So about that chart the White House put out…

Wrong. Under controlling case law and the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the executive branch does not have the ability to withhold congressionally appropriated funds except under very limited circumstances that don’t exist here.

The cruelty is purposeful, the cover-ups brazen. And we’re barraged daily with examples of each. I walk through the latest examples, and I offer a disturbing goal behind it all that we each can actively resist. My write-up in the link in replies.

Siri, what does a soulless sellout look like?

The scary part about election subversion includes the list of foul characters it comes with. We need to worry not just about Trump himself but those he’s put in key positions. I break it down in today’s piece, link in the comments.

Why indeed!

I gotta give him credit. He’s probably putting his own safety at risk.

We’re getting to the bottom of what’s going on here.

Such winning. (Video link in comments.)

The GOP majority hangs by a thread. And in the process, Speaker Johnson debases himself further.

Oh that’s good. Don’t come for Newsom. It just doesn’t turn out well.

Of import:

So… Kristi Noem and co. canceled TSA PreCheck without any go ahead by the White House. Got it.

Aged poorly, huh.

I wish this weren’t so.

Some of the “secretive orders to violate the Constitution” took the form of a memo purporting to authorize searches of homes without judicial warrants.

It’s about time she gave up on this. Sheesh.

Someday some reporters should make it their focus to find out why Judge Cannon is so in the tank for Trump.

Trump’s speech last night was many things. Long, angry, divisive. But most of all, it was boring. And that is death for a showman like Trump. My write-up in the replies.

Don’t rule out U.K. sex trafficking charges against the man formerly known as Prince Andrew. MS NOW Legal analyst Kristy Greenberg helps tie things together.

I want Riley to see this one day! And all girls who aspire!!

Our strong, talented and tuned in young women give me hope!

Trump continues to slide with independent voters—the demographic that usually decides elections.

This you?

Yes, this is what I and others, specifically Roger Sollenberger on substack, have been saying. Thank you for amplifying it. There is more here to be learned.

I’d add that this AUSA says “the *murder* of Jeffrey Epstein” in this email. Telling choice of words. Who is this sender?

There are three head-spinning developments in the Epstein matter. And we owe the Brits a debt of gratitude! My write up in the comments.

When their own elected leaders commit voter fraud, they don’t just look the other way. They endorse them.

Why the F is he there? Doesn’t he have some billionaire pedos and cartels to deal with?!

My hope for all young people, and especially young men, is that they understand how they’ve been manipulated in this era. They need to come to this realization on their own, but we can keep putting it out there for them to consider.

How many more ICE murders are we going to learn about much later because there was no video?!

This you?

Some background on that “hospital ship” being deployed by Trump to Greenland…

A European view of our low taxes / for profit healthcare system.

Wow.

Trump is aiming to collapse the U.N. by starving it of money.

They ought to just pay out those $2,000 tariff checks Trump has long promised.

People vote their identity, and often not in their best interest.

She has paid a tariff but can’t admit it, so she attacks the reporter.

I’m sorry to have to break this to you, sir, but this is exactly what you voted for. You just thought it was going to happen to other people. But I’m glad you are speaking out about it now, and I hope you see that no one ever deserves this.

Jonathan Pie on that guy Andy.

The Christian Nationalists have Lauren Boebert, so I’m glad we get James Talarico.

Trump should have taken the loss handed him by the Supreme Court. Instead, he lashed out, put his future authoritarian agenda at great risk, and issued more tariffs that will become headaches for the GOP in November. Read more in my piece, link in the comments.

This week’s Just for Skeets and Giggles is out! Have a great weekend. open.substack.com/pub/statusku...

Trump claims the Epstein files “totally exonerated” him. Hardly. In fact, recent revelations, which continued through this week, are pointing toward him being guilty of heinous crimes against children, as we all have long believed. My write-up in the replies.

Ah, yes. A critique of principles from the man famous for standing by his own convictions, JD Vance. Every accusation…

If you missed my write up on this, it’s in yesterday’s Status Kuo.

Glad to see Rep. Lieu focusing on the FBI slide presentation highlighted by Roger Sollenberger and the credible statements from victims that were actually recorded by the FBI during interviews.

He doesn’t like the data so he’s threatening the data people who reported it.

Watching this witness carefully.