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God bless Dolly Parton. The Queen of Country Music unfortunately passed away on Tuesday, August 25, and since then the tributes have been rolling in from all across the world – and from both sides of the political aisle. President Donald Trump paid tribute to Dolly after her death by ordering all flags lowered to half staff for a week in honor of the country music icon: BREAKING: Trump orders American flags lowered nationwide for one week following the death of Dolly Parton. pic.twitter.com/iQ3I7RALBT — Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 25, 2026 And on the opposite side of the political spectrum, far-left organizations like the Communist Party USA and the Democratic Socialists of America also mourned her loss: View this post on Instagram (If you want to see some insanity on display, read the comments on that post). Dolly was the rare figure who was beloved by both the left and the right, because she refused to take sides in political debates or speak about politics in general. Instead, she simply supported people – regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Back in 2020, Dolly voiced her support for the Black Lives Matter movement in an interview with Billboard: “I understand people having to make themselves known and felt and seen. And of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!” And she was a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, joking that “they should suffer like the rest of us” when asked about gay marriage and relying on her faith to explain her love for all:  “But as far as the Christians, if people want to pass judgment, they’re already sinning. The sin of judging is just as bad as any other sin they might say somebody else is committing. I try to love everybody.” But Dolly was expertly able to thread the needle between expressing her support for people without weighing in on political issues. She refused to talk politics, explaining that she had fans on both sides of the aisle and didn’t want to offend anyone: “My mother was a Democrat and my daddy was a Republican, and I’m a hypocrite. I’ve got as many Republican fans as Democrats and I don’t want to make any of them mad at me, so I don’t play politics.” That refusal to “play politics” was on expert display in 2018 during an interview for Nightline on ABC. Host David Wright repeatedly tried to bait Dolly into taking shots at President Donald Trump, especially after her 9 to 5 co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin had called him a “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” during an appearance at the Emmy Awards the previous year – with Dolly standing silently between them. But when asked about the moment, Dolly refused to play Wright’s game: “They’re always prone to be political, and I had said upfront, I’m not being political. I don’t do politics. I’m not getting into any of that, because I have a lot of fans out there and I don’t want to offend anybody. And besides, I just don’t get into that.” Sensing where the interview was going, Dolly issued a warning to Wright: “If you are deciding you may want to ask me something more serious, don’t, because I’m not going to answer it.” The interviewer was desperate to get her to weigh in on Trump, and told her that he may still ask her political questions. But Dolly wasn’t backing down: “You can ask, but I might still tell you where to put it if I don’t like where you got it.” He then brought up the Access Hollywood tapes, hoping to get Dolly to comment on Trump’s 2005 comments that had been released during the 20116 presidential election. But Dolly once again shut him down: “I’m not addressing that. I do not get into that. Of course I have my opinion about everybody and everything. But I learned a long time ago, keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. I’m not in politics. I’m an entertainer.”  Wright pointed out that Dolly was also a role model, and she quickly fired back: “Yes I am. That’s why I don’t talk about people.” Throwback to when ABC tried to get Dolly to bash President Trump… and failed miserably pic.twitter.com/AZX28sWO9o — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 26, 2026 What a legend. Dolly’s refusal to get political was so strong that she even turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom multiple times, from both President Trump and President Joe Biden, because she didn’t want to appear political by accepting it from one president over another – even though I think it’s clear that any president would have been willing to give it to her. There may not be a more universally beloved figure in America than Dolly Parton, and that was thanks in no small part to her refusal to engage in politics. Maybe more celebrities should take note. The post Watch Dolly Parton Expertly Shut Down An Interviewer Trying To Get Her To Bash President Donald Trump: “I Do Not Get Into That” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Two of the best in the business paying tribute to the queen. Though it still doesn’t feel real, the queen of country music herself, Dolly Parton, passed away on Tuesday morning at 80 years old in Nashville, Tennessee. Announcing her tragic passing, her team shared the following statement about her death: “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.” Unsurprisingly, the country music world — and the world at large, for that matter — has been mourning her death. Online, legends such as George Strait, Reba and Blake