Good Grief: Virginia Groups Sues To Stop MMA Fight At White House

By William Teach June 8, 2026 – 10:30 am

They couldn’t have done this weeks/months ago, before the who platform was erected? Why now? Also, why?

Hmm, I’m starting to get an idea of why. From the article

A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The filing Saturday by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of two Virginia residents contends the Trump administration’s authorization of the June 14 event was unlawful. The lawsuit says such approval violated National Park Service regulations prohibiting sporting events on federal parklands, Congress did not consent to the towering arch overlooking the event space and no environmental review was conducted before the construction.

“This is fundamentally a private, commercial, corrupt use of our most sacred national monuments for private gain,” said Brendan Ballou, a lawyer for the plaintiffs. “And that is what is motivating this lawsuit.”

The White House said in a statement that the legal challenge was “an obstructionist, baseless, and dilatory” attempt to prevent Trump from hosting the fight and that the event was “no different than the various other White House-hosted events on the South Lawn and properly permitted events on the Ellipse and National Mall throughout the year.”

Personally, I think it’s garish and silly, and I have zero interest in MMA, but, it’s no big deal. Once it’s over the stage and stuff will be gone and things will be back to normal. The PIP is just losing it because Orange Man Bad. That’s it.

Crews are erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn. Trump has said the finished UFC project will feature “a 5,000-seat arena right outside the front door of the White House.” Additional large screens broadcasting the fights will be set up in a park at the nearby Ellipse, and the UFC has said it plans to issue as many as 85,000 free tickets to accommodate spectators at both locations.

Maybe they’re upset that the tickets are free, and no Democrat group is making slush money off it? Nah, just Trump Derangement Syndrome.

(ESPN) The suit claims violations of park service regulations by allowing the event to occur, that the construction of the UFC’s claw stadium structure on the South Lawn needed congressional authorization because it is federal parkland, and that there was not an environmental review “before undertaking ‘major federal action’ significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.”

“We think that this is a profound misuse of our sacred national monuments for private gain,” said Brendan Ballou, the lead attorney for the Public Integrity Project. “And we think that needs to be stopped because it breaks the law.”

All excuses because of TDS, but, maybe there is a little bit there about not getting their cut?

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Did You Know There Was A Hollywood Climate Summit?

By William Teach June 8, 2026 – 7:15 am

Also, that Billie Eilish’s mom was there…you know, the mom of the pop star who lives in a big mansion and takes lots and lots of fossil fueled travel to put on shows

Billie Eilish’s Mom Takes the Stage at Hollywood Climate Summit — But Does Hollywood Still Care About Climate Change?

Hollywood once promised to help save the planet. Leonardo DiCaprio warned of climate catastrophe from awards stages. Celebrities flew to climate conferences. Studios pledged greener productions. Streaming platforms rushed to commission environmental documentaries. But in 2026, with the aftermath of wildfires, heatwaves and floods becoming routine, a question lingers: Does Hollywood still care about climate change?

At the seventh annual Hollywood Climate Summit in Los Angeles this week, organizers attempted to answer with a resounding yes. The event gathered filmmakers, actors, comedians, activists, scientists and media executives to explore how storytelling can inspire climate action across food systems, health, infrastructure and popular culture.

One of the most recognizable voices came from Maggie Baird, founder of Support + Feed and mother of Grammy-winning musician Billie Eilish. We wrote about Maggie’s new show here. Speaking on the panel “How Food Tells Our Stories,” Baird described how her daughter’s global tours have become platforms for climate-conscious food choices.

Um, if she’s one of the most recognizable faces, than, no, Hollywood no longer cares. But, then, did they really care, or just mouth platitudes while living in mansions, driving fossil fueled luxury vehicles, and flying in private jets?

Meanwhile, a panel called “Greenlight California” explored how climate infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail and sustainable urban planning could determine the future of film production in Los Angeles. California Film Commission Director Colleen Bell argued that investing in infrastructure is ultimately an investment in Hollywood itself.

Does anyone think the celebs will take the train? Provided it is ever finished. And most of them live far away in the suburbs, away from the urban areas they want to plan for the peasants.

Seriously, there’s not one name mentioned in the article that 99.999% of people would recognize.

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Unhinged Axios: Trump’s “Enforcers” Playing Host At World Cup

By William Teach June 8, 2026 – 7:00 am

I’ve already covered this a few times, but, Axios’ Brittany Gibson is especially unhinged with this headline, or, at least whichever editor wrote it

Trump’s immigration enforcers play host for the World Cup

The agency driving President Trump’s mass deportation campaign is now preparing to welcome millions of foreign visitors at the World Cup.

Why it matters: The June 12 kickoff in Los Angeles — followed by 77 matches in just over a month — will trigger a wave of arrivals who’ll come face-to-face with the immigration system that’s generated backlash over the last year.

