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Donald Trump Demands New Reflecting Pool Prosecution & Jeanine Pirro Assembles …

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Donald Trump will never allow things like physical evidence to stand in the way of a vendetta.

Last week, he pitched a fit when Jeanine Pirro dropped the bogus charges accusing “vandals” of damaging the Reflecting Pool.

But Trump is not only refusing to acknowledge his role in the Greenwater scandal. He’s also pressing the DOJ to bring new charges against the same innocent man.

Perhaps that is why Pirro is now convening a special grand jury. Loyalty over truth.

Donald Trump in August 2026.
Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on August 02, 2026. (Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He wants that man prosecuted, no matter the truth

The Wall Street Journal reports that White House officials spoke to the Justice Department’s Criminal Division last week.

Apparently, the topic was whether former Olympic athlete David Hearn could face another prosecution.

One consideration was whether the case could be pursued as a misdemeanor.

Notably, this would mean that prosecutors would not need to obtain an indictment from a grand jury in order go after Hearn.

As of the initial report, this was merely an exploration of the options that the federal government may have in punishing random people who were near the Reflecting Pool for the incompetence of Trump and the crony he hired.

Last week, the US Attorney’s office moved to drop the charges against Hearn because they were, well, nonsense.

Specifically, it was reported that the Department of the Interior had concealed evidence that the Reflecting Pool issues stemmed from a botched installation rather than from some sort of mythical act of vandalism.

Many people in Donald Trump’s orbit were appointed because they will say whatever he wants to hear and do whatever he wants them to do. That’s the nature of a mad king, after all.

However, prosecutors are held to special standards of behavior, and can face real consequences — including sanctions — if they prosecute someone while knowing that the person is innocent.

Trump clearly views all aspects of his regime as tools with which to punish his enemies. Even after Pirro showed him the evidence that the installation was botched, he couldn’t accept the truth — or let go of his “vandals” conspiracy theory.

It looks like Jeanine Pirro is choosing loyalty over professional ethics

On Wednesday, Pirro convened a special grand jury in DC, The Washington Post reports.

This appears to be a direct consequence of Trump’s continued irrational (or perhaps deliberate — more on that in a moment) fixation on blaming anyone but himself and his cronies for the sorry state of a national monument.

Pirro assembled the legal body, which could permit federal prosecutors to delve into major and controversial cases.

Steven Vandervelden is an ally of Pirro’s, and he will be heading the special grand jury.

Special grand juries — sometimes nicknamed blue ribbon panels or blue ribbon juries — can be controversial. They are supposed to be made up of people who have special qualifications to serve as jurors. (Almost the opposite of how a regular jury is selected.)

What is this really about?

Well, Donald Trump is dozing off on live television and, judging by the dark marks on his hands and arms, is either regularly receiving secret medical intervention or is afflicted by some necrotic curse. Maybe both?

With that in mind, it is possible that America’s mad king really is delusional enough to believe that an act of vandalism by random passersby sabotaged his big beautiful Reflecting Pool, rather than it being a natural consequence of his own incompetence and corruption.

However, some warn that this may be a calculated blow to show that the Trump regime will target and prosecute anyone it pleases, upending their lives for months or even years even if they are sure to be freed, exonerated, and perhaps even take home hefty financial settlements over time.

It seems that, no matter the case, a prosecution this baseless and malicious against a perceived enemy is a threat to American values.

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Tom Segura Breaks Silence on ‘Horrible’ Divorce From Christina Pazsitzky

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Last month, the comedy community was shocked by the news that Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky were getting divorced.

In addition to raising two kids, the comics had spent years building up their wildly popular “Your Mom’s House” podcast,

Now, Segura is using that platform to share some remarkably candid comments about the end of his marriage.

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky attend LA Premiere of Tom Segura's Netflix Series 'Bad Thoughts' at Braindead Studios on May 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky attend LA Premiere of Tom Segura’s Netflix Series ‘Bad Thoughts’ at Braindead Studios on May 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Tom Segura’s Netflix Series Bad Thoughts)

And while the comedian made it clear that there’s no nasty battle brewing between the former couple, he also didn’t sugarcoat how difficult the split has been.

