THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 23-29, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ELBOWS UP CANADA!

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AUGUST 30 IS VICTORY DAY IN TURKEY.

AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY, INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND ZOO AWARENESS DAY.

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH & MUSHROOM🍄 MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 1 IS INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE🐒 DAY.

SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY AND COCONUT🥥 DAY.

SEPTEMBER 3 IS PET ROCK🪨 DAY AND SKYSCRAPER DAY.

SEPTEMBER 5 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY.

SEPTEMBER 6 IS READ A BOOK📖 DAY AND HUMMINGBIRD DAY.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS BRAZIL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 8 IS STAR TREK DAY AND THE FRANCHISE’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY.

SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

FACT BASED OPINION

*The Trump/Republican regime has imposed even more tariffs against Canada and has told them to "fall in line" while Canada plans response tariffs against the United States by targeting Republican controlled states and industries. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Now Trump has renamed Lake Ontario Lake America.

*Sudan reports children are being sexually abused during the civil war there.

*Although the Trump/Republican regime would prefer otherwise, there will be joint military exercises between the United States, Japan and South Korea.

*The Trump/Republican regime is claiming they now have control of Venezuela's oil fields.

*Tanzania has a new Vice President.

*Concerns about a new Ecstasy pill in the Netherlands.

*Vaccinations against Ebola have begun in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

FACT BASED OPINION

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 29, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

*America is running low on (Patriot) missiles, thanks to the Trump/Republican regime.

*Brazil has fined TikTok and demands stronger protections for minor (under 18/EIGHTEEN) users.

FACT BASED OPINION

Cambodia continues its crackdown against cybercrimes.

*British Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from America back to England.

*AI Created music will not receive chart ratings in Australia.

*There will eventually be a Dragon Ball Z theme park in France.

*At the 2026 Robot Race...

*HAPPY 117TH BIRTHDAY ETHEL CATERHAM!🎂

*The dog was successfully rescued from the mountain.

*Would you believe a 29/TWENTY-NINE toed cat???

*Analysis: Guess who's winning the Canada-Trump Tariff War, so far.

*Analysis: What happens in Taiwan and the South China Sea are important to the world.

*Dick Van Dyke's opinions on growing older.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Is Israel attacking hospitals in Palestine???

*Iran is still patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, but may start ships tolls to sail through. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime has declared a group against Israel's actions towards Palestine a terrorist organization.

*The Trump/Republican regime has imposed even more sanctions against Iran as their economic attack begins. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The United States no longer considers Syria a terrorist sponsor.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…

*Russia thinks the Ukraine has opened "Pandora's Box".

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice, preferably through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*El Salvador and Panama are under drought warnings.

*The waterless toilet.

*India's lion🦁 population has improved.

*Trying to reestablish frogs and tadpoles in South California.

*The death of 50/FIFTY sloths in Florida is not a crime???

*Now Nevada is fighting wildfires.

*Earthquakes in North Carolina???

*Pakistan is trying to protect the River Dolphin.

*Another use for logging waste.

*Australia's efforts to protect their Cryptic Orchid.

*One possible winter 2026 forecast.

*She's growing her own dress???

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime changing the rules is endangering once protected species.

*August 31 is Zoo Awareness Day.

*September 1 is International Primate🐵 Day.

*September 2 is Coconut🥥 Day.

*September 6 is Hummingbird Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

FACT BASED OPINION

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*The innocent lives lost to the Nepal floods.

*King Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom is no longer with us.

*King Harald V of Norway has passed away.

*Singer, songwriter, actress and humanitarian Dolly Parton has passed away.

*Voice artist Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime, Eeyore and much more) is no longer with us.

*Actress (The Donna Reed Show, Coach, more) and singer (♫Johnny Angel♫) Shelley Fabares has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for her polka dots, is no longer with us.

*Former college football🏈 player turned coach Dave Kragthrope has passed away.

*Singer, actress Jaye P. Morgan (a lot of appearances from 1951-1992) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Rich Rowland is no longer with us.

