Crooks and Liars is reporting on several political and social developments, including a strong White House reaction to a report confirming a 79-year-old's age. The outlet also reported that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was bitten by snakes during an animal encounter at the home of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, with his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, reportedly pleading for him to stop.
In legislative news, Crooks and Liars noted that Hawaii has passed a state law aimed at circumventing the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
Regarding the Texas Senate runoff, the outlet reported that a Republican voter cited President Donald Trump's endorsement as a reason to switch their vote from Ken Paxton to John Cornyn, suggesting the endorsement backfired. It also mentioned that Cornyn faces Paxton in the primary runoff, with public polling favoring Paxton.
The Trump administration is reportedly moving to compel all federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements, a measure critics believe could silence government workers. The outlet also highlighted President Trump's alleged "slush fund," described as a competition among MAGA supporters to demonstrate who has been "persecuted" the most. Additionally, it reported that President Trump appeared to fall asleep during a National Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery.
Crooks and Liars also covered Rep. Thomas Massie's filing to run for his House seat in 2028, stating he intends to raise funds for his political operations. A Democrat, Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, reportedly endorsed Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race, citing Graham Platner's tattoo and commentary as personally disqualifying.
The outlet further reported on comments attributed to Maria Bartiromo regarding the Pope, suggesting she believes the Pope should only speak on biblical topics and not disagree with Trump. It also discussed the perceived inability of conservatives to achieve cultural impact through creative endeavors in Hollywood.
Finally, Crooks and Liars highlighted Senator Andy Kim's statement on Bluesky, where he claimed that instead of engaging on poor conditions, ICE sent an armored vehicle and armed agents, which he described as "pouring gasoline on the fire." The outlet also raised concerns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence are beginning to exceed human control.