Rupert Murdoch International Tribunal 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸🇮🇹🇫🇷🇩🇪

emptywheel@emptywheel.bsky.social

Oh. Zampolli's out.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

good look here at the contraption or whatever it is on Trump's behind

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

When you see all these corrupt, ridiculously unqualified and incompetent Trump officials in action, realize that it is only possible because Republicans have the majority in the senate and voted to confirm them. The only way to stop it is to take that majority away.

Chris Geidner@chrisgeidner.bsky.social

New strong candidate for best sentence of journalism in 2026 just dropped in this wild Kimberly Guilfoyle story from WSJ “‘Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,’ she texted [Eric] Deters, adding a prayer hands emoji and a PDF with bill payment instructions from American Express.”

wsj.comExclusive | ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Pay Her $100,000 Amex BillText messages with a MAGA ally show Guilfoyle seeking funds and offering access to top administration officials before becoming ambassador to Greece.

Twang 🍉@twangmaker.bsky.social

Gina the miner buys $8 million Brisbane office for One Nation. The money falls from the sky like rain for Pauline Hanson's party. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol

theguardian.comOne Nation to establish headquarters in multimillion-dollar Brisbane office bought by Gina RinehartBarnaby Joyce defends move, saying party will lease space from mining billionaire’s company at commercial rates

Railmaps@railmaps.com.au

Zuckerberg's pervert smart glasses creeped everyone out, so now he launches the Pervagotchi. Somehow, this could be even more sinister. www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026...

theguardian.com‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cutenessThe tech giant has launched a cute ‘little guy’ that can answer emails, book travel or do your weekly food shop

M Meerkat@kackbro.bsky.social

Trump Demeaning MS NOW Reporter Akayla Gardener,Who, Before MS NOW, Was An Accomplished Reporter For Bloomberg........

Eric Deggans@edeggans.bsky.social

Since Elon Musk seems to hate this documentary about him from one of my favorite non-fiction filmmakers, Alex Gibney, figured it was my duty to spread a link to the trailer so you can see it for yourself. ENJOY: https://loom.ly/oA2_-p8

youtu.beMusk | Official Trailer | Bleecker StreetMusk

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

NEWS: Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran and threatened other war crimes from the podium at the United Nations General Assembly

meidasnews.comTrump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran at UNAt the General Assembly in New York, Trump defended a war that has stretched beyond six months, threatened and bragged about war crimes, and used the world stage to attack international institutions.

Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

4/ And the kicker: "Meanwhile, it has been estimated that the military operations had cost US$4.7 billion by mid-2026 – funds that could have instead been spent on evidence-based law enforcement, public health, and developmental interventions."

Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Jared Kushner can make a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, provided Zelenskyy gives Putin everything he wants.

Chris⚖️Justice@chrisjustice01.bsky.social

Shocker. Trump's first AG Jeff Sessions said he kept sending him on 'wild-goose chases'

EuropeanPowell@europeanpowell.bsky.social

Lachlan Murdoch is even worse than his father. In June 2022 Crikey News alleged both father and son and FOX News were co-conspirators in the US Capitol Attacks. April 2023 the Murdoch's dropped their case against Crikey News. www.theguardian.com/media/2023/s...

theguardian.comRupert Murdoch stepping down as chair of Fox and News CorpLachlan Murdoch, Murdoch’s eldest son, now seems to be his successor after seven-decade run as controversial media mogul

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

Republican @RepJamesComer on why he won’t do town halls: "If it's all the village idiots, I don't have any desire to do a town hall.” When they tell you who they are, believe them. (P.S. this is also why @MarshaBlackburn hides 🐔 — as local media lets her)

Harry Litman@harrylitman.bsky.social

ugh. really really bad. 5-4 decision lifts stay on construction of ballroom. Likely to prevail analysis based on standing and idea that "this Court' hasn't previously approved aesthetic standing. Roberts writes dissent joined by 3 progressives, saying there' s standing and the project is unlawful.

Catherine Rampell@crampell.bsky.social

"the money, which was supposed to be used to provide health insurance for poor children, was instead hastily passed through multiple organizations before eventually landing in the bank accounts of two political action committees and the Republican Party of Florida." www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/g...

cbsnews.comGrand jury finds DeSantis administration "misappropriated" $10 million in taxpayer money to Hope FloridaA Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.

Charlie Angus@charlieangus104.bsky.social

What an idjit. The pronouncements of the White House used to mean something. Now it's just a daily clown show of hubris, corruption and grift. But it's not just Trump. He is backed up by the political, business, media elite of America. As for Canada on the shores of Lake Ontario - we carry on.

