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(David Horsey, Tribune Content Agency)
(Rob Rogers, Tiinyview.com)
(Steve Sack. stevesack.substack.com)
(Michael de Adder, de Adder Substack)
(Nick Anderson, Nickanderson Substack.com)
(Brian McFadden, brianmcfadden.org)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
King Charles About to be Ambushed by Trump
When King Charles III arrives in Washington, D.C. on Monday to begin his U.S. tour to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, it will be in the shadow of a report that the mentally ill and vindictive Malignant Fascist will bring up a threat to support Argentina's claim to the British-claimed Falkland Islands. It's in retaliation for the peevish MF's absurd indignation that the U.K. didn't join the U.S. and Netanyahu in the attack on Iran several weeks ago. From the Daily Beast:
"President Donald Trump is reportedly plotting a stunning insult to King Charles III on the eve of his visit to the U.S.
The British monarch will land in Washington, D.C. on Monday alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, in a visit that is being framed as a potential Band-Aid for ailing relations. Even Trump himself has suggested as much. [snip]
Trump, 79, is a vocal fan of King Charles, 77. That makes it all the more surprising that he is reportedly weighing up reconsidering America’s position on Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands—a move that would go down like a lead balloon in Britain.
Reuters has reported on a leaked Pentagon memo that suggests Trump’s administration could re-evaluate whether it believes Britain should retain the Falkland Islands, a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, where King Charles is head of state." (our emphasis)
The MF also happens to be allied with Argentina's far-right leader Javier Milei, who has often been compared to the narcissistic MF. Although he won't, the King would be justified in telling the MF off about the Falklands jab.
The British monarch follows the advice and direction of the government of the UK and its Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer has refused to join the MF and his ally Israel's Netanyahu on their war on Iran, and emphasized that NATO is not an aggressive pact, but one for mutual defense, a concept apparently lost on the profoundly ignorant MF. Sadly, Starmer is seemingly so desperate to curry favor with the MF that he would send Charles to the U.S. to receive insults from the sick MF.
(photos: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty; Andrew Harnik/Getty)
The Trump - IRS Grift in Court
Yesterday, Federal District Judge Kathleen Williams expressed skepticism over the grifting and corrupt Malignant Fascist's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS that reports to him. The MF brought the extortion-in-the-form-of-a-lawsuit against the IRS / Treasury Department for allegedly failing to protect his family organization's tax returns from public scrutiny. From CNN:
"A federal judge on Friday questioned the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over the leak of his tax returns, ordering a hearing to determine whether the president can sue federal agencies that he oversees.
Florida District Judge Kathleen M. Williams said it is unclear whether Trump and the agencies are 'sufficiently adverse to each other' and ordered both sides to provide more information on the relationship.
'Although President Trump avers that he is bringing this lawsuit in his personal capacity, he is the sitting president and his named adversaries are entities whose decisions are subject to his direction,' Williams, an Obama appointee, said in the order. [snip]
Williams’ questions come as Trump’s lawyers are engaged in talks with the IRS and Treasury to resolve the lawsuit, with the president’s attorneys requesting a 90-day extension while those discussions continue. If those talks resolve with any monetary settlement, it would be Trump’s own administration paying him and his family." (our emphasis)
The MF would like a quick, out of court settlement with his own Treasury Department, and his weird and faithful Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would be happy to oblige his cult leader. If he can squeeze a billion or two out of the taxpayer quickly, he'd much prefer that in lieu of a public trial that is likely to go against him and further expose his greed at the taxpayer's expense. It's yet another example of using his position to enrich himself and his corrupt family.
