official U.S. sources—such as the Pentagon, White House, or Joint Chiefs—would almost certainly never confirm a scenario where the president requested nuclear launch codes and was refused

The claim originates from unconfirmed reports by retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson on a YouTube show, alleging a Saturday White House meeting where Gen. Dan Caine (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs) intervened.

Estoy seguro de que @edzard.bsky.social ya conoce esta buena noticia, pero por si acaso.

I’m sure you’ve already heard the news, but just in case.

50 years ago, my very 1st paper was published: “Evaluation of hypercoagulability in septic abortion” It's hard to believe: my very 1st paper was published exactly 50 years ago. I remember it like it was yesterdy! It was a busy time with lots of distractions: at the time, I was preparing for my finals...

50 years ago, my very 1st paper was published:
"Evaluation of hypercoagulability in septic abortion" edzardernst.com/2026/04/50-y...

Don't trust Dr. Google.

50 years ago, my very 1st paper was published: “Evaluation of hypercoagulability in septic abortion” It's hard to believe: my very 1st paper was published exactly 50 years ago. I remember it like it was yesterdy! It was a busy time with lots of distractions: at the time, I was preparing for my finals...

50 years ago, my very 1st paper was published: "Evaluation of hypercoagulability in septic abortion" edzardernst.com/2026/04/50-y...

AI chatbots far too often issue poor or even harmful health advice A BMJ Open study found that five popular AI chatbots gave problematic medical advice about half the time, with nearly 20% of answers judged highly problematic. The main concern is not just outright er...

AI chatbots far too often issue poor or even harmful health advice edzardernst.com/2026/04/ai-c...

The damage Trump is inflicting on science and medicine is immeasurable I have repeatedly warned that Trump and his cronies are systematically destroying science and medicine in the US and beyond. Recently, I looked into Medline to see what other experts are publishing on...

The damage Trump is inflicting on science and medicine is immeasurable edzardernst.com/2026/04/the-...

Who are the world’s greatest charlatans? The field of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) is densely populated with dubious individuals who a rational thinker might call charlatans. But who is the greatest charlatan of them all? The choice...

Who are the world's greatest charlatans? edzardernst.com/2026/04/who-...

The Nazis and Homeopathy: Ideology, Support, and Legacy The Nazi's endorsement of homeopathy during the Third Reich was a complex fusion of pseudo-science, ideology and pragmatic policy. Homeopathy was deemed to align ideologically with National Socialism'...

The Nazis and Homeopathy: Ideology, Support, and Legacy edzardernst.com/2026/04/the-...

❓ - the answer is the same⤵️

Want to stay healthy? Then, please, ignore the advice from Trump and his allies! Trump and his allies have produced many claims that experts have flagged as false, misleading, or dangerously unscientific. Below is a (probably incomplete) selection: In April 2020, Trump suggested d...

Want to stay healthy? Then, please, ignore the advice from Trump and his allies! edzardernst.com/2026/04/want...

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Want to stay healthy? Then, please, ignore the advice from Trump and his allies! Trump and his allies have produced many claims that experts have flagged as false, misleading, or dangerously unscientific. Below is a (probably incomplete) selection: In April 2020, Trump suggested d...

Want to stay healthy? Then, please, ignore the advice from Trump and his allies! edzardernst.com/2026/04/want...

Book cover: The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War On Democracy by Gil Duran

Fascists hate to be called out as fascists. Too bad.

Coming soon:

The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War On Democracy.

Yes, they are fascists. Yes, they must be crushed.

Please pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...

If you look up “Roger Scruton Foundation Memorial Lectures,” the first lecture posted on RSLF’s website is a 2023 lecture by Peter Thiel (JD Vance’s mentor and benefactor).

Trump Library Saga Takes Dark Turn: Where Did Millions in Funding Go? Four huge media conglomerates forked over $63 million in “settlements” earmarked for Trump’s presidential library. Democrats are trying to track that money—and the latest developments don’t inspire co...

SCOOP --> Paramount, Meta, and X are refusing to say what happened to their huge contributions to Trump's presidential library after Sen Elizabeth Warren raised questions about its fund getting dissolved. Ds say tens of millions remain unaccounted for.

Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2092...

Today's winner of the Internet. Congratulations!

Trump keeps losing on autism YouTube video by Melody Schreiber

Trump and RFK Jr. keep losing on autism. The FDA didn't approve their miracle cure, and a new study from Denmark shows no link between autism and taking Tylenol in pregnancy.
youtube.com/shorts/KUVlV...

Trump Pardoned a Nursing Home Owner Who Owed Almost $19 Million to a Grieving Family Stories about pardons are often about presidential power. But what about people on the other side of that grace? The Coulson family may never receive millions from a wrongful death lawsuit it won year...

www.propublica.org/article/trum...

ICYMI: Let that sink into your head! Most of the money went into his pockets!
#SheShed

Trump administration begins refunding more than $166bn in tariffs Claims system launches months after supreme court ruled Trump had no legal authority to impose tariffs

We will never see a dime of those refunds and we will pay again in taxes to make that transfer to them. Because you can bet your bottom dollar Trump has run off with that money in some way TBD (To Be Discovered). They just ripped off the common citizen for a cool 1/3 of a TRILLION. WOW! What a scam!