Another chemical plant blew up yesterday near Houston. So far, one killed, 2 life flighted, shelter in place called, schools taping around doors and shutting off air circulation.

Yes, tightening the reins of the EPA and OSHA is working so very well.

And in related blowing-up news, the chairman of the North Carolina GOP has been indicted.

The chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, Robin Hayes, has been indicted on charges including wire fraud, bribery and aiding and abetting. Durham businessman and political donor Greg Lindberg, along with two of his associates: John Gray, and John Palermo Jr., were also indicted. Lindberg is the owner of Global Bankers Insurance Group headquartered in Durham, N.C.

Well, at least it wasn’t a sex scandal. I guess we just got lucky and aren’t forced to think about a Republican man having sex.