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President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has arrived in Russia after fleeing his country, dictator who had kept rebel forces at bay for years with the help of Moscow and Tehran, the New York Times reports.

“Let’s get this straight: Pete Hegseth used to drink too much and couldn’t keep his dick in his pants. He’d make a great senator.” — Former GOP Senate aide Mike Davis, on X, suggesting senators operate with a moral double standard.

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) posted on X that she wants to give Pete Hegseth a “fair hearing” to be Defense Secretary. Playbook: “That may sound unremarkable, but it’s a reminder of something that is: No Republican — not even Ernst — is yet willing to publicly and explicitly oppose his nomination.” “Now, a new pressure campaign aims to keep it that way.”

Above, The Killers perform, Caution. It's been quite a week, huh? Proceed with caution my fellow Crooks and Liars, but do proceed. Today's Edition is not saying that we can sit back and wait for the GOP to implode; they are saying that we should be ready for the implosion and should do everything in our power to accelerate it. JobsAnger sees stolen credit. Hullabaloo yells, "Wake Up Seniors!" EvilleTimes says, "Kids Today!" Bonus Track: Mom always said if you cannot be a role model, be a cautionary tale. Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors.

Good Sunday morning! Here is your cartoon and open thread. I think the cartoon says it all What's catching your eye this morning? - Karoli read more

Meaning the people there legally.