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Friday, June 26, 2026, News and CommentaryIran. From Zero Hedge: Bessent Insists US Treasury Will Oversee Unfrozen Iranian Funds: Food & Medicine Only. Iran's public-facing rhetoric obviously doesn't match up... [Ed: I doubt there will be any transparency...so who knows what will happen?] AND Cargo Vessel Comes Under Apparent Iranian Attack Near Oman, Crude Jumps, After IRGC Warned It Controls Hormuz Strait. Rubio: if this is allowed in Hormuz, well then this will spread throughout the world like a contagion. From CTV News: White House asks U.S. Congress for $87.6B, mostly to pay off Iran war. From CNBC: Iran's Speaker Says Trump Is Lying About Unfrozen Assets. He mocks president's claim that funds will go to American farmers
From the International News: Dramatic rescue as hero dog battles rough waves for 30 minutes at sea. The head of the rescue expresses his astonishment over the way the dog was saved
From Reason: The Age of Stupid—and Self-Serving—AI Regulation Is Here! Anthropic and OpenAI may not like current federal controls on their products, but it will be consumers who end up getting screwed. From the Percolator: Aligning Values: Why AI Labs Are Hiring Philosophers and Historians. Understand why AI laboratories hire philosophers and historians to translate human values into mathematical constraints, protecting enterprise models from critical alignment failures.
From Red State: World Cup Freddy Hits 'Peak America' - Even Makes It to Amish Country. [Ed: Freddy is a delight.]
From Mises Wire: Do I Look like a “Radical Left Lunatic” Vandal? James Bovard recently ventured near Washington’s Reflecting Pool and reports on the current madness involving the algae problem and Trump’s efforts to have it cleaned—along with extra security.
Roundup Lawsuits. From Zero Hedge: Bayer Stock Soars After Supreme Court Guts Core Legal Theory Behind 1000s Of Roundup Cases. In a 7-2 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, the justices held that federal pesticide law preempts... [Ed: the Roundup cases have gone on forever, it seems.] From Reason: Supreme Court Quashes Scientifically Bogus Lawsuits Against Roundup Herbicide.
Remigration. From Politico.EU: EU countries eye setting up migrant ‘return hubs’ in Rwanda and Uzbekistan. Push marks fresh test of Europe’s effort to outsource migration controls after years of legal setbacks and political controversy. [Ed: they created the problem, but I doubt they can solve it.] From Real Clear World: Will EU Make Remigration in 2027? [Ed: I'd hazard a guess: yes.]
From IFL: More Than 60 Million Stars Glimmer In The Largest Visible Light Photo Ever Taken Of The Milky Way's Beating Heart
From the Adam Smith Institute: The popularity of the Zero Sum Game fallacy.
From the AP: Senate Republicans Reverse Course After Trump Rebuke. They reject war powers resolution day after similar measure passed. [Ed: I am surprised that Rand Paul voted 'present' instead with the Democrats, as he has on other anti-war measures.]
From Newsweek: Woman Adopts Chihuahua After Old Owner Passes Away, Then Realizes Something
From GB News: Britons ordered to remove air conditioning from homes in 40C heat under Net Zero crackdown
Housing Bill & SAVE Act. From Mish Talk: Trump Refuses to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill Passed by Congress AND Trump’s Demand on SAVE Act Makes Passing Any New Reconciliation Bill Difficult From NPR: Trump keeps sabotaging legislation over a voting bill. Here's what's in it.
From AP News: State's 'Star DNA Scientist' Is Going to Prison for Years. Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst manipulated data to speed up cases
The Coming Elections. From Resist the Mainstream: Obama Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Bid to Require Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration. [Ed: in short, the judge ruled that Trump was violating the separate of powers.]
From Moneywise: Florida man accused of $3.7B Medicare scam gets dragged back to US by FBI — here's the threat to millions of taxpayers. A businessman accused of orchestrating one of the largest Medicare scams in history is back on American soil. [Ed: depleting funds for people who are actually in need of care.]
