politics

Epstein Coverage Generates Enough Content to Distract Nation from Literally Everything Else

Congress halts legislative duties as Epstein coverage dominates national attention. Protesters too distracted to care.

Jan 7 • Leigh McKiernon

Kennedy Center Renaming Sparks Boycott From People Who Just Googled What the Kennedy Center Is

Outrage over the Kennedy Center’s new name has sparked national protest... mostly from people who’ve never been to a show.

Jan 6 • Leigh McKiernon

New Penal Code Criminalizes Insulting President, Netizens Accept Challenge

A new law in Indonesia bans insulting the president. The internet, predictably, considers this a personal invitation.

Jan 5 • Leigh McKiernon

China Praises Myanmar Election For Bravely Redefining ‘Choice’

China has praised Myanmar’s recent election, calling it a positive step toward stability and democratic development despite international criticism.

Jan 2 • Leigh McKiernon

Anti-Corruption Drive Succeeds After Officials Run Out of Drawers to Hide Money In

Ongoing anti-corruption investigations in Vietnam reveal logistical strains within government offices as enforcement intensifies.

Jan 1 • Leigh McKiernon

Sara Duterte Trust Rating Rises After Saying Absolutely Nothing For Several Weeks

Silence is the message: Duterte’s trust rating spikes after weeks of not making eye contact with the public or the microphone.

Dec 31, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

Court Rules Former PM Not Eligible for House Arrest Because ‘House Too Big’

A Malaysian court rejected Najib Razak’s house arrest request after determining his “house” meets the legal definition of a palace.

Dec 30, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

Myanmar State Media Declares Election a Success Hours Before It Begins

Myanmar’s state media declares election a “success” hours before polls open, citing unanimous support and zero participation issues.

Dec 29, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

BBC Denies Bias in Trump Lawsuit, Offers 4-Hour Special Called ‘Trump: The Orange Menace’

The BBC denies political bias after being sued by Donald Trump, announcing a four-hour documentary examining the former US president.

Dec 21, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

Rosmah Joins ‘Women in Finance’ Panel After Money Laundering Charges Dropped

Rosmah returns to public life with a keynote at a women’s finance event, showcasing her take on “high-impact capital” after her legal acquittal.

Dec 16, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

‘Exciting Things Coming Soon,’ Says Official Who Has Been Saying That Since 2019

Medan official Joko Darmawan has declared “exciting things are coming” for five years straight. Still no updates. Still coming soon.

Nov 23, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

Indonesian Man Becomes CEO After Being Mistaken for Minister’s Son

A Bandung man has been appointed CEO of a major holding company after security mistook him for a minister’s son during a business conference.

Nov 1, 2025 • Leigh McKiernon

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