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Russian Veteran Warns Putin Of Mutiny

Corky — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:37:04 -0400

It's been a busy few days for a formerly obscure Russian blogger and veteran of Moscow's war on Ukraine who calls himself Aleksandr Lunin.

On June 25, he posted a video in Instagram in which he described what he called widespread torture of soldiers in the war zone by their own officers and demanded a live, on-air meeting with President Vladimir Putin and warned that if it did not take place soon, "the army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin."

Trump Could Make America's Birthday All About Him

Corky — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:31:39 -0400

The milestone called for the epic vision of a JFK or the soaring oratory of a Barack Obama.

Almost 5 Million People Lose Food Stamps

Corky — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:59 -0400

More than 4.7 million people nationwide have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits ...

Yet Another Top US General Leaving Because of Kegsbreath

Corky — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:12 -0400

Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted his paperwork to retire after a little over a year in his position, a Pentagon official told The Hill.

Matt Gaetz Announces He's Returning to Public Service

Corky — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:33:50 -0400

The scandal-ridden former representative was tapped by the Florida House speaker to help steer an organization doling out recovery funds from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Senate Again Votes to Limit Trump's Iran War Powers

Corky — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:53:24 -0400

The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt the war in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing military action.

Greatest' Album by Female Artist Released 55 Years Ago

Corky — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:58:36 -0400

Sometimes an album can be successful upon release, but still not be fully appreciated until years later. Such is the case with Blue, Joni Mitchell's 1971 classic, released 55 years ago today.

Trump's Iran Agreement Embraces Sanctions Relief

Corky — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:31:19 -0400

For years, President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance argued against deals that provided financial concessions to Iran, saying that giving the regime money fuels terror.

Tucker Carlson: 'I'm Out' of the Republican Party

Corky — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:33:14 -0400

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson says he's "out" of the Republican Party moving forward, arguing the GOP no longer reflects his views.

Federal Judge Halts Trump's Waltz Subpoenas

Corky — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:04:51 -0400

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, accusing the Justice Department of using its investigatory powers to retaliate against state officials for not cooperating with federal efforts to crack down on illegal immigration.

The White Nationalist Evangelical Industrial Complex

Corky — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:10:35 -0400

On MAGA, Evangelicalism & Christian Nationalism

In this clip from Ask N.T. Wright Anything, Michael Bird and Tom Wright discuss the rise of Christian nationalism, the influence of MAGA ideology within white evangelicalism, and why many believers are struggling to reconcile faith with political movements centered on power, nationalism, and culture wars.

Jesse Wells in El Paso

Corky — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:08:33 -0400

Jun 20, 2026 1 hour ago

to explain is to explain away

Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

Corky — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:30:48 -0400

Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama arrive at the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.

Talarico to Paxton: 'Release the Hoffman Files!'

Corky — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:32:07 -0400

Texas State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, on Thursday visited Waco to call on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to "release the Hoffman Files."

Trump Ballroom Cost Soars to $600M

Corky — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:31:08 -0400

Construction of Donald Trump's White House ballroom is projected to cost $600 million, significantly more than the president has previously said ...