*Actor/rapper Caffeine (Samuel Monroe Junior, active from 1992 until his passing) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Tim Curry (very active from 1968 until his passing) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE THYROID MEDICINE RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE VARIOUS MEAT RECALLS???

SEPTEMBER 7 IS LABOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

FACT BASED OPINION

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*The Trump/Republican regime has imposed even more tariffs against Canada and has told them to "fall in line" while Canada plans response tariffs against the United States by targeting Republican controlled states and industries. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*America is running low on (Patriot) missiles, thanks to the Trump/Republican regime.

*Trial has been set for 4/FOUR suspects in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America, IN 2028!

FACT BASED OPINION

*While the Trump/Republican regime would prefer otherwise, there will be joint military exercises between the United States, Japan and South Korea.

*The United States no longer considers Syria a terrorist sponsor.

*The Trump/Republican regime is claiming they now have control of Venezuela's oil fields.

*The Trump/Republican regime has declared a group against Israel's actions towards Palestine a terrorist organization.

*Now Trump has renamed Lake Ontario Lake America.

*Analysis: Guess who's winning the Canada-Trump Tariff War, so far.

*Analysis: The US needs Canada's business.

THE US-IRAN WAR…

*The Trump/Republican regime has imposed even more sanctions against Iran as their economic attack begins. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump now claims he's in no hurry to end the war.

FROM FACEBOOK

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*The Trump/Republican regime is allowing initial preliminary work to proceed on an (unwanted) underwater data center off the coast of Maine.

*Yet Texas has apparently turned against data centers. And they're not the only state. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*A Federal Judge has ruled the Trump/Republican regime illegally cut some farmers' wages.

*Guess who's making a profit from fossil fuel stocks as gas prices rise.

*The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates after all.

FACT BASED OPINION

*Analysis: Cattle farmers are suffering.

*Analysis: While the Trump/Republican regime seems to be excluding beef from Argentina, are they importing RECALLED BEEF??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: WHAT beef processing monopoly???

*Analysis: Consumer confidence is low.

*Analysis: The rising costs of rising costs.

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime affect on everyday lives. Millions who need it have lost their food assistance. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: Teacher's pay.

*Trump's opinions on affordability.

*Opinion: JD Vance on home ownership.

*Speculation: What is going on with Cracker Barrell???

*Speculation: Is Trump trying to sell a private developer part of Yosemite National Park???

*Speculation: Who does the Trump/Republican regime actually support???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*British Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to England.

*The Department of Homeland Security is spying on journalists, non profit organizations and unions!

*The Trump/Republican regime is changing some of the Visa rules again.

*A Federal Judge has ruled the Trump/Republican regime cannot deport students commenting against Israel's actions in the Middle East.

*Now ICE wants to buy Robot Dogs!

*ICE arrested a man waiting for the USS Abraham Lincoln to return???

*Did ICE raid a Connecticut school bus stop???

*An ICE Agent suspected in a Minnesota shooting may not face any criminal charges.

*The deportation agenda is actually part of an ad campaign???

*Analysis: WHO is actually being deported???

FACT BASED OPINION

*Border Czar Tom Homan's latest opinions.

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*The fired staff of Stars and Stripes are now suing the Trump/Republican regime.

*Opinion: Trump considers his latest ratings "fake numbers from fake polls." Yet they don't look good from any perspective. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Why did Hakeem Jeffries meet with Jared Kushner???

*Speculation: Why is the Trump/Republican regime losing staff???

FACT BASED OPINION

THE 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS…

*The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump/Republican regime to allow the Federal government to establish a national voter registry so the US Post Office delivers mail ballots to only those listed. Considering some states don't want to share their private data with the Trump/Republican regime... The decision, which many feel is basically voter suppression, is being challenged while everything else the Trump/Republican regime wants concerning limiting votes by mail is still pending in lower courts. Yet at least one Justice disagrees with the ruling. (There are 11

*South Carolina apparently obeyed Trump's orders as Lindsay's sister Darline Graham is the Republican candidate for his Senate seat. But where does she stand on the issues??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

FACT BASED OPINION

*Mike Lindell wants a recount in the Minnesota Governor's primary, but won't pay for it.

