In a move that’s equal parts bold and bewildering, Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor—a longtime loyalist and former personnel chief—to be the next U.S. ambassador to India. What could go wrong? Everything. And that’s why it’s comedy gold.
California’s redistricting fight just turned into a political blockbuster. With Charles Munger Jr. dropping $10 million to stop a Democratic map that looks like it was drawn by a caffeinated toddler with a crayon, the November ballot is shaping up to be the most expensive cartography contest since Lewis and Clark.
A federal court just denied Donald Trump’s attempt to make taxpayers cover his $83 million defamation bill to E. Jean Carroll. In this satirical essay, we unpack the legal drama, MAGA’s outrage, and what it means for your wallet, your sanity, and your comedy blog.
Texas Republicans just passed a congressional map so gerrymandered it makes a game of Twister look fair. With Trump allegedly whispering sweet district lines into their ears, the Lone Star State is now the Lone Gerrymandered State. Here’s what it means for 2026, democracy, and your sanity.
ICE agents showed up outside Governor Gavin Newsom’s wildfire press conference like they were trying to RSVP to a kombucha tasting. Californians weren’t sure if it was a federal operation or a flash mob. Spoiler: it was both. Welcome to Sacramento, where immigration enforcement meets interpretive dance.
Picture it: Washington D.C., the Kennedy Center, a venue known for elegant galas and cello solos. Suddenly, the red carpet is rolled out—not for Yo-Yo Ma, but for Donald J. Trump, arriving in a gold-plated golf cart, flanked by Secret Service agents and a guy dressed as a bald eagle.
On August 11, Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington D.C., invoking Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the city’s police force under federal control and deploy the National Guard like it was a pop-up shop for authoritarianism.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, because nothing says “freedom” like a 900-page document that changes everything from your tax return to your healthcare provider.