Calling the breakup a “horrible experience,” Segura admitted that the situation has been an emotional roller coaster.

“Your emotions change many times a day,” the 47-year-old explained. “You don’t feel the same all the time. It’s really tough on you.”

Segura also addressed his absence from last week’s episode, during which Pazsitzky tearfully discussed their divorce.

Apparently, some listeners were less than thrilled that Segura wasn’t there for the conversation.

The comic said he had been “bothered” by criticism over his absence, explaining that he and Pazsitzky had already been recording episodes separately for quite some time.

Since her episode came first, he said, she simply addressed the situation before he did.

The couple’s split first became public last month after 18 years of marriage.

Pazsitzky, 50, subsequently confirmed the news herself, telling listeners that she and Segura had spent years trying to save their relationship for the sake of their family.

“We gave it all we could, but we just couldn’t work things out,” she said during the August 5 episode of the podcast.

Despite the heartbreak, both comedians have emphasized that there’s no war between them. And Segura echoed that sentiment on Wednesday.

“We’re not combative,” he said, describing the divorce as “terrible” and “disappointing.” He added that the two still speak every day and continue to support one another.

“I support Christina in everything she does, and she supports me,” Segura said.

The former couple shares two sons, Ellis, 10, and Julian, 8, and they have made it clear that co-parenting remains their priority.

Pazsitzky previously explained that the family has even vacationed together since the separation, demonstrating that their relationship remains surprisingly amicable despite the end of their marriage.

The pair also intends to continue working together professionally when possible.

But if fans are hoping Segura will provide a play-by-play of what went wrong, they shouldn’t hold their breath.

“This is it for me,” he said. “I’m not gonna talk about this [more].”

After nearly two decades together, it sounds like Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky are determined to close this chapter without turning their divorce into a public spectacle.

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Lucy Davis, ‘The Office’ & ‘CAOS’ Star, Diagnosed With …

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Lucy Davis is best known for The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Wonder Woman (2017), and the British version of The Office.

Now, she has a grave announcement to make.

At only 53, she has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.

The disease is ravaging her body, and has even spread to her bones. It is incurable.

Lucy Davis in 2017.
Actor Lucy Davis attends a Warner Bros. DC event in July of 2017. (Photo Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood)

‘I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer’

On Tuesday, August 11, Davis took to her Instagram page to share a video, possibly from the cancer ward of a hospital.

“Ring this bell three times well. It’s a toll to clearly say, ‘My treatments are done, the course has run and I am on my way,’” she reads as she rings a bell.

Her lengthy caption kept a similarly upbeat tone, even while conveying very somber news.

“Hi friends :),” she began. “I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.”

Davis revealed: “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs.”

“The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo,” Davis shared.

“The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny,” she detailed. “I almost didn’t bother getting it checked.”

Davis advised: “So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out :).”

She updated: “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can.”

Upon reflection, Davis wrote: “I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that.”

Lucy Davis discloses her cancer diagnosis in this Instagram caption.
Lucy Davis shared a heartfelt and upbeat yet somber Instagram caption on August 11, 2026. (Image Credit: Instagram)

‘There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell’

“As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else,” Davis acknowledged.

“Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!),” she added. Notably, many wheelchair users do not feel the same way.

“The thing that has been most vital to me is humour,” Davis affirmed. “I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person.”

She observed: “There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell.”

Davis expressed: “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it. I’ll see my Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home.” Gracie is her beloved dog, now deceased.

“Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me,” Davis emphasized. “I’m still going to keep up all my work for animal rights. It’s so important to me.”

She shared: “And I still would like to keep working. I’m perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life.”

That is a not-so-subtle hint that she’d love to have some final roles on television and film.

“For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well,” Davis expressed.

She concluded: “Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. Much love to you all.”

