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Updated 2024-11-21 09:45
Who Can Stay Dead Longest Challenge
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Arizona Prosecutors Unable To Find Rudy Giuliani Despite Searching Dozens Of Landfills
PHOENIX-Trying for weeks to deliver a summons on charges of felony election interference to the former Donald Trump attorney, Arizona prosecutors reported Thursday they were still unable to locate Rudy Giuliani despite searching dozens of local landfills across the state. Our multiple attempts to serve Mr. Giuliani...Read more...
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Tells College Graduates That Women Should Be Homemakers
During a commencement speech at Benedictine College, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Biden, Pride month, and abortion rights before addressing the women in the audience, saying, Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of...Read more...
New Florida Law Requires All Women To Produce 3 Healthy White Sons By 22nd Birthday
TALLAHASSEE, FL-Touting the legislation as a common-sense victory for family values, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new law Thursday requiring all Florida women to produce three healthy, white sons by the date of their 22nd birthday. The production of white daughters will not be penalized, but they will be seized by...Read more...
Trailer Hauling 15 Million Bees Crashes In Maine
A truckload of honey bees heading to pollinate Maine's blueberry crop crashed on Interstate 95, releasing a swarm of 15 million insects before firefighters responding to the scene could contain them. What do you think?Read more...
Very Important Man One Of The Main Guys Where He Works
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Former Trump Aide Claims To Give Fake Money To Unhoused People
Johnny McEntee, a former aide in the Trump White House, recently bragged on social media about giving fake money to unhoused people to ensure their eventual arrest, claiming on TikTok that when a homeless person asks for money, then I give them like a fake $5 bill. So I feel good about myself. They feel good. And...Read more...
Perdue Announces Initiative To Even The Playing Field By Giving Chickens Guns
SALISBURY, MD-Emphasizing that it was an integral part of the company's mission to raise humanely sourced meat, poultry processing giant Perdue Farms announced a new initiative Tuesday to even the playing field by giving guns to chickens. At Perdue, we always strive to ensure animals are treated with dignity and...Read more...
Fingers Too Greasy From Salami To Open Pepperoni
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Waterfront Sand Castle
With 4 turrets, a dozen windows, and a saltwater moat, this massive home boasts a fantastic 360-degree view of both the ocean and hairy sunbathers. Hurry up and book a showing before it's washed away for good.Read more...
Columbia University Cancels Commencement Amid Protests
Columbia University canceled its commencement ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have shaken the campus, despite the fact that other universities have held their ceremonies with few disruptions. What do you think?Read more...
Arrests At Pro-Palestinian College Protests Reach 2,000 Nationally
According to a tally by the Associated Press, the number of individuals arrested at college protests held in support of Palestinians in Gaza has surpassed 2,000 across 36 schools. What do you think?Read more...
Advisors Assure Biden This Will Blow Over Once All Gazans Dead
WASHINGTON-As mounting campus protests and arrests over the Israel-Hamas war threatened his fragile electoral coalition, advisors to President Joe Biden assured him Friday that this would blow over once all Gazans were dead. Just lie low, let a few thousand more bombs drop on densely populated areas, and you're...Read more...
Kristi Noem Attempts To Relieve Tension From Negative Press By Squeezing Stress Dog
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Trump Watching Movie On iPad During Trial Without Using Headphones
NEW YORK-Resting the device on his thighs behind the defendant's table, former President Donald Trump reportedly watched a movie on an iPad during his trial Thursday, not bothering to use headphones. As witness Keith Davidson continued his testimony this morning, several reports indicated that people in the courtroom...Read more...
Cop Too Drunk To Administer Field Sobriety Test
BELOIT, WI-After following a vehicle that had exited the parking lot of Hatley's Pub and pulling it over on suspicion of drunk driving, local traffic cop Travis Hatcher was reportedly too intoxicated Thursday to administer a field sobriety test. Hey there, Mr. Speed Racer Man...uh, do you know how fast I was-I mean you...Read more...
Biggest Prize On Eastern European Game Show Apparently Fridge
CHIINU, MOLDOVA-After turning on the TV in her hotel room and immediately becoming engrossed in Moldova's most popular program, tourist Jessica Nevins confirmed Thursday that the biggest prize on an Eastern European game show was apparently a fridge. While I don't totally understand what's going on, I do know the...Read more...
Idaho Man Arrested For Kicking Bison
A man from Idaho was arrested for allegedly kicking a bison, which subsequently injured him, at Yellowstone National Park while drunk, for which he now faces charges of disorderly conduct while under the influence and disturbing wildlife. What do you think?Read more...
Not For Sale
This modest two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath starter home is not for sale. Please stop knocking on our door and asking to buy it.Read more...
