The actor Michael Madsen has died aged 67 at his home in Malibu, according to authorities and his representatives. No foul play is suspected. Over a four-decade career, Madsen had won acclaim for his portrayals of often enigmatic and frequently wise-cracking tough guys in films including Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Reservoir Dogs, Thelma & Louise and Donnie Brasco. He also features in later Tarantino films including The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Other credits among the 346 listed on IMDb include The Doors, Free Willy, Species, Die Another Day, Sin City and Scary Movie 4. read more
"Is there an expected timeframe that detainees will stay here?" a reporter asked Trump, referring to the budding concentration camp in the Glades. "Days, weeks, month?" Trump's response, which began with "I'm gonna spend a lot. This is my home state. I love it. I'll spend a lot of time here," shows how he nailed it as Old Puddinghead. read more
Ursula von der Leyen wants the EU to team up with a 12-nation Pacific trade group. That could serve as a new platform for fans of rules-based trade. read more
Lara Trump " who declined to run for North Carolina Senate four years ago " is at a crossroads again amid Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement that he won't seek reelection. Now, the younger Trump " who has previously had ambitions to hold elected office " is at a crossroads again amid Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement that he won't seek reelection. And while she weighs her options, the rest of the state GOP is at a standstill. "The field is gonna be frozen," said one political operative close to the White House. "She has the right of first refusal." read more
Donald Trump social media post: "We know exactly where the so-called Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Bonfire of vanities.