PontsticInsect@keltikidea.bsky.social

Yes, the festering old arsehole actually said this: "In correspondence released to the court, the 95-year-old said it would be a disaster if the assets fell into the “wrong hands” and that Fox and News Corp’s voice were “essential for democracies”. #auspol

theguardian.com‘Petty grievances’ and an alleged troublemaker: unsealed Murdoch court documents give rare glimpse into bitter succession battleRupert Murdoch said in newly released correspondence that it would be a disaster if his media empire fell into the ‘wrong hands’

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

The corruption and grift is endless — at the expense of American taxpayers. The stain this family is leaving on our nation will be everlasting. www.wsj.com/finance/trum...

Khashoggi's Ghost@urocklive1.bsky.social

It almost seems like the FBI didn't really want to do anything about Epstein. www.rawstory.com/hugh-hefner-...

rawstory.comHugh Hefner tried to warn the FBI about Epstein — new docs show they ignored himPlayboy founder Hugh Hefner notified the FBI of Jeffrey Epstein and reported that a Playmate was sexually abused and trafficked by the late financier, according to new court documents reported this we...

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

When Donald was frightened by unarmed protestors, he hid in the White House bunker. When Donald was frightened by Iranian meanies, he hid in an airline catering truck. When Donald is frightened by reality, he hides in Fox News.

John Hudson@johnphudson.bsky.social

Asked why reporters had been instructed to lower the window shades on the plane, Trump said that it was “because you’re probably on a dangerous flight." “But if I go, you go. Right?" Trump added “Perhaps someday you want to change professions”

PETA@peta.org

We put a human “lobster” on a plate outside Maine Lobster Festival to force people to see the victim behind the tradition🦞💔

Chris⚖️Justice@chrisjustice01.bsky.social

🫠 Trump's Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick wildly claiming there will be 6% GDP growth in 2026. He repeatedly forecasted 5%+ GDP 2026 growth. Current estimate only 1.5% @headquartersnews.bsky.social

Agence France-Presse@afp.com

🇫🇷 Après une troisième nuit "calme" sur le front du mégafeu qui a ravagé 42.000 hectares en Gironde, toujours stabilisé jeudi, la préfecture a autorisé 84.000 nouvelles personnes à rentrer "immédiatement" chez elles et annoncé la réouverture de l'autoroute A63 à partir de 14H00.

Tim O’Brien@timobrien.bsky.social

Fauci’s diary entries show the former government science adviser’s disillusionment with Trump during the Covid-19 pandemic, branding him “rambling”, “crazy”, “bumbling”, “incompetent”, “an idiot”, “a true embarrassment”, and “truly an obnoxious adolescent”. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comFauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journalFormer top US health official wrote about challenging interactions with publicity-fixated Trump during Covid

adonis (and cait)@cait.bsky.social

lmao

Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com

Do go on.

krazykitkat.bsky.social@krazykitkat.bsky.social

So tired of deliberate bullshit from climate change deniers. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.comWhen is rare good news on climate science actually bad? When News Corp misrepresents it | Temperature CheckThe worst-case scenario for a high-emissions scenario has been revised downward – but the best-case option is now implausible

John Peele@pinetees.bsky.social

This is who represents us in the U.S.

Kerry Jaggers 🇦🇺@kerryjaggers.bsky.social

Trump Tower in Queensland is not going ahead. Yay!! Plans for a $1.5 billion Trump Tower on the Gold Coast have been scrapped less than three months after the deal was made. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

abc.net.au'Toxic': Plan to build 91-storey Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrappedThe branded tower proposed for Surfers Paradise would have been Australia's tallest building.

Cheeky Alpha Monkey@alpha-aurora.bsky.social

He didn’t build a political movement, he built an angry rage filled mob of cruel people

Uncle David, Fella of Oz (🇺🇸)@dosnoe.bsky.social

“Apollo CEO Leon Black, a client of Epstein who’s been accused of sexual abuse by several women, but has denied any wrongdoing. Black has also been close friends with President Donald Trump “for decades.” As for “Leah,” Brown concludes Maxwell to be referencing Leah Saffian, a “friend and lawyer”

KatieM@katiemerger.bsky.social

And yet…he remains.

Suzy Brandon Ph.D.@suzywbrandon.bsky.social

“Every visit to Sloth World plays a big role in supporting responsible sloth care, conservation education, & ongoing research. By learning, sharing, & choosing ethical wildlife experiences, you help protect these animals & the rainforest habitats they depend on” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comFlorida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouseLanguorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running water

MJ (left-wing transgender witch)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈@ambientheat.bsky.social

With an honorary mention for Straits of Vermouth

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

Sean Hannity, the Fred Flintstone of shameless propaganda, has declared he will no longer be a Catholic because he worships Donald Trump—and the money it brings in—more. Sean had to declare publicly that he will no longer be following his faith—because how else would anyone be able to tell?

The Onion@theonion.com

Napkinless Man With Grease-Covered Fingers Realizes He Trapped In A Prison Of His Own Creation https://theonion.com/napkinless-man-with-grease-covered-fingers-realizes-he-1825856994/

💙 MaryH 💙@maryh58.bsky.social

I'm just saying, it should have been a huge red flag when he started autographing Bibles.