Buttigieg Distracts Americans With Speech While DOT Steals Nation’s Catalytic Converters
WASHINGTON-Speaking slowly in an effort to draw out his remarks during a televised address, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reportedly distracted the U.S. populace with a speech Thursday while his department stole the nation's catalytic converters to sell on the black market. According to insiders, Buttigieg's...Read more...
Biden Administration To Reclassify Marijuana
The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to approve a rescheduling of marijuana, which is currently categorized with Schedule I drugs such as LSD and heroin, to Schedule III alongside Tylenol and steroids, which would allow it to be purchased nationwide. What do you think?Read more...
Best Practices For Policing Protests
While police are well trained to shoot unarmed civilians, plant evidence, and file for overtime, dealing with larger-scale events like arresting several hundred college students can be more daunting. The following are the best practices law enforcement should follow when clearing political protests and demonstrations.
Trump Boys Bake Dad Cake With Gavel Hidden Inside
NEW YORK-Interrupting testimony as they walked straight up to the former president mid-trial, the Trump boys baked a cake for their father with a gavel hidden inside, court room sources confirmed Wednesday. We think you'll find this cake very yummy and full of law hammers," Donald Trump, Jr. said with a wink as his...Read more...
Congress Passes Opioid Crisis Legislation After Addict Cousin Steals Their Xbox
WASHINGTON-Calling the theft a profound wake-up call amid a nationwide epidemic of drug abuse, Congress passed bipartisan legislation to address the opioid crisis Wednesday after their addict cousin Clem stole their Xbox Series X. Today, we stand up and say enough is enough to our fentanyl-abusing shitheel of a...Read more...
Friend From Red State Fondly Recalls Beloved Grade School Tradition Called ‘Slave Days’
LOS ANGELES-Sharing horrifying and riveting tales with friends who did not grow up in the Midwest, local 29-year-old Iris Pearson fondly recalled a beloved grade school tradition called Slave Days" this week, according to sources. Oh, man, Slave Days were the best part of fifth grade-I think at one point I had over...Read more...
CDC Investigating Illnesses Linked To Counterfeit Botox
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 people across the U.S. have been sickened by counterfeit Botox, with patients presenting botulism-like symptoms, a potentially fatal illness in which the toxin attacks the body's nerves. What do you think?Read more...
White Person Way Too Proud Of Using WhatsApp
CANTON, OH-Responding with the excitement of someone who appeared to genuinely believe they were some kind of outlier, local white person Hannah Michaels seemed way too proud that she was using WhatsApp, sources reported Wednesday. Oh my gosh, of course I use WhatsApp-I've actually had it for years, since I studied...Read more...
Teachers Explain Why They Need To Carry Guns In The Classroom
In addition to being underpaid for teaching their lessons, providing childcare, and serving as mentors to the next generation, teachers are also underpaid for protecting their students from armed assailants. The Onion asked teachers why they need to be able to carry guns in the classroom, and this is what they said.Read more...
Rick Scott Celebrates Abortion Ban By Cutting Umbilical Cord Of Woman Forced To Carry Baby To Term
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Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her Dog
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SC) defended killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, after the anecdote was leaked from her upcoming memoir, saying that the dog was untrainable" and tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm." What do you think?Read more...
Cozy Single Unit
Peace and quiet abound in this move-in ready subterranean unit within a serene, gated community. Professional landscaping included.Read more...
Report: Americans Lead World In Identifying Which One They Want
WASHINGTON-A new report released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center found that the American people still lead the world in identifying precisely which of them they want. Our findings suggest that U.S. citizens tower above their peers when it comes to pointing out which one they want off the shelf and how many...Read more...
What Biden Can Do To Win Over Gen Z
Although the youth vote was integral in his victory against Donald Trump in the 2020 election, Joe Biden's approval ratings have tanked amongst 18-to-27-year-olds. If President Biden is interested in winning back Gen Z voters, he'll have to do the following things.Read more...
Columbia University Gives Students Option To Finish Classes From Prison
NEW YORK-Emphasizing that it was their only option amid the rampant protests that had erupted on campus, Columbia University announced Monday that it had given students the option to finish classes from prison. Given the current political turmoil and the many safety hazards it poses, all current students will be...Read more...
Nation’s White Women Announce They Have New Perspective On Paris Hilton
WASHINGTON-Saying they'd learned a lot about her life and the adversities she'd faced over the years, the nation's white women announced Monday that they had a new perspective on socialite and media personality Paris Hilton. After many difficult, arduous hours spent reflecting on our own deeply held biases and...Read more...
