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From Ars Technica: Humanoid Robots Controlled By Surgeons Did World-First Operation On Live Pigs

From American Humane Society: Lieutenant Dan [Ed: Lieutenant Dan's webpage.]

From NBC News: Platner Follows Through, Files Paperwork to Quit Race. The ballot vacancy is now Maine Democrats' to fill. [Ed: they have until July 27 to find a replacement.] From Maine Wire: Maine Democrats Release U.S. Senate Replacement Rules as Party Scrambles to Recover From Platner Collapse.

From the Hill: Senator: Trump's New Move 'Should Concern Every American'. Mark Warner, other Dems miffed that president ousted Dems on Election Assistance Commission. [Ed: the remaining Republican resigned. the optics of this are bad.]

Israel. From antiwar: Israel Debated: Why Palestine Is Rewriting the Rules of Domestic US Politics. According to a watershed Gallup poll published on February 27, a plurality of Americans now sympathize more with the Palestinians than the Israelis, leading by a margin of 41 percent to 36 percent. [Ed: it is difficult not to harden against Israel...given Gaza and how it is dragging the U.S. into so much warfare.]

From TASS: Russia no longer trusts West’s declared readiness to negotiate — Lavrov. [Ed: Trump is notorious for breaking or just forgetting deals. Alaska is a lesson Russia will not forgive.]

From Yahoo Finance: Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high. [Ed: scroll down.]

Canada's Defense Bank. From the Washington Times: Canada says 8 countries are joining the international defense bank it will host From the Prime Minister of Canada: Declaration on the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. [Ed: without the U.S., it will go nowhere.]

AI. From Billboard: RIAA, IFPI & More Come Together to Create System for Tagging AI-Generated Songs. Working similarly to explicit labels on records, the tags will distinguish between "AI-generated" and "AI-assisted" songs.

From iHeartDogs: Saint Bernard Tries to Beat the Heat and Accidentally Floods the Yard

Nick Shirley. From New York Post: Minnesota daycare owner outed by Nick Shirley admitted to filing more than $4.6M in false claims. From Yahoo: ‘Major Red Flags’: Dr. Oz Joins MAGA Influencer Nick Shirley to Confront Alleged Fraudsters. [Ed: in New York.]

From the Mediaite: Scott Jennings Calls on Hospitalized McConnell To Release Statement Because People Think He’s ‘Dead’ [Ed: if his is recovering, it is difficult to understand why a medical statement has not been forthcoming.]

Iran and the U.S. From Press TV: IRGC Navy: Foreign powers have no role in Strait of Hormuz. [Ed: IRGC=Islamic Revolution Guards Corps.] From the BBC: US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz. From Moon of Alabama: How Israel Could Push The U.S. Into Further Bombing Iran

Iran Assassinating Trump?. From the Hill: Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral saw open calls for his killing. [Ed: Trump is demanding a statement from Iran that the Strait will remain open.] AND Trump ‘left instructions’ to bomb Iran ‘at levels that they’ve never seen’ if he’s assassinated. [Ed: well, they've been trying since 2020 ] From Mish Talk: Israel Claims Iran Hatched Fresh Plot to Kill Trump. Is this Believable?

Monaco Assassination. From Andrew Korybko: The Botched Oligarch Assassination In Monaco Turned Into A Reputational Disaster For Ukraine. [Ed: only for those who viewed Ukraine authorities with any respect at all.] From the Guardian: Monaco bomb mystery deepens as Ukraine’s security services are linked to murder of prime suspect. [Ed: sounds like an officially sanctioned, if not planned, assassination.] From the BBC: Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story. Military intelligence officer admits witnessing killing of woman believed to have left explosive device outside oligarch’s home. [Ed: scuttlebutt is that the murdered man was about to go public with damning information and the Kiev regime wanted to stop him.]

From People: Dog Being Hailed a Hero After Alerting Her Owners to a Neighbor in Distress

From Son of the New American Revolution: Part II: The Sour Crude Problem: How Long Can the Salt Caverns Keep Bridging the Gap? [Ed: Part I is here.]

From Found Animals: For the Love of a Pit Bull.

From DW: Orban's State Media Goes Dark, Apologizes for Lying 'for So Long'. 'They lied at night, they lied during the day': Magyar begins drastic overhaul of Hungary's public media. [Ed: part and parcel of being state media.]

