It's always the Russians with Trump...

Trump Media saved in 2022 by Russian-American under criminal investigation

Donald Trump’s social media company Trump Media managed to go public last week only after it had been kept afloat in 2022 by emergency loans provided in part by a Russian-American businessman under scrutiny in a federal insider-trading and money-laundering investigation.

Trump University. Trump Casino. Trump Steaks. Trump Water. Trump Wine. Trump Airlines. Trump Mortgage. Trump Magazine. Trump Entertainment. Trump Foundation. Trump Presidency. Trump Insurrection.

Nothing could be more on-brand than Trump Media being a complete failure. - Middle Age Riot

The World Is A Safer Place Without Republicans

• Drone attack in Kharkiv kills 4 people as Russia’s aerial barrages escalate
• 'Absolutely Losing the PR War': Trump Twice Declines to Say He Stands '100% With Israel'
• Dems rage at Israel after deadly strike on World Central Kitchen convoy
• Trump Blasts Israeli Paper Owned By GOP Megadonor Adelson as 'Fake News' For Criticizing His War Comments
• Republican Tells Fox News that Barack Obama and 'Duplicitous' Biden Are 'Enemies of Israel'
• Fox's Bill Hemmer Asks Texas Gov 'Do You Think ISIS Is Here?' During Border Talk

Reminder: when Trump says that Israel needs to end the war soon, he doesn’t mean a ceasefire. He means a massive operation into Rafah that’s unbound from any restraint. - Blake Allen

I Imagine Many Curse Words Were Involved

President Joe Biden on Thursday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza is unacceptable and warned Israel to take steps to address the crisis or face consequences, a stark statement from Israel’s staunchest ally.

Trump: "If somebody is beating you by 10, 15, or 20 points, like we’re doing with crooked Joe Biden -- let’s indict the motherf*cker."

Republican Shenanigans

• Roseanne Goes Full QAnon in Deranged Rant About 'Baby Blood-Drinking' Democrats At Trump's Mar-a-Lago Party For Kari Lake
• Greene says Speaker Johnson is a ‘Democrat,’ comparable to Nancy Pelosi 
• Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting sues 3 more lawmakers over posts
• 'All my money': Mike Lindell suggests he's blown $20M on election crusade
• Former Fox News President Calls Donald Trump Jr. 'Pathetic'
• Fox News rejects White House demands to retract Easter egg stories
• DOJ seeks prison time for woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says RFK Jr Seems a Little Off. - Andy Borowitz

Shorter Letitia James: I Don't Trust The Motherf*cker!

New York Attorney General Letitia James submitted a filing on Thursday asking for proof that the company covering Donald Trump's $175 million bond in his fraud case is actually "financially sound."

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Rock The Voter News

• Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hillary Clinton Host Joe Biden Broadway Fundraiser to Help “Save American Democracy”
• Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment
• No Labels Will Abandon 2024 Presidential Campaign Effort

No Labels Changes Name to No Interest. - Andy Borowitz

Thank You, Pennsylvania!
President Biden leads former President Trump by 10 percentage points in a hypothetical 2024 general election match-up in a survey of registered Pennsylvania voters released Thursday.

Just got aggressively hit on by a guy wearing a MAGA hat. Please send pet pics as a cleanser. - OhNoSheTwitnt

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Trump is about to jump from the DOJ frying pan into the SEC fire. - 02bnbx

Business/Tech News

• US trade gap tops $68 billion, widest in almost a year
• Trump touts ‘very solid’ Truth Social after parent company reports $58M loss
• NASA picks 3 companies to design autonomous moon rovers
• ‘X’ Restores Free Blue Checks For Those With Large Followings

The captain of the Titanic would like you to know that you can all have your blue checks back. - Jeff Tiedrich

Consolidating The World's Cash
All of the world’s billionaires younger than 30 inherited their wealth, the first wave of “the great wealth transfer” in which more than 1,000 wealthy people are expected to pass on more than $5.2tn (£4.1tn) to their heirs over the next two decades.


