Stephen Colbert tests some new tech advances in robotics and AI. I'm not sure how I feel about the AI priest taking confession, but Sparkles the dog might be a good choice for Kristi Noem. Open thread below... read more ..read more

The unlikable and simply terrible Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took to the House demanding a vote to remove Speaker Mike Johnson. Her chaos did not go over well as members from both party's catcalled and booed her. "For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Georgia seek recognition?" "Rule 9, I seek recognition to give notice to my intent to raise motion of the privileges of the House," Marge probably did not understanding the rules she's reading. "The form of the resolution is as follows. Declaring the office of speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant...” Boos rang out around he ..read more

It’s become increasingly obvious that Donald Trump wants to stop being questioned on abortion. During a recent interview on local Fox 2 Detroit, when asked about his flip-flopping positions over the years on abortion, Trump generated a word-salad answer, revealing his desperation to change the subject. Trump started with his standard “everything is great” response, citing states’ right to choose what rights women do or do not have. Then he said that the “abortion issue should be largely taken off the table.”  Clearly aware that the draconian abortion bans in states like Arizona and the a ..read more

Florida's near-total abortion ban took effect this week, marking a brutal milestone for abortion rights activists nationally: From South Carolina to Texas, the South is now a virtual abortion care desert—a once unthinkable reality that could sway votes this November. Lone outlier North Carolina has a 12-week ban that could potentially offer a glint of hope for pregnant patients in the Southeast. As Politico reported, that means a Miami resident seeking abortion care past six weeks of pregnancy would need to drive 11 hours north to North Carolina. But if they couldn't withstand ..read more

[Above, January 2016, David Brooks of the New York Times tells ABC News This Week that the 2016 Republican nominee is going to be Rubio. -- Eds.] As we all know, Donald Trump really thinks he's the Donald Trump of The Apprentice, the brilliant decision-maker who holds the fate of many supplicants in the palm of his undersized hand. He's entertaining himself this weekend with an Apprentice-style cattle call for potential running mates: At least six contenders for the former president's running mate – Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio; Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.; Rep. Elise Stefani ..read more

Todd Blanche got an earful from Judge Merchan on Tuesday at a sidebar where Trump was called out for cursing under his breath and acting like a whiny toddler. This all occurred while Stormy Daniels was on the stand, testifying about her 90 second "brief" sexual encounter with Donald Trump 18 years ago. The Washington Post describes his rant as "angry, profane muttering" the "alarmed the judge." No one knew about this sidebar or what was said until the transcript was published on Tuesday night, hence why it was not in the daily roundup. Reports are that Judge Merchan called up Trump lawyer, To ..read more

Speaker Mike Johnson pushed the false narrative that migrants crossing the border are voting in federal elections without any proof except for his suspicions. Speaking at a news conference on their push for unnecessary Voter Eligibility Legislation which would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, Speaker Johnson made these outrageous claims. So actually on the first question, I mean, the answer is that it's unanswerable. That is the problem. States are not allowed right now to prove if somebody claims on that simple form that they're a citizen, they can vote. They're no ..read more

If you're wondering how this could happen, Pace's name could not be removed from the ballot as the deadline (no pun intended) has already occurred. So, blame bureaucracy and a lack of common sense. Then, rather than notify voters the media and election officials were somewhat derelict in their duties so many voters were unaware of her passing. Source: Washington Examiner A candidate who reportedly passed away after the deadline to remove names from the ballot was winning the Republican primary in Indiana’s 7th District, which includes the majority of Indianapolis. Jennifer Pace was declared ..read more

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has no issues with the notorious Rikers Island housing Donald Trump. Justice Juan M. Merchan told Trump that he would face jail if he kept breaking the gag order, and Rikers would be the place where Don did his time. Speaking to the media, Adams said they are ready. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city is prepared to handle former President Trump's potential processing at Rikers Island if he continues to violate the gag order that Judge Juan Merchan issued in Trump's criminal hush money trial. pic.twitter.com/idYWiw9eVr — MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 7, 2024 “Our amazi ..read more

The push to turn America into a Christian theocracy has never been greater, put forth by haters of democracy like this guy. Kyle Mantyla reports: A multi-day right-wing event took place at The Gathering church in North Carolina last weekend, aimed at mobilizing pastors to become more active in politics. The event was organized by America’s Black Robe Regiment, a Christian nationalist group founded by Rev. Bill Cook, who has made it his mission to see “the government of God [established] throughout every square inch of the Earth.” Redd took the pulpit and calmly issued his fatwa on the US Co ..read more