Shelton, as well as Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw and Ella Langley (among plenty of others) took to social media to pen tributes, share memories and send condolences to the Parton family. Since her passing, there have been plenty of memories shared, stories swapped and facts posted online about the late legend. Additionally, we’ve seen a plethora of live performances begin to pop up honoring Dolly across the music industry, with Chris Stapleton delivering a chill-inducing cover of “I Will Always Love You,” Ernest dedicating a performance of “I’ll Fly Away” at Red Rocks to her, Jack White covering “Jolene” and the likes of Katy Perry and Pitbull taking time to remember her at their shows. Of course, it’s hard to understate the impact that Dolly had on the landscape of country music. With 25 #1 hits, 27 gold/platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), 11 #1 albums, 10 Grammy Awards, multiple best-selling books, her own theme park at Dollywood, a lifetime of impactful work through her philanthropy and more, there’s hardly anything that the “9 to 5” singer didn’t accomplish throughout her incredible life. What remains even more important in regard to Dolly, her artistry and her life in general is the fact that she served as a great unifier between just about everyone. Of course, that was shown from the outpour of support she received from just about everyone, ranging from President Trump to even the Royal Family. Her unifying nature can also be felt amongst the various subgenres and groups within country music as well. Obviously, the biggest stars in the genre and the mainstream, such as the aforementioned Strait, Jackson, Reba and more, honored her in various forms upon her passing. However, in a historically anti-establishment group such as the independent/alternative country scene, the best and brightest stars held equal reverence to the late legend. This was out on full display last night during the Turnpike Troubadours‘ Evan Felker and Charley Crockett’s one-night, joint acoustic show at the iconic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On a night filled with the duo swapping songs, with Felker playing Turnpike’s “7 & 7,” “Good Lord Lorrie” and “Pay No Rent” and Crockett playing “Billy McLane,” “One Trick Pony,” “Ain’t That Right” and more, the Turnpike frontman paid tribute to Dolly with a performance of her and Porter Wagoner’s 1967 Top 10 hit, “The Last Thing On My Mind.” In case you’re unfamiliar with the song (given that it’s not one of Dolly’s megahits), it was first written and recorded by singer-songwriter Tom Paxton in 1964. Just three years later, Parton and Wagoner would release it as their debut duet single, which sparked a long-lasting relationship that resulted in 13 collaborative albums from 1968 to 1980. The track would quickly catch fire for the duo, rising all the way to #7 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart in 1968. With Crockett sitting alongside him, Felker delivered a stellar cover of the track. Backed by nothing but his acoustic guitar, the Turnpike frontman effortlessly slipped into the legendary track and proved why he’s remained one of the most celebrated figures in today’s generation of country artists. Watch here: View this post on Instagram  The post Turnpike Troubadours’ Evan Felker Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton With “The Last Thing On My Mind” At Cain’s Ballroom first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

This is totally mock-worthy. The socialist candidate for Los Angeles mayor and current city councilwoman, Nithya Raman, just took a victory lap over a freaking crosswalk getting painted on a street. Seriously. . . .

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The White House said Thursday that it is not currently negotiating with Iran to end the war, even as mediators travel to Tehran to revive the diplomatic process. “No negotiations are happening right now, and this will continue until the president feels that maybe they come to the table in a meaningful way,” the outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Thursday morning. She touted the prospects of “Operation Economic Outcast,” the set of sanctions Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday.  Leavitt’s statement echoes comments President Donald Trump made in a Wednesday interview with Al Jazeera. “I have no time schedule, none. I’m not in a hurry. I have no time schedule at all,” he said when asked his preferred timeline for Iran’s return to negotiations. He said that both economic and military measures against Iran have both been effective. Despite these statements, high-level representatives of mediating countries have been meeting with officials in Tehran to work towards regional deescalation. Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed al-Thani visited Tehran Thursday, following a Monday visit from Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief. Pakistan, which has served as a diplomatic channel between the U.S. and Iran, said Thursday that it would not participate in the new American sanctions on Iran. The U.S. announced that another aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East, with an expected deployment of about seven months. Brent crude opened Thursday at $87.27 per barrel. AAA reported a national average of $4.10 per gallon of regular gasoline. The post Iran War Day 181: White House Says No Negotiations Under Way appeared first on The American Conservative.