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Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit In Alaska Senate Race
Donald Trump, the soon-to-be Biggest Midterm Loser, ordered Todd Blanche, his personal lawyer/Attorney General of the United States, to try to invent a reason to stop certification in the Alaska Senate race - only if the Republican didn't win. Their reasoning? Alaska voters are dummies who can't understand that there are 2 Dan Sullivans on the ballot - ONE which clearly says "Incumbent" next to his name.
We Found The Voter Fraud In Minnesota!!
I went undercover in Minneapolis, Michigan on Primary Election Day with @anthonyjrubin, founder of @realmuckraker and @camhigby, members of the Justice League and OMG undercover journalists to put Minnesota’s voter “vouching” system to the test. Under Minnesota’s Statutes § 201.061, a registered voter can sign an affidavit affirming that they know another individual resides in the same precinct, allowing that person to register at the polls without presenting standard proof of residence.
FAFO: Black Trump Supporter Kicked Out Of Ken Paxton Rally
I will never stop laughing whenever I read the following headline: "(minority) Trump supporter shocked when they are kicked out event". Hello. You are the "other" to them. You are not desirable. You are the "token". You are only useful at the voting booth or on social media, where they can pretend like you don't exist. You are not wanted in the same room. You can beg for their approval, tell them how great you think they are, and they will always look down at you.
Standing With Pedophile Enablers: Ramaswamy Ad Features Acton's Lying Mother
The bar is so low for the GOP that they have now decided to platform the estranged mother of a Democratic candidate, while allowing her to spread provable lies, and failing to mention that the candidate was SEXUALLY abused by her stepfather. I am speechless. Rarely. But today. Yes. And enraged. Here is the story. The Hill is reporting that a campaign style pro-Vivek Ramaswamy ad has been created in which Amy Acton's mother calls her a "liar".
Former Deputy AG Sally Yates Leading Independent Review Of Cornell's Actions
The Special Committee of Cornell's Board of Trustees has appointed Sally Yates, former Deputy Attorney General, to conduct an independent review of the actions following the rape of a former student (known only as "Jane Doe") but 7 students at a fraternity party in 2024. The story broke through to national news because of the fearless journalism of the Cornell Sun, a student run and totally independent newspaper. They have been reporting on this story for years.
Judge Blocks The Trump Administration From Firing US Attorney Roger Rogoff
The courts have, yet again, stepped in to stop Donald Trump from doing something that he really wanted to do. In this case, a federal judge in Washington state ruled that Trump cannot fire U.S. attorneys appointed by the courts. CNN is reporting that Trump fired Roger Rogoff after less than one hour on the job. A federal court appointed Rogoff as the U.S. Attorney for Seattle in July.
Best-Selling Christian Authors From Texas Arrested For Child Abuse And Sexual Abuse
In today's edition of "Not A Drag Queen": Best-selling Christian authors Seth Day and Heather Thompson Day of Texas were arrested following reports that they physically assaulted their high school-aged daughter. Seth Day allegedly physically assaulted their child while Heather concealed the abuse and failed to intervene. Seth Day was also arrested on charges of child sexual abuse, although the victim is not identified.
Reflecting Pool Case Against Olympian Dismissed Forever
The losses keep growing for DC Attorney General, Jeanine "Winebox" Pirro...and it is glorious. Remember the Reflecting Pool debacle? You know, the multi-million dollar, horrific, moldy, algae covered paint job project that was given to one of Trump's buddies in a no-bid contract? The one that led to a former Olympian David Hearn being charged for a crime for merely touching the water? Yeah, that case is officially done and can never be brought back.
Another Republican Is Sad That ICE Is Deporting His Family Member
Republicans are ALL FOR AGGRESSIVE ICE DEPORTATIONS POOLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT... until, oh my gosh, that great policy that they love so much for everyone else...affects (gasp) them! Then they are very, very upset. I mean, the FO in FAFO is no stronger than when a loud Republican gets in front of a journalist and starts sharing their personal story of how ICE is actually not great. And they have zero reflection to see how insanely ironic IT IS.