(photo composite by Alice Morgan / Getty Images)
A Master Craftsman in Wood
Take a tour of the late, renowned furniture designer George Nakashima's workshop and home in New Hope, Pennsylvania, courtesy of Architectural Digest. Nakashima's innovative design included the Conoid chair and bench, and handcrafted live-edge tables, bringing together American modernism with Japanese techniques. His daughter Mira narrates a loving history of her father's life and work. A true artist and visionary.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Today's Cartoons
(Joey Weattherford, Tribune Content Agency)
(Clay Bennett, Chattanooga Times Free Press)
(Matt Wuerker, Politico.com)
(Jeff Dangizer, The Rutland Herald)
(Clay Jones, claytoonz.substack.com)
Hoping For Discovery Process In Patel Suit
Paranoid and allegedly pickled Director of the FBI Kashyap "Kash" Patel may have picked a fight that will hasten his ejection from the deranged Malignant Fascist's regime. Suing The Atlantic for a well-sourced story about his erratic behavior, drinking to excess and use of FBI resources for personal activities, may prove even more problematic for him if the trial reaches discovery stage and even more revelations on Kashyap are revealed. From the excellent Amanda Marcotte at Salon.com on his "futile quest for validation":
"On Monday he filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the magazine, which is not exactly shrugging it off. If the goal was to quiet the rampant media and online discussion about his behavior, the move backfired. Instead of quieting the rumors, it lengthened the story’s time in the news cycle. Plus, Patel had to list the allegations in the court filing, pulling them out from behind the Atlantic’s paywall and into the public domain, making it easier for people to read and other journalists to quote.
Patel’s best hope is that the lawsuit is dismissed early, because it’s highly unlikely that the Atlantic green-lit a story they knew, as his lawsuit claims, to be full of 'false and obviously fabricated allegations.' A similar lawsuit against MS NOW got thrown out two days after Patel sued the Atlantic. Because he seems so hypersensitive about how people see him, I doubt his ego can survive the process of having Sarah Fitzpatrick, the story’s author, and editors from the Atlantic provide evidence for their claims in court. Then again, Patel’s entire stint at the FBI suggests he doesn’t understand that all his efforts to manifest an image of a smart, cool guy that everyone likes are so ham-fisted that they inevitably backfire." (our emphasis)
We're looking forward to juicy affidavits listing the many examples of Kashyap's dereliction and drunkenness. As Marcotte has noted in her article, Patel "is plagued with a sweaty desire for approval and a constant fear of rejection." His foolish lawsuit certainly won't help matters.
(photo: Kashyap's official photo. DOJ)
Skeets of the Day
Operation Epic Epstein Fury: shades of Vietnam, munitions madness --
“Not as long as Vietnam” is some truly top tier marketing for this war.
— Brian Finucane (@bcfinucane.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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So Trump went from calling this a two-week war to something resembling Vietnam? The U.S. was in combat in Vietnam for eight years. And let’s remember, automatic draft registration was authorized in December 2025. But nothing to worry about.
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) April 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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WSJ: The U.S. has burned through so many munitions in Iran that some administration officials increasingly assess that America couldn’t fully execute contingency plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion if it occurred in the near term, U.S. officials said. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
— Austin Ramzy (@austinramzy.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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The Malignant Fascist's regime threatens NATO, boosts Russia. Treasonous. --
Trump is threatening Spain over its refusal to allow air bases be used for the Iran war. Meanwhile, Russia provides Iran with targeting info and intelligence to kill Americans. Trump just invited Putin to the G20. www.reuters.com/world/pentag...
— Alex Finley (@alexzfinley.bsky.social) April 24, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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The MF will have another meltdown over this poll from Fox. Hide the ketchup --
New Fox poll is absolutely crushing for Trump: *Approval on economy: 34-66 *Approval on inflation: 28-72 (!) *Dems now lead GOP on economy *55% say Trump mentally unfit for office On the pod, @gelliottmorris.com is so illuminating on all these numbers and much more: newrepublic.com/article/2094...
— Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) April 24, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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The awful damage done by South Afrikaner fascist Musk and his "DOGE" incels --
It's not hyperbole in the least to say Musk purchased a six-month shadow presidency for $280 million and used the power of that shadow presidency to 1. Steal the government’s data, 2. Permanently damage the state’s ability to regulate his businesses, and 3, kill non-white people.
— Jeff Lazarus (@jlazarus.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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When DOGE arrived at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the operatives had no real background in nuclear issues. They boxed out experienced hands, forcing resignations and massive exodus of talent. Over 400 people have since left or been forced out. Our full story: https://propub.li/3OBQMwk
— ProPublica (@propublica.org) April 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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White House Correspondents Dinner: a gathering of "piggies"? --
If you know a journalist who plans to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner with anti-free-speech fascists Trump, Miller, Hegseth and Carr, please ask them if they’re developing flu symptoms and should stay home. After all, it would be a shame to give fascists the flu. Stay home.
— Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) April 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM
The MF is clearly losing the war on woke, but he'll be rage posting late tonight --
This photo should be on the front page of every single newspaper in America today.
— Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) April 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Trump is about to hit REM on camera during an Oval Office event. It's just incredible.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) April 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Weekend Song
Dave Mason, who passed away Sunday, was a singer, composer and fixture in rock music for decades. As a founding member of Traffic, along with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood, Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His later work included recording with the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Wings, Fleetwood Mac and Michael Jackson to name a few artists. Here is his song "Feelin' Alright?" from Traffic's 1968 hit album "Mr. Fantasy," where he sings lead vocal and plays guitar. (It was later a big hit for Joe Cocker). RIP.
QOTD: "In A Huge Hole"
On MS Now this morning, Jim VandeHei, founder of D.C. "insider" tout sheet Axios, describes the gloom inside the White House over the unhinged and flailing Malignant Fascist's self-inflicted wounds, which will bring their MAGAt party down in the coming mid-terms:
“I think the biggest alarm for him and for Republicans is they look at the House map and it looks like almost impossible for them to keep control of the House. They look at the Senate and they start to look at states like Iowa, Ohio, Alaska, Texas, Maine, all of which should be very, very winnable, maybe not even competitive. And they all look suddenly in danger.
To me, the most interesting thing is talking to people around the president. Their language and body language has changed markedly in the last two months. They know they're in a huge hole and it's going to be really, really hard to get out of it. They don't even really defend it anymore. They understand that we're here by a series of choices that the president made by himself.
How to prosecute this war was his choice, to do tariffs; the way he did was his choice to unleash ICE into neighborhoods before ICE was properly trained to do it was his choice –– to then promote that in a very chest-thumping style. That was his choice and now Republicans are having to pay for that.” (our emphasis)
His sleepless nights spent rage tweeting are getting worse as his dementia and megalomania remains unchecked and untreated. They brought this on themselves willingly, so let them go down in the fire he set.
(photo: Keep digging genius. White House via Flickr)
Trump's Revenge Tour Against NATO
Reuters is reporting that a memo floated in the Defense Department lays out options for punishing NATO members for not supporting the erratic and vengeful Malignant Fascist's war on Iran, when he claimed at various times that he either didn't need NATO's help or could use their help. From the story:
"An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with Iran, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing the U.S. position on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands, a U.S. official told Reuters.
The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United States access, basing and overflight rights - known as ABO - for the Iran war, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the email. [snip]
One option in the email envisions suspending 'difficult' countries from important or prestigious positions at NATO, the official said.
Asked whether it is possible to suspend a NATO ally, a NATO official said that 'NATO’s Founding Treaty does not foresee any provision for suspension of NATO membership'". (our emphasis)
The MF launched his war without Congressional approval, and without consultation with our NATO allies. He has yet to understand that NATO is a defensive alliance, not one requiring their support when we (with Israel) attack another country. The alliance has been tested under both of the MF's terms in office, pleasing Russian thug and war criminal Vladimir Putin, whose ambition has long been to break NATO apart so that he can launch further wars of aggression in Europe. We'll see how many MAGAt Senators object to this bullying of allies, which is being watched by our adversaries with glee.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Today's Cartoons
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(Jeff Stabler, Andrews McMeel Syndication)
(Chip Bok, creators.com)
(Joe Heller, Politicalcartoons.com)
(John Deering, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
(Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Skeets of the Day
Operation Epic Epstein Fury: Whiskey Pete fires another, Hormuz horror --
So now Pete Hegseth has fired the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Staff of the Army, both in the middle of a war, both with no public or known explanation? Seems fine.
— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) April 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Three-byline alert: 🚨 “.. an assessment that means the conflict’s economic impact could extend late into this year or beyond.” @danlamothe.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) April 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Kashyap "Kash" Patel's boozing and improper use of the FBI under scrutiny --
Here are the questions Raskin wants Patel to answer: tinyurl.com/528pdfs3
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) April 22, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Here’s a gift link to the NY Times story about the FBI investigating a reporter for a story that displeased the regime. NYT exec editor Joe Kahn called the probe "unconstitutional." Back in 2024, Kahn said the threat to democracy was an issue for NYT to cover, but not the "top" one. FAFO, NYT.
— Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) April 22, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Trump Crime Family brazenly brags about their corruption --
The Trump family turned the right's "Biden Crime Family" bullshit into a business plan. www.ms.now/opinion/trum...
— Matthew Gertz (@mattgertz.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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AOC on the Virginia redistricting win. So smart and charismatic --
Reporter: What do you make of Republicans saying that Virginia— AOC: Wah wah wah. We have asked Republicans for 10 years to ban partisan gerrymandering. And for 10 years, Republicans have said no. What they’re just mad at is that they have been accustomed to a Democratic Party that rolls over.
— Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) April 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Worth repeating: the failed Malignant Fascist is LOSING --
Does this mean Donald Trump sucks? Because it kinda looks like he sucks.
— George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 (@gtconway.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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Kudos to Prince Harry for showing the guts that Putanists Kushner and Witkoff don't have --
This is Harry's third visit to Ukraine since Steve Witkoff & Jared Kushner began peace negotiations between Russia & Ukraine. Neither one of them have been to Ukraine during that time, but Witkoff has been to Russia 8 times, and Kushner has been there several times.
— Daily Trix (@dailytrix.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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In the month we celebrate Earth Day, there's this abomination from the MF --
I fucking hate him.
— JoJoFromJerz (@jojofromjerz.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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The Onion's latest on the MAHA moron --
RFK Jr. Advocates Using Beef Tallow In Home Birth Tubs https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-advocates-using-beef-tallow-in-home-birth-tubs/
— The Onion (@theonion.com) April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Trump Plans "Revenge Speech" at WHCD
To no one's great surprise, the vindictive and mentally ill Malignant Fascist plans to deliver a rage-fueled speech at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner, targeting the media that he believes has been negative in their coverage of him. After finishing, the coward plans to leave quickly before media awards are given, including the Katherine Graham Award to the Wall Street Journal for reporting on the infamous, pornographic birthday card the MF sent to underage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday.
This appearance should never have been arranged by the knee-bending White House Correspondents Association, after the MF's vile and unconstitutional attacks on the media, including lawsuits meant to chill their coverage of his blunders and criminal activities. In that sense, it's a self-inflicted wound by the Association. Many correspondents are boycotting the affair; those attending have to make a show of defiance against the MF.
At the 2011 WHCD, President Obama mocked the MF, who sat stone faced in the audience, for his "The Apprentice" show with celebs like Meat Loaf. Later that night, Obama announced the killing of Osama bin Laden in a daring raid in Pakistan.
Another One Bites the Dust
The sackings in the delusional Malignant Fascist regime continues, as Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired yesterday by tattooed war bro Defense Secretary "Whiskey Pete" Hegseth. From Politico:
"Navy Secretary John Phelan abruptly left his job on Wednesday in part because a hugely expensive new battleship he championed sparked friction with his superiors — including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Phelan, who served just over a year in his post, had helped conceive of the new battleships to curry favor with President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The 'Trump Class' battleships were a major source of frustration for Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg because they did not serve the Pentagon’s broader strategy to pivot toward smaller, cheaper uncrewed ships, according to the two people, who, like others in this story, were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters."
The move comes after high profile firings by the MF's regime over the past several weeks have sparked fear among other appointees. FBI Director Kashyap "Kash" Patel, said to be on thin ice with the MF after reports of his misuse of Government resources and drinking habits, sued The Atlantic for reporting that he feared his firing was imminent. Phelan's acting replacement, Hung Cao, is an extreme MF zealot who lost the 2024 Virginia Senate race to Sen. Tim Kaine.
Whiskey Pete recently fired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. He is one of 13 military officers fired or forced to retire by the radical right wing Hegseth, as our military fights a war initiated by the MF against Iran.
(photo: Whiskey Pete and Phelan not looking happy together. Getty Images via AFP / Tasos Katopodis)
Colbert On "Hormuz Nuz', Rising Condom Prices, and Kashyap Patel
We'll likely be posting more of Stephen Colbert's priceless monologues as we near his last show in May. Last night, he covered the "Hormuz Nuz...Deep Duduz", the impact the war is having on condom prices, and the ridiculous FBI Director Kashyap "Kash" Patel and his boozing and flop sweat. Great show.
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