Eric Hegedus

‘Get used to it’: Jake Tapper responds to Trump admin’s criticism of Iran war coverage | CNN Politics Responding to Trump administration criticism of CNN’s coverage of US military deaths in the war with Iran, Jake Tapper says, “It is the news media’s responsibility to cover this war, not to cheerlead ...

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Americans Are Now a Target in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown A WSJ investigation tracked the U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive federal campaign to detain and demonize dissenters.

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SNL Cut a Beavis and Butt-Head Sequel From Ryan Gosling's Return - LateNighter First on LateNighter: Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day did bring Beavis and Butt-Head back to SNL tonight—but viewers at home never got to see it.

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YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Passing Notes - SNL

Something (specifically, the note about rehearsal) tells me this was a Stefon situation for the cast.

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I forgot it was "spring forward" day, but I am thrilled it is. I worship daylight until 8 p.m.!

The administration plans to use claims that "China interfered in the 2020 election as a basis to declare a national emergency that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.”

The premise, it almost goes without saying, is a total lie. trib.al/LmNKGxR

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Ryan Gosling Thinks He’s Joining SNL’s Five-Timers Club

Ryan Gosling, je t'adore.

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Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

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A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

Miss this?

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This is the Republican Party now.

Must-see TV on the way …

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Exclusive | McDonald’s Big Arch and Burger King’s ‘new’ Whopper are battling for fast food greatness — but can either survive a Post taste test? They’ve got all-beef.

Mmmm … buuurrrrrgers …

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Leaked Interior Department database reveals US plans to revise historical information By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.

An internal government database revealed the scope of the Trump administration's effort to revise or remove information on African-American history, LGBT rights, climate change and other topics at hundreds of national park ‌sites.

Via Reuters

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YouTube video by With Farts With FARTS! | Terminator 2 : Judgment Day

Oh, nooooo.

My inner 11-year-old is about to become obsessed with this YouTube channel.

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YouTube video by Peacock The Miniature Wife | Official Trailer | Peacock Original

This looks really fun, though I hope it's not a one-trick pony. (Seems like it won't be, but ... )

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Gavin Newsom Slams California Haters on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Shouts Out TMZ Gavin Newsom gave all those California haters on the right a piece of his mind on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," saying they all have Fox News derangement while also giving a shoutout to TMZ!

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I think this year's spring cleaning needs to include decluttering — or more like de-hoarding — boxes and boxes and boxes of anxiety that are taking up way too much head space and stopping me from focusing on what truly matters in life (whatever that may be).

Who's with me?

James Talarico wins Democratic primary in Texas' U.S. Senate race The state lawmaker defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas.

Good context in here.

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ICE training was slashed, records show, corroborating whistleblower claims Previously unreported records also offer new details about what was cut from ICE’s basic training program. Concerns about the quality of ICE agents’ training have mounted for months.

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You know who else did medical experiments on prisoners?

SNL and Connor Storrie did what Donald Trump could have and should have done.

Connor Storrie is giving me Neil Patrick Harris vibes on “SNL.”

YouTube video by The Kelly Clarkson Show P!nk Crashes Kelly Clarkson Show Before Guest Host Week

I adore and admire the talent and wonderful human being named Pink. It is so great that she and Kelly Clarkson seem to love each other so much; they are delightful together. Now, I want Pink to knock this week out of the park (and I have no doubt she will).

Excelsior!

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"At least he'll be better on property rights" has gone the way of "At least he won't drag us into pointless overseas wars."

Fodder

This Is Not How Democracies Go to War. It’s How Dictators Do. Donald Trump has said almost nothing to justify going to war against Iran. The real reason may be something he dare not speak of.

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“We don’t want to see this thuggery type of authoritarian government … “

— Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Indiana), speaking (unironically, some would say) moments ago on CNN regarding regarding Iran

Running your war from a private club for millionaires — ahead of a $1 million-a-plate dinner — is a choice.

Still up on the official White House website:

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