Man Wearing 'Gulf Of America' Shirt Charged With Possession Of CSAM
An Arkansas man wearing a Trump backed "Gulf of America" shirt was arrested on dozens of charges of possessing child sex abuse material, commonly referred to with the acronym "CSAM". KAIT8 is reporting Gregory Daffron, age 35, was charged with 44 counts of CSAM. He was arrested and is currently being held in jail on a $250,000 bond. If he makes bail, a judge has ordered him to have no internet access.
Iran War's Impact On Diesel Gas Hitting MAGA Farmers Hard
Farmers voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda. And how does he repay them? By starting an endless and pointless war that has jacked up the price of diesel gas to over $9.00 in some parts of the country.
Republican Who Drafted Texas Abortion Ban Paid For His Mistress’ Abortions
It is a story as old as time. Man gets married. Man meets stripper (exotic dancer). Man starts relationship with stripper. Man gets her pregnant (allegedly). Man pays for abortion (allegedly). And maybe another (allegedly). Man drafts legislation making abortion illegal in his state. Man denies paying for abortion.
FAFO: Flock Is Finally Feeling The Pain
Flock is a company that has made a name for itself as Big Brother. They are an automated license plate reader system, commonly used by law enforcement agencies, private neighborhood communities, and businesses to track vehicle movements. Law enforcement officers have also used it to stalk current and past partners, crushes, and other innocent citizens. Here is how it works: You drive by a Flock Camera (which is pretty small - just a stick with a small, cell phone-sized black camera affixed).
FAFO: Flock Is Finally Feeling The Pain
1 hour ago "You know sometimes, when it comes to conflicts, the bravest thing you can do is to say nothing at all." King Charles, an AI version of Princess Diana, and Ed Sheeran are the unusual combination brought together in SNL UK's latest cold open, during which a D.I.A.N.A AI-bot goes rogue and the king is …
Mike Johnson Cancels Congress To Keep Hegseth Off The Impeachment Hot Seat
Mike Johnson remains the most pathetic, spineless, weak Speaker of the House...quite possibly in all of recorded history. And today he continued building on his legacy of pathetic, anti-Democratic choices - he canceled the remaining days of votes. He sent the House of Representatives home until after the midterm elections (in 49 days!). These people work less than just about anybody else...and collect a hefty taxpayer salary. Why did Mikey tuck tail and hide?
North Carolina Officer Arrested For Forging Signatures On ICE Detention Forms
A North Carolina detention officer is facing serious prison time after it was discovered that he forged signatures on at least 20 detention forms (that they know of). Not just any old signatures either - these were signatures of magistrates (public officials who have limited power to issue warrants and handle preliminary court cases). These officials can sign warrants to detain individuals in custody, allowing ICE to pick them up.
FAFO: Republicans In Texas Upset About Trump's Land Grab At Big Bend
If only someone had warned Republicans about Donald Trump. I mean, if only they knew how awful his immigration policies would be, how he would tank our economy, enrich himself and make our lives more miserable...for 4 more years. IF ONLY. Wait, we did. And they ignored us. Because voting for a woman, let alone a Black woman with a great laugh, would be way worse than anything Trump is doing to them. Too bad. Know they are feeling the pain. And they are not happy.
Sad FAFO: Trump Voter Has Regrets After His Brother Dies In ICE Custody
Yet another FAFO, but this is a sad one. I mean, sad because someone died who had given so many years to our country. But, an FAFO for his stupid brother, who voted for Donald Trump knowing full well how horrific his immigration policies were. Here is the story: An immigrant who came to America in 2014 got a visa and was finally able to vote in the recent Presidential election. And he chose to vote for Donald Trump. AS AN IMMIGRANT.
MAGA FAFO: Trump Merch Stores Going Out Of Business
It looks that sweet, sweet Trump merchandise money is drying up faster than Trump's rats nest wig hair. If you look around, I guarantee you have seen a huge drop in those ugly red hats, bumper stickers and lawn signs. People that based their entire identity around being on the Trump Train are officially jumping off. Retailers that built their entire business model around Trump never losing his shine are finally realizing that the gravy train is ending...and fast.