*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime is still making unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 Presidential Election.

*Speculation: Why has Texas purged over ONE MILLION voters from their registries???

*NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.

*FRIENDLY REMINDER: The individual states are responsible for their elections, NOT the Federal Government.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE BALLROOM BLITZ...

*The Trump/Republican regime is now threatening to DESTROY the Kennedy Center unless his name is restored on it!

*Trump wants to add an image of himself at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool???

ALSO…

*Who still currently has a Federal grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

*The latest from the White House.

*Trump's opinion of every President who served before him.

*Speculation: Trump akin to Hitler???

NEWS

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

*Epstein's former girlfriend and assistant Ghislaine Maxwell will remain in prison, for now.

*Virginia’s Giuffre’s 2015 civil lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell is about to be unsealed.

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

FACT BASED OPINION

MEDICAL NEWS…

*Doctor Oz admitted the MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) vaccine is not what Trump claims.

*General Mills says there is now NO Artificial Colors in any of their cereals.

*The current status of your hospital.

*Analysis: Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Junior, Samoa and vaccines. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: Why health care costs are rising in Florida.

*Speculation: Why are services to autistic children being CUT???

*Speculation: WHAT deals???

THE CYCLOSPORA SITUATION...

*The current medical crisis has spread to 3/THREE more states!

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court has sided with the Trump/Republican regime to allow the Federal government to establish a national voter registry so the US Post Office delivers mail ballots to only those listed. Considering some states don't want to share their private data with the Trump/Republican regime... The decision, which many feel is basically voter suppression, is being challenged while everything else the Trump/Republican regime wants concerning limiting votes by mail is still pending in lower courts.. Yet at least one Justice disagrees with the ruling. (There are 11

*Now the Trump/Republican regime wants the Court's permission to permanently ban transgender military personnel.

*Except for emergency cases and administrative duties, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2026.

DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…

*The Department of Homeland Security is spying on journalists, non profit organizations and unions!

FACT BASED OPINION

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*A Federal Judge has declared Donald Trump is still a convicted felon!

*Trial has been set for 4/FOUR suspects in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America, IN 2028!

*As the new school year begins, the Trump/Republican regime still wants to permanently close the Department of Education!

*Washington, DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro versus Public Schools???

*META has promised to improve safeguards and protections for minor (anyone under 18/EIGHTEEN) users on Facebook and Instagram.

*An ICE Agent suspected in a Minnesota shooting may not face any criminal charges.

*A school principal was fired for helping a homeless student???

*California believes students should learn financial literacy.

*Richmond, Virginia has removed the last of its Confederate era statutes.

*Speculation: Does Florida's Governor care about the poor in his state??? Is Ron DeSantis guilty of Medicaid fraud??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

FACT

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Trump on Canada.

*JD Vance on current events, circa August 24, 2026.

*Former President Joseph Biden is NOT responsible for Trump's economy!

*Trump's August 28 speech at NASA Houston.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*So where is Senator Mitch McConnell???

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

*Speculation: Why did Hakeem Jeffries meet with Jared Kushner???

ELSEWHERE…

*Would you believe a 29/TWENTY-NINE toed cat???

*Kyle Kirkwood won the Indy Car Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

*The National Football🏈 League has played its last Pro Bowl Game.

*Dick Van Dyke's opinions on growing older.

*Guess what we found in our backyard???

*Speculation: What next for Ron DeSantis???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*HAPPY 117TH BIRTHDAY ETHEL CATERHAM!🎂

*The waterless toilet.

*The dog was successfully rescued from the mountain.

*Another use for logging waste.

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

OTHER IMAGES VIA PUBLIC DOMAIN SOURCES.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 23-29, 2020

MANKIND'S INHUMANITY TO THEIR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS HAS GOT TO STOP!

