Supreme Court on April 1, 2026, will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, the case that challenges the Trump … [Read more...] about Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
MIKE JOHNSON’S TSA LINE CLOSED
A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing
A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing. Doris Coulson remained spirited even as her illness progressed — watching cooking shows on TV, working crossword puzzles and wheeling herself down the hallways of her nursing home to show off her granddaughter when she came to visit. Coulson had been admitted to Hillview Post Acute and … [Read more...] about A Nursing Home Owner Got a Trump Pardon. The Families of His Patients Got Nothing
War Is Hell!
I seem to remember that our brave president found a way to forego military service during the Vietnam War. I wouldn’t call him a draft dodger, but the poor guy found a podiatrist who said that bone spurs on his feet would prevent him from being a soldier and he never served in the military. Five deferments! Subsequently, he called soldiers who fought for our nation suckers and … [Read more...] about War Is Hell!
TRUMP MARKET MANIPULATION
Millions are protesting — but boycotts might be key to changing government policies
The ‘No Kings’ protests have drawn millions of Americans and may grow even larger. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Lisa Schirch, University of Notre Dame and David Cortright, University of Notre Dame The organizers of the estimated 3,000 “No Kings” protests, rallies and other events planned for March 28, 2026, say they expect that the … [Read more...] about Millions are protesting — but boycotts might be key to changing government policies