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Hey, America: Stop complaining

Whatever the outcome of the “deal, or no deal” scenario with Iran, the public attitude toward the war has been disturbing. Despite President Donald Trump’s constant admonition that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, a majority of those polled now oppose the intervention. A side effect ...

Almanac for May 27, 2026

Today is Wednesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2026. There are 218 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to pedestrian traffic (vehicles began crossing the next day). Also on ...

Just how corrupt is Trump? Here are the numbers

This is the Trump era, which means if you blink, you will miss another shattering example of unabashed corruption. I don't usually write about the same topic twice in a row, but the latest revelations of Trump's wanton, shameless profiteering from the White House cannot go unremarked. The term ...

Cornyn, Paxton flood Texas airwaves for Senate runoff

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Voters in Texas saw little of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate on Monday. But that's only if they stay away from screens. There were no public campaign events scheduled for Sen. John Cornyn nor state Attorney General Ken Paxton on the final day of their ...

Almanac for May 26, 2026

Today is Tuesday, May 26, the 146th day of 2026. There are 219 days left in the year. This is Memorial Day. Today in history: In 1940, Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of more than 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, began during World War II. Also on this date: In 1864, President ...

Children now running our big cities

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani earned national attention in a not-good way when he recorded himself in front of Ken Griffin's Manhattan home, revealing the billionaire's address. He tapped the lens in a threatening manner and said guys like Griffin are going to pay more taxes. Griffin is ...