Mayors In Cities Bordering Lake Ontario Do Not Like The Stupid Name Change
Donald Trump's latest "troll" of renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America is landing with a giant thud, even with his own MAGA voters. Politico did a great article covering how mayors at our northernmost borders are feeling, starting with Robert Corradino, a Republican mayor from Oswego, New York. His town includes the only commercial port on Lake Ontario, so he has unique insight into the lake's history and how people on both sides of the border view it. Suffice to say, he is not pleased.
Deadbeat: Former Kentucky Matt Bevin Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail
The Republican Party of Family Values strikes again! In hilarious fashion. FAFO? Maybe. But I just like to call it karma. Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested while participating in a movie being produced in Bourbon County after someone CALLED the Sheriff's office to turn him in! Guys. I cannot. Listen to the call embedded in the Fox 19 news article.
FAFO: Vote For Data Centers, Get Recalled
The country has finally found something to unite them - no, it is not Dolly Parton. It is their hatred of giant, energy sucking, water draining DATA CENTERS. And politicians are finally wising up to it...well, most of them. One councilman in Missouri learned the hard way that siding with big tech will only do one thing - get you fired from your job.
George Santos Earns First Ever Lifetime Ban From Kalshi
George Santos finally accomplished something no one else has - he earned the first ever lifetime ban from prediction market gambling site, Kalshi! Congrats! This is after they conducted a compliance investigation to see if he had manipulated the site by conducting insider trading. They determined that he had - and imposed a penalty of over $71,000 and banned him from the platform - for life.
FAFO: Milo Yiannopoulos Detained By ICE
Schadenfreude: The experience of pleasure, joy, or satisfaction that comes from learning of the troubles, failures, or misfortune of another person. Guys, I am in FULL ON joy about writing this article. I am giddy. I am laughing. I can't stop smiling. Why, dear readers? BECAUSE right-wing lunatic Milo is in ICE custody! The very ICE that he supports! By the very political party he supports! THE LEOPARDS pulled up with a full-on caravan to feast today.
FAFO: Two Unvaccinated Dead In PA From Measles
Alex Berenson continues to be the Wrongest Man...this time it is the measles. On June 11th he posted on Twitter: "Fun fact: NOT ONE PERSON IN THE US HAS DIED OF MEASLES IN 2026. Not one." WELP, guess what, ALEX? Two people have died. From MEASLES. In Lancaster County, Pennsylania. So far. These are the first measles-related deaths this year and the first in the state in 35 years, NBC reports.
Natalie Harp's Letters To Trump: A Window Into An Obsessive, Disturbed Mind
Natalie Harp is a weird woman with a sick obsession. She has a bunny-boiling, fatal attraction, Jodi Arias-level of fixation, and God-level adulation for Donald Trump. It is, honestly, scary. Who is she? She is a former OAN reporter who falsely credits Donald Trump with saving her life.
Congrats, Ohio Republicans! You Must Carry Max Miller To Term
It's Monday evening and Max Miller has refused to drop out of the Ohio race...which means Republicans are going to have to carry him to (mid)term! Congrats! Just a recap: Max Miller is facing REALLY serious allegations of domestic violence and child abuse. There is also evidence that he is a sociopath who withholds his daughter's blue bunny stuffy. Republicans in Ohio's 7th District had one last chance to get him out of the race: he had to drop out by Monday afternoon. He refused.
DOGE Was A Giant Failure, Part Infinity
DOGE was a giant scam perpetrated on the American people. It was presented as a major cost-saving initiative. It was really a data mining scam where unknowing Americans had all of their confidential data copied and saved to Elon Musk's DOGE team, to be used or sold or manipulated in - so far - unknown ways. A government watchdog released an incredible report looking back on the work that DOGE did - and did not - do.
Another GOP Politician Arrested For Viciously Assaulting His Wife
It's a feature, not a bug! Yet another Republican politician has been accused of assaulting his wife. This time he was not only arrested, but he resigned. Arkansas state representative Austin McCollum, a Republican candidate for Benton County judge, was arrested this past Saturday for a shocking and violent assault of his wife, Ragan.
School Shooter's Dad Sentenced To 15 Years
Colt Gray, a 14-year old freshman at Apalachee High School in Georgia, decided to bring an AR15 to school on September 4, 2024 and start shooting. He killed 2 teachers - Richard Aspinwall, 39 and Christina Irimie, 53 and 2 students - Mason Schermerhorn, 14 and Christian Angulo, 14. Prior to the shooting, his father ignored every single red flag, and bought his son a gun.