From the Greater Good: Shelter Dog Loses It When She Realizes She Is Going Home

From USA Today: White House Pushing 'Freedom Fuel' Gas Stations. Discount network offers $3.47 gas, a nod to Trump, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. [Ed: disturbing trend of Trump buying into what should be entirely private ventures. Expect to see these especially in swing states.]

Iran. From Zero Hedge: Return To War: Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles At Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, After US Struck 170 Iranian Targets. [Ed: both sides have chosen violence.] "Hormuz recovery stalls. Oil has rebounded as renewed...." From UN Diplomat: Ceasefire? The Iran War is Permanent Un-Diplomatic. [Ed: and unpopular in the U.S.]

[bStrait of Hormuz. ]From Zero Hedge:[/b] "Deepening Dark Trend" Emerges On Hormuz As Ship Traffic Slows. From Responsible Statecraft: Hormuz Chokepoint? Turkey Wants to Be King of the Middle Corridor. From National Security Journal: Iran Making Putin’s Mistake: Tehran’s Bid to Blackmail World Over Hormuz Could Leave It Controlling Nothing


From Headline USA: Tennessee Congressman Demands FBI Unseal Everything On Seth Rich. Nearly a decade of stonewalling meets fresh congressional pressure... [Ed: since Obama was President when he was murdered, I think the documents will be released.]

Canada. From Liberty Nation: Canada Just Admitted Justin Trudeau's Climate Agenda Was A Scam. To make Canada great again, Prime Minister Mark Carney is abandoning climate alarmism and embracing what made the country wealthy in the first place: crude oil... "Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave Canada a lost decade." [Ed: Canada's economy is so bad right now, I'm not sure he has a choice.] From Zero Hedge: Canada Just Unleashed Its Fastest-Growing Oil Boom In A Decade. Alberta approved 1,764 drilling licenses between Jan. 1 and June 12, the busiest start to a year since 2014... [Ed: I wonder how this will impact the rising secession movement in Alberta.]

Cost of Food. From Zero Hedge: Cocoa Prices Rally As Jefferies Warns Of "Perfect Storm" In West Africa. Food inflation... From the Libertarian Institute: The Economic Morality of Rotisserie Chicken From Zero Hedge: Strongest El Nino In 75 Years Sets Off Food Supply-Chain Alarm Bells. "Global agricultural supply is highly concentrated geographically. Across key crops such as soybeans..."

From the DoDo: Dachshund Meets Orphaned Piglet — And Immediately Assumes He's Her Puppy

Israel-Gaza. From the New Arab: Israeli settlers now control a fifth of the occupied West Bank From Euro Med Monitor: Israel turns Gaza into death camp denser than Srebrenica, forces displacement under guise of voluntary emigration. [Ed: I find it wrenching to comment on these items, so I won't...] From antiwar: The Commies Are Coming! The Israel Factor Behind the New Red Scare. Whistleblower Annelle Sheline and Erik Sperling join us to talk about the biggest issue roiling Democratic politics and the MAGA movement today.

From ProPublica: Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated — and often riskier — investments.

NATO. From NATO: The Ankara Summit Declaration. [Ed: NATO makes the world far less safe.] From Kautilya the Contemplator: The Ankara Summit: NATO’s Strategy is No Longer Victory But Attrition From Yonhan News: S. Korea, NATO to launch negotiations on basic procurement agreement: Seoul official. S. Korea to enter NATO? I guess the "A" no longer stands for Atlantic.] From antiwar: Eight Contradictions Behind NATO’s Summit of ‘Love’

Ukraine-Russia. Kyiv Post: Trump Says US Will Let Ukraine Build Patriot Systems: ‘We’ll Show Them How to Make Them’ [Ed: currently only Japan and Germany have this license.] From Intellinews: Trump’s Patriot licence will help Ukraine in its next war with Russia, not this one

From AOL: Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare transplant claims, says anti-fraud crackdown blocked millions

From the Cold Down: Hero dog Duke yanks sleeping owner awake as fire destroys home, 3 vehicles in Canada. "I opened the window and broke the screen, and we escaped out onto the roof."

From Jonathan Turley: Post-Platner Politics: The Democrats Fight for Wales After Shedding Their Values.

Guns. From Reason: Trump Administration Continues Push for Liberalized Gun Rules. The ATF is reconsidering some of its dumber regulations as the feds sue states with restrictive gun laws. [Ed: by the excellent J.D. Tucille.] AND The Supreme Court Agrees To Address the Constitutionality of 'Assault Weapon' Bans. The case could settle the long-simmering issue of whether the Second Amendment covers commonly owned but politically disfavored rifles.

