President George W. Bush had many negatives while in office, including Hurricane Katrina, the drawn out wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the onset of the Great Recession.
But one major accomplishment was the establishment of PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief), begun by executive order in 2003, and had provided cumulative funding of $120 Billion by 2024, for HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research in those 21 years. This was the largest commitment of any nation in history focused on a single disease, and by late 2025, had saved more than 26 million lives, and prevented 7.8 million infants from acquiring HIV at birth.
But in a dastardly act, Donald Trump’s administration has phased out funding for PEPFAR, causing unnecessary deaths, and demonstrating lack of concern for people most affected, particularly in Africa, most of them poverty stricken.
USAID (US Agency For International Development) has been decimated, the work of people like Russell Vought and Stephen Miller, who have no concern about saving lives, while being extremely outspoken against abortion. They lack ethics, morals, and basic common decency.
So called White Christian Nationalists also have no concern, as their racism and nativism reigns supreme, a terrible tragedy for the long range legacy of George W. Bush, who had decent intentions and concerns now being thrown by the wayside!
Russia is targeting gas stations in Ukraine.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/31/europe/ukraine-russia-gas-station-attacks-intl
Putin is pure evil.
AI models are hacking.
Anthropic says its Claude models ‘gained unauthorized access’ to other organizations’ systems
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/anthropic-says-claude-gained-unauthorized-access-to-others-systems.html
Gee, what could go wrong?
Zelensky Asked Trump for a Favor From Elon Musk
“Ukraine wants to start using Musk’s Starlink to target ballistic-missile launchers inside Russia.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/07/zelensky-asked-trump-for-a-favor-from-elon-musk/688122/
U.S. turns to war-weary Ukraine for help with drone technology
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/us-turns-ukraine-works-catch-drone-technology-rcna590074
Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory
“Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US company”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/us-firm-drone-factory-terminal-autonomy-ukraine-russia
Iran targets strategic U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain after Egypt drone attack
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html
Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/31/republicans-gelatinous-blobs-iran-war
Why insult perfectly nice gelatinous blobs by comparing them to Republicans? LOL
Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/saudi-forces-planning-major-offensive-against-houthis-central-yemen
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
https://apnews.com/article/hamas-disarming-gaza-israel-trump-00bb7097ed6062b5a706471444709991
Yeah….Riiiight.
WTF???
State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/politics/state-department-map-africa.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.lNyS.3iGLT5bdkwkC&smid=url-share
Two more federal appeals courts reject ICE mass detention policy
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/30/ninth-circuit-ice-detention
New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/30/farm-workers-survey-trump-immigration
Airports, nursing homes and schools brace for disruption without Haitian workers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/07/31/mass-layoffs-hit-haitian-workers-airports-nursing-homes-schools-protected-status-ends/
Republicans Don’t Think Steep Food Stamp Cuts Will Hurt Them In The Midterms
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republicans-dont-think-steep-food-stamp-cuts-will-hurt-them-in-the-midterms_n_6a6bc2bae4b098352c315bfb?origin=home-latest-news-unit
As Blanche struggles, Trump opens the door to ‘temporarily withdrawing’ his nomination
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/blanche-trump-may-temporarily-withdraw-cornyn-tillis
Senate education committee blocks parts of Trump’s Education Department breakup
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/30/congress/senate-education-trump-department-breakup-01017179
Tina Peters and other election deniers claim they’ve pitched the Trump administration on a midterm “election-security plan”
“Multiple figures behind the proposal have also urged Trump to declare a ‘national emergency’ over the midterm elections”
https://www.mediamatters.org/election-denial-voter-fraud-and-suppression/tina-peters-and-other-election-deniers-claim-theyve
No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem
“The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadership”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/30/cbs-news-ross-douthat-tv-experience
Douthat is a total f’ing joke.
A Shocking New Book Reveals Why JD Vance Might Be Even More Dangerous for America Than We Thought
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a73310941/jd-vance-tech-bros-balaji-curtis-yarvin-peter-thiel/
Kennedy Center Halts Free Public Tours After Five Decades of Service
“The decision to suspend tours indefinitely came after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a Times article detailing President Trump’s dramatic revamp of the Kennedy Center.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/politics/kennedy-center-tours.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.gng7.vWs1i1nmuFX6&smid=nytcore-ios-share
RFK Jr. finds time to launch a celebrity cooking show, despite pressing policy challenges
https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/rfk-jr-kennedy-hhs-celebrity-cooking-show
Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
https://apnews.com/article/oil-companies-profits-exxon-chevron-9375fbf8f6f40426f7428e07d54000c7
OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe
https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-finds-evidence-other-ai-agents-escaped-containment-it-widens-hacking-2026-07-31/
Google Earth’s New AI Lets Anyone Fabricate Completely Bullshit Satellite Images
https://www.404media.co/google-earths-new-ai-lets-anyone-fabricate-completely-bullshit-satellite-images/
Russia is sharing valuable electronic intel with Iran, officials say, as U.S. war drags on
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/russia-sharing-valuable-electronic-intel-iran-officials-say-us-war-dra-rcna589656
Pentagon ends leadership of Ukraine aid group as US distances from Europe
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/31/pentagon-ukraine-nato-withdrawal-01020966
Ugh!