Taylor Swift Fan Convinced Artist Purposefully Released Big Dud As Commentary On Music Industry
NEW HAVEN, CT-Saying the singer-songwriter clearly had ulterior motives when she made The Tortured Poets Department, local Taylor Swift fan Fiona Johnson told reporters Monday the artist had purposefully released a big dud as a commentary on the music industry. Although at first glance, it looks as though Taylor...Read more...
U.S. Bans TikTok
President Biden signed a bill into law banning TikTok nationwide unless the Chinese company that owns it, ByteDance, sells its stake in the app within a year. What do you think?Read more...
Women Explain Why They Are Attracted To Walton Goggins’ Character In ‘Fallout’
Recent reports have indicated that a number of female fans are thirsting over the Ghoul. The Onion asked women to explain why they are attracted to Walton Goggins' mutant character in the new TV series Fallout, and this is what they said.Read more...
U.S. Animation Studios May Have Unknowingly Outsourced Work To North Korea
Researchers combing through a server based in North Korea found animation work for Amazon's Invincible and Max's Iyanu: Child of Wonder, including log files that suggest animators in China further outsourced the work to North Korea, unbeknownst to the American companies. What do you think?Read more...
Walmart Baby Registry Questionnaire Includes Checkbox For Whether Or Not Pregnancy Forced
BENTONVILLE, AR-Adapting the retail outlet's previously simple sign-up questionnaires to the modern world, Walmart announced Monday that its baby registry would now include a checkbox for denoting whether or not the pregnancy was forced. We heard from many Walmart customers that it would be convenient to have a...Read more...
Conservatives React To Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’
Alex Garland's newest dystopian film, which takes place in the not-so-distant future, follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they travel across the country during America's second Civil War. The Onion asked conservatives how they felt about the film, and this is what they said.Read more...
Disturbing Reports Find IDF Playing Amy Schumer Stand-Up Clips To Drive Palestinians From Homes
DEIR AL-BALAH, GAZA-Following accounts of continued civilian massacres in the Gaza Strip, disturbing reports emerged this week of the Israel Defense Forces allegedly using armored vehicles to play clips of Amy Schumer's stand-up comedy in order to drive Palestinians from their homes. The IDF is currently using a...Read more...
Woman Lured Into Dark Alley By Sign Reading ‘Self-Defense Class’
PHILADELPHIA-Her footsteps echoing in the night as she wandered down the unlit side street, local woman Caitlin Morgan was reportedly lured into a dark alley Friday by a sign reading Free self-defense class for women." Free self-defense class this way? Don't mind if I do," said Morgan, who delightedly followed the...Read more...
Arkansas Government Questioned About $19,000 Lectern Purchase
During an audit, Arkansas lawmakers questioned Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' (R) staff about the purchase of a $19,000 lectern, a charge which include a $2,500 consulting fee" and a $2,200 road case. What do you think?Read more...
Doctors Explain Why You Should Never Use ‘Vulva Balms’
As a general rule, if your TikTok feed begins pushing you unregulated medical products, you should probably keep them as far away from your genitals as possible. The Onion asked doctors to explain why you should never use vulva balms,' and this is what they said.Read more...
Yoplait Label Warns Yogurts Must Reach Internal Temperature Of 165 Degrees Before Consumption
MINNEAPOLIS-Updating its packaging to include new USDA-mandated guidelines for safe yogurt preparation, Yoplait began warning Tuesday that its products must reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit prior to consumption. Contents must be heated to 165F/74C or higher to destroy the bacteria...Read more...
Nobody In Entire Dodgers Organization Has Heart To Tell Ohtani What Going On With Interpreter
LOS ANGELES-Confessing that they couldn't stand the thought of bursting their teammate's perfect little bubble, sources confirmed Friday that nobody in the Dodgers organization had the heart to tell Shohei Ohtani what was going on with his interpreter. Currently, Shohei has zero clue about the controversy surrounding...Read more...
Report: You Could Make All This Stop For Just 25 Clicks
YOUR DATA- OR WIFI-ENABLED DEVICE-Feeling crushed under the oppressive demands to click and click and click on TheOnion.com, the nation was informed by experts from The Onion's Click Drive Wednesday that this could all be made to stop for just 25 clicks. For a mere 25 clicks on The Onion's website, you could end all...Read more...
Really Tall Guy Blocks View Of Solar Eclipse
KERRVILLE, TX-Exasperated with the view from the place they were standing to observe the astronomical event, local spectators complained Monday that really tall guy Matt Everett was blocking everyone's view of the total solar eclipse. Goddammit, this thing only lasts a few minutes-can't he at least sit down?" said...Read more...
Watch A Live View Of The Total Solar Eclipse
Rejoice, sky-gazers, for you are about to behold one of the universe's most amazing astronomical events. Watch now for a live view of the total solar eclipse.Read more...
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