BEWARE THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AUGUST 29 IS RECORD STORE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 4 IS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPACE: 1999.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS LABOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

2020 IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SNICKERS CANDY BAR.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Should a country be able to buy their removal from the US’ terrorist supporter list???

*Japan may soon need a new Prime Minister.

*Africa is free of polio!😀

*Mexico has a problem with Coca-Cola???

*Tik Tok versus American President Donald Trump.

*📖The Discomfort of Evening has won the 2020 International Booker prize.

*“Fan mail from some flounder?”

*The elephant🐘🐘🐘 parade.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent victims of a teenage killer!

*The innocent victims of Hurricanes Laura and Marco.

*Actress Lori Nelson (credits too numerous to mention) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*YouTube star Landon Clifford has passed away.

*Singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle is no longer with us.

*Animator Joe Ruby (credits too numerous to mention) has passed away.

*Astronaut Gerald Carr (Skylab 4) is no longer with us.

*Actor Allan Rich (credits too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Chadwick Boseman (Marvel Films’ Black Panther, 42) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Caesar Cordova (Scarface, Carlito’s Way, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional basketball🏀 player Cliff Robinson is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this. But what about the health/safety of all the “detainees”???

*The child IS an American!

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION…🗹

*Does Trump need a new strategy???

*Some Republicans’ opinions on Trump.

*A LOT of Republicans are actually endorsing Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden!

*The virtual Republican National Convention: a review of Day One.

*Why wasn’t Ted Cruz at the RNC???

*It’s official. Trump-Pence versus Biden-Harris in November.

*Is this the future of the Republican Party???

*The Impeachment as a political issue???

*Guess who has more ads than Trump right now???

POST OFFICE DISPATCHES… (this item is big enough to deserve its own listing this week)

*The House of Representatives acted to save the Post Office, but can they??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump’s lost his lawsuit against Pennsylvania over mail-in ballots.

*Apparently “Post Master General” Louis DeJoy hasn’t told Congress everything. So what happens next??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The House is looking further into DeJoy’s background and relationship with Trump.

*DeJoy is now claiming delayed packages are by “receiver’s request”.

POLITICALLY…

*“He has no principles and you can’t trust him.”—Maryanne Trump Barry on her brother Donald.

*Another voice second’s Maryanne Trump Barry’s opinion.

*“Trump is a miserable, incompetent failure!”—Kamala Harris.

*Should a country be able to buy their removal from the US’ terrorist supporter list???

*Another departure (defection?) in the Trump Administration as Kellyanne Conway prepares to leave.

*What does Eric Trump actually know and will he talk???

*Tik Tok versus Donald Trump.

*Did the White House/Trump THREATEN a reporter???

*What (if anything) is going on between Jared Kushner and Russia???

*Is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in trouble??? The White House/Trump says no. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE… (originally just George Floyd news)

*Why did police shoot Jacob Blake in the back???

*Sports protests supporting Blake. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*There was no call for THIS either! 

*The 17 year old who killed two pro-Blake protesters has been arrested.

*Protesting in Tennessee could cost you your voting rights!

*Any way you look at it, Trump doesn’t like pro-African American protesters. Period.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)

*The state of your state, from two different perspectives. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The virus is making a strong reappearance at college campuses.

*Trump on Emergency Use Authorization for using convalescent plasma against COVID-19. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Was the Center for Disease Control pressured to change their testing guidelines???

TRUMP TWEETS…

*Twitter warns its users about Trump’s Tweets! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*What the Seattle protest was REALLY about.

*Democrats are NOT using the pandemic to “steal” the Presidential election.

*Rand Paul did NOT face an angry mob.

*The Obama Administration did NOT build the kiddie cages!

*NO cannibals, real or fictional, involved.

*Trump's acceptance speech.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Is Susan Collins embarrassed???

*Congressional Republicans are looking for others to do their mud slinging!

ELSEWHERE…

*Will Ohio Governor Mike DeWine be impeached???

*Lord & Taylor is going out of business.

*A pumpkin🎃 panic???

