This weekend, the Trump administration officially closed the file on the notorious billionaire Epstein. MAGA aren't the only ones who should be outraged. read more
Donald Trump is giving Vladimir Putin every incentive to keep killing Ukrainians. read more
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
Far-right conspiracy theories spread online in aftermath of the Texas floods
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"I NEED SOMEONE TO LOOK INTO WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS," posted Pete Chambers, a former special forces commander and frequent fixture on the far right who once organized an armed convoy to the Texas border, along with documents he claimed to show government weather operations. "WHEN WAS THE LAST CLOUD SEEDING?"
Jayzus.
Confronted Over Epstein Files, Trump and Bondi Tell Supporters to Move On
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Which they will do.
Because theirs is not to think.
No, theirs is to obey.
Coming from the "Open the pod bay doors, HAL" era, this really is interesting.
Not that I'm volunteering.