Thursday, April 9, 2026

Europe has to choose: Maintain an abusive relationship or break with America

The U.S. opposition to Trumpism will try to win the mid-terms in 2026 and the next presidential election in 2028—without triggering a civil war.

Trump administration seizes control over White House press pool, raising press freedom concerns

In a move widely condemned by journalists and press freedom advocates, Trump’s White House removes an independent media organization from controlling access to the president.

House passes budget resolution slashing Medicaid to fund tax cuts for the wealthy

The Republican-led House advances sweeping Medicaid cuts, potentially impacting millions while paving the way for tax breaks for the richest Americans.

America rapidly descends into a Constitutional crisis ignited by Trump and Musk

Now that a Constitutional crisis has erupted, I’ll bet many of you Pseudo-Americans are very distressed that you voted for this dictator.

GOP budget proposal threatens Medicaid and SNAP benefits for millions

House Republicans push forward with a budget resolution that could cut critical social programs to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.

Sanders moves to block Trump’s $8.56 billion arms deal to Israel

The Vermont senator challenges U.S. involvement in arming Israel amid allegations of war crimes and violations of international law.

Anxiety mounts among Social Security recipients as DOGE troops settle in

The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans.

Democrats irritated by voters who elected them need an attitude adjustment

While Trump’s forces are setting fire to the basic structures of American democracy, Democrats in Congress are widely perceived to be wielding squirt guns.

When – or if  – will painful, endless  MAGA contradictions doom its bash-America pillage?

Already Americans now strongly reject the J6 pardons, 83-17%, with even 70% of Republicans agreeing on violent offenders.

D is for Donald (and Decline)

The Big 3Ds (or Is It Four?)