Defiant Optimism

Marjorie Taylor Greene's attempt to oust Mike Johnson as Speaker is so laughable that even Fox News has had enough. "It’s high time someone in the Republican Party told Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to turn all that bombastic self-serving showmanship and drama queen energy on Democrats, and stop trying to defeat her own party," Peek said in her lengthy piece. Greene joined Trump's co-conspirator in trying to overthrow the 2020 election, Steve Bannon to b*tch and moan. And you're right, Fox News called me an idiot.

Sen. Tim Scott, who is reported to be on Trump's short list for VP, continues to beclown himself in the service of Dear Leader. Scott made an appearance on this Sunday's Meet the Press, and was asked by host Kristen Welker about Trump's statement this week that he "would not commit to accepting the election results of 2024 if he loses" and the fact that Trump "still hasn't conceded the last election." After pointing out that Scott did certify the last election and admitted that it wasn't stolen, Welker asked Scott "Why would you join a ticket with someone who believes the exact opposite on this critical point?," which led to this absolutely ridiculous exchange:read more

A new Lincoln Project spot takes aim at what’s allegedly inside Donald Trump’s pants. Via Florida Politics: “We know Donald ‘Von ShitzInPants’ Trump will hate that this commercial is going to be seen by all his top donors this weekend as they do Apprentice-style tryouts with potential Vice Presidential picks,” said Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project co-founder.

There's a bill on Ron DeSantis’ desk that, if he signs it, would end the state’s support of renewable and clean energy and keep Florida reliant on fossil fuels. Via the Sun-Sentinel: If signed, the law would reverse 16 years of state policy, finishing the work started by former Gov. Rick Scott and undoing Gov.

You may find yourself asking: How wealthy is the British royal family? The answer is far from simple. “One of the problems with the net worth is that it’s very, very difficult to calculate,” royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams tells TIME. The exact net worth of any royal family member is unknown, and estimates from online sources range.

LONDON — Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died. Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said. Hill joined “The Lord Of The Rings” franchise in the second film of the trilogy, 2002’s “The Two Towers,” as Théoden, King of Rohan.