Activists, soccer fans and even a former FIFA president have cautioned against coming to the U.S., claiming visitors should fear racial profiling, surveillance, and even ICE detention.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pushed back on those concerns in a CBS News interview, saying ICE won’t be there to “round up” immigrants at matches.

“It’s Immigration and Custom[s] Enforcement,” Mullin told CBS News. “So what do you find at a tremendous amount of sporting events? Counterfeit products, counterfeit tickets. You have counterfeit clothing being sold on the streets.”

It’s highly offensive to refer to ICE agents as “enforcers”, when they are simply doing the job authorized by duly elected Congresses. And a goodly chunk do things like stopping human trafficking, which usually involves women and children being trafficked.

ICE, and its Homeland Security Investigation team, are responsible for preventing human trafficking, instances of which are known to increase during major sporting events, and combating the sale of counterfeit goods.

Many other departments of the DOJ, along with the Coast Guard, will be doing all sorts of security, so, fuck off with this enforcer shit.

Elsewhere

Sherrill announces $12 million increase and new rapid-response initiative amid escalating immigration enforcement

In response to the Trump administration’s recent attacks on migrant communities, officials announced that the state will expand the funding and availability of legal services meant to help immigrants facing detention and deportation.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a first-term Democrat, said in a Thursday news release that New Jersey will devote another $12 million to the Detention Deportation Defense Initiative, which provides free legal representation to poor residents slated for removal.

The state will also create a Rapid Legal Response Initiative to fight expedited deportations that happen without due process, challenge other unlawful third-country deportations, and prevent transfers that push detainees far from their families and legal counsel, among other things.

Mickie cares more about the illegals than the citizens of NJ who are seeing their energy prices skyrocket, making everything else skyrocket.

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If All You See…

By William Teach June 7, 2026 – 12:58 pm

…is a wonderful low carbon bike which Everyone Else should be forced to ride, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is 90Ninety Miles From Tyranny, with a post on some quick hits of wisdom, snark, and knowledge.

It’s short shorts week

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Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

By William Teach June 7, 2026 – 9:14 am

Happy Sunday! Another great day in Returned America. The Sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the Reflecting Pool is slowly filling up. This pinup is by Britt Dietz (DietzDolls) with a wee bit of help.

What is happening in Ye Olde Blogosphere? The Fine 15

  1. Gatestone Institute: Is Saving Europe Still Possible?
  2. Geller Report: Canada’s PM Carney Appoints Pro-Terror Jew-Haters to Council ……. to Fight Antisemitism
  3. IOTW Report: Americans say tipping practices ‘have become ridiculous’ as digital prompts push higher gratuities
  4. Jihad Watch: Promises made, promises kept: Now that Mamdani is mayor, antisemitic hate crimes in New York City are up 71%
  5. Legal Insurrection: RIP ‘Believe All Women’ As Democrats Go All in for Graham Platner
  6. Moonbattery: Brown Eggs Canceled for Offending the Climate
  7. Pacific Pundit: Cassandra Magazino is the head of the New Jersey daily ICE riots, non-binary, ex childhood teacher
  8. Powerline Blog: Exposing the hidden habeas files
  9. Sister Toldjah: ‘Didn’t Age Well’: Newsom’s Press Office Gets Inconvenient Update About Trump’s Reflecting Pool Project
  10. The First Street Journal: A huge scoop for The Washington Post!
  11. The Red Squirrel Report: Democrats Embrace Corrupt Bullies And Trans High School Track Champions-Cheaters
  12. The Right Scoop: MASTERCLASS VIDEO – Scott Jennings NAILS IT on major Democrat support of Graham Platner
  13. Victory Girls Blog: Queering of the Culture Continues: NY to Wipeout “Mother” and “Father”
  14. Climate Skepticism: More than half the UK’s GHG emissions are imported
  15. Green Jihad: Oregon Ballot Initiative May Ban Hunting And Fishing
  16. And last, but, not least (I miscounted), Jo Nova has “The Craziest eco laws against Farmers. Let’s check that science…”

As always, the full set of pinups can be seen in the Patriotic Pinup category, or over at my Gallery page (nope, that’s gone, the newest Apache killed access, and the program hasn’t been upgraded since 2014, so, most are hosted internally). While we are on pinups, since it is that time of year, have you gotten your Pinups for Vets calendar yet? And don’t forget to check out what I declare to be our War on Women Rule 5 and linky luv posts and things that interest me. I’ve also mostly alphabetized them, makes it easier scrolling the feedreader

Don’t forget to check out all the other great material all the linked blogs have!

Anyone else have a link or hotty-fest going on? Let me know so I can add you to the list. And do you have a favorite blog you can recommend be added to the feedreader?