Le Pen. From Reuters: France's Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction. From US News & World: Opinion Polls See France's Le Pen Winning 2027 Election Despite Guilty Verdict [Ed: it is early in the game but I think she;ll win.] From Politico.EU: Le Pen’s strategy to win French presidency: Bring Bardella everywhere. The 30-year-old may not be his party’s nominee for president, but it appears he’ll be campaigning as if he was. [Ed: Bardella is more popular than Le Pen and would have been the Presidential candidate is Le Pen was barred.]

From the Babylon Bee: Nazi Really Regretting Getting Graham Platner Tattoo

From Evie Maagazine: Everything We Know About the Tyler Robinson Case So Far. Nearly ten months after Charlie Kirk was murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University, prosecutors have begun presenting their most detailed account yet of the case against Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old Utah man accused of carrying out the assassination. [Ed: still in pretrial hearing.]

From Dogman Ray: Hercules and Ned

BREAKING. From AP: Platner Unapologetically Ends Senate Campaign. Maine nominee blames political, media forces

From Naked Capitalism: The Colorado River Crisis Is Reaching a Breaking Point. [Ed: I wish Naked Capitalism did not embrace and promote man made climate change.] From the Arizona Republic: Vital Western Reservoir Is Headed for Record Low. 'Water management in the Colorado River system is starting to get terribly complicated'. [Ed: I've read that there was less snow than usual this last winter. Bad news.]

From Glambun: Golden’s comical ‘showdown’ with kitten over bed.

Extreme Weather. From Al Jazeera: UN warns likelihood of ‘extreme weather events’ as El Nino set to intensify. From Naked Capitalism: A Super El Niño Is Coming: 5 Hard?Won Lessons the World Can Learn From Africa. [Ed: interesting...but I wish Naked Capitalism would drop its man made "climate change" mantra.] From Severe Weather Europe: Heat Dome Locks Over Western Europe: Extended Run for Excessive Heatwave establishes

Oh, Canada. From KPMG: Four in 10 Canadian manufacturers eye U.S. production move. Nearly six in 10 manufacturers have delayed, reduced or cancelled capital investments amid trade uncertainty and competitiveness concerns. [Ed: Canada is definitely in a recession. There is an economic saying--"When the U.S. sneezes, Canada catches a cold."]

From Zero Hedge: Anthropic Removes "Scary" Secret Claude Tracker After Developer Stumbles Across It. "Hiding the signal in the system prompt makes every other privacy claim harder to believe." [Ed: clearly designed to be invisible to the user.]

Iran. From the Washington Times: Iranian official warns ‘era of bullying and extortion is over’. [Ed: Khamenei's funeral is going to mark a hardening of attitude and of actions against the U.S.] From antiwar: The Resilience Paradox: How Military Strikes Are Bolstering Iran’s Cohesion. From Son of the New American Revolution: Unbridled Delusions Regarding Iran and Ukraine. [Ed: a must read.] From Breitbart: Iran Launches Bombing Spree Against Neighbors Following Strait of Hormuz Strikes

From the Post Millennial: DSA throws support behind Cori Bush as Democratic Socialists gain momentum. The self-described socialist has served in Congress since 2020 and has consistently advocated for policies that expand government. [Ed: I actually do not worry about the spread of DSA. I don't think it can be sustained in a general election. We'll see.]

Upcoming Election. From Florida's Voice: Federal judge in Florida orders DHS to restore voter verification features of SAVE system. From NBC News: DOJ threatens criminal charges for state election officials over noncitizen voting. President Donald Trump and his administration have falsely claimed that noncitizen voting is a widespread problem plaguing U.S. elections. [Ed: I am not at all convinced that it is a false claim.]

From Lovely Animal World: Other Dogs Refused To Play With This Disabled Dog, But Watch What The Donkey Does. [Ed: YouTube link is here.]

Fraud. From the Washington Stand: Government Spending Watchdog Exposes Thousands of Tax-Paid Medicaid Ghost Rides in Massachusetts [Ed: the Dems seem determined to rig the election as much as possible. And, no, not a pro-Trump statement.]

Graham Platner. From X, Lyndsey Fifield: Must read on how the NYT slanted/buried her story. From Townhall: Say, What Happens If Platner ... Stays? [Ed: fascinating article. Recommended. I seem to think Platner is more likely to stay than most people.]

