https://drudge.com/user/JPW New links and comments. en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wordzilla/0.58 10 https://drudge.com/news/295530/sen-blumenthol-under-investigation https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-blumenthal-says-federal-prosecutor-attempting-to-investigate-him-for-conducting-an-inquiry?fbclid=IwdGRleAVjmzVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUSJxNJ8sSnIUcpyS4l5DFOeQpGyh2XNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR-MI9spcUgyj Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Thursday he received a letter from a U.S. attorney informing him he's being investigated for conducting a congressional inquiry. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:tsksqpjisdvtusxq6ide5tzj/app.bsky.feed.post/3n24o76qfqs2i" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreicvqle7wojhmihc7w5n7wgf4ahauepbnhurdkr64scxhojigsoatq" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">www.adamkinzinger.com/p/when-corru ... <br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tsksqpjisdvtusxq6ide5tzj/post/3n24o76qfqs2i?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Adam Kinzinger (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tsksqpjisdvtusxq6ide5tzj?ref_src=embed">@adamkinzinger.substack.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tsksqpjisdvtusxq6ide5tzj/post/3n24o76qfqs2i?ref_src=embed">9:22 AM &Acirc;&middot; Nov 12, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:33:35 -0500 Jpw https://drudge.com/news/295530/sen-blumenthol-under-investigation#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.295530 news, 0.5 daily 295530 https://drudge.com/news/295544/douchebag-musks-flying-d-gimmick-fails https://www.2news.com/news/national/spacex-s-starship-soars-into-orbit-after-double-catch-thwarted-by-booster-malfunction/article_a5c85af2-78ab-56df-b2f5-0bd8d3aac23d.html SpaceX's attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the launch pad was thwarted when the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico in flames Friday, but the spacecraft still soared into orbit in its boldest test yet. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:25:26 -0500 jpw https://drudge.com/news/295544/douchebag-musks-flying-d-gimmick-fails#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.295544 discussion, 0.5 daily 295544 https://drudge.com/news/294765/point-and-laugh-maga-thread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu41ddaOx20 Post your favorite MAGA tears videos so we can all laugh at them. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:54:41 -0400 jpw https://drudge.com/news/294765/point-and-laugh-maga-thread#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294765 discussion, 0.5 daily 294765 https://drudge.com/news/294683/administration-eyeing-hosting-mlb-game https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/baseball/trump-officials-scout-grand-teton-for-possible-mlb-ballpark/ar-AA2d3pC4 A reported effort to stage an MLB game at Grand Teton National Park has put a high-profile sports event alongside the rules and expectations that govern protected public land. So far, the available reporting describes exploration, not an approved project. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:r6saz35hwwh2n4vrcuv3ylfe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhwcn6izk2q" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreigr7ps2nxoddytp2u4ldkrlzxud2nayipojo4v74fgbglk6x4n3mi" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">The Trump administration is considering building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park at the request of MLB, per @washingtonpost.com.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r6saz35hwwh2n4vrcuv3ylfe/post/3mwhwcn6izk2q?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- VoteHub (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r6saz35hwwh2n4vrcuv3ylfe?ref_src=embed">@votehub.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r6saz35hwwh2n4vrcuv3ylfe/post/3mwhwcn6izk2q?ref_src=embed">12:06 AM &Acirc;&middot; Sep 27, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:32:24 -0400 Jpw https://drudge.com/news/294683/administration-eyeing-hosting-mlb-game#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294683 news, 0.5 daily 294683 https://drudge.com/news/294666/scotus-blocks-missouri-congressional-map https://www.npr.org/2026/09/25/nx-s1-5978875/midterms-redistricting-trump-missouri In a case watched across the country and as voting begins in the midterm elections, the Supreme Court blocked a congressional map in Missouri that was aimed at netting Republicans another seat in the U.S. House. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:xjc7mkotpenvhh6ffewkdpyn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6desnlh22n" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreif44x3fb5nqja34lch5wjqgakctbmhqyhs73mx3wtk6erbbefayoq" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">NEWS: The Supreme Court just blocked the use of Missouri Republicans' new 7-1 gerrymandered congressional map in the midterms, staying a Trump-appointed judge's order that revived it. <p>Missouri will now use its previous 6-2 congressional map in November. No dissents were noted.