Trump considering strikes on Iranian energy targets within days
https://www.axios.com/2026/07/31/trump-iran-strikes-energy-infrastructure-war
Iran-backed militant group’s threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump’s midterm message
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/31/houthi-threat-to-saudi-energy-hub-could-upend-trumps-midterm-message-01020417
Visuals Suggest U.S. Dropped 2,000-Pound Bomb on Home in Iran, Killing 3
“The weapon hit a house in a heavily-populated area, according to a Times analysis. Iranian officials say the strike killed a couple and their two-year-old son.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/world/middleeast/us-iran-bomb-mk84-qeshm-island.html
This is anarchy; Israel needs to get control of these violent settlers IMMEDIATELY!
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4djgdyk2o
Trump says US could see surge of migrants like Spain if Republicans don’t win midterms
https://apnews.com/video/trump-says-us-could-see-surge-of-migrants-like-spain-if-republicans-dont-win-midterms-aff1c1c8b5dd4b3fa6e778425f0fefaa
Fear mongering, false xenophobic bullshit.
Warsh Considers Reducing Frequency of Fed Policy Meetings
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/business/federal-reserve-warsh-meetings.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.hdC6.oMbFuXPjRi8c&smid=url-share
Trump appeals ruling that found his $10B IRS suit aimed to ‘manipulate’ legal proceedings
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/appeals-ruling-found-10-billion-irs-suit-aimed-manipulate-legal-rcna590307
Trump blames Minnesota water hacks on Walz, while evidence points to Iran
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/31/trump-minnesota-water-hacks-iran-01021161
Trump is completely deranged and WILDLY irresponsible!
Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/hackers-targeted-municipal-water-systems-7-states-week-fbi-says-rcna590210
WILDLY corrupt!
For sale: early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/01/nx-s1-5912219/trump-truth-social-access-insider-trading
Another example of corruption by Trump.
Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/climate/trump-arctic-ships.html
Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It
“The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/us/politics/head-start-deregulation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.Tyyr.tOCCyNWIQPw_&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Kamala Harris says the US Supreme Court should expand to 13 justices
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/31/politics/kamala-harris-supreme-court-expansion
Justice Dept. admits Reflecting Pool renovation was ‘hasty and botched,’ drops case against former Olympian
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/31/politics/doj-admits-reflecting-pool-renovation-flawed-drops-case-david-hearn
The “vandals” ALWAYS were the Trump contractor cronies and Trump himself. Lock them up!
During a fiery July, smoke spread across 7.5 million square miles
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/08/02/perfect-storm-conditions-spread-fire-heat-smoke-july/
With a Series of Big Donations, State Department Restores Some Global Health Aid
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/health/trump-health-aid-state-department.html
It should never have been cut in the first place, and ALL of it – and more, to try to make up for what was lost – should be restored immediately!
Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran
“President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/02/trump-climbs-down-on-iran-strikes-after-saudi-alarm-and-threats-from-tehran
U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/01/general-warns-pentagon-he-lacks-sufficient-forces-protect-israel/
Europe’s far right stoke ‘invasion’ fears after mass border crossings in Ceuta
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/europes-far-right-stoke-invasion-fears-mass-border-crossings-ceuta-rcna590349
Family to sue after woman released from ICE custody froze to death
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/02/ice-death-pittsburgh-daphy-michel-haiti
I would say that’s murder.
DNI to begin transition from Pulte to Clayton on Monday
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/01/pulte-to-hand-the-reins-to-clayton-as-dni-on-monday-01021520
Trump Threatens to Revive $1.8 Billion Fund for Allies Over Blanche Standoff
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/us/politics/trump-todd-blanche-weaponization-payouts.html
This wildly corrupt fund is definitely impeachable.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money laundering probe
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/capital-one-says-it-closed-trump-organizations-accounts-after-anti-money-2026-08-01/
Trump dings longtime ally Jeanine Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/01/trump-jeanine-pirro-reflecting-pool-01021482
The Kremlin Is Bullying More Russians Into Fighting in Ukraine
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/the-kremlin-is-bullying-more-russians-into-fighting-in-ukraine-3d1af6d7?mod=hp_lead_pos9
Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-says-iran-talks-take-place-monday-sets-no-deadline-deal-2026-08-02/
Yen hits three-month high after Trump helps prop up currency
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/03/yen-trump-currency-us-japan
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/02/israel-says-it-has-serious-concerns-with-hamas-disarmament-deal-01021985
ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-detentions-trump-high-july-2026-immigration-crackdown-widens/
They continue to not focus on “the worst of the worst,” but on many hard-working, law-abiding people just trying to make better lives for themselves in America…
Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/03/nx-s1-5906797/snap-food-stamp-federal-changes-what-to-know
Blanche rescinds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from attorney general nominee’s confirmation
https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/02/politics/todd-blanche-anti-weaponization-fund-rescinded
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-deal-funding-recess-081d1e1e72cb717243c2e51d17bace7a
Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
“Language is included to delay the president’s move to put political appointees in charge of grant approval.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/02/senate-finalizes-funding-patch-that-would-block-trumps-grant-overhaul-01021696
Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate
“The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/us/politics/transgender-troops-ban.html
Pre-Trump GOP is coming for Vance
“Vance’s critics fall into three interlocking circles…Pro-Israel conservatives….Traditional Republicans who, broadly speaking, want to turn the clock back to the pre-Trump revolution in their party…The Murdoch empire. Rupert Murdoch clashed repeatedly with Trump — during the president’s first campaign, and again when he staged a comeback early in the 2024 cycle — before bending to him both times. The owner of the Journal and Fox News also lobbied Trump not to pick Vance for VP.”
https://www.axios.com/2026/08/02/vance-wsj-trump-rubio-2028