 

Remember how we thought the nightmare was over when Biden won? - Jane of the North

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Odd News

• Watch This Amazing 3D Visualization Fly Through View Of 5000 Galaxies From The James Webb Space Telescope
• Italian mayor offers free goats to anyone who can catch them
• "Cicada-geddon" insect invasion will be biggest bug emergence in centuries
• In one of L.A.'s largest cash heists, burglars steal as much as $30 million in elaborate operation
• Burger King diner pulls gun on worker because he didn't believe food was so cheap: report

Time To Deflate Photo

This is an aerial shot of San Jose, Costa Rica. I watched that stadium being built by Chinese labor and bamboo scaffolding. It was a gift from China after Costa Rica gave China trading status over Taiwan.

Peace.

Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Rants E. Jean Carroll Will Get 'ZERO' From $83M — And Will Pay Trump's Legal Bill

Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Rants E. Jean Carroll Will Get 'ZERO' From $83M — And Will Pay Trump's Legal Bill

Trump lawyer Alina Habba went on a rant that included attacking E. Jean Carroll as “crazy,” promising Carroll will get “ZERO” from the bombshell $83 million defamation award, and vowing to sue Carroll for former President Donald Trump’s legal fees.

Trump sics his dog, er, lawyer on E Jean Carroll. What a guy!

The World Is A Safer Place Without Republicans

• Animals,' 'not human': Trump amps up rhetoric on migrants
• Russia: US shares blame in a concert hall attack claimed by Islamic militants
• Hamas sticking to ceasefire conditions including Israeli Gaza pullout
• Chef José Andrés Remembers Aid Workers Killed In Gaza in Op-Ed: Israel 'Cannot Win This War by Starving an Entire Population'

It is not a sign of weakness to feed strangers; it is a sign of strength. - Chef Jose Andres

Can Or Will Anyone Stop Netanyahu?

Celebrity chef Jose Andres told Reuters in an emotional interview on Wednesday that an Israeli attack that killed seven of his food aid workers in Gaza had targeted them "systematically, car by car."

Speaking via video, Andres said the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity group he founded had clear communication with the Israeli military, which he said knew his aid workers' movements.

"This was not just a bad luck situation where ‘oops’ we dropped the bomb in the wrong place," Andres said.

Can we trade Bibi to Hamas in exchange for the hostages. - BlackKnight10K

Republican Shenanigans

• 'SHUT UP!' Trump Fans Jeer — Shout Down Reporter Who Asks Trump If He Supports Abortion Ban
• 'Shocking': Murder Victim's Family Rips Trump For Falsely Claiming He 'Spoke To Some Of Her Family'
• Charlie Kirk Blames Birth Control for Creating 'Very Angry and Bitter Young Ladies' While Weighing in on Women's 'Prime'
• Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando city commissioner accused of stealing 96-year-old's money
• Frank Luntz Falsely Claims Biden Snubbed ‘Racially Diverse’ City For ‘Predominantly White’ One In Now-Deleted Post
• Trump critic George Conway donates maximum amount to Biden’s reelection effort
• Lauren Boebert hospitalized, underwent surgery for blood clot, campaign says

I’m not a religious person, but Jesus would be so pissed at us. 

He gave us 1 job: 

LOVE each other. 

And look at us, just f*cking look.  - Natasha Carter

It's totally nuts that a guy with a huge following, with a history of inciting his supporters to violence, is not behind bars after posting a threat to the President of the United States on his social media.

Come on, Merrick Garland. - mmpadellan

Jack Smith Is Going For The Judge's Jugular

Special Counsel Jack Smith confronted Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon in a blistering new filing over her order requesting jury instructions incorporating former President Donald Trump’s “erroneous” defense legal premise.

Smith and his team have been at odds with Cannon over a host of issues, and critics of the judge have suggested she is slowing the case in order to benefit the man who appointed her.

