Speaker Johnson’s big reward was the ride Trump had promised him in Air Force One down to Mar-a-Lago if he kept the House of Representatives out of session for as long as Trump wanted. And Johnson was doing just that, but his trip got spoiled anyway. Continue reading
When framing tax legislation designed to drain the blood of its citizens, policymakers are wise to keep the language complex. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made excellent use of that device. Now nobody seems to know who benefits from Trump’s hefty tax cuts. Continue reading
Trump, a 24/7 bribe taker, has burned us out. He’s won. We have to admit it. He’s getting away with it. We don’t even call them bribes anymore. Take, for instance, the hundred-million-dollar bribe he accepted in broad daylight just recently. Didn’t notice? Don’t fuss. No one else did either. Continue reading
Certain it is that conservative activist Charlie Kirk is beyond recantation now. Notwithstanding, will the words he so recently spoke surely haunt his family. Continue reading
Trump recently returned from what turned out to be just one more of his incredibly expensive fiascos, his Anchorage “summit” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But this time he accomplished something pretty important: He showed us what a whopping coward he is. Continue reading
No one can deny Trump’s extraordinary power in forcing players domestically and worldwide to yield to his demands. While some enjoy watching him grind his opponents into the dirt, others are wistful, thinking how much good such a powerful man could do if only he had a change of heart. They are mistaken. Continue reading
Our understanding of justice has advanced vastly these past few years. We now know that mowing people down and defending yourself are the same thing. But Rookie Jones was confused, so Chief Tracy took some time out to explain. Continue reading
Although Senator Murkowski of Alaska fiercely defended her vote for Trump’s OBBB thus clearing the way for its passage into law, Murkowski denied she had sold out. Who could think such a thing? she asked bitterly. Lots of us. Continue reading
Worried about what might be happening behind the scenes in the Trump administration? No need! White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reassured us, there’s no duplicity, synchronicity, or double-dealing whatsoever. This most transparent administration in history is doing it all in your face. Continue reading
Donald, a showdown is brewing, a very unexpected, serious showdown you may not like. It is known throughout the world as the marshmallow test. The consensus is you will fail. Continue reading