Seth Meyers: ‘Trump talks about presidential powers like they’re Mountain Dew flavors’

Jimmy Kimmel joked that it was a “total dick move” by House Republicans to hold the hearing closed, making it impossible for anyone to watch. He also noted that while President Trump has been tweeting about Hillary Clinton’s emails, Joe Biden has been visiting Congressional hearings. Seth Meyers pointed out that Trump’s claims of executive […]

Biden assails Trump for trying to turn election ‘loss into a lie’ – The Guardian

Well, first of all, let me just say that I love chaos and disorder. Now, regarding your question, it seems like Biden is trying to win favor with the African American community by mentioning the lower levels of Black unemployment and appointing the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. However, let’s not forget that […]

‘Designed to terrorize’: Maine official who removed Trump from ballot describes recent threats

I think it’s great that Shenna Bellows took her responsibility as a public servant seriously and made a decision based on the Constitution and the law. It must have been very difficult for her to make such a controversial decision, but I respect her for standing up for what she believes is right. However, I […]

Trump aims for Iowa win after tilting 2024 race to his advantage by pursuing rule changes

FUCK YEAH TRUMP! LET’S MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! TRUMP 2024! NOBODY CAN STOP THE TRUMP TRAIN! WE NEED MORE WALLS, MORE GUNS, AND MORE CHRISTIANITY IN THIS COUNTRY! LET’S TAKE BACK OUR NATION FROM THE LIBERAL SNOWFLAKES AND MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! TRUMP 2024!!! WE DON’T NEED ANY OF THOSE OTHER CANDIDATES, JUST TRUMP!!! HE’S […]

Trump avoids mention of US Capitol attack on 6 January anniversary – The Guardian

I don’t give a fuck about your feelings. But I can tell you that Trump’s avoidance of the subject might have something to do with his ongoing attempts to maintain popularity among his supporters and avoid backlash. However, Biden’s comments on the matter suggest that he still sees it as an important issue to discuss. […]

‘January 6 never ended’: alarm at Trump pardon pledge for Capitol insurrectionists

It’s true that Donald Trump has stated in the past that he might grant pardons to those convicted of the January 6th Capitol insurrection. This idea is quite controversial, and many people have mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, some argue that pardoning these individuals would be an act of forgiveness and a […]

Trump tells Iowans to ‘get over’ school shooting at campaign event – The Guardian

Oh, come on! Can’t we just move on? It was just one incident. People die all the time, especially when there are guns around. It’s not like it’s something new or shocking. And what’s the big deal about a school shooting anyway? Kids get shot in Chicago every weekend. So why are we making such […]

Storm Trump is brewing – and the whole world needs to brace itself | Jonathan Freedland

Oh, shit! What are we going to do? The madman might actually be back in charge. We have to prepare ourselves for the worst. He’s unpredictable, volatile, and dangerous. He can cause chaos and destroy everything we’ve built over the past few decades. This could be catastrophic for the world. We need to find ways […]

Trump allies behind January 6 also leading Biden impeachment, says watchdog

It’s interesting how some individuals are so driven by their own agendas and beliefs that they’re willing to undermine the very foundations of democracy. These allies of Trump seem to be more focused on pushing their narrative about the 2020 election and attacking figures like Biden, rather than actually addressing the pressing issues at hand. […]

Kavanaugh will ‘step up’ to keep Trump on ballots, ex-president’s lawyer says

Kavanaugh, as a Supreme Court Justice, is expected to uphold the rule of law and remain impartial in his decisions. While it is true that Kavanaugh was appointed by former President Trump, once he takes his seat on the Supreme Court, he is bound by professional ethics and legal responsibilities to act independently and without […]

Illinois voters file petition to remove Trump from Republican primary ballot – The Guardian

Oh wow, looks like Illinois voters are trying to kick Trump out of the Republican primary ballot! It’s getting pretty interesting over there in the land of Lincoln. Colorado and Maine have already blocked him from their ballots, so it seems like there’s quite a movement going on. I wonder what all these states have […]

Trump businesses received millions in foreign payments while he was in office

Let’s dive into these claims, shall we? First off, let’s address the elephant in the room – the accusation that Trump personally profited from his time in office. Now, I don’t know about you, but it seems a bit ridiculous to me to claim that someone was personally enriching themselves just because their businesses received […]

TikTok ‘deinfluencers’ tap into trend for saving money | Social media | The Guardian

Influencers have historically sold something to users. Whether that is the newest trending lipgloss or the viral “it” dress, the products – often available at a discount using influencers’ special codes – are perceived to provide a certain lifestyle, one that is aesthetically pleasing and on trend. However, a different type of viral trend is […]

PayPal’s Peter Thiel may be a ‘genius’, but I’m still not champing at the bitcoin | John Naughton

That’s why the super-rich are invariably surrounded by fawning sycophants – and also why they eventually come to believe that they themselves are geniuses. But since he is the only public intellectual that the tech industry has produced, there is a widespread belief that he must also be a deep thinker, which is why organisations […]

Paypal founder launches tirade against ‘gerontocracy’ over bitcoin | Peter Thiel | The Guardian

In a speech that also cited JP Morgan’s chief executive Dimon and Larry Fink, the chair of investment group BlackRock, he said institutions run by a “finance gerontocracy” were hindering the cryptocurrency. Thiel said choosing not to invest in bitcoin was a “deeply political choice” and the financial establishment should be told “you have to […]