WTF Just Happened Today? by Matt Kiser

A sane, once-a-day update helping normal people make sense of the news. Since 2017. By @matt_kiser

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@NornEye I guess it’s a good thing then that I’m a blog and newsletter 😉

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"A piece of garbage."

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💫 On this day in 2018: Trump declared Mueller’s appointment "totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL!" and claimed an "absolute right" to pardon himself; his lawyers argued he couldn’t be compelled to testify or obstruct justice; they also confirmed he dictated the Trump Tower statement.

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"Very smart."

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The 2026 midterms are in 152 days; the 2028 presidential election is in 887 days.

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🗓️ Today in one sentence for Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Day 1962: "Very smart."

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Today's edition is 797 words, a 4-minute read.

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Day 1962 – Jun. 4, 2026

✨ "Very smart."

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💫 On this day in 2021: U.S. Covid cases fell to their lowest level since March 2020; jobless claims dropped below 400,000 for the first time in the pandemic; Biden outlined donating 25 million vaccine doses abroad; the FBI investigated Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

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"Double down on chaos."

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The 2026 midterms are in 153 days; the 2028 presidential election is in 888 days

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🗓️ Today in one sentence for Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Day 1961: "Double down on chaos."

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Today's edition is 1,534 words, a 7½-minute read.

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Day 1961 – Jun. 3, 2026

✨ "Double down on chaos."

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💫 On this day in 2017: Trump asked the Supreme Court to revive his travel ban; states, cities, and companies formed a climate alliance after the Paris exit; Mueller’s Russia probe expanded; the White House told agencies to ignore Democrats’ oversight requests.