Good morning Matt. Years ago the cash registers at the supermarkets were inundated with sensationalist tabloids (e.g. National Enquirers or News of the World) to divert and distract attention from real problems (e.g. inflation, gun deaths, government corruption). That's what I see with this preposterous allegation about the Mennonites. BTW: Were you in the MNARNG?

#9: Thanks, Matt.

George Santos Is Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison

"George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York whose outlandish fabrications and criminal schemes fueled an unforeseen rise and spectacular fall, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday."

"His sentence will bring an end, or at least a pause, to a turbulent period in which Mr. Santos was catapulted from anonymity to political and pop cultural infamy, a national spotlight that, even when negative, he often relished more than rejected."

"The New York Republican, who served in Congress for barely a year before his House colleagues ousted him in 2023, pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft."

Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Foreign Agent and Mishandling Classified Materials

Former CIA senior intelligence officer Dale Britt Bendler (68) of Miami, FL, pleaded guilty acting as a foreign agent required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). In addition to pleading guilty, Bendler consented to the forfeiture of $85,000. Bendler faces a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, two years for acting as a foreign agent while being a public official and five years for mishandling classified material. Bendler is scheduled to be sentenced on 16 Jul. The release did not note which country Bendler betrayed the US to.

Trumpf To Be Given Third-Tier Seat at Pope Francis I Funeral

"The arcane world of Vatican protocol suggests that Trumpf will not be in the front row of dignitaries when he arrives at St Peter's Basilica on Saturday morning. The Dotard might not even be in the second row. As delegations from about 130 countries, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs, make their way to Rome for the funeral, details are emerging of the seating arrangements and Trumpf may have to settle for row three."

Hah! The Dotard misses a weekend of golfing and then has sit behind people more important than him.

Murder-Death-Kill Continues in Gaza: IDF Slay 48 and Maim 152 in Past 24 Hrs

Since 7 Oct 2023, the IDF has killed 51,355 Palestinians and injured or maimed 117,248. The death toll after US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) capitulated on the heinous GOP budget on 18 March, releasing billions of dollars of free money to Israel, is 1,978 and 5,207 injured. That very weekend in March, Trumpf enjoyed watching USCENTCOM forces attack the Houthis, who he derided as "savages." The Dotard then waddled over to his cart which drove him to his chukka of golf.

Joe Biden to Attend Pope Francis Funeral

CBS News informs: "Former President Joe Biden, who maintained a close working and personal relationship with Pope Francis dating back to the late pontiff's visit to the US in 2015, will attend the papal funeral Saturday in Vatican City."

The California fires prevented Joe Biden from his last official trip in January which was Rome. If Trumpf is a mensch, he'll allow Joe Biden and his entourage of USSS SAs to fly together with him on AF1. This will also save the American taxpayer money and present the USSS with one less logistical problem. Where Joe Biden will be seated has not been disclosed.

Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) Leaves the Door Open to Senate, Gubernatorial Bids

MTG left the door open to running for Senate or Georgia governor she said during an interview.

"Of course I'm considering all possibilities. No decisions have been made, but I would be telling a lie if I didn't say I wasn't considering it," she said when asked if she was considering running against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. MTG also left the door open on a gubernatorial run to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp (R). So far, only Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr (R) has announced a run for Kemp's spot.

Former Taliban Commander Haji Najibullah Pleads Guilty To Hostage Taking And Providing Material Support For Acts Of Terrorism Resulting In Death

Haji Najibullah's actions as part of the resistance to the US invasion of Afghanistan resulted in the death of American servicemembers, local Afghans, and the taking of hostages for money. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. The Taliban or other armed groups may abduct an American in Afghanistan for a prisoner swap, like Palestinians in Gaza were forced to do against the IDF on 7 Oct 2023.

Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment charging him in the murder of oligarch Brian Thompson during his arraignment in SDNY. Mangione entered the Manhattan federal courtroom shackled at the ankles as if he was a dangerous ISIS operative with a black belt in karate. Mangione allegedly murdered the greedy CEO because of the well-documented 'profits over people' policy at UnitedHealthCare which cost many Americans not only their savings, but their lives. UHC is rated one of the worst insurance companies on the planet.

Bloodthirsty USAG Pam Bondi can't wait to send Luigi Mangione to Dr Kevorkian's 'Thanatron' in Terre Haute, IN, if he's found guilty.

Multiple ICE Impersonation Arrests Made

CNN reports: "Authorities in at least three states have arrested individuals allegedly impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at a time when real ICE agents have ramped up immigration enforcement efforts under the Trumpf junta, adding to existing fears of law enforcement among migrant communities."