From EconLib: Benefits of the American Revolution: An Exploration of Positive Externalities by Jeff Hummel.

Immigration. From Remix: Spain: 70% Of Tested 'Unaccompanied Minor' Immigrants Are Actually Adults. Bone testing from across Europe has revealed migrants are lying about their age in massive numbers, all due to specific advantages for "minors," who are also shielded from deportation... [Ed: Some of the 'children' I've seen have looked like 2-pack a day 30-yr-olds who need a shave.] From Zero Hedge: MEP Forces EU To Address Wave Of Savage Migrant Attacks Throughout Europe. "In a decisive move highlighting the growing crisis of migrant violence across Europe, Sweden Democrats MEP Charlie Weimers has successfully pushed the European Parliament to debate recent fatal attacks on native Europeans."

From Castanet: Salmon Arm woman who was mauled by bear says her dog saved her life

From Courthouse News: Apple loses EU court fight over Big Tech gatekeeper rules. The General Court upheld Apple’s designation under the Digital Markets Act and ruled the company must wait for future enforcement actions to challenge many of the law’s obligations.

Mitch McConnell. From the Guardian: Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows. John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlash. From Forbes: Longtime Kentucky Commentator Said He Spoke With McConnell This Morning—What We Know About His Health. [Ed: commentator is Scott Jennings.] From Reason: Mitch McConnell's Absence Sparks Thomas Massie Senate Speculation. Rumors surrounding McConnell’s health are putting new attention on one of the GOP’s most unconventional lawmakers. [Ed: and anti-Trump.]

NATO. From Reuters: Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran.. From CNBC: Trump pours cold water on NATO allies’ united front.

From Of Two Minds Blog: Without Subsidies, AI Is Unaffordable

Seth Rich. From Radar Online: Fresh Questions Emerge After Attorney Claims Newly Discovered Seth Rich FBI Records 'Were Found by Kash Patel in Hidden Information Facility' [Ed: apparently bags and bags of information were slated for destruction.] From Jack Cashill Substack: 10 Years After Seth Rich Murder, The Case Remains "Radioactive". FBI Has Been Hiding Intel Since the July 2016 Killing. [Ed: what are they hiding?]

From Lovely Animal World: Photographer Captures Tender Moments Between Dogs And Their Young Families

From Washington Examiner: New constitution, 32-hour workweek, noncitizen voting: What’s in the DSA platform

From Paws So Cute: Lost Pit Bull Kindly Asks for Help by Jumping into a Cop Car

Gavin Newsom Probe. From the New York Post: Democrats turn on Gavin Newsom as stunning poll reveals numbers who back probe into him and his wife. [Ed: 27% pf California Dems support the probe.] From KCRA: It's been three weeks since Gov. Newsom said he's under investigation. Here's what we know

From Breitbart: Laura Loomer, Reporter Claim Hospitalized Mitch McConnell Is ‘Brain Dead’. [Ed: in Kentucky, a replacement for Senator requires a special election.] From MSN: Elaine Chao's China trip draws scrutiny amid McConnell Health crisis. [Ed: wife apparently is from a very prominent family in China. Met with Chinese VP.] From Newsweek: Mitch McConnell Health Questions Raise Kentucky Senate Succession Issues. [Ed: Kentucky requires a special election to replace a senator.] From the Daily Beast: MAGA Demands Proof of Life for Mitch McConnell [Ed: among the people demanding is Steve Bannon.]

From CBS News: AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film. [Ed: she's the lead in a self-referential film about an AI actress. There will be real backlash.]

From the Post Millennial: President Trump announces Walmart will lower prices, urges other retailers to follow suit. "I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and smartest Retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday." [Ed: Trump has hinted at other stores following suit. I wonder what he offered Walmart?]

From Pupvine: New York Foster Dog Barely Wanted Food Until One Slice Of Pizza Made Her Light Up

From antiwar: US-Israel Military Merger Delayed: Here’s Why and How You Can Stop It. "Not because Congress rejected it, but because the House unexpectedly voted down the procedural rule governing debate on the National Defense Authorization Act." [Ed: again, it is good to have Dennis Kucininch back.]

From the Optimist Daily: Exosome therapy heals burn patient’s face in world first

From AP News: Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei. [Ed: Trump should not retaliate during the 6-day funeral. Burial will be on Thursday.]