As a sidebar, it’s wild how man blogs I’ve seen die over the years for different reasons.

Two great sites for getting news links are Liberty Daily and Whatafinger.

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Workers At SoFi Stadium In LA Authorize Strike, Wanting Protection From Immigration Authorities

By William Teach June 7, 2026 – 7:00 am

It’s a hell of a thing when potential illegal aliens are going on strike thinking that it will stop anything

SoFi stadium workers in L.A. authorize strike ahead of World Cup

A union representing 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles that has demanded protection from possible immigration enforcement during the World Cup voted Friday to authorize a possible labor stoppage just a week before the U.S. team’s opening match.

Unite Here Local 11 is demanding premium wages during the 38-day tournament from stadium food service operator Legends Global and FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, along with guarantees that workers will not be subject to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions.

Union members overwhelmingly approved the strike authorization, with 96 percent supporting the measure, union officials said in a news release. The action does not mean they will immediately walk off the job, but it provides them the green light to do so at any time. The union said it will continue negotiations with Legends Global and FIFA on Monday.

So, is the union saying that SoFi Stadium is knowingly employing illegal aliens in violation of federal law? Huh. And the union is trying to protect people who are breaking US laws by striking before the soccer games? Or, is that just a sidebar and what they really want is a ton of extra money, failing to understand that it just means that prices for attendees will go up? Because Legends Global and FIFA can’t do a damned thing about illegals being rounded up.

Maybe DHS should investigate SoFi Stadium after the World Cup to check their compliance with federal immigration law.

“They should not be there,” Yolanda Fierro, who helps staff the stadium’s luxury suites, said of ICE officers during an interview ahead of the vote. “We want fair wages that we think we are due, but the other thing we want is the security and safety of employees and guests. If we cannot get those things, our folks are ready to walk. Let them run the stadium without us.”

Well, Yolanda, ICE won’t be there for arresting illegals, unless they are involved in human trafficking, drug running, and other nefarious crimes.

Human rights groups, international fans and immigrant communities in the 11 U.S. host cities have raised concerns that the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies could dampen enthusiasm around the first World Cup to be played on American soil since 1994 and subject some fans to unnecessary detentions and arrests.

They would prefer that those involved in human trafficking, usually women and children, and left to their own devices.

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Bummer: France Cuts Climate (scam) Fund Days After Heatwave

By William Teach June 6, 2026 – 3:00 pm

As usual, they confuse weather with climate

Days after heatwave, French government cuts climate change adaptation funds

Just days after an unusually early heatwave hit much of France, the government’s spending cuts to address the fallout from the war in the Middle East are now having a major impact on environmental policy. Environment-related spending is not the only sector affected, nor even the hardest hit, with a total of €275 million in credits either canceled or frozen. But the move is particularly bitter for environmental advocates, who have criticized the government for failing to adequately prepare France for extreme heat.

“After demonstrating a complete lack of preparation during eight days of a historic heatwave, here are the government’s climate change adaptation measures,” Marine Tondelier, leader of the Greens, wrote on X. “At this level of incompetence and stubbornness in the wrong direction, it’s climate denial.”

Among the most affected measures is the territorial environmental transition acceleration fund, known as the “Green Fund.” Created in 2023 and highly valued by local officials, the fund helps local authorities invest in projects that protect the environment and combat climate change. According to the Environment Ministry’s website, in just three years, it has already provided financial support for more than 25,000 projects.

The fund is also one of the flagship programs promoted by the third National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC), unveiled in March 2025, which aims to prepare France for a +4°C scenario by 2100. As recently as April, the government announced that the Green Fund’s 2026 priority would be to “reinforce the adaptation of local areas to climate change,” one of its three historic pillars.

Do you know why they are upset? Because it means less taxpayer money to graft off of. Those “environmental advocates”, who tend to really do nothing, skim lots of the money off the top as they spread it around to companies who also take their cut and eventually it gets to someone who can actually do the job. It’s a taxpayer funded slush fund.

Other programs funding environmental transition are also facing cuts. The program that supports the National Housing Agency, which manages the main public subsidy for energy-efficient home renovations, will see nearly €300 million in spending authorizations frozen. That has raised fears of further reductions to this key aid, which has already faced numerous setbacks in recent months.

Scam money. France is realizing that it can no longer afford this.

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If All You See…

By William Teach June 6, 2026 – 1:00 pm

…is a wonderful low carbon train which Everyone Else should be forced to ride, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is Gates Of Vienna, with a post on pantless in Gaza.

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Guy Who Treated Women Badly, Had Nazi Tattoo He Was Proud Of For Decades, Says His Past Is Being “Weaponized”

By William Teach June 6, 2026 – 10:30 am

Well, gee wiz, Sparky, maybe you should ask some of your Democratic comrades about how they went after Mitt Romney for things he did as a high schooler, George W. Bush, multiple Republican Supreme Court justices, and so many more

Amid Mounting Democratic Concern, Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized’

Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, moved to quell mounting Democratic anxieties about his candidacy on Friday, telling supporters in a defiant speech that his past behavior was being “weaponized” by his political opponents.

