Drudge Retort: Corky's blog

Saudi's MBS Talks Trump Down from Massive Civilian Strikes

Corky — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:28:57 -0400

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump on Saturday and expressed concern over his plans for massive new strikes against Iran, according to two U.S. officials and a third source with knowledge of the call.

Why it matters: Trump is seriously considering attacking Iranian energy targets in the coming days in response to Iran's missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan and its continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He has yet to issue final orders.

MAGA Voters Say They Don't Care

Corky — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:33:16 -0400

Poll: Trump's MAGA voters would stick by a candidate through the most serious of scandals

The Leading Charge in Trump's Next Impeachment

Corky — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:53:03 -0400

We Now Have the Leading Charge in Trump's Next Impeachment

Why is the president willing to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination? The answer constitutes a blatant high crime and misdemeanor.

One can sense that John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, the two outgoing Republican senators who have suddenly developed the backbone to maybe vote against the attorney general nominee now that they're not facing their voters again, represent a far more broadly (if privately) held view in the Senate GOP that the man is manifestly unqualified.

Study Finds 81% of Toddler Foods Are Ultra-Processed

Corky — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:33:07 -0400

A team of researchers at the University of Texas at Austin surveyed 21 grocery stores across Austin, Texas, and found that more than 80% of available toddler foods were ultra-processed.

If This Is Communism, Then Teddy Roosevelt Was a Communist

Corky — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:32:02 -0400

Thom Hartmann: The policies under attack today once defined mainstream American leadership from Teddy Roosevelt to FDR and LBJ.

James Talarico Tells Joe Rogan Why He's a Dem in 1 Minute

Corky — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:35:00 -0400

He tells his personal story.

Trump's Approval Rating Drops Even Low

Corky — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:24:08 -0400

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to the lowest point of either of his terms in office, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll.

Trump's Effort to Cancel Science in the US

Corky — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:33:00 -0400

Under a new rule proposed by the Trump administration, American scientists might be forced to watch discoveries from the sidelines.

Nate Silver: Americans May be 'Moving On' from Trump

Corky — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:33:42 -0400

Analyst Nate Silver said Sunday that Americans may be "moving on" from President Trump amid rocky political territory for the president and his party.

Mastermind of $2B US Scam Leads Luxury Life in Russia

Corky — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:38:57 -0400

Brian Sutton, accused of masterminding one of the largest fraud schemes to ever be unraveled in the United States, is living freely in Russia. Among his acquisitions there is a fleet of luxury cars, an elite villa near Moscow, and a stake in an MMA club tied to a member of the Russian parliament.

Republicans See 'Scary' Data Ahead of Midterms

Corky — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:31:10 -0400

With less than 100 days before the midterm elections, Republican pollsters are sounding alarm bells amid a frightening lack of enthusiasm from their base of voters.

Mike Johnson is, 'Sick of This ... '

Corky — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:30:43 -0400

A collection of far-right lawmakers have learned that they can effectively hold their votes on important measures hostage ...

Trump Orders Signs Outside Smithsonian Warning of 'inaccurate' Information

Corky — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:32:58 -0400

President Trump on Friday ordered federal officials to install signs outside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.

Saudis Must Recognise Israel for Nuclear Deal, Says Trump

Corky — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:30:14 -0400

The deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the Gulf kingdom develop nuclear energy is dependent on Riyadh recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said.

How Texas Police Spent $4.5 Million on Four Chevy Tahoes

Corky — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:30:05 -0400

It's hard to make a 2026 Chevy Tahoe cost more than a million dollars. Until you start packing it with military-grade public surveillance technology.