Sunset 5-20-26

The Pulitzer Prize is not what it used to be, run by leftist hacks, but the rot is bigger than one trophy factory.

Mainstream journalism is not what it used to be either. It used to chase facts, challenge power, and fear being wrong. Now it launders narratives, rewards ideological obedience, and hands prizes to outlets that spent years peddling the Russia collusion hoax.

Daniel Street lays out the scandal: Trump asked the Pulitzer Board to rescind the 2018 award to The New York Times and The Washington Post after the story collapsed. Instead, the Board doubled down.

That is not journalism. That is institutional gaslighting. [DANIEL R. STREET]

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Trump endorsed candidate in KY wins Primary

Andy Barr wins Kentucky GOP Senate primary

This sets up the November fight for McConnell's seat

Rep. Andy Barr fought his way through an 11-candidate Republican primary in Kentucky to claim the party's nomination for U.S. Senate, a victory that positions the seven-term congressman to replace the longest-serving Republican leader in Senate history.

The seat belongs to retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Come November, Barr will face a Democratic opponent for the right to fill it. And the man who helped clear his path through a bruising primary was President Donald Trump, whose late endorsement earlier this month reshaped a race that had no clear frontrunner.

The Kentucky Republican Senate primary drew one of the largest fields of any GOP contest in the country. Barr emerged from the pack, beating former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and nine other candidates.

The win hands Trump an ally in a chamber where his legislative agenda, including the stalled SAVE America Act, has run into resistance from members of his own party.

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$58 Million Bounty on Trump & Netanyau

Iran Lawmakers Push $58 Million Bounty on Trump

Iran's parliament reportedly is considering a bill calling for the assassination of both President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iranian lawmakers are preparing to vote on legislation that would formally authorize a $58 million reward for anyone who kills Trump following the February U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, The Telegraph reported Monday.

Ebrahim Azizi, chair of Iran's national security commission, said the proposed bill — titled "Reciprocal action by military and security forces of the Islamic Republic" — would codify what had previously been limited to regime-linked propaganda campaigns and religious fatwas.

The legislation would also target Netanyahu and U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper, whom Tehran blames for the Feb. 28 operation.

Mahmoud Nabavian, another member of Iran's national security commission, reportedly declared that parliament would soon vote on rewards for whoever "sends Mr. Trump and Netanyahu to hell."

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The New King of Midterm Spending

The Biggest Donor in the 2026 Midterms Is Not George Soros

George Soros has owned American elections for thirty years – until this cycle.

A Silicon Valley billionaire nobody was watching just moved more money than Soros, Musk, and every Democratic megadonor combined. What he's buying with it affects every race on your ballot in November.

Andreessen Horowitz – the venture capital firm co-founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz – is now the single largest known political donor in the 2026 midterm cycle.

The New York Times confirmed it from federal filings. Over $115 million deployed so far.

That puts Andreessen ahead of Soros at nearly $103 million, Elon Musk at $85 million, and Jeff Yass at $81.8 million.

Their interest:--Supporting candidates for crypto currency and artificial ingeligence.

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End the Iranian War says 3 Star General

Gen. Kellogg to Newsmax: Trump Should Bring Iran to Its Knees

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told Newsmax on Monday that President Donald Trump should suspend negotiations with Iran and instead move aggressively to choke off Tehran's economy by seizing strategic locations, including Kharg Island.

"I cannot believe how reasonable he's been in this whole process and how measured he's been," Kellogg told "Rob Schmitt Tonight."

Earlier Monday, Trump said he had called off a planned strike against Iran because there was still "a good chance" a deal could be reached, despite the White House rejecting Tehran's latest nuclear proposal as inadequate.

The Iranian proposal included broader language pledging not to pursue a nuclear weapon but did not contain specific commitments to halt uranium enrichment or surrender existing stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.

Kellogg argued the administration should stop negotiating altogether. I certainly agree.

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Anti-Weaponization Fund established for benefit of Americans

Trump settles $10 billion IRS lawsuit, secures apology and $1.776 billion fund for Americans targeted by government

President Trump dismissed his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS on Monday in exchange for a formal government apology and the creation of a $1.776 billion compensation fund open to any American who believes federal agencies were turned against them for political reasons, including, remarkably, Hunter Biden.

The settlement, reported by the New York Post, resolves a case Trump, his sons Don Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization filed on January 29 after the government failed to protect their confidential tax returns from being leaked to the New York Times in 2019.

In its place now stands the Justice Department Anti-Weaponization Fund, a board-governed mechanism designed to hear claims, issue apologies, and distribute monetary relief to people who were unfairly targeted by any administration.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund's formation Monday with a statement that left little ambiguity about the settlement's purpose.

"The machinery of government should never be weaponized against any American, and it is this Department's intention to make right the wrongs that were previously done while ensuring this never happens again."

Trump and his family receive no compensation from the fund. They get the apology. Everyone else, from January 6 defendants to political targets of prior administrations, gets a place in line.

