SUNDAY FUNNIES: HOPPY EASTER 2025

 Hello every bunny!🐇

All these years and only 1 gray hare.

It's your old friend E.B. the Easter Bunny here, bringing everyone some fun Easter jokes.
I've been told that your regular hosts, Piper D. Katt and Koda Canine, have the holiday off to be with their families.
If you had to work today, unless you're in the military, law enforcement, fire prevention or medical industries; shame on your employers!

Anyway, these are the yolks, folks!

Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg🥚 a joke?
It might crack up!

What do you call a bunny with a lot of money?

A million hare.

Where do rabbits fly?

In the Hare Force.

How do wet bunnies dry themselves after they take a bath or shower?
With a hare dryer!

You know your diet isn't going well when all your eggs are from Cadbury!

What did the rabbit🐰 say to the carrot🥕?
It’s been nice gnawing you!

How do bunnies stay fit?
With eggs-ercise and hare-robics!

What do you call an egg from outer space?
An Egg-stra terrestial!

Why do we paint Easter eggs?
Because it's easier than trying to wallpaper them!

Who is the Easter Bunny's favorite movie actor?
Currently it's Rabbit Downey Junior, but of course Bugs Bunny always takes the carrot cake paws down.

What's big and purple and hugs your Easter basket?
The Easter Barney.

What's yellow, has long ears and grows on trees?
The Easter Bunana!

"Everybody Bunny Hop!" 🐇🐇🐇

What is the Easter Bunny's favorite sport?
Basket-ball, of course!

What do you call a group of rabbits marching backward?
A receding hare line!

What is the bunny motto?
"Don't worry, be hoppy."

What do you call a rabbit who performs stand up comedy?
A funny bunny!

Why is the letter A like a flower?💮
A bee🐝 always comes after it.

What's long and stylish and full of cats?🐱😸😺
The Easter Purrade!🙀

What’s the best way to make Easter easier?

Put an “i” where the “t” is.

What is the end of Easter?
The letter R.

And on that note♫ it's been fun folks!
As usual, I'm gonna hop home, kick back, relax, hang out with my peeps🐣🐤🐥 and take a well deserved carrot🥕 break before I start planning things for next Easter.

One of your regular hosts will be back next weekend so have a great week and HOPPY EASTER EVER BUNNY! —eb.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 13-19, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH, ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

AND GARLIC🧄 MONTH.

APRIL 19 IS THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION STARTING, WHICH LEAD TO THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES.

FOR THOSE CELEBRATING, APRIL 21 IS EASTER.🐇🥚

APRIL 21 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF

LOONEY TUNES YOSEMITE SAM’S DEBUT IN HARE TRIGGER.

APRIL 22 IS EARTH🌏 DAY.

The first was in 1970, making this the 55TH ANNIVERSARY.

APRIL 23 IS WORLD BOOK📚 DAY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS’ DAY.

APRIL 24 IS INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG🦮 DAY.

APRIL 25 IS ANZAC DAY FOR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND,

LIBERATION DAY FOR ITALY AND WORLD PENGUIN🐧 DAY.

APRIL 26 IS WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY.

APRIL 27 IS HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY TO PROMOTE BETTER PET HEALTH.

APRIL 28 IS ARBOR DAY🌲🌳 AND WORLD ASTRONOMY DAY.🌠

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Is Democracy safe in Hungary???

*Daniel Noboa will remain President of Ecuador.

*China’s countermeasures against the Trump Tariffs have extended to aviation.

*Trump plans to raise China tariffs to 245%, but the country calls his "bluff". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of April 19, 2025.

*Has a Stonehenge question been finally answered???

*It wasn't just Pharaohs who received tombs.

*A THREE YEAR OLD artist!

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Gaza’s last active hospital was attacked April 13.

*America is reducing its military presence in Syria.

*Iran and America are in discussions concerning nuclear armaments.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Is China supplying Russia weapons???

*US President Donald Trump is now saying the original deal with the Ukraine for its minerals will be signed "soon". Yet Secretary of State Marco Rubio thinks Trump might give up on peace between the Ukraine and Russia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is Iran selling Russia weapons???

*An Easter cease fire??? Not yet. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*A look at the Colossal Sea Squid.

*US President Donald Trump versus the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/NOAA and the environment.

*Trump is also looking to reopen coal and other mines in America. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*And Trump has opened the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial fishing!

*April 22 is Earth Day.🌍 The first was in 1970, making this the 55th anniversary.

*April 25 is World Penguin🐧 Day.

