It will be interesting to see how this unfolds ...

Yes it will. I'm predicting that Trump will chicken out (TACO?) with the excuse being that the US is embargoing Venezuelan oil; not Russian oil. That, will cost him hardline MAGA support.

It's truly amazing to see the increasing number of former Trump supporters finally coming to the realization that Trump cares for no one but himself. He tolerates other people as long as they do what he says. Once they don't, he berates them, belittles them, etc. Somehow, these now disaffected Trump supporters thought they were immune from his scorn? What made them think that they were so special?

The mistake they made was embracing the man and not his policies. They could have acknowledged that he was a dumbass, grifting, lying POS while still embracing some of his policies.

Bill Allows State to Suspend Officials who Support DEI

I guess the reverse can be true when (if?) Democrats regain control i.e. "Bill Allows State to Suspend Officials who don't Support DEI"?

Republicans seem to forget that age-old axiom: "what goes around, comes around".

Don't write a check that your ass can't cash

- European Nations

Germany Now Against US-Israeli War Against People of Iran

As more and more European countries come out against not supporting Trump's war and providing naval assets to protect shipping through the Gulf of Hormuz, Trump has reportedly stated something to the effect that their reluctance will have an impact on NATO! LOL. Trump has been distancing himself from NATO for sometime; enough so that many NATO members don't believe that they can count on help from the US. So, this current "threat" is meaningless!

Also, why should they risk their blood and treasure when they probably weren't even consulted prior to the war or if they were, their advice was ignored?

If a WHITE fathers whose daughter was killed by some BLACK man in a different state, so he went out and shot up a church of BLACK Americans you'd just call it "blowback".

What you would call it is a motive; not a good one but a motive none the less. A motive isn't a "get out of jail free" card; just an explanation of someone's intentions. The perp would still have to face justice.

Years ago following 9/11, many on the right were calling for Muslims to denounce Muslims for having rammed those planes into the twin towers and all other acts of terrorism that followed. Muslims that did not call out other Muslims for those dastardly deeds were branded and scorned as sympathizers. If what was "good for the goose is good for the gander", why should American Jews that don't call out the atrocities committed by Israeli Jews not be branded and scorned as sympathizers of the Israeli government?

A person's silence should NOT be viewed as an act of tolerance or approval of evil deeds but it is easy to see how it can be; especially when dealing with such emotionally charged issues. That is why injustice must always be loudly and frequently condemned whenever it occurs; irrespective of who is committing it.

What ever happened to finding a nice, quiet, solemn, private place to pray? Why do some people need to be exhibitionists?

The expression on Putin's face reminds me of that of a proud father being so proud of what his child has achieved.

Pam Bondi Joins Colleagues in Moving Into Free Military Housing

They know the s..t is about to hit the fan and when it does, they want to be somewhere they think is safe. They forget that the military also cares about the constitution and rule of law and will help ensure that these scoundrels face justice.

Didn't think so

I suspect that there are a few out there; they just don't want to be identified.

U.S. Dismayed by Israel's Iran Fuel Strikes, sources say

Trump is Netanyahu's ----.

Companies have to know that this isn't the last word. A new, democratic, administration will reverse this action. So, what are companies to do? It would seem that their best course of action would be to follow the science. To do otherwise would jeopardize the long term viability of their companies.

It wouldn't surprise me if the owners of the construction company voted for Trump!!! If they didn't know what Trump's illegal immigration crackdown would do to their industry, they are either stupid or weren't paying attention. Either way, they deserve what they are getting.

what might the Trump administration be so focused upon covering up?

The names of rich and influential people that he can blackmail.

I have no idea why Zelensky is still working with Trump

I think he is trying to look reasonable so as not to alienate the few republicans that still support Ukraine in the hope that they can convince Trump not to abandon Ukraine.

Virginia revised congressional map would tilt 10 of the state's 11 U.S. House districts toward their party.

Now THAT'S the way you play politics!!!!!!!!!

Republicans Fear Trump Backlash Could Cost Them the Senate

Typical of cowards: blame someone else. Republicans knew that what Trump doing wasn't going to sit well with the American people yet they went along with him anyway; like sheep being led to the slaughter. Now they are going to try and distance themselves from him but it won't work. People are pissed with Trump AND his enablers.

Longtime GOP lawmaker Ed Clere says the Republican Party has become "unrecognizable" under Trump.

Republicans have tolerated MAGAts for a long time because their votes were needed. Until, Trump came along, MAGAts were held in check. Trump unleashed them and now Republicans are left to clean up the mess. Because MAGAts are so active in the primary, there is no way out for Republicans except to vote for the democrats. It's going to take several cycles of losing "BIGLY" for Republicans to be in the ascendancy within their own party.

Reasons for Why Gabbard was at Fulton Co. Election Office Raid Shift

Trump was not expecting Gabbard to explain why she was there. I think she is telling the truth i.e. that Trump ordered her to be there and now Trump was to claim he had nothing to do with her being there. As with most things that go south, he is trying to feign ignorance. Trump is trying to convey the message that the DNI being there suggests foreign interference in the election; an excuse to get the federal government more involved in local (democratic) elections.

@#1 ... Hmmmm deescalation or did they get so much pushback from the military that they had to back down? ...

If there are any retirements, firings or demotions within the next few weeks, my guess would be that there was pushback from the military.

Poland's going to investigate Trump's intelligence ties with Russia, and Poland will find them.

The Europeans are going to be the ones that sink Trump. It is to their advantage to do so!

Not only will Trump fall, but so will his enablers and many elected Republicans that are likely caught up in all of this as well.

Get'm

Replacement theory is just a conspiracy theory, or is it?

It's a fact! Businesses don't stop hiring because whites are poorly represented in the labor pool. No longer can whites count on their skin color giving them an advantage and many of them resent it. Businesses want workers that can get the job done. The more skills and knowledge you bring to an interview, the better your odds are at getting that job. And, if you can be hired at a cheaper rate than someone with similar qualifications, you get an even bigger advantage.

Yes. Replacement theory is real but not for the reasons lazy, good-for-nothings want to talk about.

Epstein kept kompromat on Trump, and Trump keeps kompromat on his "friends". The better to keep everyone in line.

Hmmm... Helps explain the complete capitulation of republican elected representatives in Congress!

Trump has no friends in Western Europe that will put a lid on any information likely to implicate him. If he's dirty, they will be all to happy to reveal it.

Trump Says Americans 'Can't Have Guns' at Protests

More confirmation that he'll say anything to get through the moment!

His statement is soo.. contrary to the views of the 2nd Amendment crowd that even the NRA had to come out against it!!!