The rumors are true. Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi. Todd Blanche, one of his personal lawyers from his criminal trial in New York and a former federal prosecutor, currently serving as Deputy AG, will take her place. Bondi will return to the private sector, according to Trump. (CBS had reported she would remain in the Administration in another capacity.)…Read More

Our last open thread is full. Here's a new one, all topics welcome. The “war” in Iran continues. Israel is picking off Iranian leaders, one by one. Iran continues its drone attacks, and the number of wounded American service people grows. Social security is going to run out of funds at least a year ahead of schedule. Why? I think…Read More

It's hard to believe only four weeks ago the U.S., at the whim of Donald Trump, invaded Venezuela to snatch its leader Nicolas Maduro. The New York Times (free link) reports he thinks his strategy was a big success and intends to duplicate it in Iran: Mr. Trump’s decision to snatch Mr. Maduro from his bed, but keep the rest…Read More

Just when you think our country is at an all-time low and things can't get any worse, Donald Trump brings us even lower. According to the New York Times (free link here), In a secret deportation arrangement, the Trump administration flew nine people, nearly all of whom had been granted U.S. court protections from being sent back to their home…Read More