*April 28 is Arbor Day.🌲🌳

🌠SPACE NEWS...

*The Blue Origin all female crew flight of April 14. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Is there life elsewhere in the universe???

*The Lyrid Meteor Shower is underway.

*Apparently US President Donald Trump wants to cancel science projects, including NASA's latest Space Telescope before it's launch date.

*April 28 is World Astronomy Day.🌌

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent lives lost during a shooting spree at Florida State University USA April 17.

*Karen Durbin, former writer for and editor of The Village Voice, has passed away.

*Author Mario Vargas Llosa (The Time of the Hero, Feast of the Goat, more) is no longer with us.

*Actor Nicky Katt (Dazed and Confused, Boston Public, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Jean Marsh (both starred in and co-created Upstairs Downstairs, Doctor Who and much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor Patrick Adiarte (The King and I, Flower Drum Song, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl 16 champion Don Hasselbeck is no longer with us.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player and manager Tommy Helms has passed away.

*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl 5 champion Ron Gardin is no longer with us.

*Singing Disc Jockey turned game show host Wink Martindale (♫Deck of Cards♫, Tic Tac Dough, High Rollers, more) has passed away.

*Guitarist Roger McLachlan of The Little River Band and other acts is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

EVERY AMERICAN MUST HAVE A “REAL ID” BY MAY 7TH.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*Donald Trump is now saying the original deal with the Ukraine for its minerals will be signed "soon". Yet Secretary of State Marco Rubio thinks Trump might give up on peace between the Ukraine and Russia. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Russian President Vladimir Putin is a fan of... Elon Musk???

*Tourism to America continues to drop.

*Speculation: Trump and Canada.

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL…

*China’s countermeasures have extended to aviation.

*Trump plans to raise China tariffs to 245%, but the country calls his "bluff". (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The projected costs of Trump’s automobile tariffs.

*The state of California has filed suit against the Trump regime.

*Donald Trump versus the Federal Reserve??? Could he fire its chairman??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Analysis: The Tariff results, so far.

*Opinion: The possible results of all the tariffs.

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*Trump is considering deporting some American citizens, depending upon their criminal conviction(s).

*The Supreme Court has temporarily put all deportations under the Alien Enemies Act on hold.

*Another Judge has ruled deportees cannot be sent to different countries without due process.
.*He only wanted to wait for his attorney.

*The allegedly dead immigrants are still alive.

*An actual American has been arrested under the belief he is an illegal alien.

*Why are legitimate immigrants and even some American citizens getting notices that “it’s time to leave”??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Rumeysa Öztürk will be sent back to Vermont.

*What about other ICE detainees???

Actual public post. Author unknown.

*When will the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia be returned home??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Was there a hidden message in a court order???

*Will it take a “rescue operation” to bring Garcia back???

*The current administration is not happy about any return efforts.

*Unfortunately Senator Chris Van Hollen's first attempt to talk with Garcia wasn't successful. The second was. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Senator Van Hollen's post trip update.

*But another visitor to the El Salvador prison took a different path.

*And the Trump regime is now facing potential criminal contempt proceedings as the court order to return Garcia remains active. (There are 2/ HUFF

*Another Judge's ruling on the matter.

*Did anything good come out of Senator Van Hollen's trip???

*The White House has finally released evidence to support their claims against Garcia. Yet why are tattoos only visible in the Trump photos??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*“Anyone who advocates for Kimar Abrego Garcia and doesn’t support the President’s anti-immigration agenda could be prosecuted for aiding and abetting terrorism.”—Sebastian Gorka.

*Analysis: Border Security versus Domestic Needs.

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Trump wants to do away with the IRS' free direct e-file program.

*The Trump regime plans to purge even more Federal workers. Yet a Judge has ruled that all previously fired workers must be told why they were actually released. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*If the DOGE is helping the Federal Government save money, then where is it???

*If the State Department Budget is cut...

*Most of the employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau/CFPB were about to be unemployed, but a Federal Judge has put that on hold for the moment. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*With everything else going on, the Trump regime is taking over the revamping of Penn Station.

*OOPS!

ALSO...

*Legitimate firings or something else???

*First they approved it. Now they canceled it???

*Who’s paying for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Cosplay???

*Other projects Federal budget cuts put on hold include…

*Trump versus Harvard University over Diversity, Equality and Inclusion/DEI. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The issue is far from over, as the Department of Homeland Security now wants to examine all the foreign student Visas. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Yet was it all a mistake???

