https://drudge.com/user/reinheitsgebot New links and comments. en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Wordzilla/0.58 10 https://drudge.com/news/291782/epstein-furys-true-cost-close-50 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-cost-closer-50-billion-us-officials/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=935049208 In testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill, a Pentagon official placed the cost of the Defense Department's Operation Epic Fury at about $25 billion, a figure that did not fully account for damaged or destroyed equipment or U.S. military installations damaged. As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appeared before lawmakers this week to defend the Pentagon's sprawling $1.5 trillion budget request, U.S. officials familiar with internal assessments suggested the war's price tag is closer to $50 billion so far. Fri, 01 May 2026 17:30:49 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291782/epstein-furys-true-cost-close-50#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291782 discussion, 0.5 daily 291782 https://drudge.com/news/291640/beef-becoming-luxury-item https://fortune.com/2026/04/22/beef-prices-record-high-wont-come-down-2028/ If you walked right past the meat aisle on your last trip to the grocery store, you're not the only one. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:nqw45ltueg3dlikfkj5eqyrp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrfvk6ysk2g" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreihb3vfxetd7hbtqp3jtnbfej7gpo36ghv6zlrymoaoy7y6sdumoca" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">How much are you paying for beef at the grocery store?<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nqw45ltueg3dlikfkj5eqyrp/post/3mkrfvk6ysk2g?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Laguna Beach Democratic Club (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nqw45ltueg3dlikfkj5eqyrp?ref_src=embed">@lagunabeachdems.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:nqw45ltueg3dlikfkj5eqyrp/post/3mkrfvk6ysk2g?ref_src=embed">May 1, 2026 at 1:36 AM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Fri, 01 May 2026 15:33:37 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291640/beef-becoming-luxury-item#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291640 news, 0.5 daily 291640 https://drudge.com/news/291767/noem-still-living-coast-guard-mansion https://boingboing.net/2026/04/24/fired-but-not-evicted-kristi-noem-reportedly-still-living-in-waterfront-coast-guard-mansion.html/amp Former Homeland Security Secretary and noted slayer of puppies Kristi Noem is drawing criticism after reports that, nearly two months after her firing, she appears to still be living in government housing typically reserved for top Coast Guard leadership. According to U.S. Coast Guard officials and several sources, Noem was seen using government housing on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and residing in a housing unit "typically designated for the commandant of the Coast Guard," The Wall Street Journal reported. "Hello, [U.S. Coast Guard], we'd like to report a squatter," reads a social media post from House Homeland Security Committee Democrats, published Friday on X. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:01:46 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291767/noem-still-living-coast-guard-mansion#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291767 discussion, 0.5 daily 291767 https://drudge.com/news/291766/general-caine-confirms-russia-aiding-iran https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/american-general-confirms-russia-aiding-195045489.html U.S. General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed in an April 30 congressional hearing that Russia is supporting Iran in the current war with the United States. Russia has allegedly provided intelligence and weapons to Iran since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli war. U.S. media has reported that Russia has helped Iran target U.S. military assets in the Middle East, though the White House has downplayed the significance of Russia's support. "There's no question that Vladimir Putin's Russia is taking serious action to undermine our efforts for success in Iran," Republican Senator Roger Wicker asked. "Is there any question about that?" "There's definitely some action there," Caine responded. The general said Russia had undertaken "actions and activities" but declined to get into specifics given the public nature of the hearing. Fri, 01 May 2026 03:54:40 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291766/general-caine-confirms-russia-aiding-iran#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291766 discussion, 0.5 daily 291766 https://drudge.com/news/291765/oklahoma-republican-found-trunk https://wset.com/news/nation-world/officials-missing-oklahoma-senate-candidates-truck-found Oklahoma Senate Candidate Barry Christian, 54, was found dead on Thursday after he was declared missing, according to multiple reports. On Thursday afternoon, officials with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Christian's truck had been found in a rural area on the side of the road, south of Erick. A short time later, Christian's daughter told Sinclair Broadcast Group that a body was discovered inside the truck. Fri, 01 May 2026 03:51:28 -0400 Reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291765/oklahoma-republican-found-trunk#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291765 discussion, 0.5 daily 291765 https://drudge.com/news/291668/death-threats-against-judges-surging https://www.alternet.org/trumps-violent-rhetoric-2676815500/ Federal judges have received more than 800 threats since Trump's rhetoric intensified -- and retired members of the judiciary are now speaking out. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:3lab4xkv2pxppy4sorcmb3ra/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkixkza4k22p" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreibycyee5ltzamqfhqc7s3moiqw5n3b2f7jbxz63bpaa7mdw2m7v44" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">"It's a war." That's what Todd Blanche told the Federalist Society a few months ago while asking lawyers to join the fight against "rogue activist judges" -- even as violent threats against judges rise. He's the last person who should lecture anyone on dangerous rhetoric.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3lab4xkv2pxppy4sorcmb3ra/post/3mkixkza4k22p?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Kristy Greenberg (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3lab4xkv2pxppy4sorcmb3ra?ref_src=embed">@kristygreenberg.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3lab4xkv2pxppy4sorcmb3ra/post/3mkixkza4k22p?ref_src=embed">Apr 27, 2026 at 4:58 PM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:31:31 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291668/death-threats-against-judges-surging#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291668 news, 0.5 daily 291668 https://drudge.com/news/291732/us-ambassador-ukraine-quits-bc https://www.thedailybeast.com/key-us-ambassador-becomes-second-to-quit-role-over-trump-frustrations/ President Donald Trump has lost his second ambassador to Ukraine in as many years. Julie Davis, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, has left her role and will leave Kyiv in the next few weeks. Davis replaced Bridget Brink after her departure in April 2025. Davis had become frustrated in the role as a result of differences with the president over his lack of support for Ukraine, three people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:28 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291732/us-ambassador-ukraine-quits-bc#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291732 discussion, 0.5 daily 291732 https://drudge.com/news/291706/team-trump-targets-disabled-adults https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-social-security-ssi-disability-benefits-cuts-parents-children?utm_campaign=propublica-sprout&utm_content=1777377960&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky The likely SSI cut will affect not just younger adults with disabilities such as Down syndrome and severe autism who are still living at home with their low-income parents, but also older people with health or financial problems who have had to move in with their adult children on tight budgets. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:sblju4a66qwthmosnm4m7k4e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkklvpbrgk2u" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreiepf4ipndhrthblx2ma4c6yzkfka7bqqkdedwh5j5po3344kbpenm" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Wow. The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sblju4a66qwthmosnm4m7k4e/post/3mkklvpbrgk2u?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Charles Ornstein (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sblju4a66qwthmosnm4m7k4e?ref_src=embed">@charlesornstein.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sblju4a66qwthmosnm4m7k4e/post/3mkklvpbrgk2u?ref_src=embed">Apr 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:31:27 -0400 Reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291706/team-trump-targets-disabled-adults#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291706 news, 0.5 daily 291706 https://drudge.com/news/291712/trump-portrait-added-us-passports https://www.newsweek.com/us-passport-changes-donald-trump-portrait-11889486 The U.S. State Department is finalizing plans to include President Donald Trump's portrait on new passports, it was reported Tuesday. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:6m7rbdgaz5vyg4bnbefi7kh6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl3kqmj6c24" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreihwfd62lcddqipwwxamiahcylxqhzvmqmyjzkpsgefo5hbbsimvem" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. Passports www.thebulwark.com/p/exclusive- ... <br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6m7rbdgaz5vyg4bnbefi7kh6/post/3mkl3kqmj6c24?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Catherine Rampell (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6m7rbdgaz5vyg4bnbefi7kh6?ref_src=embed">@crampell.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:6m7rbdgaz5vyg4bnbefi7kh6/post/3mkl3kqmj6c24?ref_src=embed">Apr 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:33:44 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291712/trump-portrait-added-us-passports#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291712 news, 0.5 daily 291712 https://drudge.com/news/291713/pedo-47s-diaper-steals-show-during-60 https://www.the-express.com/news/us-news/205942/donald-trump-diaper-rumors-resurface-after-cbs-60-minutes-interview-suit-bulge?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_fark Donald Trump is facing renewed rumors that he "wears adult diapers" after the president faced online ridicule for a noticeable bulge visible beneath his suit pants. Trump, who sparked fresh fears over his 'rotting' hand with a new alarming injury,has repeatedly faced allegations of wearing diapers. These rumors stem from unverified assertions made by former Celebrity Apprentice crew member Noel Casler. "He would often soil himself on The Apprentice set, he's incontinent," Casler, who was employed on Celebrity Apprentice for six seasons, revealed to MediasTouch in 2020. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:09:49 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291713/pedo-47s-diaper-steals-show-during-60#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291713 discussion, 0.5 daily 291713 https://drudge.com/news/291704/catastrophic-price-shock-coming https://www.rawstory.com/trump-oil-prices-be-painful/ As oil prices surge and supply dwindles globally, energy experts predict a catastrophic price shock that could decimate Republican chances in the midterms, reports Politico's Scott Waldman and Eli Stoklos. <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:5u54z2qgkq43dh2nzwzdbbhb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjxkrtbtz2n" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreiaxjhzz7ikl4pe3ho2icaolegpq5la6wo4vcpd4dbumidl7h3zl34" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="">Oil price hits $110 on Iran talks uncertainty ft.trib.al/XcDPXjF<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5u54z2qgkq43dh2nzwzdbbhb/post/3mkjxkrtbtz2n?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p>" Financial Times (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5u54z2qgkq43dh2nzwzdbbhb?ref_src=embed">@financialtimes.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5u54z2qgkq43dh2nzwzdbbhb/post/3mkjxkrtbtz2n?ref_src=embed">Apr 28, 2026 at 2:31 AM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:06:55 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291704/catastrophic-price-shock-coming#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291704 news, 0.5 daily 291704 https://drudge.com/news/291683/republicans-push-more-farm-aid-pain https://www.notus.org/congress/farm-bill-vote-farmers-aid-gt-thompson As Congress prepares for a House floor vote on the Farm Bill next week, lawmakers are issuing dire warnings about what might happen to American farmers if an aid package doesn't pass. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:31:56 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291683/republicans-push-more-farm-aid-pain#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291683 news, 0.5 daily 291683 https://drudge.com/news/291685/republican-senators-losing-confidence https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5848160-senate-republicans-doubt-hegseth-leadership/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_fark A growing group of Senate Republicans are losing confidence in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's leadership ... <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:wjvc76fsrmfqqtx5vuia7lrf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbfjzef422e" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreihgt4qabqwkhb4fdyorbwr4rqene55oxpn7mkdyjrup7hkarqpc7m" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">Pete Hegseth is sitting at the CBS News table tomorrow night.<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wjvc76fsrmfqqtx5vuia7lrf/post/3mkbfjzef422e?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Ana Marie Cox (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wjvc76fsrmfqqtx5vuia7lrf?ref_src=embed">@anamariecox.bsky.social</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wjvc76fsrmfqqtx5vuia7lrf/post/3mkbfjzef422e?ref_src=embed">Apr 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:33:44 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291685/republican-senators-losing-confidence#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291685 news, 0.5 daily 291685 https://drudge.com/news/291684/trump-lashes-out-anchor-reading https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/26/trump-odonnell-60-minutes-manifesto-00892550 But when O'Donnell, during an interview recorded at the White House on Sunday, quoted from the accused gunman Cole Allen's apparent manifesto " "I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes," she read " Trump, who'd been relatively subdued in his responses, flashed a familiar anger. "I was waiting for you to read that because I knew you would, because you're horrible people. Horrible people," Trump said. "Yeah, he did write that. I'm not a rapist. I didn't rape anybody." O'Donnell interjected, "Oh, do you think he was referring to you?" But the president blew past her question, declaring, "I'm not a pedophile." <blockquote class="bluesky-embed" data-bluesky-uri="at://did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgq3ds7dq2t" data-bluesky-cid="bafyreibewmsnstmaq7mcrzr55joeos2ssxik6exloz2z4hlc4dc62rlc5q" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode="system"><p lang="en">TRUMP: I&#x27;m not a rapist. I didn&#x27;t rape anybody O&#x27;DONNELL: Oh, you think he was referring to you?<br><br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/post/3mkgq3ds7dq2t?ref_src=embed">[image or embed]</a></p> -- Aaron Rupar (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc?ref_src=embed">@atrupar.com</a>) <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/post/3mkgq3ds7dq2t?ref_src=embed">Apr 26, 2026 at 7:39 PM</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.bsky.app/static/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:31:44 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291684/trump-lashes-out-anchor-reading#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291684 news, 0.5 daily 291684 https://drudge.com/news/291682/pedo-47s-state-dept-admits-attacking https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-legal-adviser/2026/04/operation-epic-fury-and-international-law/ On February 28, the United States Armed Forces launched Operation Epic Fury with a set of clear objectives: to "[d]estroy Iranian offensive missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy [Iran's] navy and other security infrastructure," and, finally, ensure that Iran "will never have nuclear weapons." Epic Fury is only the latest round of an ongoing international armed conflict with Iran. As the United States has explained in multiple letters to the U.N. Security Council, including most recently on March 10, the United States is engaged in this conflict at the request of and in the collective self-defense of its Israeli ally, as well as in the exercise of the United States' own inherent right of self-defense. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:55:27 -0400 reinheitsgebot https://drudge.com/news/291682/pedo-47s-state-dept-admits-attacking#discuss tag:drudge.com,2005:weblog.291682 discussion, 0.5 daily 291682