Nigel Farage. From the Globe and Mail: Britain’s Nigel Farage to step down as MP and trigger a by-election. [Ed: smart move. Farage is grabbing control of the narrative and, if he wins as I expect he will, it will silence or at least mute his vociferous critics.] From the Conversation: Why Nigel Farage is resigning as an MP, only to stand again – expert analysis. From the Guardian: Labour, Tories and Lib Dems refuse to stand in byelection with Farage’s resignation labelled ‘desperate stunt’ – as it happened. Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’

From the Animal Rescue Site: Family’s Walk Turns Into Real Life Bullfight Saved By Dog

From Newser: At NATO Summit, Trump Slams NATO Allies. President also reiterates his desire for the US to control Greenland over Europe's objection. From CNBC: Trump renews Greenland threats at NATO summit, says U.S. could remove troops from Europe. [Ed: he is trying to get the EU to pressure Denmark on Greenland.]

From Townhall: Trump Reveals the One Person He Could Nominate to the Supreme Court Who Would Get All 100 Votes

Big Picture Economics. From the Telegraph: One of the market’s most reliable long-term indicators is flashing red. Optimists say AI justifies the lofty valuations, but a key tool suggests otherwise. From Mises Wire: Why Increases in Money Supply Can’t Create Economic Growth. Many economists believe that expanding the money supply helps create and facilitate economic growth. That is not the case. From the Daily Economy: What a BBQ Feud Teaches Us About Freedom. [Ed: a simple story that makes an important point.]

From the Babylon Bee: Dems Wishing There Had Been Some Sort Of Sign That Platner Was A Bad Person

From the BBC: French court clears way for Marine Le Pen to run for president but orders her to wear electronic tag. [Ed: she is appealing the 'electronic tag' ruling because it could interfere with her campaigning.]

Ukraine-Russia: From Simplicius Ukrainian Authorities Panic as Patriots Run Out Amidst Russian Ballistic Frenzy. [Ed: Zelensky is lobbying for more weaponry at the NATO Summit going on right now.] From Gilbert Doctorow Substack: A push-back to Professor John Mearsheimer’s latest interview on the Glenn Diesen platform.

From Dogster: German Shepherd Rescued After Kayak Blows Out to Sea

From AP: NY Man Sues ICE After Agents Visit Home With a Warning. David Streever says email calling ex-ICE chief 'monstrous' is covered by First Amendment. [Ed: this is not the first time ICE has issued warnings to people for criticizing them or agents.]

Fraud. From Center Square: GOP lawmaker wants Omar records after fraud arrest. [Ed: I think she will have to turn her records over, sooner or later. Undoubtedly later.] From the New York Post: Shocking undercover raid reveals secret workings of California’s multi-million dollar welfare fraud. From Crypto Briefing: German prosecutors file charges in €300M payment fraud case that hit 4.3 million cardholders across 193 countries [Ed:there are only 195 recognized nations in the world.]

From Newser: SpaceX's First Day on the Nasdaq 100 Did Not Go Well. It dropped almost 7% as AI stocks slumped worldwide.

From Lovely Animal World: Missing South Carolina Dog Returns Home On Her Own And Rings Doorbell To Be Let In

NATO SUMMIT TODAY AND TOMORROW. From Politico.EU: US public sours on NATO in wake of Trump attacks, internal poll shows. Just 43 percent of American adults believe Europe would help them if attacked, while support for China and Russia is on the rise. AND ‘Trump management’: Everyone else has a plan to keep NATO summit on the rails. Military allies hope money, rearmament and a gesture on Iran will keep the U.S. president happy. From Dances with Bears: If TrumpSigns the NATO Statement to Escalate the War Against Russia, Putin Must Demilitarize Ukraine to the Polish Border, Fire Dmitriev and Nabiullina. [Ed: I don't believe Trump is going to commit himself in any direction.]

From Best Friend: How innovative pet fostering is saving more lives [Ed: dog stories included with cat.]

From Politico.EU: France’s far-right star Bardella is about to find out whether he's running for president. The 30-year-old National Rally president will become his party's candidate if Marine Le Pen's appeal fails on Tuesday. [Ed: Le Pen will find out if she is legally barred from running.]

Israel-Gaza. From New Arab: Netanyahu says no reconstruction in Gaza before Hamas disarmament, as two killed in latest strikes. [Ed: if it were not 2 dead, there would be another reason. Netanyahu does not want peace or even a ceasefire.] From the Key Magazine: Why the Giant of Africa Loves Israel. How did Nigeria – a country that’s half Muslim – become one of the most pro-Israel nations in the world? The answer lies in oil, the pulpit, a civil war, and a left that no longer exists.