*Apparently Trump doesn’t like CBS or 60 Minutes. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump wants to end all Federal funding to National Public Radio/NPR and the Public Broadcasting System/PBS. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Associated Press is supposed to have their White House reporting access restored. Trump has other plans on the subject.

*Trump plans to redecorate the White House, at tax payer expense.

*FOX News host Mark Levin is now a Department of Homeland Security Adviser.

*Trump did keep his promise about releasing info on Robert F. Kennedy Senior's assassination.

*Voter remorse is growing. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump’s latest poll numbers.

*Trump's opinions of former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Joseph Biden.

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the Trump regime and its personnel: Elon Musk, etc.

*The latest from the White House. 

MEDICAL NEWS…

*The Trump regime is reducing arsenic and mercury pollution guidelines.

*Less Federal Funding means less vaccination clinics. And during a measles crisis…  (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*First measles spreading to more states. Now whooping cough! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Budget cuts are also leaving 9/11 survivors in need.

*The Trump regime's new version of a COVID website.

*The DOGE's new "Defend the Spend" policy is delaying health care funding.

*Why is health care enrollment down???

*The Department of Health and Human Services will no longer advise on prenatal genetic screenings.

*Robert F. Kennedy Junior on Autism.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Court has temporarily put all deportations under the Alien Enemies Act on hold. Trump is appealing the decision. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Court will hear arguments on whether or not the Trump regime can end Birthright Citizenship.

*The Court is scheduled to hear a case concerning books with LGBTQ+ characters in schools.

*Another pending Court case concerns the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care.

*Speculation: Is the Court's opinions of Donald Trump changing???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

OPINION

*A WARNING ABOUT THE LATEST SCAM!

*Suing to protect elections.

*Suing to prevent child labor.

*The Trump regime versus the state of Maine continues. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump plans to curb Social Security benefits to "non legal status Americans".

*As the E. Jean Carroll story continues...

*Now there is a Federal “anti-Christian” watch???

*Six men who illegally dragged a woman out of a Town Hall in Idaho to prevent her speaking have been officially charged.

*A Federal Judge has ruled that Google has an illegal online advertising monopoly.

*Marriott Hotels still supports Diversity, Equality and Inclusion/DEI.

*Speculation: Is he for Free Speech or Against it???

*Speculation: Thought police???

*Opinion: English versus Spanish.

*Opinion: The status of White House media coverage.

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who tried setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence April 13, which also endangered his wife and children???

*Who went on a shooting spree at Florida State University April 17???

*Opinion: Blaming the victim.

*Sadly, April 19 is the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Does the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia actually have gang ties???

*What makes a happy dog???

*What does okay mean???

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Not every Republican wants to cut Medicaid.

*On Democrat and Republican Town Halls during Easter recess.

*Senator Chuck Grassley’s Town Hall didn’t go well.

*Protesters were stun gunned and arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Town Hall.

*Representative Jim Clyburn warns that Congressional Democrats can't do everything alone.

*Opinion: One Senator questions Trump’s military decisions.

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*Is Tesla altering odometers to avoid warranty repairs???

*Apparently the state of Texas would rather fund private instead of public education???

*Is Mark Zuckerberg’s META guilty of anti-trust charges???

*Capital One is a step closer to becoming the new owners of Discover Card.

*JC Penney plans to close more stores.

*Who hacked the automated Silicon Valley crosswalks April 13???

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Despite all the business closings happening right now, Barnes and Noble is actually expanding.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 19, 2025

 😎FUN FACT

HOPPY EASTER EVERYBODY!🐇

WORD SEARCH

It’s been a long time since we played this and unfortunately The Free Choice E-zine still doesn’t have onscreen interactive capabilities, but with Easter tomorrow, how many EGGs🥚 can you find in the 4 letter by 4 letter grid below?

EGGE

GGEG

GEGG

EGGE

THE LETTER SHUFFLE

How many new words can you make out of the letters in EASTER?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the April 12, 2025 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚

What does hurkle durkle mean?

It’s a Scottish term for lounging in bed far longer than a person should.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇

Which member of The Beatles was the first to release a solo album?

While Paul confirmed the breakup of the group while promoting the release of his solo album McCartney in 1970, George Harrison was actually the first with Wonderwall Music, the soundtrack to the 1968 movie Wonderwall.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: WEEKEND PUPDATE, APRIL 2025

 AND NOW IT'S TIME FOR WEEKEND PUPDATE

WITH YOUR HOST KODA CANINE.

Hello Everybody!

