MAGA Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) tried to pull a fast one this week by releasing explosive Jack Smith deposition materials on New Year's Eve, a national security reporter wrote Thursday.

A new report laid out in stark terms President Donald Trump's toxic impact on the U.S. economy as the president boasts of a "golden age" and a country that is "hotter than ever.

Why did Alabama get blown out by 31 points in the Rose Bowl? Because it became too woke.

“Iowa House Republicans woke up a while ago.” (Pat Grassley) Iowa Republicans are woke!

A house fire in northwest Iowa, believed to be caused by improperly disposed fireworks, led to the rescue of two dogs and two cats by firefighters.

What a great way to end 2025! (Stock closings from yesterday.)

“Wells Fargo urges Americans to stock up on key items that will be most hit by tariffs in 2026” Wells Fargo also encourages everyone to open up a few accounts with Wells Fargo. Interested? Well you’re in luck because they already opened up five accounts just for you!

“MAGA rep's desperate bid to 'bury' his own J6 'cowardice' backfires spectacularly: expert” Everyone must be respectful to Jimmy Jordan and not share this.

“Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise”

“GOP senator says 'enemy is inside the gates' as Mamdani takes office” And sometimes the enemy wanders around on the roof.

Sleepy Don, 79, wants a “lighter” schedule because he’s just too efficient! 🤣🤣 Staff are coaching him to keep his eyes open while scrambling to make him look “fit for duty.” If you need nap counselors, maybe the job is… a lot. 🛌🇺🇸 #USDemocracy #Pinks apple.news/AnJjyWLmwR7W...

The White House is implementing measures to address fallout over public concerns over Donald Trump either dozing off or appearing to fall asleep during televised events in the Oval Office.

Friggin’ woke Clooney constantly complaining about commonsense politics!

The United States Commerce Department is poised to significantly reduce the tariffs set to take effect on over a dozen Italian pasta makers’ products later this year. https://cnn.it/4q3CD8L

Ha! This would give Trump a heart attack!! 🤣🤣

Just saw an ad for US Secret Service recruitment ($60k signing bonus). Kinda surprising to see that group struggling to recruit.

Truth Matters I’m trying to pick out just the key moments of an eight hour deposition, and this for me is just one of the standout moments.

“More of Iowans' personal data will be available to the federal government to pore through in the new year after agreements Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird reached with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.” (Register) Yay!

“Trump fumes over allowing info on his medical exam to be released: report” I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.

I assume Trumpy will continue his selection of only the most competent of people.

USA Today NFL Power Rankings: “32. New York Jets (32): Trust the process.” 😆

“Big events are on the calendar for 2026” (Register) “Grand Theft Auto VI After 13 years of waiting ... and waiting again ... and again ... Rockstar Games announced what fans hope will be the final, true release date for Grand Theft Auto VI.” I’ll believe it when I’m playing it.

According to Des Moines police, detectives have recovered a handgun they believe is connected to this morning's deadly downtown shooting. They found it in Walnut Creek near the North Valley Drive bridge. Story: https://t.ly/IAPr9 

New laws for new year: Here’s what’s going into effect across Iowa in 2026

The president claims that the polls are "rigged" and his "real" approval rating is 64 percent.

>Start game. >Go to work. >Get DOGEd! >GAME OVER.

Trump Calls Exercise ‘Boring’ as He Rages Against Health Critics: ‘That’s Not for Me’

“President Donald Trump Reveals New Year’s Resolution” Make more money.

At least they give us good news before we go into the bad.

Trumpy is trying to create a crisis so he can gain more power and then use military might to enforce economic policy on sovereign groups? George Lucas needs to sue Trumpy for copyright infringement.

Liberals say that our democracy is dying because elites are too craven to stand up to Donald Trump. They’re wrong—our republic is dying because elites are too craven to stand up to Donald Trump.

Midterm year!

Senator-elect Renee Hardman prepares to make history as first Black woman in Iowa Senate

A top Republican in Minnesota recently admitted to "steering" the viral fraud video that sparked recent controversy about the state's social programs.

The US military on Tuesday struck what it described as a “convoy” of three boats participating in the trafficking of narcotics — the latest salvo in the United States’ escalating actions against what it says are drug traffickers.

‘$1 Million! Woah!’ Trump Beams While Playing Auctioneer at Mar-a-Lago Bash — Drums Up Bidding on Painting of Jesus to $2.75 Million

The U.S. military says it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed eight people, while others jumped overboard and may have survived. U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred. n.pr/3YRjQ4l

AT&T was chosen by the government to build FirstNet. (Per AT&T) Bullshit. I bet I can the find lobby money that made the decision.

“The Trump administration just ordered another retiring coal plant to stay open. It could cost ratepayers millions” The company wants the plant shut down, the plant isn’t needed to supply energy, and keeping the plant open will be expensive and raise energy rates. Sounds like a Trumpy move.

@theclearcider.bsky.social This is becoming a consistent headline.

“Smoking Is Cool Again Among Gen Z” This is the group that massively shifted to MAGA in 2024.

“….Iowa and Texas are both viewed as Likely Republican.”

Iowa! Let’s keep upsetting the man!

Hey, Ohio State? If you win, make sure to keep Vancey away from your trophies.

I promise to bring all y’all the same level of commonsense analysis for 2026 as I did in 2025.

No, it wasn’t Trumpy. …this time.

“Jack Smith Deposition Transcript and Video Released: Read and Watch in Full” Spicy! Iowa will take the report mild, though.