The deal is not cost-free for the president. Monday's settlement requires Trump to withdraw claims related to the FBI's August 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago and the FBI investigation into alleged collusion between his 2016 campaign and the Russian government. Those are two of the most politically significant episodes of his first term, and they are now off the table as legal claims.

A spokesman for Trump's legal team framed the trade-off in characteristically forward-looking terms.

"President Trump is entering into this settlement squarely for the benefit of the American people, and he will continue his fight to hold those who wrong America and Americans accountable."

"The point of this isn't to make every January 6-er a millionaire. The point is to compensate, and to give entitled people back some of their dignity and some of what they lost, including money, whether it's for legal fees or other costs associated with what they went through."

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Different Strategies - Weakness and Strength

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Sunset 5-19-26

China remains America’s biggest adversary on the world stage, and while the May 14–15 summit between President Donald Trump and General Secretary Xi Jinping could lead to some cooperation with China, certain issues—such as drug-trafficking and theft of technology and personal information—must remain non-negotiable.

• “Limited U.S.–China cooperation is acceptable when it advances U.S. interests but must not come at the expense of America’s national security,” write Policy Analyst Andrew Harding and Jeff Smith, director of Heritage’s Asian Studies Center.

• Additionally, America must not give up its strategic edge on AI, which China would use against the United States in the case of a conflict, the authors caution. [Heritage Foundation]

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Parents responsible for ther teens violent crimes

Jeanine Pirro demands tougher curfew, warns DC teens and parents face prosecution after Navy Yard Chipotle brawl

Washington, D.C., US Attorney Jeanine Pirro stood before cameras and put the city on notice: teenagers involved in violent mob gatherings, and the parents who let them roam, will face federal prosecution, fines, and jail time.

The warning came after a brawl tore through a Chipotle restaurant in the Navy Yard neighborhood, with video showing youths fighting and hurling chairs inside the business.

"What happened this past Saturday night at Chipotle in the Navy Yard, and what we're seeing increasingly across the district is not only unacceptable, it is violent, it is dangerous, and it is illegal," Pirro said at a press conference, the New York Post reported. "And I am here to tell you it's going to stop."

The incident at the Navy Yard Chipotle was not an isolated flare-up. Pirro described a pattern of "teen takeovers" spreading across the District, violent, chaotic gatherings that have resulted in assaults and property destruction. Her office's response marks a sharp escalation, one that targets not just the juveniles but the adults responsible for them.

Pirro made clear that her office views parental negligence as part of the problem, and intends to treat it as a criminal matter. She invoked federal statutes for contributing to the delinquency of minors, which carry penalties of up to six months in prison.

Democrats nervous about Spencer Pratt

Spencer Pratt got a big endorsement but not in the traditional way

THIS is how you deal with Democrat elitist hypocrites!

The chatter around Spencer Pratt’s campaign for Los Angeles mayor has continued to increase following his strong debate performance and common sense platform.

It appears Pratt’s surge in popularity is making Hollywood nervous. So nervous that they are now starting to attack him in an attempt to stifle his campaign.

The most recent example of this comes from Chelsea Handler, who regurgitates the tired talking points against Pratt in a video posted to social media.

“Oh, hi! If you’re seeing this video, this is a reminder that a straight, white male, reality star that has no previous experience in government should not be a legitimate political candidate,” Handler says.

“Have we learned anything yet?” Handler asked, referring to President Donald Trump. “The bar is on the f*cking floor, people. And I need you to jump over it. Ok, thank you! Have a nice day!”

See Chelsea the w(b)itch with her hate

Spencer Pratt is making a significant surge, closing the gap with Mayor Karen Bass, putting him in a tight contest to secure a spot in the general election runoff.

James Woods sounds off on RINOS, John Thune, Democrats and Republicans

'Worthless piece of [bleep]': Actor James Woods torches Republican leader John Thune as 'treacherous rat'

'Fetterman has done more for the Republican platform than this weasel'

Actor James Woods, who is no stranger to American politics, is now shredding Senate Majority Leader John Thune as a "treacherous rat" and "worthless piece of s***."

In a brief post on X, Woods summed up his thoughts about the South Dakota Republican, saying, "No Trump judges, no voter ID SAVE Act, 50 bills already passed by the house in limbo."

"Pardon my language, but this guy is a worthless piece of s***. He's worse than a grifter Democrat. Fetterman has done more for the Republican platform than this weasel. Treacherous rat."

The comments by Woods caught the attention of Jim Hoft at the Gateway Pundit, who noted: "Senator Thune will not even pass Voter ID to save the country – an issue that that has over 80% support from the public!"

"Who is this treacherous rat really working for? It's NOT the American people and it certainly IS NOT Republican voters. Calling Thune a 'treacherous rat' is being kind."

"I am a devout follower of President Trump, and as a registered Independent will continue to vote with Republicans when they stand behind this great President and act like Republicans again.

Democrats, the ragtag band of con artists and grifters that they are, manage to work together in lockstep, but getting Republicans to accomplish anything is like herding cats. It's absolutely infuriating."

