We've had some doozy podium performances this week

Pirro. Hegseth. Leavitt. Trump.

Boy, the SNL writers have their hands full for Saturday’s show.

In all seriousness, just an embarrassing display by all. Shouting, unserious children. All of them.

So the pain starts now... the gain arrives... when exactly?

I’ve heard the “short-term pain, long-term gain” line several times since the weekend about tariffs, the markets, oil, Iran—take your pick.

It’s the classic pitch: the pain starts now, the gain arrives… someday. Maybe.

Convenient how the suffering is guaranteed but the payoff is always hypothetical.

Sooo...what became of that 60 Minutes CECOT story?

It was pulled last minute for CBS to add balance from the administration. It aired in its entirety in Canada. But what became of it ever getting on the air in U.S.? Was it effectively killed never to be seen ANYWHERE on CBS platforms?

Big surprise...Trump's national address to be gaslighting ne plus ultra

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shed light on an announcement President Donald Trump was expected to give on Wednesday night.

After Trump revealed that he would give a speech from the White House, Fox News asked Leavitt to detail "what it's all about."

"We greatly look forward to President Trump addressing the nation tomorrow night, 9 o'clock Eastern," the press secretary replied during a Tuesday interview. "I hope your audience will tune in, and Americans across the country will tune in to hear from their president as well about the historic accomplishments that he has garnered for our country over the past year. If you look at the security of our border, if you look at stopping Joe Biden's inflation right in its tracks, bringing down gas prices to the lowest level in five years."

"President Trump will be talking about what's to come," she continued. "The best is truly yet to come, as he often says."

"And so he'll be addressing the country about all of his historic accomplishments over the past year and maybe teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year, as we head into this Christmas season."

"Quite the tease," Fox News host Sandra Smith remarked.

It was not immediately clear that all broadcast networks would air Trump's remarks live.

Hang in there America---the best is yet to come! At least until after the midterms when Trump and Republicans go back to treating you like shit and don't deliver on ANY of their campaign promises.

How is DU feeling about the Big 5 elections in NYC, NJ, VA, PA and CA in two weeks?

Will we sweep all?

Or, if loose all, will we know the fix is in and we should pack it up?

So, when will MSM move on from Charlie Kirk's death?

I think we have Trump and his lackeys on defense re: health moving forward.

Elected Democrats, pundits and influencers need to be RELENTLESS about questioning Trump's physical and mental acuities. Activate and amplify all channels. It WILL start bleed into public discourse. Then, RW media will have to constantly defend him and Trump in turn will run himself into the ground trying to prove that he's not what observers say he is. HUGE burnout coming. It can't be sustained.

A cornered rat though will do anything to save its hide. So god knows what will be unleashed in the final flailing.

How are Republicans justifying this redistricting mania?

Serious question. How has this been publicly explained to media or their constituents?

I mean, we KNOW the real reason--Trump wants it so he doesn't have to answer to the gerater electorate at midterms.

Are Republicans saying its in repsonse to Califirnia which was just a response to Texas who started the ball rolling? How did Texas with a straight face spin this in the first place?

I fear for America. I mean, I really do.

So, did you ge the latest Social Security e-blast?

Received yesterday to commemorate SS turning 90.

Just...barfy. Outright propaganda. "Through President Trump’s vision..."

Trump and his toady are trying haaaaaaard to prove how theyt are the protectors of SS.

Looks like you can unsubcribe to getting these type of emails. I'll do it. Let's see what good it does.

"Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) proudly commemorates its 90th anniversary, marking its unwavering commitment to the financial security and dignity of millions of Americans. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935, the program has grown into one of the most successful and trusted institutions in American history.

“For 90 years, Social Security has stood as a promise kept, ensuring that older Americans, people with disabilities, and families facing loss have the support they need,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “As we honor this legacy, we are also building a future where service is faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before. Through President Trump’s vision, we are protecting and preserving Social Security by delivering extraordinary customer service through technological improvements and enhanced process engineering.”

In an open letter to the American people, Commissioner Bisignano emphasized the importance of Social Security, his commitment to strengthening the agency, and the significant improvements to customer service achieved in his first 100 days in office.

Read the Letter: Commissioner Bisignano’s Open Letter to the American People

Today, Commissioner Bisignano also joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as the President issued a presidential proclamation, recommitting to always defend Social Security and recognizing the countless contributions of every American senior who has invested their time, talent, and resources into our Nation’s future.

Read the Proclamation: Presidential Proclamation: 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act"

Did anyone in Biden Admin have access to Epstein stuff?

I mean, If Trump/Bondi wanted to cherrypick stuff to emabarras any Dems who were caught up in this...then why don't they? Is it because Biden Admin had access to "lists" and whatnot and Trump/Bondi fear others could release info which would show Repubs and Trump himself were knee deep in all of it? Like, NO ONE in the Biden Admin left with duplicates and receipts of this stuff?