Swalwell “suspends” campaign for governor www.latimes.com/california/s...

‘It sucks being from a country whose presidents do things like threaten to end a “whole civilization,” invade Middle Eastern countries based on lies about weapons of mass destruction, or insert themselves into pointless conflicts…’ Via @rabcarian.bsky.social www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

And a message *to* the president (from Thursday’s concert in LA)

‘If this is a victory arch, what victory is being honored?’ Via @philipkennicott.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

George Skelton: ‘Sorry, congressman, but if someone is running for governor of the nation’s largest state, the mistakes aren’t just between him and his wife.’ www.latimes.com/california/n...

Breaking: Trump just announced the imposition of a naval blockade on Iran — a move that could dismantle the tenuous two-week ceasefire reached just five days ago.

‘It is difficult to believe that even Defendants really think the absence of a massive White House ballroom jeopardizes national security’ www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Not once in this story does @politico.com mention that US factories employ ~89,000 fewer employees than a year ago. @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

‘Trump wages war for himself; Pope Leo urges us to stand for something other than ourselves.’ Via @gustavoarellano.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Pope Leo XIV has issued another holy missive against Trump’s war with Iran. trib.al/ww91hCL “God does not bless any conflict,” wrote the official X account. “Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.”

Someone, please stop him www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

‘Melania chose not to include in her statement any assertion of her husband’s innocence of complicity in the Epstein affair… she seems to think that the man to whom she hitched herself may be going down.’ A good read from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/p/melania-th...?

Happy Frances Perkins (remembrance) Day! FDR’s Labor Secretary and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary. We owe her much. francesperkinscenter

That time I was >this close< to Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net

Tonight’s entertainment: The Boss

Reuters: US JUDGE ORDERS PENTAGON TO COMPLY WITH RULING RESTORING PRESS ACCESS - COURT DECISION

This seems like it could be why Melania is suddenly speaking up. Or maybe some publication is about to release a blockbuster story on her and she wants to get ahead of it?

The emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal have been officially declared endangered. 'If emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are suffering, it means that humans should be worried too.' www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Well, this is a surprise: Pink will host this year's Tony Awards www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/p...

George Clooney: ‘Families are losing their loved ones. Children have been incinerated. The world’s economy is on a knife’s edge. This is a time for vigorous debate at the highest levels. Not for infantile name calling…’ deadline.com/2026/04/geor...

So she has the right but because you don’t want her to do it she isn’t allowed to do it?

So true

‘Nothing like being locked out of a party that’s taking place in your own backyard. Way to go, LA28.’ Great read from @lorraineali.bsky.social — especially if you were hoping for ‘Games for All’ Olympics tickets www.latimes.com/california/s...

‘This is a tour that we never planned. The E Street Band is here with you tonight because we need to feel your hope and your strength. And we want to bring some hope and bring some strength for you.’ @mikaelwood.bsky.social on @brucespringsteen.net in LA www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

‘Can’t he just behave like a normal human?’ Uh…

Epstein survivors re: Pam Bondi bailing on House cmte deposition: "Survivors have waited nearly 3 decades for answers—how much longer must we wait? The Dept of Justice’s mishandling of the Epstein files not only betrayed the trust of survivors, but has left us with critical questions unanswered"

Prime Minister Sanchez: “.. Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.” 🇪🇸

BREAKING: There it is. 2 week extension. TACO.

‘By endorsing Steve Hilton in California’s June primary, Mr. Trump likely drove Republican voters toward one candidate and reduced the likelihood that their party will take both spots in the general election.’ www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/u...

A ‘strident’ supporter

Music festival is canceled after Ye, aka Kanye West, is banned from entering the UK www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...

‘The press, because of its own conventions and time-honored practices, normalizes him, and thus fails to get across the extreme nature of this president’s behavior.‘ @sulliview.bsky.social offers smart ways to cover Trump’s craziness margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/how-the-me...

Paramount wants to take over Warners partly with funds controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,who approved the murder of WaPo columnist Jamal Khashoggii.

The 25th Amendment exists for a reason.

How low will Trump‘s polling need to go before craven Republican politicians start breaking with him?

People should actually be very alarmed that while AP's business model is shot to bits, Americans are still very much reliant on the news it delivers. The alternatives in some cases are inferior or non-existent. apnews.com/article/news...

'President Trump’s threat should be understood as an effort to intimidate the press and to prevent journalists from doing work the public needs them to do' www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The real reason Trump is mad at NATO.

‘Bare due diligence would have shown that the agents were lying’ www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/u...

This is so fucked up www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/u...

Contrasting styles on Easter Sunday

What a normal Easter message looks like

Nice language from the president of the United States

‘When democracies decay, and especially when movements like Christian nationalism rise, an erosion of women’s equality almost always comes first. Bondi and Noem are part of a U.S. erosion that should alarm us all’ Via @anitachabria.bsky.social www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

‘Broadway grows and stays relevant when it listens to the culture outside. It has the power to introduce new audiences to forms of expression they knew nothing about, and to provide stages for performers who deserve the spotlight.’ Via @bettybuckley.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/04/04/o...

‘Rolling back birthright citizenship isn’t about the rule of law. It’s about keeping this country as white as possible’ Via @gustavoarellano.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Whom to believe? 🤡 @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/w...

Ha!

From “Attorney General” to curbside pickup in 24 hours ☠️ 😂 Not only was Pam Bondi‘s photo taken down at the DOJ, it was thrown in the trash.

What could go wrong