<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xjc7mkotpenvhh6ffewkdpyn/post/3mv6desnlh22n?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p>" MeidasTouch (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xjc7mkotpenvhh6ffewkdpyn?ref_src=embed">@meidastouch.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:xjc7mkotpenvhh6ffewkdpyn/post/3mv6desnlh22n?ref_src=embed">11:08 AM Sep 10, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:02:00 -0400 jpw https://drudge.com/news/294666/scotus-blocks-missouri-congressional-map#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294666 news breaking, 0.5 daily 294666 https://drudge.com/news/294407/charlie-kirks-empty-legacy https://ianthomasmalone.substack.com/p/charlie-kirk-left-no-legacy?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUQvSZwZG9mAWZkaWQWUOM5c8_HzR18aei8oZC6j33a2BvrFGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5QzLZiCHYJiVDM7DA_3DZ0Uk9-SB0zR0zgrz6nWF73_-gBA4z5mNNLrO4Lfg_aem_GH-pbwZLjw0uKyUVmBpEKw&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0h1k8fcc It's been one year since the death of Charlie Kirk. What a strange year it's been. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:59:21 -0400 Jpw https://drudge.com/news/294407/charlie-kirks-empty-legacy#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294407 discussion, 0.5 daily 294407 https://drudge.com/news/294261/trump-administration-unveils-additional https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/6063148-trump-administration-venezuela-oil-deal/ The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:2w45zyhuklwihpdc7oj3mi63/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukf2yudbk2o" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreieilzmn7jm5o3ovuwfrfwyqxpfjhzrcfdlc5l4zzakpwhgvviek3a" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Trump announced last week the U.S. government would hold a 35% stake in Venezuelan oil producer North American Blue Energy Partners. <br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2w45zyhuklwihpdc7oj3mi63/post/3mukf2yudbk2o?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Forbes (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2w45zyhuklwihpdc7oj3mi63?ref_src=embed">@forbes.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2w45zyhuklwihpdc7oj3mi63/post/3mukf2yudbk2o?ref_src=embed">12:45 PM &Acirc;&middot; Sep 2, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:21 -0400 jpw https://drudge.com/news/294261/trump-administration-unveils-additional#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294261 news, 0.5 daily 294261 https://drudge.com/news/294079/us-retail-spending-shows-largest-drop https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-retail-sales-unexpectedly-post-largest-drop-in-more-than-a-year?fbclid=IwdGRleAT43uJwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNFb9rpOjsjfC7mC2V7d1g5H2qpmI2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR75uXHVcQ0MeCyXAHoXXYSR618Mv04qHcwzqsiJi Retail sales fell 0.6% last month, marking the biggest decrease since May 2025, compared with a revised gain of 0.2% in June, according to the Commerce Department data released Friday. Economists were projecting a small increase. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:di5psadddqvlvuuiykllzd2m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2vvjegq227" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreiepfynqg7u7lusfuvlelsxzuae2qndhe3qxq45fnnka37ufqccagi" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">We analyze 125,000 US households&#x27; transactions to measure how the 2025 tariffs affected spending. Tariffs passed through 15-20% to retail prices, raising affected-good prices 1-2%. But households cut spending by 4%, three to four times the price increase. (1/3) www.federalreserve.gov/econres/feds ... <br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:di5psadddqvlvuuiykllzd2m/post/3mu2vvjegq227?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- FedResearch (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:di5psadddqvlvuuiykllzd2m?ref_src=embed">@fedresearch.federalreserve.gov</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:di5psadddqvlvuuiykllzd2m/post/3mu2vvjegq227?ref_src=embed">9:03 AM &Acirc;&middot; Aug 27, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:31:33 -0400 Jpw https://drudge.com/news/294079/us-retail-spending-shows-largest-drop#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.294079 news, 0.5 daily 294079 https://drudge.com/news/293973/omaha-pd-using-shock-gloves-public-schools https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/omaha-parents-students-denounce-electric-shock-gloves-at-school-board-meeting/ About 30 parents, students and community members voiced concerns about the use of electric shock gloves at the Omaha Public Schools board meeting Monday night while a full room listened. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:31:13 -0400 jpw https://drudge.com/news/293973/omaha-pd-using-shock-gloves-public-schools#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.293973 news, 0.5 daily 293973