Politicalwire gets things Right Below.... The Madness of the Madman Theory Janan Ganesh looks at the origins of the “madman theory” of diplomacy during the Nixon administration and notes “there are reasons to think the ploy will be even less successful now than it was … [Read more...] about Open Thread for 4/8/2026….Donald Trump and The Madman Theory…..
Ukraine…Russia Day 1,541…US Congress tries to send Ukraine more Aid….Hungary to the Rescue….
The US Congress effort won't get anywhere.... But it does put some pressure on Trump, who hates Zelensky.... Hungary moves to be Ukraine's friend after Obàn gone.... Close in state's to Russia are now getting regular Russia drone overflights.... Oh? The cease-fire … [Read more...] about Ukraine…Russia Day 1,541…US Congress tries to send Ukraine more Aid….Hungary to the Rescue….
Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/13/2026…More ships pass thru the Strait Paying Iran ‘Toll’….
This IS NOT New News..... Iran HAS a system in place to allow ships safe passage thru the Strait or Hormuz after paying them 'Protection Toll's'...'This in defiance of Trump's efforts .... (Hegseth continues to increase US military assets in the Middle East … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict/War…Evening…5/13/2026…More ships pass thru the Strait Paying Iran ‘Toll’….
Trump Administration Freezes $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Vice President JD Vance says its cause that state hasn't helped the government crack down on fraud? Wasn't THAT what started the Minnesota ICE/CBP invasion? Nothing to do with California being a Blue State (Democratic) with Gavin Newsom as the Governor? THis IS Going to … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Freezes $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
Justice Dept. Sues to Block Ethics Punishments of Administration Lawyers
Trump & Co. ARE trying to circumvent the US Government lawyers responsibility to "THE LAW' vs servitude to Trump's wishes that could be knowingly illegal..... NY Times.... The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia Bar over its … [Read more...] about Justice Dept. Sues to Block Ethics Punishments of Administration Lawyers
New California Poll has Becerra Leading the 2026 Governor Race….
Out of nowhere comes a saviour for California Democrats who need to get rid of ranking voting? A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll of the primary election for Governor of California finds former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra … [Read more...] about New California Poll has Becerra Leading the 2026 Governor Race….
Trump’s Justice Dept. wants to settle with him?
Trump and family wanted $10 Billion for some one leaking their IRS info .... (That person is doing 15 years ....) Now we hear that Trump and family want a promise that they won't get IRS audits FOREVER?.... The Justice Department is discussing whether to settle President … [Read more...] about Trump’s Justice Dept. wants to settle with him?
CDC won’t require Hantavirus boat people quarantine ….
Hmmmmmm? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that the hantavirus remains a low public health risk and while the agency is “encouraging” American passengers of the infected cruise ship to isolate at home, the absence of a formal quarantine … [Read more...] about CDC won’t require Hantavirus boat people quarantine ….
Trump Admin IS running Covert anti-Cartel Op’s IN Mexico
That's what CNN IS reporting and the Trump admin is denying .... CIA campaign inside Mexico — spearheaded by the agency’s elite and secretive Ground Branch — to dismantle the entrenched cartel networks, those sources as well as two additional people familiar with the campaign … [Read more...] about Trump Admin IS running Covert anti-Cartel Op’s IN Mexico