From Thomas Kolbe: More Defense Spending, More Climate Redistribution: The EU Spins A $2.2 Trillion Wealth Transfer Machine. The transformation of Europe's financing structure resembles a financial evolution toward a European superstate. Ultimately, common liability for Brussels' debts appears virtually inevitable. The political and institutional path back has largely disappeared.

Cuba. From USA Today: "I Can Negotiate": Castro's Grandson Says He's Ready To Discuss Cuba's Future With President Trump. "If given the opportunity, claro que con Trump." Of course, with Trump. [Ed: apparently has the authority to negotiate.] From FOX: Cuba plunges into third major blackout this year as power crisis worsens

From American Thinker: A Boston Prof Links Hayek to the ‘Far Right’. A Canadian professor is deeply disturbed by Friedrich A. Hayek's mustache.

Immigration. From American Truckers United: "Should Never Have Happened": Illegal Alien Truck Driver Kills Pennsylvania Trooper. "This is an urgent wake-up call for every American. Our highways are no longer safe. Reckless..." [Ed: this sort of story and illegals killing young Americans--especially women--are driving the anti-migration narrative.]

From Dog Heirs: A Deaf Dog Was a Day Away From Euthanasia—Now He Loves ‘Flying’ Across the Couches

From David Hart: H. L. MENCKEN. "The Declaration of Independence in American" (1921) [Ed: Mencken's rewrite of this August document.]

World Cup. From Politico: Inside the White House push to get Folarin Balogun back on the field [Ed: Trump brought out the big guns.] AND ‘Incomprehensible decision’: Belgian minister slams FIFA’s U-turn on US red card. FIFA reversed its ban on Folarin Balogun for the U.S. team’s upcoming match against Belgium after Trump called football chief Gianni Infantino. [Ed: of course, Belgium is upset. The reinstated player could mean the difference between winning and losing the next match.] From the AP: US Is Out of the World Cup. Host nation outplayed in 4-1 loss to Belgium

From AOL: Family Reunited with 15-Year-Old Dog After Tornado Destroyed Their Home in Illinois

Ukraine-Russia. From Andew Korybho: Russia’s “Systematic Strikes” Are Reshaping The Ukrainian Conflict’s Strategic Dynamics From Son of the New American Revolution: Why Can’t the Russian’s Defeat Ukraine? [Ed: fascinating. Must read.]

From Judicial Watch: Judicial Watch Victory: DC Police Produces 1,627 January 6 Bodycam Videos. [Ed: link to videos within article.]

From Gizmodo: GoDaddy Sounds Alarm Over How India Law Would Upend Internet Privacy Everywhere. [Ed: the threats are coming from every direction...but privacy is still possible...to a large degree.]

From Jonathan Turley: The Fall of Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania Governor Collapses on the Political Waterfront. [Ed: Shapiro has joined the ranks of the court-packers.]

From Lovely Animal World: Adorable Bulldog Pup Is Told To Be Quiet, Now Watch Him Throw The Cutest Tantrum Ever

Goodbye Graham Platner. From Reason: Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Campaign Likely Doomed. The latest allegation from Jenny Racicot is very serious and difficult to reject. [Ed: good riddance. And I doubt anyone who is swapped in can get traction against Susan Collins at this point.] From CNN: Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies From Townhall: Where Are the Obamas and the Clintons on the Monsters Taking Over Their Party? [Ed: there is no good move on the board for the Clintons. Obama has actually surfaced a bit. He's met with Mamdani in public and private.]

From Reason: The DOJ Challenges Virginia's 'Assault Firearm' Law and California's Glock Ban. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon argues that both laws are unconstitutional because they prohibit arms in common use for lawful purposes.

Birthplace Citizenship. From Law & Liberty: Birthright Blunders. Trump v. Barbara was a hard case, so it’s not a surprise that all sides got something wrong. From the Federalist: SCOTUS Birthplace Citizenship Decision Is John Roberts’ Roe v. Wade

Iran. From Naked Capitalism: Iran War: Expected Hardening of Iran Posture in Wake of Funerals for US-Israel War Martyrs; Iran Hits Two Tankers Transiting on Oman Side; China Buying Non-Iran Gulf State Oil, Opposes Iran Control Plans; Yet More on Oil Price Anomalies as Crack Spreads Widen Further

From Paws So Cute: A Dog’s Outing Leads to a Life of Happiness