I’m Koda Canine and I’m a good boy.

Yes I am!

But I’m not getting off the couch because I’m doing the news now.

Our top story:

Has anyone seen Spring?

While never on time, it really should have been here by now.

Yet you can’t prove it by the current weather.

That season needs to get a better travel agent.

A fabric company was robbed last night. Police are searching for material witnesses.

Did you know that leather is rated upon its texture?

Cows🐄🐮 with abundant water sources have softer hides, rated A.

Hides from cows living in hot, dry climates are D hide rated.

A Trim Carpenter has gone missing.

Police say he varnished without a trace.

And now, a word from our sponsor.

Don't be up a creek without one.

Now, back to what passes for the news.

At the big trial today when pressed, the Tailor, a material witness in the law suit, came apart at the seams.

With seriously altered testimony, the tale he had woven completely unraveled. 

Now it's Editorial Time.⌛

What if there were no rhetorical questions?

Think about it.

And finally...

With a nod to The Five Man Electrical Band, the employee shortage is so bad that even long haired freaky people can now apply.

On that note♫, take care.

STAY SAFE!

Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.

For Weekend Pupdate, I’m Koda Canine.

Next weekend the Easter Bunny🐰 hops by for his annual visit and April 27's Sunday Funnies will feature Piper D. Katt's Catty Celebrity Citings.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 6-12, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH, ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

AND GARLIC🧄 MONTH.

APRIL 12 IS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. JONAS SALK’S VACCINE AGAINST POLIO BEING APPROVED FOR USE.

Salk never patented it so everyone could be treated.

APRIL 12 IS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN SPACE FLIGHT DAY AS YURI GAGARIN BECAME THE FIRST TO COMPLETE AN ORBIT OF THE EARTH IN 1961.

APRIL 12 IS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASTRODOME.

APRIL 12 IS ALSO RECORD/MUSIC STORE DAY.

APRIL 13 IS INTERNATIONAL PLANT🪴 APPRECIATION DAY,

the prelude to Earth Day.

APRIL 14 IS WORLD DOLPHIN🐬 DAY AND GARDENING DAY.

APRIL 15 IS WORLD ART🎨 APPRECIATION DAY.

APRIL 18 IS WORLD HERITAGE DAY.

APRIL 18 IS SUPERMAN DAY, BASED UPON THE RELEASE DATE

OF ACTION COMICS #1 IN 1938.

APRIL 22 IS EARTH🌏 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Has Russia been spying on the United Kingdom??? They don't deny it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*South Korea will hold a Presidential election June 3.

*Who canceled a deal between America and South Korea???

*China has decided to stand against the Trump Tariffs and has canceled all its Liquefied Natural Gas contracts with the US. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Taiwan, the European Union, Vietnam and the European Union are willing to work with the Trump regime to avoid a tariff war while Japan’s, America’s and other stock markets feel the tariff turmoil.(There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)

*On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced a 90 Day PAUSE—fees reduced to 10%—on all new tariffs except those against China, which have since risen to 125%! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Correction: It is now 145%!

*Now smart phones and computers are totally tariff exempt, for now.

*While still having plenty to deal with, Beijing had been cutting back on US Imports long before the Tariff Trouble started.

*Could Mexico become a potential American military target??? Not if they have a say in the matter. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of April 12, 2025.

*A life saving gift.

*Has the Dire Wolf returned???

*A British version of Saturday Night Live???

*BAFTA says the most influential video game of all time is…???

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Israeli airstrikes continue.

*As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House April 7, American President Donald Trump expressed his ongoing desire to control the Gaza Strip.

*Israel believes it now controls over half the Gaza Strip after expanding its buffer zone. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Did Israel actually kill doctors??? An Israeli air strike did hit a Gaza hospital. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Syria and South Korea have established diplomatic relations.

*The United States to discuss nuclear issues with Iran this weekend, without European participation.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…

*Why did Russia execute Ukrainian prisoners of war???

*There are now Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia???

*The United States now wants "control" of a Russian pipeline in Ukraine territory.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

Until gasoline became dominant.

*La Niña or something else???

*In America, the Trump regime is apparently pro coal and wants to resume oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Unhealthy Air Day in Texas, USA.

*The US Environmental Protection Agency/EPA under Trump plans to stop collecting greenhouse gas data.

*Speculation: Donald Trump’s concerns about US Water Pressure.

*Opinion: Who's still trying to protect the planet???

*April 13 is International Plant🪴 Appreciation Day, the prelude to Earth Day.

