Crooks & Liars
A progressive political news blog.
You May Not Like Him, But Pay Attention: Gavin Newsom's Got The Elvis
Sunday November 09, 2025
Here's the thing about politics: You can be a great leader, someone who could do great things, has great ideas, and deserves to win -- but you won't win the White House unless you have The Elvis. It's that charismatic ...Trump Hosts Another Extravagant Party For The Bourgeoisie As Americans Starve
Sunday November 09, 2025
President Marie Antoinette once again hosted an extravagant, tone-deaf event at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, resort. At the same time, Americans wait in hours-long food bank lines, while SNAP benefits are being withheld at his command. Trump's handlers are ignoring the optics ...Olivia Rodrigo Slams DHS's Use Of Her Music For ‘Racist, Hateful Propaganda’
Sunday November 09, 2025
It was perhaps unwise to use the music of an artist so closely associated with Kamala Harris. Olivia Rodrigo was not amused. According to The Guardian, this is an actual statement to them from a DHS Spokesperson: “America is grateful all ...Trump Luxuriates At Mar-A-Lago As Admin Works Hard At Starving Kids
Sunday November 09, 2025
CNN Anchor Erin Burnett didn't come right out and call the president "Marie Antoinette Trump." But she may as well have. “Trump skips town with another failed vote in the Senate moments ago,” Burnett began. “Thousands of flights tonight delayed, canceled. ...Fox's Kayleigh McEnany Big Mad Sandwich Guy Got Acquitted
Sunday November 09, 2025
Spare me your feigned outrage when you've got nothing to say about the thugs Trump pardoned that assaulted officers on January 6th. Here's former Trump spokes-liar Kayleigh McEnany and current assistant Department of Homeland Security secretary for public affairs Tricia ...DISGUSTING: Baby Kidnapped By ICE Returned With Bruises
Sunday November 09, 2025
ICE, Trump's personal Gestapo, has reached truly disgusting levels of sociopathy, this time after a 1 year old baby was kidnapped by agents and returned to family members with a giant bruise on it's face. LITERAL KIDNAPPING AND CHILD ABUSE! The ...Trump Now Selling His Wine On Military Bases Because Nothing Matters Anymore
Sunday November 09, 2025
For a man who claims not to take a salary for his role as president, Trump sure is profiting from his presidency in every way, shape, and form. At the headquarters of the Coast Guard Exchanges in Washington, D.C., ...ICE Says 'F*ck You' To Pope Leo And 1A, Bans Prayer At Broadview
Sunday November 09, 2025
Well! Federal authorities (I assume ICE?) told demonstrators Friday that there would be “no more prayer” in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions. A Mr. "I Know Nothing!" ...Mike’s Blog Roundup
Sunday November 09, 2025
emptywheel - the EDVA case against Comey could well harm the even-more-corrupt SDFL case! Joe.My.God. - how Rick Grenell is wrecking the Kennedy Center; Literary Hub - maybe don’t talk to the New York Times about Zohran Mamdani; Roy Edroso Breaks it Down ...