Since Republicans want to change the name of Dulles, Democrats should introduce a bill to rename it Dwight Eisenhower International or DEI. - Leonard

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Rock The Voter News

• Biden administration points finger at Republicans for internet bill hikes
• Democrats argue against criminalization of unhoused people in Supreme Court brief
• Jill Biden to honor teachers with state dinner for first time

There were zero perks to working around Trump EXCEPT when dogs would bark at the mere sight of him. That was priceless. They knew, they react to fear & he oozes it. His whole act is making you think he’s not an evil, terrified punk. The K9’s called him on it, every f’n time. Woof. - Noel Casler

Would This Be Considered A Frivolous Lawsuit?

Even as he fends off four criminal cases and multiple civil cases, former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in the latter half of March against two Truth Social co-founders he once fired on “The Apprentice,” claiming that they aren’t owed any stock shares whatsoever now that Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has gone public.

Bolsonaro was quickly convicted and exiled after attempting a coup when he lost the election.

I wish we had courts like they have in Brazil. - Captain Obvious

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Business/Tech News

• Billionaire investor says AI will help bring four-day workweek 
• Texas, California dominated wind and solar power generation in 2023: Report
• Disney shareholders vote to back Iger following proxy fight
• Rare bird flu infection nothing to panic over: Texas agriculture commissioner

Effort to Control Uteri Led By Men With Small Peni. - Andy Borowitz

Dear God, Everything Trump Touches...

Two brothers who helped fund former President Donald Trump's now-public social media company pleaded guilty Wednesday to insider trading.

Michael Shvartsman and Gerald Shvartsman made millions by trading in shares of Digital World Acquisition Corporation before it merged with Trump Media, according to federal prosecutors in New York.

Twitter pre-Elon: Here’s award winning journalists reporting in real-time alongside every celebrity, comedian, and brand driving the worldwide conversation 

Twitter now: [N][U][D][E][S] [I][N] [B][I][O] - Zack Bornstein

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Odd News

• Chinese space junk falls to Earth over Southern California, creating spectacular fireball 
• The White House tells NASA to create a new time zone for the Moon
• Snake missing for over a year gets dropped on roof by crow
• Officials have a plan to end years of monkey mayhem in a central Thai city
• Brutalized woman kept prisoner 2 months escapes tormentor at Florida store, cops say

Time To Deflate Photo

Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Nice bench.

Peace.

Trump Posts Fox News Clip Slamming Judge's Daughter Literal Hours After New Gag Order Ruling

Trump Posts Fox News Clip Slamming Judge's Daughter Literal Hours After New Gag Order Ruling

Former President Donald Trump posted a video of Fox hosts slamming Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter Loren Merchan less than 24 hours after the judge issued a new ruling expanding Trump’s gag order.

BREAKIN': Man that owns his own social media platform whines he has no free speech. - Tea Pain

The World Is A Safer Place Without Republicans

• Plan to release Jan. 6 surveillance footage changes again. Here's what we may really see
• Pro-Trump Social Media Platform Giving Away 'Keep America Great' KNIVES in Terrifying Promotion
• Trump Claims Countries Throughout the World 'Empty Their Jails' Into the US, Says He'd Do the 'Exact Same Thing' if Reelected
• GOP lawmakers slam Biden for hosting Iraqi prime minister amid Mideast conflict
• Estonian PM Kaja Kallas to become the new NATO chief

BREAKING: Kaja Kallas Will NOT Be NATO's New Chief, Will Instead Be Appointed Queen Of Entire Europe. - LeChou

Everyone Is Hamas According To Netanyahu. Disgusting and Heartbreaking.

Seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike while distributing desperately needed aid in the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to a statement by the U.S.-based non-governmental aid group founded by celebrity chef José Andrés.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the Israeli military was responsible for the unintended “tragic” strike and vowed to investigate.

Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war, World Central Kitchen charged yesterday. Their airstrikes on the food convoy have resulted in aid ships turning around. - Ryan Grim

 I am old enough to remember when we knew Havana Syndrome was a Russian Op when it first happened.