*April 14 is World Dolphin🐬 Day and Gardening Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*The latest from Mars.

*April's pink micro moon.

*April 12 is International Human Space Flight Day as Yuri Gagargin became the first to complete an orbit of the Earth in 1961.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*The innocent lives lost when the roof of a Dominican night club collapsed April 8.

*The 50 hippos🦛 intentionally killed by anthrax at the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo April 8.

*The innocent life lost during a shooting spree at an anti-violence conference in Memphis, Tennessee USA April 9.

*The innocent lives lost during sightseeing helicopter crash in New York City April 10.

*Actor Jay North, who originated the role of Dennis the Menace before finding other work, has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Reggae artist Max Romeo (active from the 1960s until his passing) is no longer with us.

*Singer/actor Mike Berry (♫The Sunshine of Your Smile♫, Are You Being Served?, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional hockey🏒 player Alex Faulkner is no longer with us.

*Film director Ted Kotcheff (many great films from 1956-2012) has passed away.

*Actor Mario Ernesto Sanchez, who founded Teatro Avante in Miami, Florida USA has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Drummer Clem Burke (Blondie, the Ramones, the Romantics and more) has passed away.

*Former professional hockey🏒 player turned broadcaster Greg Millen is no longer with us.

*Actor Mel Novak (many roles from 1971-2020) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORMS MUST BE FILED BY APRIL 15TH.

EVERY AMERICAN MUST HAVE A “REAL ID” BY MAY 7TH.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

*As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House April 7, President Trump expressed his ongoing desire to control the Gaza Strip.

*Could Mexico be a potential military target??? Not if they have a say in the matter. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The plight of foreign students under Donald Trump.

*Does the US need a new ambassador to the Ukraine???

*Another person fired for speaking out against the current regime. This time from the military.

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL…

*Taiwan, the European Union, Vietnam and other countries are willing to work with the Trump regime

 to avoid a tariff war. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Japan’s, America’s and other stock markets feel the tariff turmoil. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*China has decided to stand against the tariffs and has canceled all its Liquefied Natural Gas contracts with the US. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The latest on the automobile related tariffs.

*Who has, might or will raise prices, post Trump Tariffs.

*On April 9, Trump announced a 90 Day PAUSE—fees reduced to 10%—on all new tariffs except those against China, which have since risen to 125%! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Correction: It is now 145%!

*Now smart phones and computers are totally tariff exempt, for now.

*Tariff costs are being passed along to consumers.

*While still having plenty to deal with, Beijing had been cutting back on US Imports long before the Tariff Trouble started.

*Was there insider trading??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is Trump versus Congress concerning tariffs pending???

*Some of Trump’s billionaire peers aren’t happy with current events.

*Trump doesn’t want to hear anything negative about his tariffs, or other subjects. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Why does Donald Trump like tariffs???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The Supreme Court has ruled in Donald Trump’s favor concerning both the 1798 Alien Enemies Act still being valid—provided due process is properly conducted—and putting the deadline to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to America on hold despite being deported by mistake until a decision can be made on if Garcia gets to come back at all. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked every South Sudan Visa over an American mistake.

*More Student Visas have been revoked.

*Why the Trump regime is still trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, which has now been officially approved. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*So where is the missing Maryland mother???

*Florida's universities have announced they will be cooperating with ICE on immigration issues.

*All immigrants may soon have to register their presence with the Federal government.

*Acting Internal Revenue Service/IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause quit rather than allow Trump to share IRS data on potential immigrant filings with Homeland Security and ICE.

*But apparently immigrants’ social media posts will now be scanned and used against them if any anti-Jewish comments exist.

*Or you can have some immigrants declared legally dead or cancel their Social Security numbers, so they'll leave on their own. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The US Military now has control of all Federal land along America's southern border.

*Speculation: Why keep detainees elsewhere???

*Speculation: Legitimate investigation or something else???

*Speculation: Some immigrants might be okay???

*Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement/ICE Director Todd Lyons’ opinions on the current deportations.

*Attorney General Pam Bondi’s opinions on the current deportations. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: When is a win not a win???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*About Elon Musk’s new government contract…

*Elon Musk admits the DOGE savings was over estimated.

*Musk and DOGE can have more access to US Treasury information IF...

*After they’re built, any new post tariff factories in the US may be automated, so no potential jobs??? Trump’s Treasury Secretary thinks otherwise. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The DOGE claims they have found thousands of false unemployment claims.

*Speculation: The Trump regime’s hopes for Artificial Intelligence.