We are of course heartbroken by this news and wish Lucy Davis the very best.

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Alaska’s giant cabbage OK, university fee disclosures vetoed as Alaska governor acts on four bills

The Alaska State Capitol is seen on the last day of the legislative session on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

The Alaska State Capitol is seen on the last day of the legislative session on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed two bills to become law without his signature and vetoed two more on Monday, extending the record for the most vetoes in a two-year session of the Alaska Legislature.

The governor vetoed a bill that would have required the University of Alaska to provide fee notices to students, and his second veto canceled a bill that would have set Permanent Fund dividend-like requirements for resident hunting and fishing licenses.

Dunleavy permitted an omnibus agriculture bill that names the giant cabbage the Alaska state vegetable. He also permitted a local-government bill that mandates local school boards undergo budget and ethics training, and allows small communities to have smaller city councils.

In the 34th Legislature, Dunleavy has vetoed 31 of the 115 bills passed by lawmakers. Of those 115, only two have not yet been considered by the governor.

Dunleavy’s actions this week extend the record for the most vetoes by an Alaska governor during a single Legislature. The previous record, 25 vetoes, was set by Gov. Tony Knowles in the 19th Alaska State Legislature, which ran from 1995 to 1996.

Gov. Jay Hammond has the career vetoes record, with 74 in his eight years as governor. Knowles is second with 69. Gov. Bill Egan, who had 12 years in office, vetoed 56. Dunleavy’s career tally stands at 46. 

Veto cancels university fee notice mandate

House Bill 176, from Rep. Ashley Carrick, D-Fairbanks, and Sen. Robb Myers, R-North Pole, would have required the University of Alaska to give students notice of any fee increases and to provide students with itemized billing statements.

The university system testified that it viewed the bill as unnecessary because it could provide itemized statements under existing powers. The sponsors of the bill, however, said the university’s current actions do not provide sufficient information and do not give students enough advance notice.

In his veto message, the governor appeared to side with the university, saying that “while transparency for students is an important objective, the university should retain the discretion to determine the most effective and efficient methods for providing notices and billing information.”

No tougher requirements for resident hunting licenses

Dunleavy’s other veto negated House Bill 93, from Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, I-Sitka. Had that bill been enacted, it would have required people to live in the state for one year, with absences allowed for military service, college and medical treatment among other exemptions, before receiving a resident hunting, fishing or trapping license. 

The exemptions are those listed in the Permanent Fund dividend eligibility law. 

Current law permits someone to obtain a resident license if they have a home in Alaska and do not establish residency in another state. They do not need to physically live in the state but do need to declare their intent to return.

The change was intended to limit the abuse of resident hunting and fishing rights, but it drew opposition from pilots and snowbird residents who live in Alaska only seasonally.

In his veto message, Dunleavy said the PFD law was written for a “different purpose and may exclude otherwise bona fide Alaska residents such as military members, students, pilots, and seniors.”

Agriculture bill becomes law without governor’s signature

Under the Alaska Constitution, a bill becomes law if the governor takes no action on it after lawmakers send it to him.

That happened with Senate Bill 208, from Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski. That bill reduces the preconditions for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to sell or lease state land for agricultural uses.

The House amended the bill to include two others — a bill regulating industrial hemp as agriculture rather than a controlled substance from Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Big Lake, and a bill declaring the giant green cabbage Alaska’s state vegetable, from Rep. DeLena Johnson, R-Palmer. 

Legislature, governor approve smaller city councils

The governor also allowed Senate Bill 143, from Sen. Robert Yundt, R-Wasilla, to become law without his signature.

As written by Yundt, the bill reduces the minimum size of city councils to three members in towns and villages with fewer than 1,000 residents. The previous limit was seven members. 

In addition, the bill allows boroughs and cities to elect school board members to terms longer or shorter than three years. Prior law limited school board terms to three years only.

The state House amended Yundt’s bill to add additional requirements. Newly elected school board members must take ethics and budget training provided by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

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