A day after The New York Times reported that three women — a conservative and two Democrats — who had been romantically involved with Mr. Platner described volatile and “toxic” relationships, Mr. Platner addressed a crowd at a theater in Bar Harbor, expressing confidence that Maine voters would stick by him.

“When politically motivated, serious and false accusations are made against me, Maine, you have my back,” Mr. Platner said. “The state of Maine raised me, and the state of Maine saved me, and to all of you out there, Maine, I will always have your back.”

“Now, as every single piece of that past and journey gets dug up, litigated and weaponized, you have my back,” he said.

Mitt Romney cut a kid’s hair and had “binders full of women” (which was totally misconstrued by Dems and their pet media). He didn’t have a Nazi tattoo he boasted about for decades.

Holly Woodworth, a 57-year-old Democrat sitting near the front, said Mr. Platner was the first politician she had seen “in many elections” whom she felt “inspired by.” She said that the allegations had not shaken her support, and that they hadn’t surprised her given how Mr. Platner had previously described going through a dark period after his military service.

Still, she said the stories about Mr. Platner were making her anxious.

“I care whether the Democrats win the majority,” Ms. Woodworth said, expressing concern that revelations about Mr. Platner’s past would drag down his candidacy, and Democrats’ chances of winning the Senate along with it. “I want a change.”

Again, winning is all that matters to most Democrats. Platner could still be talking about how much he loves his Nazi tattoo and they’d still vote for him. A similar article from the Washington Post has

Ro Khanna (D-Ca), who has become a leading advocate in Congress for women who accused disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of abuse, walked a fine line in his speech defending Platner, saying Platner was not perfect but had owned his mistakes.

“No one should make excuses for his past relationships, some of which were toxic and volatile,” Khanna said. “And no one on our side should attack the women who came forward.”

But Khanna added the United States “broke” young men like Platner, a combat veteran who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, by sending them to war. “If someone felt hurt by Graham in a past relationship, we can listen to them, and we can listen to Graham,” Khanna said.

So, Ro has found a Reason to blow off his advocacy for women to really support Platner. Surprise?

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New Jersey Now Trying A “Polluters Pay” Bill Against Fossil Fuels Companies

By William Teach June 6, 2026 – 7:15 am

New Jersey is so worried that the state has failed to give up their own use of fossil fuels

NJ Bill Would Make Fossil Fuel ‘Polluters’ Pay $50B For Climate Change

A proposed state law that would force dozens of fossil fuel companies to shell out $50 billion to help pay for the cost of climate change has taken another step forward in New Jersey.

On Thursday, an Assembly committee voted 4-2 to advance A3735: the “Polluters Pay to Make NJ More Affordable Act.”

Formerly known as the Climate Superfund Act, the bill targets companies that have “engaged in the trade or business of extracting fossil fuel or refining crude oil” since 1995, and have been responsible for more than one billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

The legislation would generate $2.5 billion annually from an estimated 82 fossil fuel corporations, its sponsors say.

Lot’s of Democrat run states which are not giving up their own use of fossil fuels, especially the politicians, are trying these polluters pay. NJ tried to sue, but, ended up losing in court because “Under our federal constitutional system, states cannot use their laws to resolve claims seeking redress for injuries allegedly caused by out-of-state and worldwide emissions”

The money collected from companies in violation of the law would be earmarked for flood protection, stormwater and sewage system upgrades, extreme weather preparation, health care related to climate change, upgrades to the electrical grid and energy-efficiency projects, among other uses.

Supporters of the bill say the legislation would direct $50 billion over 20 years into infrastructure, flood protection, energy cost reductions and disaster response – without raising taxes or fees on Garden State residents.

Right, right, I’m sure all the money will make it to those projects and not end up in the pockets of friendly NGOs, donors, and politicians

Meanwhile, some Republican state lawmakers have blasted the proposed law, including Sen. Declan O’Scanlon.

“Make no mistake, the Democrats ‘Superfund’ policy – supposedly to punish the evil oil companies for providing a product we all demand – would result in a massive, $2.5 billion yearly increase in energy costs on New Jersey residents,” O’Scanlon argued at a recent legislative hearing.

“Democrats are essentially saying “Don’t worry! We can charge oil companies $50 billion and they’ll just take the hit to their profits! They won’t simply pass the costs on to us! Trust us!’” he added. “It’s sheer lunacy.”

Hey, maybe they’ll just leave like Exxon. Maybe they’ll simply decide not to sell their products in NJ, especially the smaller companies.

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