The bizarre campaign against Trump aide Seb Gorka

On Friday, The Forward published an article by Lili Bayer arguing that Sebastian "Seb" Gorka, the deputy assistant to President Trump and a frequent presence on television and radio, was linked to anti-Semitic right-wing extremists in Hungary. Using the logic of six degrees of separation, Bayer argued that Gorka was anti-Semitic, never mind that the 3,000-word report did not cite a single instance of Gorka's alleged anti-Semitism.

The bizarre campaign against Trump aide Seb Gorka

On Friday, The Forward published an article by Lili Bayer arguing that Sebastian "Seb" Gorka, the deputy assistant to President Trump and a frequent presence on television and radio, was linked to anti-Semitic right-wing extremists in Hungary. Using the logic of six degrees of separation, Bayer argued that Gorka was anti-Semitic, never mind that the 3,000-word report did not cite a single instance of Gorka's alleged anti-Semitism.

Rancher plows mile-wide ‘Trump’ sign

If you fly in or out of Denver soon, you might spot what we're pretty sure is the state's largest political sign. Frustrated at some of the negativity coming from opponents of President Donald Trump, rancher Doug Koehn hopped on his plow and carved the word "TRUMP" in big block letters into his field.

What should airline passengers do if a pilot acts bizarrely?

When a pilot on a United Airlines flight from Austin to San Francisco launched into a bizarre rant last week over the plane intercom, the 120 passengers in the cabin were put in the awkward position of looking after their own safety. The pilot, who rambled on about Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and her own divorce, was ultimately replaced on the flight and United Airlines apologized to the passengers - but not until several passengers got up and demanded to be let off the plane.

Colbert roasts President Trump for his bizarre ‘stress conference’

While every day with the Trump administration is an adventure, Thursday was especially eventful as President Donald Trump hosted a 77-minute long press conference in which he lied repeatedly, attacked the media for delivering fake news and slammed Hillary Clinton, who is no longer running for office. It was quite a sight to behold.

United Airlines Pilot Taken Off Flight After Bizarre Rant About Trump, Hillary Clinton, Her Divorce

United flight 455 was supposed to fly from Austin, TX to San Francisco, CA at approximately 5 p.m., though things took an unexpected turn when the pilot turned up while still dressed in her civilian clothes. Passengers on the flight told multiple media outlets that the pilot got on the PA and talked about how she was going through a divorce before saying that President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both "assholes."

United Airlines Pilot Taken Off Flight After Bizarre Rant About Trump, Hillary Clinton, Her Divorce

United flight 455 was supposed to fly from Austin, TX to San Francisco, CA at approximately 5 p.m., though things took an unexpected turn when the pilot turned up while still dressed in her civilian clothes. Passengers on the flight told multiple media outlets that the pilot got on the PA and talked about how she was going through a divorce before saying that President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both "assholes."

Spooked passengers deplane after pilot’s bizarre rant on intercom

United Airlines replaced a pilot before takeoff on Saturday after she boarded in civilian clothes and told passengers over the intercom that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were liars and that she was getting a divorce, witnesses said. The airline on Sunday declined to identify the pilot or comment beyond a previous statement apologizing to customers, many of whom left the plane out of concern for their safety.

United Airlines pilot removed after going on a bizarre political rant over the intercom

United Airlines replaced a pilot before takeoff on Saturday after she boarded in civilian clothes and told passengers over the intercom that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were liars and that she was getting a divorce, witnesses said. The airline on Sunday declined to identify the pilot or comment beyond a previous statement apologizing to customers, many of whom left the plane out of concern for their safety.

‘Strange’ Women’s March featured deviant attire

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: I found it strange that this obviously anti-Trump "Women's March" took place after the horse left the barn, and that the theme was a March Against Oppression Of Women, of which there isn't any. I'm sure a driver of this theme was the likely defunding of Planned Parenthood, which is more about the suppression of infanticide, not women's rights.

The strange obsessions of President Donald Trump

It took only a week for US President Donald Trump to dash any lingering optimism that once sworn into office he might rise above his petty obsessions. Instead of seeking to govern in a fashion that will bring people together, Mr Trump has set out to do precisely the opposite.

Dave Begley: Trump’s long, strange trip

Omaha attorney Dave Begley covered the presidential candidates for us Iowa and Nebraska over the past two years. Today he recalls Donald Trump's 2015 stop in Sioux City, Iowa, and looks back: It has been a long and strange trip for President Donald J. Trump from the first time I saw him at Sioux City West high school on October 18, 2015 to his inauguration on January 20, 2017.