Trump WH Asks Supreme Court Shadow Docket To Limit Mail Ballots
Republicans and Donald Trump will do ANYTHING to cheat in the midterm elections (99 days from today!). Their latest dirty trick is to try to have the Supreme Court allow them to limit mail-in voting through the secretive "shadow docket." For those unaware, the Shadow Docket is a fast-track way to have an emergency ruled on without hearings. It handles "urgent" requests, like stays of execution, emergency injunctions and administrative stays.
Paramount Temporarily Halts Merger With Warner Brothers And CNN
It looks like the right-wing media takeover has hit a speed bump, at least when it comes to Paramount and Warner Brothers rolling into one...under the ownership of Trump friend David Ellison. The Washington Post is reporting that Paramount agreed to "halt" its merger with WB until "as late as July 2027" due to a major antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 Democratic states.
Could Barron Trump Be Subpoenaed Over His Communication With Andrew Tate?
A Democratic congresswoman, Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, has publicly called on the House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer to issue a subpoena to Barron Trump over his extensive communication with Andrew and Tristan Tate. The Tate brothers were just arrested 6 days ago in Miami on dozens of new charges, including CSAM, so it is not shocking that Democrats want to investigate just how deeply the Tate brothers are influencing the Trump administration.
Tate Brothers Arrested In Miami
Misogynistic right wing douche canoes, brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, have been arrested AGAIN - this time by the U.S. Marshals Service while in Miami. They were in town for some sort of masculinity sweaty bareknuckle boxing event. I don't even know what else to call it - it's just pathetic. The Tate brothers had previously been in legal trouble in both Romania and Britain. These new charges are from Britain as well - and are quite horrific.
Kristi Noem Divorcing Cross-Dressing Hubby To Spend Time With Her Side Piece, Probably
I am not one to kink shame. You do you, boo (as long as it is legal!). That appears to have been Kristi Noem's policy as well - until it became public. She denied that she knew about it, with her representative in March 2026 putting out a statement saying: “Ms. Noem is devastated. The family was blindsided by this, and they ask for privacy and prayers at the time." And her not-so-secret possible affair with Corey Lewandowski is a well-sourced rumor in the DC political circle.
Graham Platner Finally Drops Out Of Maine Senate Race
The Nazi tattoo should have been enough. Denying that it was a Nazi tattoo should have been enough. Refusing to remove the Nazi tattoo should have been enough. But no. Democrats lined up (mostly) behind Graham Platner. Then the credible assault allegations started rolling in...and finally, he was not so gently forced out. In a long video posted to X, he said, "This is incredibly difficult, because I know that some will think it's an admission of guilt. And it most certainly is not.
Video Of Dallas PD Officer Shoving Egypt World Cup Staff Goes Viral
There have been lots of reports of World Cup teams facing issues in America due to insanely horrible new immigration policies rolled out by the fascist Trump regime. Reports have included a referee from Somalia being denied entry, an Iraqi team member being denied entry, fans from countries being denied entry (even though they have tickets), Iran's team being forced to lodge their team in Mexico, and after each game, they had to fly out immediately. They could not stay in America overnight at all.
Trump's Fascist Friends Showed Up For His Big Party
Looks like some of Donald Trump's best fascist friends have shown up in DC for his big party! Heat be damned, ICE and lots of feds took a day off to show their support, donning khakis, dark polo shirts, face-covering gators, hats, and wraparound sunglasses. Oh, and they were carrying American flags and chanting Nazi rhetoric. Who are they?
Roberts Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship In 6-3 Opinion
Nazi-adjacent WH Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller, suffered a big loss in the Supreme Court today when his dream of having all brown babies born to immigrants denied American citizenship was stopped by the Supreme Court, but barely. In a 6-3 opinion, the Supreme Court upheld the 14th Amendment, which codified birthright citizenship. It plainly says that anyone born IN the United States is an American citizen, regardless of the status of their mother.
