There has still not been any proof of life.

Dear Trump worshipping republicans...THIS is what dignity and civility looks like.

My crime novel scenario. Mob Boss A has an alliance with Mob Boss B. Mob boss B has two capos who aren't completely on board with it, so MB-A asks MB-B permission to take them out to keep the peace. MB-B says, "ok, but make it look natural". The capos then have heart attacks one month apart.

In events like the news this morning, my mother always admonished me and my brothers with, "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". So in honor of my mother...🙅‍♂️ ..for now.

@gottalaff.bsky.social Thought you could use a puppy palate cleanser today. Here's Major, the last of the 3 puppies being fostered here waiting to find a forever home. He's SO smart and SO good natured along with being handsome and fun. I'm campaigning to keep him.

SO much winning! Via WaPo: "After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war"

Via WaPo: "The president has turned away from big-name attorneys to rely instead on a lesser-known legal team that has proven willing to make arguments other litigators might reject." AKA, hacks. Trump doesn't want lawyers who tell him what he's doing is illegal/unconstitutional.

Via WaPo: "Rubio tries to enlist other nations in antifa fight, but some allies recoil" Antifa stands for "anti-fascist", so the ones who want to fight against Antifa would be...

If it turns out that McConnell has been in a coma or died when he was brought to the hospital nearly a month ago, will all those who claimed they had talked with him be questioned by MSM? Not holding my breath.

The arsonist wants to have input on rebuilding the house he just burned down

Behold...another court order Trump will ignore and NOTHING will be done about it...

Via WaPo: "In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, says he will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles" Then Trump will renege on this tomorrow when Putin gives him a call tonight.

@gottalaff.bsky.social From the #NonSequitur archives, published 22 years ago, the prequel to Project 2025...

I have it on good authority (my butt) that the delay in disclosing McConnell's condition is because the GOP is busy constructing an AI version of him so he can appear virtually on the Senate floor. Weekend at Bernie's meets Max Headroom.

So much winning...Top headlines via NYT: "Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Latest Strikes" "Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump Says Iran Deal Is ‘Over’"

Top 3 headlines in WaPo: "Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over, calling its leaders ‘scum’" "Denmark says it will defend Greenland as Trump threatens to revive NATO crisis" "An outpouring of grief in Iraq shows Iran’s continued clout" Getting tired of all this winning yet?

Via Daily Beast: "John Thune claimed he had spoken to the 84-year-old and that he “sounded good”, Thune said on June 15" "Laura Loomer claims sources have told her that McConnell is in a “vegetative state,” dismissed Thune’s version of events." A sad lot when you can believe Loomer over Thune.

Via NYT: "Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign" So if Platner doesn't drop out, Maine voters will a choice between a rapist and someone who puts a rapist on the Supreme Court for the Senate seat.

And so it begins...AI programs will be developed to fix AI-generated bugs to cut costs, leading to AI figuring out how to create AI, making AI sentient and realizing there's no need for humans anymore, then...well...you know what happens next.

Says the 34-count convicted felon and adjudicated rapist president...

This will go down in history known as "The Independunce Day Speech". Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/u...

Belgium: "Can you ease up the tariff on us, Mr. President?" Trump: "Sure, but what's in it for me?" Belgium: "How about this big shiny bobble of a ring?" Trump: "Done!"

Knowing the competence of everything Trump, I'm expecting something like this, but on a MUCH bigger scale... www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qhW...

🎶The grift goes on The grift goes on Lies keep pounding a numbness to the brain La-di-da-di-di La-di-da-di-da🎶 Explore this gift article from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/w...

Via WaPo: "Donors were misled by Trump-backed Freedom 250, House Democrats allege" I have below zero sympathy for anyone who is still stupid enough to get stiffed donating to a Trump project.

Via WaPo: "Trump’s income topped $2 billion in 2025, boosted by crypto, coin ventures The president took in more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency, digital tokens and related partnerships, according to his latest financial disclosure forms." But that's NOTHING compared to Biden...right?

Via WaPo: "Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his ballroom The contract was routed through a White House office that is exempt from competitive bidding requirements. Half of the project’s cost is expected to come from taxpayers." Sure...that worked out SO well with the Reflecting pool.

How the headline should read: "The Supreme Court upholds the ruling that Trump is an adjudicated rapist" Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...

Let's all join the president in appreciating the success of his fair...

Well, on the plus side, there won't be any damage to the grass from crowds of people attending Trump's "Great American State Fair".

The Great Deal Maker at work... Via WaPo: "Deal with Trump hands Iran economic lifeline as leaders eye postwar gains An influx of cash under Trump’s preliminary peace agreement could offer Iran’s leaders a chance to stabilize their economy and rebuild after months of war."

Via WaPo: "The health secretary urged Iowa Libertarian candidates to drop out of key races to help Republicans keep control of Congress, according to interviews and a recording obtained by The Post." I would've replied, "Quit?" Ok. You first"

Let's take a trip to the #NonSequitur vault, back to the last century and see how much things haven't changed...

I'm shocked...SHOCKED...to find that groveling is going on in here! Via WaPo: "Under pressure from Trump, Senate reverses course on Iran"

Sometimes you only need to read the headline. Via NYT: "Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters."

@gottalaff.bsky.social How about some good news to start the day? Muriel and Marisol have been adopted! You can imagine how hard it was to not keep them ourselves, but they're going to good homes. And their brother, Major, arrives tomorrow for our daughter to foster.

Your Monday #NonSequitur market report... www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/...

Trump will be gathering his cabinet in the situation room for an emergency meeting to figure out how to blame this on Biden and/or Obama. Gift article from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/u...

@gottalaff.bsky.social Here's 2 siblings of the 2 puppies we're fostering, sister Marlowe and brother Melvyn. I think we need a new word for adorable.

Wait...he didn't blame Biden and/or Obama for the Reflecting Pool disaster?

Via WaPo: "Farmers backed Trump. Now some say they’re losing patience. Rural approval of the president falls to a new low amid rising bankruptcies and trade uncertainty, and some farmers accuse the GOP of making a hard business harder." It's as if no one warned them this was going to happen.

"Nobody knows what it is, but it's very strong." Just let that sink in for a minute.

Via WaPo: "Trump said no taxpayer money would be spent on the ballroom. A contractor’s invoices show otherwise." This is why Trump tries everything he can to avoid a paper trail and has a habit if tearing up papers. He learned that from his mentor-in-crime, Roy Cohen.

You will note that he still didn't "yes" or "no".

Anyone who didn't see this coming long ago REALLY hasn't been paying attention. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/u...

Via WaPo: "Trump sought to break Iran’s regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz. The emerging agreement to end a costly war leaves Iran’s leadership intact and its nuclear future still subject to negotiation." Translation: He got his ass handed to him.

@gottalaff.bsky.social Foster puppies update...Murine and Marisol arrived Friday evening and are settling in.

@gottalaff.bsky.social Came across this #NonSequitur published 30 years ago. THIRTY...YEARS...AGO...and nothing has changed, other than get worse.

The MAGA memory hole... www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bum...

Trump during his 2024 campaign rallies: “Starting on Day One of my new administration, we will end inflation, and we will make America affordable again" Today, speaking from the White House,Trump said: "I love it. The numbers were great. You know what? I really love the inflation."