Donald Trump and Melania are mocked for ‘bizarre’ dance

'Now the fun begins!' President Trump is joined on stage by Melania and the new First Family as they sing and dance to 'My Way' at the inaugural balls Melania, Ivanka and Tiffany Trump all dazzle in their inaugural ball gowns - as it's revealed the First Lady helped design her ivory off-shoulder dress Weather trumps Obama: His last flight on the presidential plane is diverted from Palm Springs by poor visibility after three attempts to land fail 'What if he did the job?' Newspapers around the world dedicate their front pages to Donald Trump's presidential debut Trump gets to work: Donald enters the Oval Office for the first time as President and immediately signs executive order marking the beginning of the end of Obamacare 'Barron will be this country's first homeschool shooter': SNL writer deletes 'tasteless' tweet targeting Trump's youngest son after Twitter users demand she be fired ... (more)

Evidence of Bizarre Trump-Russia Ties Continues to Ooze Out

So what's new on the Trump-Russia front? First up, the Independent tells us that the former MI6 agent behind the now-famous dossier alleging close ties between Russia and the Trump team was dismayed that his findings didn't generate more action during the presidential campaign: Mr Steele became increasingly frustrated that the FBI was failing to take action on the intelligence from others as well as him. He came to believe there was a cover-up, that a cabal within the Bureau blocked a thorough inquiry into Mr Trump, focusing instead on the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.

Clinton lackey surfaces with bizarre conspiracy claim that media…

Clinton campaign's chief press spokesman tweets claim that implies a deliberate attempt to keep secret error-strewn and unverified claims of Russia dossier BuzzFeed published the memos in full, but most news outlets did not include the specific allegations because they were unable to independently verify them CNN and the New York Times publicly defended their decisions not to publish the dossier - The Times saying the claims were 'totally unsubstantiated' Latest claim by Clinton aides that there was unfairness to them in election - which they never claimed before they lost One of Hillary Clinton's chief aides has surfaced to claim the media 'sat on' an error-filled and unverifiable dossier of allegations of Russia having a blackmail tape of Donald Trump.

Clinton lackey surfaces with bizarre conspiracy claim that media…

Clinton campaign's chief press spokesman tweets claim that implies a deliberate attempt to keep secret error-strewn and unverified claims of Russia dossier BuzzFeed published the memos in full, but most news outlets did not include the specific allegations because they were unable to independently verify them CNN and the New York Times publicly defended their decisions not to publish the dossier - The Times saying the claims were 'totally unsubstantiated' Latest claim by Clinton aides that there was unfairness to them in election - which they never claimed before they lost One of Hillary Clinton's chief aides has surfaced to claim the media 'sat on' an error-filled and unverifiable dossier of allegations of Russia having a blackmail tape of Donald Trump.

Trump calls for closer ties with Russia

A day after the release of a damning intelligence report on Russia's wide-ranging efforts to influence the U.S. election, President-elect Donald Trump called Saturday for a closer relationship between the two nations, saying only "stupid" people or "fools" would think this is unwise. The United States, Trump wrote in a series of Twitter messages Saturday, has "enough problems around the world without yet another one."

Report on election hacking says Russia plans to do more

A part of the declassified version Intelligence Community Assessment on Russia's efforts to interfere with the U.S. political process is photographed in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a campaign to influence the American presidential election in favor of electing Donald Trump, according to the report issued by U.S. intelligence agencies.

Why does Trump go googly-eyed for Putin?

Coming from a presidential candidate, Donald Trump 's misty-eyed admiration of Russia and its autocratic leader was weird. Coming from a president-elect, it's nothing short of alarming.

The Strange Case Of Hacker Guccifer 2.0

WikiLeaks has received the most attention when it comes to document and e-mail leakers from the 2016 campaign, but a hacker going by the moniker Guccifer 2.0 also leaked several documents from Democratic Party institutions and officials during the 2016 campaign. Unlike WikiLeaks, his leaks weren't searchable, he frequently showed questionable news judgement and once seemed to lie about the contents of a leak.

Michelle Obama: A first lady who charted her own course

In this May 3, 2011, file photo, first lady Michelle Obama dances with students at Alice Deal Middle School in northwest Washington during a surprise visit for the school's Let's Move! event. When Michelle Obama considered the daunting prospect of becoming first lady, she purposely avoided turning to books by her predecessors for guidance.

The Latest: Putin rejects accusations of meddling in US vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin is praising U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for keenly feeling American voters' mood to win the election, and he rejects the White House's accusations of meddling in the vote. Speaking at an annual news conference, Putin said Friday that Russia hopes to develop "businesslike and constructive relations that would benefit both Russia and the United States."

Federal Judge Unseals FBI Search Warrant For Huma Abedin’s Laptop

Two days after FBI Director James Comey wrote Congress to disclose the apparent discovery of additional Hillary Clinton e-mails, the bureau told a federal judge that a review of the material would likely produce evidence of the improper handling of classified material, court records show. In fact, a subsequent FBI analysis of the e-mails determined that the correspondence--found on a laptop shared by Clinton aide Huma Abedin and her husband Anthony Weiner--contained no information to alter the previous FBI conclusion that Clinton should not face charges in connection with her use of a private e-mail server when she was Secretary of State.

Senseless selfies, creepy clowns and Trump’s triumph make year of odd news

A person dressed in a clown costume stands amongst attendees during the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in Manhattan, New York, US, October 31, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Searches for selfies led to many bad decisions, an outbreak of creepy clown sightings chilled even horror maestro Stephen King, and a hard-fought campaign ended with the election of former reality TV star Donald Trump as president of the United States.