*Opinion: Why were personnel from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fired???

THE SIGNAL SCANDAL...

*Just how did Atlantic editor Jeffery Goldberg become part of that infamous chat group???

ALSO...

*The Trump regime is still trying to do away with Government Oversight Agencies, ELECTION SECURITY NETWORKS and possible the Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA too! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Apparently Trump also wants agency changes without going through proper channels or public knowledge.

*Donald Trump thinks Miles Taylor is guilty of treason???

*While Trump is planning an expensive military parade to celebrate his birthday in June, could he be facing Impeachment again??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.) 2 for parade

*The City of New York has won against the Trump regime concerning traffic regulations, for now.

*What is going on at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms/ATF???

*The current price of eggs…???

*Donald Trump now wants everyone who said the 2020 Presidential Election wasn’t stolen investigated???

*Trump’s current performance and poll approval numbers. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Donald Trump the American Citizen still has to face a defamation lawsuit filed against him.

*Former President Barack Obama's official portrait has been moved from the White House Grand Foyer in favor of a defiant Trump post 2024 assassination attempt.

*Opinion: Donald Trump and the Judicial Branch.

*Attorney General Pam Bondi’s opinion of Trump having a third term in office.

*Speculation: Will law firms “bend the knee”???

*Opinion: Different messages to the public and the courts???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump Administration and its personnel: Elon Musk, etc.

*The latest from the White House.

*Sadly, April 14 marks the 160th anniversary of then President Abraham Lincoln being shot by John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln would succumb to his wounds the next morning.

MEDICAL NEWS…

*As the measles crisis continues…

*The US Department of Agriculture/USDA will be fighting the Bird Flu, with money originally intended for schools and food banks because of Trump budget cuts.

*April 12 is the 70th anniversary of Dr. Jonas Salk’s vaccine against Polio being approved for use. Salk never patented it so everyone could be treated.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Supreme Court has ruled in Donald Trump’s favor concerning both the 1798 Alien Enemies Act still being valid—provided due process is properly observed—and putting the deadline to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to America on hold despite being deported by mistake until a decision can be made on if Garcia gets to come back at all.  (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Court has also blocked, for now, a lower court’s ruling that the Trump regime has to rehire some laid off Federal workers.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

Known fact

*Like New York, Colorado will continue to support Diversity, Equality and Inclusion/DEI. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Despite the provisions of the US Constitution, anyone who disagrees with the Trump regime will be "dealt with". Does that include members of the Republican Party??? (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*The Social Security Administration will now only be using Twitter/X for communications???

*The Trump regime could be seriously jeopardizing the security of the 2026 midterm elections!

*Student Loans may soon be repaid through wage garnishing.

*The Trump regime is now setting rules for journalist pronouns.

*A Judge has ruled that Trump has to restore White House journalistic credentials to the Associated Press.*Another law firm has filed suit against Trump's executive order issued against them.

*What has happened since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau/CFPB was deactivated.

*Despite the Trump regime’s opinions against Diversity, Equality and Inclusion/DEI, the National National Park Service has restored its web entry concerning Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

*The Menendez Brothers are to be resentenced.

*Speculation: So what happened to Usha Vance???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree at an anti-violence conference in Memphis, Tennessee April 9???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Who canceled a deal between America and South Korea???

*Five questions any potential employer can NOT ask you.

*About charging your cellphone.

An estimate of results

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*The House wants to limit judicial interference of the Trump agenda but otherwise, is Trump versus Congress concerning tariffs pending??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Senate wants to cut taxes for the rich and reduce social benefits to pay for it. The House of Representatives is debating doing even more by reducing Medicaid! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Can Congressional Democrats “control” the DOGE???

Possible consequences

*It may soon come to the point where only official American citizens can vote.

*There will be a special election in Texas to decide Sylvester Turner’s replacement after all.

*Getting an early start on the 2026 Campaign Trail.

*The Democratic Senators who will NOT be running for reelection in 2026.

*Opinion: “Maybe we should kill all the fake news reporters.”—Senator Markwayne Mullins.

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

ELSEWHERE…

*OOPS!

*Has the Dire Wolf returned???

*Muppet Kermit the Frog will give the commencement speech at the University of Maryland this year.

*A British version of Saturday Night Live???

*The pending itinerary for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

*The University of Connecticut Lady Huskies and the University of Florida Gators are the winners of the 2025 NCAA College Basketball🏀 Championships. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Totally Cool Ice Cream Company is no more.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Big Lots will be making a gradual return under new ownership.