Donald Trump is obsessed with promoting the QAnon conspiracy theory, new research reveals. “But Trump’s first year of actively posting on Truth Social — which began in late April 2022 — suggests that the attempt to distance Trump from QAnon, if it actually happened, was not successful. Media Matters has tracked Trump’s amplifications of QAnon-promoting … Read more

A new lawsuit powered by Ron DeSantis expands the Florida governor’s war with an American icon. “Ron DeSantis’ appointees who control a special district overseeing Walt Disney World voted on Monday to file their own lawsuit against the company. The five-member board of the Central Florida Oversight District voted unanimously to file a lawsuit in … Read more

Fox News fans are quitting the channel after host Tucker Carlson was removed. “Fox News experienced a significant ratings drop in the 8 p.m. hour last week after firing prime-time host Tucker Carlson — while one of its much smaller conservative cable rivals appears to have benefited, at least temporarily, from the viewer migration. Carlson … Read more

LGBTQ suicides are on the rise while the Republican Party tries to curtail community’s rights. “The mental health of LGBTQ youth is worsening in the current political climate, according to the results of a national survey released Monday by The Trevor Project. Nearly one in three LGBTQ young people surveyed said their mental health was … Read more

Donald Trump is trying to get the judge in his rape lawsuit case thrown out. “Former President Donald Trump has asked the judge to declare a mistrial in his civil battery and defamation trial, arguing the judge has made “pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings” against him. Trump attorney Joe Tacopina, in a letter filed overnight … Read more

Book bans enabled by Ron DeSantis are now banning romance novels. “Book banners are increasingly going after a wide variety of titles, including romance novels, under the guise of targeting “pornography.” That term is a very flexible one — deliberately so, it appears — and it is sweeping ever more broadly to include books that … Read more

Ron DeSantis is being panned by UK-based business leaders after his recent trip to Europe. “But Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis failed to impress British business chiefs at a high-profile London event Friday, in a tired performance described variously as “horrendous,” “low-wattage” and “like the end of an overseas trip.” The Florida governor, expected to … Read more

Millions were able to download the new Super Mario Bros movie after a Twitter upload. “If you were wondering what getting rid of the vast majority of Twitter staff, including moderators, might do to the site, here’s one bit of anarchy for you. After attempting something similar a few days ago, the account “vids that … Read more

A new doll featuring a Black actress as “The Little Mermaid” is selling like crazy after racists slammed the casting. “After catching a first full look at the trailer during the 2023 Oscars ceremony, we’re more excited than ever to watch Halle Bailey star as Ariel in the live-action rendition of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. … Read more

84 million people are under threat if health care changes passed by Republicans becomes law. “The work requirements say able-bodied adults ages 19 to 55 who don’t have children or other dependents would be required to work, train for a job or perform community service to stay on Medicaid. They would have to put in … Read more