US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump
The US government has brought charges against an Afghan national in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump before he was elected as the next president. The…
Divided Arizona contends with Trump’s sweeping border plan
Donald Trump has offered a sweeping immigration pitch that he has promised to begin on the first day of his presidency, including mass deportations and a major crackdown on illegal…
How US election fraud claims changed as Trump won
In the build-up to Tuesday’s US election, claims of voter fraud flooded social media – but as Donald Trump’s victory crystallised, the chatter largely subsided. The claims didn’t stop entirely,…
Tony Todd: Candyman and Final Destination actor dies aged 69
Getty Images Actor Tony Todd, best known for starring in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The American actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday…
Kelpies artist brings new sculpture to Minnesota
Henningson The loon is the state bird of Minnesota, a black and white duck like creature with piercing red eyes. It’s also the mascot of Minnesota United, whose owner Bill…
About This Election Week…. | naked capitalism
By Thomas Neuburger. Originally published at God’s Spies. Analyses of the recent historic Democratic loss are thick on the ground. Some provide data or forensic analysis and some prescribe, giving…
Many Voters Backed Abortion Rights and Donald Trump, a Challenge for Democrats | naked capitalism
Yves here. While many women are legitimately upset about the loss of abortion rights under Roe v.Wade, it’s pretty disingenuous to depict the Democrats as stauncher defenders of abortion rights.…
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/8/2024 | naked capitalism
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day Northern Mockingbird, 350 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. In Case You Might Miss… Trump vs. “the…
DNC Doubles Down on Failure, Rejecting Sanders’ Calling Out Party for Abandoning Workers and Economic Justice | naked capitalism
Yves here. It’s easy to get whiplash trying to keep one’s eye on the many fallout fronts after Trump’s decisive victory on Tuesday. One evolving spectacle is the much-needed Democratic…
Jimmy Fallon Relays Biden’s Promise of a Peaceful Transfer of Power
“Democrats were like, ‘Well, I guess at this point we can let him speak again,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.