Any mother would be simply delighted to have her daughter come home with any of these above Prince Charmings.

As is people weren't terrified enough, these lunatics came out of the woodwork. Recall the maniac who stalked the Ukrainians in the Pacific Northwest with a phony ICE vehicle a few weeks ago. An indictment is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Son of CIA Deputy Director KIA Fighting for Russia

The son of CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation Julianne Gallina Gloss and Iraq war veteran Larry Gloss was killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine in 2024. Michael Gloss (21) was travelling around Europe before arriving in Russia on 13 Aug 2023. On his Vkontakte page bio, Michael Gloss wrote: "I ran away from home and traveled the world. I hate fascism."

Michael Gloss in Moscow (Social media)

This young man wrote that he hated fascism, but died fighting for an authoritarian despot who didn't give a shht about his insignificant life. V.I. Lenin called people like Michael Gloss 'useful idiots.'

Federal Judge Suspects Trumpf Junta Deported Two Year Old US Citizen

"A federal judge in Louisiana suspects the Trumpf junta had deported a two-year-old US citizen to Honduras earlier Friday despite a lawsuit intended to block the child's removal. Judge Terry A. Doughty questioned why the junta had sent the child ('V.M.L.') to Honduras with her mother even though her father had sought in an emergency petition on Thursday to stop the girl from being sent abroad."

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Corporate Shill Bill Maher Attacks Larry David Over NYT Op-Ed Piece

Multi-millionaire and defender of the status quo, the heinous Bill Maher, responded to Larry David's NY Times story which ridiculed his Trumpf dinner, calling it 'insulting to six million dead Jews.' Uh-huh.

Bill Maher, Joe Rogaine, and the UFC are doing an excellent job distracting Americans from the realities of the oligarchal-fascist state, all the while fabulously enriching themselves while food banks lose funding, abominable cuts to Medicaid jeopardize the lives of thousands, civil liberties are being trampled on, and innocent people are being deported without due process.

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Iran: 500 People Injured and Four People Killed in Powerful Explosion

The blast took place at the southern Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran's largest commercial port.

'Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will move to the "expert level," Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi said, following the second round of indirect negotiations in Rome with Dotard Trumpf's chief negotiator, sycophantic oligarch Steve Witkoff.'

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Trump Gets Front Row Seat to Humiliation as Pope's Homily Rebukes Him

Dotard Trumpf got a front row seat to his own humiliation as he was verbally attacked in a homily at Pope Francis' funeral. His signature policy was rebuked in front of an audience of millions watching live around the world.

"Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice, imploring peace and calling for reason and honest negotiation to find possible solutions. Build bridges, not walls, was an exhortation he repeated many times," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re sermonized in his homily.

The barb was clearly aimed right between the eyes of Dotard Trumpf.

In 2017, the late Pontiff lectured Trumpf about compassion, the environment, and humility, which all fell on deaf ears anyway.

Dotard Wore Blue Suit at Papal Funeral and Looked Forward to Attending

Trumpf posted before leaving the US: "Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!"

Who or what in the universe looks forward to attending a funeral?

And against all protocol, the President of the United States didn't wear black for the solemn rites:

Fort Cavazos Soldier Gets Life in Prison After Horrific String of Attacks on Female Troops in Barracks

SGT Greville Clarke (31) was sentenced to life in prison for a violent campaign of sexual assaults and physical attacks on women stationed at Fort Cavazos, TX, concluding one of the most high-profile courts-martial in recent years.

The maniac was convicted on 29 counts including rape, intent to commit kidnapping, attempted premeditated murder, sexual assault, indecent visual records, robbery, physical assault, and obstruction of justice. The offenses took place between 2021 and 2022, involving five female soldiers attacked in their barracks.

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Memo Reveals Trumpf Junta Ordered Warrantless ICE Raids

USAG Pam Bondi issued a memo on 14 Mar to pursue suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua into homes, sometimes without warrants, under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA).

Trumpf-Aligned Club for Ultra Rich Launches in Washington DC

"Trumpf megadonor Omeed Malik and several other investors are launching an invite-only club that costs more than half a million to join with an exclusive post-White House Correspondents' Dinner gathering."

"The Executive Branch' is the brainchild of Malik and the president's eldest son, and their partners at conservative fund 1789 Capital. It will be located in Georgetown."

"Their goal, the people familiar with the plans say, is to create the highest-end private club that Washington has ever had, and cater to the business and tech moguls who are looking to nurture their relationships with the Trumpf junta."

The Republicans finally figured out how to have town hall meetings without angry constituents.