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OMG records two Officials trashing Tump

White House officials trashed the President

A senior Trump White House official sat across from one of our undercover journalists on a date in Washington, D.C. He had no idea who she really was. He had no idea our camera was rolling.

And then — to a stranger — he said this:
"We've got to get rid of Trump. He's [expletive] up for everybody."
"He's a madman. Literally infinitely mad. Nothing can stop him. And that's dangerous."
"No one can know how I feel."

Our journalist also went on a date with Maxim Lott — a Special Assistant to President Trump on the White House Domestic Policy Council, working there since February 2025.

Lott described the decision-making inside the Trump White House as "chaotic." He admitted — on camera — that policy decisions are made not from formal analysis, but from what "feels like a good idea." No real cost-benefit math. No "this will cost ten million but save twenty." Just feelings and assumptions about what Trump's base would support.

We have received comments from Benjamin and Maxim. When OMG contacted Ellisten for comment, he sounded flustered and claimed he had “no idea what we’re talking about” before abruptly hanging up the phone. [OMG]

Iran War - Global costs

Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion - and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis.

A review of ​corporate statements since the start of the conflict by companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia offers a sobering look at the fallout. Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply ‌chains and trade routes severed by Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - the world's most critical energy chokepoint - has pushed oil prices above $100 a ​barrel, more than 50% higher than before the war.

The closure has driven up shipping costs, squeezed supplies of raw materials and cut off trade routes vital to the flow of goods. Supplies of fertilizers, helium, aluminium, polyethylene and other key inputs have been hit.

One-fifth of companies in the review - which make everything from cosmetics to tyres and detergent, to cruise operators and airlines - have flagged a financial hit due to the war.

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The conflict began on February 28, 2026. Let's end it...no more threats unless you carry them out.

Early Morning Sky 5-19-26

Abigail Spanberger Redistricting - blew up in her face

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Sunset 5-18-26

Beneath the towering marble monuments and windswept flags of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. the United States began something far larger than a mere political celebration.

America commenced the solemn observance of its 250th birthday with a national act of prayer, gratitude, remembrance, and rededication to the principles that forged this nation from wilderness into world power.

The event titled “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving” is not simply another gathering in the capital city. It is an attempt to restore the spiritual architecture of the American experiment at a moment when the country stands battered by division, cynicism, cultural amnesia, and political warfare.

Like weary travelers returning to the church bells of a familiar hometown after wandering through a storm, thousands gathered today not merely to celebrate America’s existence, but to ask whether the soul of the nation can still be renewed. [Roger Stone]

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Resolution--Shared Sacrifice on Government Shutdowns

Senate votes unanimously to withhold members' pay during future government shutdowns

The United States Senate passed a resolution Thursday by unanimous consent to dock senators' pay during any future government shutdown, a move that came only after two record-setting funding lapses left federal workers scrambling and Americans fuming at a Congress that kept cashing its own checks.

The measure, sponsored by Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy, advanced Wednesday with a 99-0 vote before final adoption the following day. Under the resolution, senators' salaries will be held in escrow whenever a shutdown affects one or more federal agencies. The money gets released only after funding is restored.

It is a narrow fix to a broad problem. But for the first time, senators will face at least a taste of the financial disruption they have inflicted on millions of government employees through repeated failures to fund the agencies they oversee.

Kennedy, speaking on the Senate floor, did not mince words. As the Daily Mail reported, the Louisiana senator laid out the record bluntly:

"We ought to hide our heads in a bag. It's got to stop. Shutting down government, it should not be our default solution to our refusal to work out our issues and our differences."

"This is about shared sacrifice. If senators are going to vote to shut down the government and prevent millions of federal workers from getting paid, they ought to have the same skin in the game."

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It was Democrats who shut down the government twice...Last year, the majority of the federal government was shut down for 43 days. Then, just three months after that crisis ended, the Department of Homeland Security lost its funding for 76 days. Ridiculous.

Sebastian Gorka speaks out on Tucker Carlson and Right-wing extremists

Counterterrorism Official Sebastain Gorka Mentions Tucker Carlson In ‘Right-Wing Extremism’ Exchange

An ideological fracture inside Donald Trump’s political coalition intensified this past week after a senior Trump counterterrorism adviser publicly suggested that conservative commentator Tucker Carlson had become part of a broader extremism problem facing the political right.

The controversy erupted following comments from Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council.

During a recent interview, Gorka referenced Tucker Carlson and far-right streamer Nick Fuentes while discussing “right-wing extremism” and domestic terrorism concerns. The remarks quickly triggered backlash across conservative media circles and fueled debate over the future direction of the MAGA movement.

The dispute comes at a sensitive moment for Trump-aligned media personalities, some of whom have openly criticized the administration’s aggressive posture toward Iran and broader foreign policy decisions. Carlson, once one of Trump’s most influential media defenders, has increasingly distanced himself from some administration positions in 2026.

“Let’s come back to right-wing extremism. Do you regard it as a threat at all?” asked Breitbart editor-in-chief Alex Marlow during an interview with Gorka on Friday. “I mean, is there any? I guess that’s the question.