Trump was in the WH.  He didn’t give a sh*t. - Pam Keith

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Republican Shenanigans

• Woman charged with murder after abortion sues Texas county, prosecutor
• Brian Kilmeade Aghast at RFK Jr's Claim Biden Is Behind His Not Getting Secret Service: 'Does He Know Your Dad Was Assassinated?!'
• Daily Caller Fully Retracts Article Claiming Biden Banned 'Religious Easter Eggs' From White House Contest
• A man who attended the Charlottesville Unite the Right rallies is now fighting to keep his city council seat after his past was revealed
• House GOP lawmakers introduce bill to rename Dulles Airport after Donald Trump

Nothing says you are a worthless, corrupt political party without serious legislative priorities quite like a bill to rename Dulles Airport after a rapist. - Mrs. Betty Bowers

This Will Just Probably Be Swept Under The Rug

Concern has been raised over iHeartMedia, the broadcaster of the Verdict With Ted Cruz podcast, paying $630,850 to the Truth and Courage PAC which supports the Texas Senator.

Data from the Federal Election Commission shows iHeartMedia has donated a total of $630,850 to Truth and Courage PAC since March 2023, constituting around a third of its revenue since the beginning of that year. Critics are calling on Senate and federal election authorities to investigate this as a possible ethics violation while Cruz's team has said he has done nothing wrong.

The irony of RFK Jr. jumping in with both feet to destroy a Democracy his father died to protect is revolting and anti-American. 

He’s a rotten, reprehensible SOB. - D. Earl Stephens

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Rock The Voter News

• Biden called chef José Andrés to offer condolences after strike killed seven aid workers
• Biden steps up efforts to court Haley voters
• Democrats target anti-IVF House Republicans with billboard campaign
• 'Get Over Yourself!' Hillary Clinton Chides Undecided 2024 Voters to Jimmy Fallon
• Oregon governor signs a bill recriminalizing drug possession into law

Democratic Presidents Offer to Loan Trump $100. - Andy Borowitz

Democrat Gives Sage Advice About Renaming Dulles Airport

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Tuesday criticized a recently-introduced GOP bill that would rename Washington Dulles International Airport after former President Trump.

“Donald Trump is facing 91 felony charges,” Connolly, whose district includes a portion of Dulles, said in a statement. “If Republicans want to name something after him, I’d suggest they find a federal prison.” 

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Business/Tech News

• Taylor Swift officially joins Forbes billionaires list
• Bernie Sanders Accuses Ozempic Manufacturer of Massive Price Gouging: 'People Are Sick and Tired of Being Ripped Off!'
• Tesla sales fall amid increased competition
• Biden administration announces requirement for 2-person crews on freight trains

Desperate Trump Tries To Fix Plunging Stock Price With Sharpie. - Andy Borowitz

 

The Great Untapped Market Is Building Homes Americans Can Afford

Due to rising mortgage rates and falling rents, it’s cheaper to rent than buy a starter home in every one of the country’s 50 largest metropolitan areas, according to new data from Realtor.com published Monday.

February marked the seventh consecutive decline in rental prices for apartments and small homes, with rents falling by about 0.4 percent compared to a year before. That compared to a rise in prices for buying starter homes, on average $1,000, or 60 percent, higher than rents.

Finland, where the wealthy pay their taxes, was again named the happiest country in the world. We did not make the top ten. - The Other 98%

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Odd News

• Solar eclipse 2024 expected to cause major traffic jams, possible flight delays
• Metal thought to be International Space Station trash rips through Florida home
• Explosive green 'Mother of Dragons' comet now visible in the Northern Hemisphere
• Study indicates coin flips are not exactly 50/50
• Kyle, Texas, seeks visitors named Kyle for world record attempt
• Cat Saves Florida Woman From Accidental House Fire

Time To Deflate Photo

I love this 1950s Samsonite luggage. It should be in the Museum of Modern Art.

Peace.