Roberts Court Expands Trump's Power And Kneecaps Congress
The corrupt MAGA Roberts Court mostly ruled against Donald Trump today, rejecting his appeal in the E Jean Carroll case, protecting mail-in voting and blocked Trump from firing Lisa Cook. BUT, they did give him a big win that is going to be highly consequential. He is now able to fire independent regulators, a power that no other President has ever had. The case was brought by Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter after he fired her shortly after he began his second term.
'Personal Reasons': Teleporting FEMA Official Abandons Job
One of the absolute weirdest people to join the Trump administration (and that says A LOT) is Gregg Phillips. After joining FEMA, it came out that he is a complete loon who thinks he teleported to a Waffle House. In actuality, he probably just gotta black out drunk and took an uber to Waffle House, because who doesn't want some super buttery waffles and a big old soda when you are blackout drunk? Well, after just a few months on the job, this weirdo has decided to leave FEMA.
Georgia Meloni, Italy's PM, Puts Trump On Blast For Lying About Her
Donald Trump is used to getting away with lying about, well, everything. But, it appears his ability to lie about foreign leaders may be waning, as demonstrated by a blistering takedown today by Italy's far-right Prime Minister, Georgia Meloni. Here is the crazy story: Donald Trump had an interview with an Italian media outlet called La7.
George Santos Threatened A Reporter? Maybe.
The George Santos Kalshi story keeps getting weirder and weirder. Right after the story broke about Santos possibly being under investigation by the DOJ for insider trading on Kalshi, it appears that he may have threatened the reporter who reported the story first. Bobby Allyn is the reporter involved in the very story he was reporting. Shortly after he dug into the Kalshi fiasco, Santos allegedly called Allyn from a blocked number. On the other end - a furious George Santos.
George Santos Just Can't Stay Out Of Trouble
Kalshi, the prediction market online gambling site, is ripe for manipulation, especially if the topic being bet on can be directly impacted by someone betting on it as a better. And it is a stupid type of crime to be caught doing, especially if you use your name or some other traceable way to identify you as the voter. Well... Trump commuted Santos' sentence in October 2025, but it looks like Santos may be in trouble again related to a sketchy Kalshi bet. About himself.
Trump Installs Troll With No Intelligence (Experience) To Head DNI
Bill Pulte, house builder and professional troll, has been appointed by Donald Trump to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence, a position being vacated by Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte has zero experience in intelligence and it is unclear if he is actually intelligent. But, he is loyal to Trump, and that is the only thing that matters to Donald Trump.
Freedom 250 Music Festival Is Already A Bust
Everything Donald Trump Touches Dies (ETTD) has finally reached peak level: he has single handedly ruined America's 250th Celebration! Just be being affiliated with it! Organizers of the Freedom 250 concert series are dealing with the shock news that nearly every single musical act dropped out of the show after realizing the event is, in fact, political.
WOMP: Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump's Name
Womp, womp. Donald Trump’s latest courtroom hearing ended the way so many of them do: with a judge saying, “Absolutely not,” before handing him another very embarrassing public loss. The Kennedy Center, where Trump apparently thought slapping his name on things was still a functioning business model instead of a warning label, has two weeks to remove his name. I am ready to drive down with my personal chisel.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
FINALLY! The judge overseeing Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal case officially threw it out because it was what we all knew it was - vindictive prosecution. On Friday afternoon, the judge overseeing the case issued a blistering ruling, positively dragging the prosecutors and the DOJ over this case. The case was clearly retribution for Abrego Garcia's winning his deportation case to El Salvador.
Man Who Ran 'Conversion Therapy' Program Arrested For Trying To Meet Teen Boy For Sex
This is becoming a regular series here on Crooks and Liars: Not A Drag Queen. When someone, usually a "Christian" man who has been an outspoken conservative, pro family values, anti-LGBTQ Bible thumper is found to be a child molester (usually going for young boys). Yes, that is this story as well, but also set in Florida. Because, why not.
Felons Endorsing Alleged Felons: Trump Endorses Paxton
One of our long national nightmares are finally over - Donald Trump decided whom to endorse in the Texas Senate race. The rose goes to ---- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton! As a former accused felon - and the accusations are many - it makes sense that Trump feels a connection to Paxton. This also means that Trump is going against current Texas Senator John Cornyn, who has been a pretty staunch Trump ally for many many years.
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