April 29, 2026

Damage Done. Tabs, Wed., April 29, 2026

Morning news roundup and things to read!

Damage Done. Tabs, Wed., April 29, 2026

TL;DR

  • Jonathan Livingston Seashell faces legal trouble.
  • Popehat calls a situation a "preposterous lie".
  • Subscribers are encouraged to support Wonkette through various means (Substack, Paypal, Patreon).
  • The FCC may revoke ABC's broadcast licenses due to White House anger at Jimmy Kimmel.
  • A DOJ filing "in the style of" Donald Trump is described as mortifying.
  • There are legal discussions about Trump potentially suing himself.
  • New passports may feature the "Assmouth".
  • An 85-year-old French widow encountered ICE.
  • A proposed rule change could deduct the value of a disabled adult's bedroom from SSI.
  • An "AI journalism arbitration court" is praised.
  • Support for trans rights is framed as essential for Democrats.
  • Examples of people seeking influencer money internationally are mentioned.
  • A 2026 Wonkette Friends and Family Tour is announced.
  • Readers are encouraged to share Wonkette and support local bookstores via Bookshop.org.