*And the winner of the belated Indy 500 is...🏁

*September 4 marks the 240th anniversary of what is now Los Angeles, California being founded by Spanish settlers.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*“Fan mail from some flounder?”

*The elephant🐘🐘🐘 parade.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 23-29, 2015

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...

*Tropical Storm Erika has already claimed at least 20 victims. People and craft in its path through the Caribbean are advised caution!
*The Hawaiian Coast is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Ignacio on Monday, with Hurricane Jimena following close behind.
*Britain and Iran have reopened their respective embassies in the other's country.
*North and South Korea managed to peacefully defuse recent tensions.
*Some International stock markets are in a state of flux over concerns about the Chinese economy, after banks there have lowered the interest rates and minimum balance to maintain an account again. Meanwhile, the Panasonic Corporation has announced it will stop making ion-lithium batteries in Beijing, costing China 1300+ jobs.
*Although stating he is unaware of any actual spying, United States President Barack Obama has formally apologized to Japan after claims that the US has spied on Japanese politicians.
*Scientists think they might have discovered the "off switch" to cancer cells!
*Before their next elections September 20th, Greece has its first female (although interim) Prime Minister.
*A new Parliament will be seated in Singapore after the September 11th election there.
*Poland is preparing to explore the suspected site of a lost Nazi "gold train" from World War 2.
*The war in Donbass between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists continues.

TERRIBLE TERRORIST ACTIVITIES...
*Malaysia has found the remains of 20 people in a mass grave near the Thailand border. The deceased are suspected victims of human trafficking.
*There is a strategic, International effort underway to flush ISIS/ISIL forces out of Syria.
*France has presented the quartet responsible for foiling a would be terrorist attack in Thalys the Legion d'honneur medal.
*ISIS/ISIL recruiters were arrested in Spain.

PASSING PARADE...
*Singer Mariem Hassan, known as the Voice of the Sahara, has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson has passed away.
*Famed trauma surgeon Doctor James "Red" Duke is no longer with us.
*Reporters Alison Parker and Adam Ward of WDBJ-TV, assassinated on air by an ex-coworker.
*Racer Justin Wilson has passed away from his injuries sustained at the Pocono Raceway Sunday, August 23rd.
*Famed crossword puzzle creator Merl Reagle is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
POLITICALLY...

*Although stating he is unaware of any actual spying, United States President Barack Obama has formally apologized to Japan after claims that the US has spied on Japanese politicians.
*Despite the fact that all their claims and "evidence" have been proven FALSE, Congressional Republicans are still threatening another government shutdown unless the Planned Parenthood organization is completely defunded and abolished.
*President Obama and former President George W. Bush were in New Orleans this week to observe the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and marvel at the recovery efforts there. While there are very few who question whether or not the President has managed to keep all his 2008 campaign promises concerning helping the Katrina victims out, there is no doubt as to how badly the Bush administration fumbled things while in charge.
*Meanwhile, it is suspected that there might be people still living within those toxic FEMA trailers from Hurricane Katrina.
*Former Secretary of State and current Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has been found NOT in violation of any policies concerning private e-mails, especially in light of the fact that there currently is no policies covering the situation.
*New Mexico's Secretary of State Dianna Duran has been charged with 64 counts of fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering.
ELSEWHERE...
*The man responsible for the 2012 mass murder at an Aurora, Colorado movie theater has been sentenced to 12 consecutive life sentences and an additional 3000+ years in prison for all the innocents he killed.
*Hawaii will soon be oil and gas free as the islands concentrate on using only renewable energy resources!
*That same county clerk in Kentucky is still refusing to issue any marriage certificates, especially to same gender couples.
*Wal-Mart has announced they will soon stop selling AR-15 assault rifles, allegedly due to "sluggish customer demands". WHY did they ever start selling such a dangerous weapon in the first place???
*While there were no questionable images on the specific item, a school has banned a little girl from using a Wonder Woman lunch box as part of its crackdown against fictitious characters who use violence to solve problems.
*Avid Life Media's CEO is stepping down in wake of the Ashley Madison hacking scandal.

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