The New York Times reports: Dabney Coleman, an award-winning television and movie actor best known for his over-the-top portrayals of garrulous, egomaniacal characters, died on Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 92. Mr. Coleman was equally adept at comedy and drama, but he received his greatest acclaim for his comic work — notably in the 1980 …

CBS News reports: Former President Donald Trump will head to Minnesota on a day off from his hush money trial for a Republican fundraiser Friday night in a traditionally Democratic state that he boasts he can carry in November. Trump visited to Minnesota several times in 2020, when Biden beat him by more than 7 points. In the run-up to …

Via press release from hate group leader Bill Donohue: May 17, 2024 Mr. Roger Goodell, Commissioner National Football League 345 Park Avenue NY NY 10154 Dear Mr. Goodell: NFL senior vice president Jonathan Beane addressed the commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs’ player Harrison Butker as follows: “Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity. His views are not …

The Louisiana Illuminator reports: Louisiana is closer to becoming the first state that requires all schools that receive state money to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom. Legislation with that edict gained approval Thursday from the Louisiana Senate and is on its way to the House for apparent final approval. The bill’s proponents believe a recent U.S. Supreme Court …

The Meidas Touch reports: John Eastman was the first of the indicted co-conspirators to turn himself in on the state charges in Maricopa County, with Rudy Giuliani, Christina Bobb, and Mark Meadows expected to do so over the next few weeks. After he was arrested and booked, Eastman appeared at his arraignment today with his attorney and entered a not …

Mediaite reports: While speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill Friday morning, Rep. Jamie Raskin noted it would be “worth investigating” if alcohol played a role in the chaotic argument. Lawmakers on both sides of the Thursday argument have doubled-downed on their comments and refused to apologize. “I didn’t see the drinking, but the gentlelady from New Mexico Melanie Stansbury raised …

Via email from hate group leader Monica Cole: The Ritual corporation offends conservative parents in its newest vitamin commercial, “Trace Like a Motherf*cker.” The company is bringing awareness to its transparent approach to the traceability of product ingredients in its vitamins, but its current approach to advertising takes an unnecessary and inappropriate turn. At first, this vitamin commercial shows a …

The Hill reports: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) doubled down on claims Thursday that drug cartels are operating in the state with connections to Native American tribes, after multiple tribes in the state banned her from their lands over the comments. Noem said in a NewsNation interview that she has evidence of cartel activity in the state and will …

NBC News reports: A man whose family members were key architects of the American conservative movement was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors sought more than 11 years in prison for Brent Bozell IV, the son of Media Research Center founder Brent Bozell III …

NBC News reports: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Friday that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito should recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election after a new report said an upside-down American flag flew outside his home in the days after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and before President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Some Trump …

ABC News reports: The man convicted of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and attacking her husband Paul Pelosi with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. The Pelosis’ daughter, Christine Pelosi, appeared in court Friday and read victim impact statements from the family. David DePape was convicted in November 2023 for the Oct. …

The Daily Mail reports: Glamorous GOP Rep. Beth Van Duyne broke her silence on her love affair with married Georgia Republican Rich McCormick, confirming that they are “happily engaged in a relationship.” DailyMail.com exclusively revealed the pair had developed a particularly cozy relationship just as McCormick and his wife have filed for divorce. Footage from the March 7 State of …

The Guardian reports: A dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle dropped more than $90 million on ads described as vile, racist and transphobic in the second half of 2022 alone, new tax records obtained by Documented and the Guardian reveal. The staggering sum makes the newly created group, which is based out of the nerve center for …

“I spoke directly with Justice Alito about the flag story in the NYT. In addition to what’s in the story, he told me a neighbor on their street had a ‘F— Trump’ sign that was within 50 feet of where children await the school bus. “Mrs. Alito brought this up with the neighbor. According to Justice Alito, things escalated and …

The Sarasota Herald Tribune reports: Bridges across Florida, including the Sunshine Skyway and Ringling Causeway, will not gleam in rainbow colors this June in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Plans are in place to adorn Florida bridges in red, white and blue lighting between May 27 and Sept. 2 as a part of …

The Christian Post reports: Faith leaders and politicians on both sides of the aisle gathered to honor the late evangelist Billy Graham as a sculpture paying tribute to the North Carolina native was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds attended a private ceremony revealing the 7-foot statue, which will be part of the National Statuary Hall Collection and installed in …

“Donald Trump. Now let’s look at public reporting. I’m only going to talk about public reporting. His criminal trial started on April 15th. And here’s a summary of the press reports. On his first day of his trial, Reuters reported that Trump appeared to doze off during jury selection. “On April 16th, it was reported that Trump dropped his head …

The New York Daily News reports: Drones will soon be accompanying cops on 911 calls throughout the city, NYPD officials said. A new Drone as First Responder pilot program will be in effect in coming months, beginning with four NYPD police precincts and the Central Park precinct, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry announced at a hearing before the …

Politico Europe reports: After years of secretive negotiations and involvement from Serbia’s political elite, Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners has officially secured a 99-year permit to develop a luxury compound in Belgrade. The deal has faced outrage in Serbia, centered mostly around the building’s historical significance — in particular, that a U.S. company would be redeveloping the symbol of …

Atlanta First News reports: A former Atlanta Police officer accused of murdering a Lyft driver claimed he was hearing voices and thought he was being kidnapped during the ride before the shooting, according to Union City police. Police said Koby Minor is accused of shooting and killing Reginald Folks, 35, Wednesday after Folks dropped Minor off at his home. According …