Drudge Retort: The Other Side of the News

Drudge Retort

User Info

C0RI0LANUS

Subscribe to C0RI0LANUS's blog Subscribe

Menu

Special Features

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The Lebanese government has accused Israel of committing mass ecocide over the past several years: "The scale and intentionality of the damage to forests, agricultural lands, marine ecosystems, water resources, and atmospheric quality constitute what must be recognised as an act of ecocide, with consequences that extend far beyond immediate destruction. The environmental damage we face is not simply ecological -- it is a matter of public health, food security, livelihoods, social fabric, and national resilience."

Scorched Earth Policies Like in Gaza


The State Department ordered consular officers to ask every applicant for a visitor, student, or temporary-work visa two new questions: 1) "Have you experienced harm or mistreatment in your country of nationality or last habitual residence?" and 2) "Do you fear harm or mistreatment in returning there?" Applicants who answer "yes" to either must be denied a visa on the spot. The directive-- signed by USSECSTATE Marco Rubio and rooted in a 2025 Donald Trump executive order-- seeks to choke off what the administration calls "asylum abuse" at the front end of the mobility pipeline.

Appeals Court Rules Refugees May Seek Asylum at US Borders


Cole Tomas Allen (31) of Torrance, California, was charged with one count of attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, all stemming from the 25 April 2026 incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington DC.

FBI Complaint


Tuesday, April 28, 2026

A trade group representing low-cost airlines is asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion in handouts to offset some of the cost of aviation fuel, which has surged because of the illegal US war against the people of Iran being fought on behalf of Israel. In addition, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warns that some of Europe's airlines will go out of business if jet fuel prices remain elevated.

Dummkopf Trumpf and Benjamin Netanyahu Destroying US and European Aviation Industry


SIPRI informs: "Global military spending climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of growth; the US, China, and Russia accounted for $1.48 trillion, over half the total. " read more


Comments

Drudge Retort
 

Home | Breaking News | Comments | User Blogs | Stats | Back Page | RSS Feed | RSS Spec | DMCA Compliance | Privacy