Climate Change. From Watts Up With That?: Lies, Damn Lies, and Climate Stats. Unfortunately, all too frequently I see the same flawed (but popular) metrics used to support the narrative that certain forms of severe weather are becoming significantly worse due to global warming AND Climate.gov Rides Again: A Sign That the Climate Debate Is Far From Over
From Dog Beast: 6-Yr-Old With Cerebral Palsy Receives Dream Gift After Learning To Walk.
Ukraine-Russia. From Remix News: EU Commissioner Claims That Ukraine Is Gaining The Upper Hand On The Battlefield, In the Air, And At Sea. He also emphasized that the EU should integrate Ukraine within the framework of a future defense union... From the Telegraph: The battle to bring Europe’s biggest military into the EU. Volodymyr Zelensky has the green light for formal membership negotiations – but a long road lies ahead. [Ed: the EU is a fool if it lets this scam artist in.] From Events in Ukraine: Not quiet on the western front. From Andrew Korybko: Trump 2.0’s Escalation Strategy Against Russia Is Starting To Take Shape. [Ed: a must read.]
From Just the News: Supreme Court rules in favor of gun owners in challenge to Hawaii law. The decision is an important win for Second Amendment advocates.
Pink Flamingo Protests. From Zero Hedge: Albanian PM Pooh-Poohs 'Pink Flamingo' Protesters Opposing Jared Kushner Resorts. He's blaming Iran? From Newsweek: How a Jared Kushner-Backed Resort Is Putting Albania’s EU Bid at Risk. [Ed: the resort is putting the Albanian gov. at risk.]
America’s 250th Anniversary. From the Washington Examiner: Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair kicks off 16-day festival on National Mall: ‘America come to life’. From antiwar: Congress Is Preparing To Surrender American Sovereignty on the Eve of America’s 250th Anniversary.
From Pierre LeMieux: Speaking Precisely Is Useful. Writing to be understood is the name of the game, but there is a limit to dumbing down non-dumb ideas. [Ed: it is good to see Pierre about and kicking. It has been a while since I've seen his name.]
From People: Krypto the Superdog Gets Even More Screen Time in Supergirl, Including a Fetch Scene in Space
From Zero Hedge: US Humanitarian Response Begins In Quake-Ravaged Venezuela, Are Hospital Ships Next? "We're already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles."
From the International News: Dramatic rescue as hero dog battles rough waves for 30 minutes at sea. The head of the rescue expresses his astonishment over the way the dog was saved
From Reason: The Age of Stupid—and Self-Serving—AI Regulation Is Here! Anthropic and OpenAI may not like current federal controls on their products, but it will be consumers who end up getting screwed. From the Percolator: Aligning Values: Why AI Labs Are Hiring Philosophers and Historians. Understand why AI laboratories hire philosophers and historians to translate human values into mathematical constraints, protecting enterprise models from critical alignment failures.
From Red State: World Cup Freddy Hits 'Peak America' - Even Makes It to Amish Country. [Ed: Freddy is a delight.]
From Mises Wire: Do I Look like a “Radical Left Lunatic” Vandal? James Bovard recently ventured near Washington’s Reflecting Pool and reports on the current madness involving the algae problem and Trump’s efforts to have it cleaned—along with extra security.
Roundup Lawsuits. From Zero Hedge: Bayer Stock Soars After Supreme Court Guts Core Legal Theory Behind 1000s Of Roundup Cases. In a 7-2 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, the justices held that federal pesticide law preempts... [Ed: the Roundup cases have gone on forever, it seems.] From Reason: Supreme Court Quashes Scientifically Bogus Lawsuits Against Roundup Herbicide.
Remigration. From Politico.EU: EU countries eye setting up migrant ‘return hubs’ in Rwanda and Uzbekistan. Push marks fresh test of Europe’s effort to outsource migration controls after years of legal setbacks and political controversy. [Ed: they created the problem, but I doubt they can solve it.] From Real Clear World: Will EU Make Remigration in 2027? [Ed: I'd hazard a guess: yes.]
From IFL: More Than 60 Million Stars Glimmer In The Largest Visible Light Photo Ever Taken Of The Milky Way's Beating Heart
From the Adam Smith Institute: The popularity of the Zero Sum Game fallacy.
From the AP: Senate Republicans Reverse Course After Trump Rebuke. They reject war powers resolution day after similar measure passed. [Ed: I am surprised that Rand Paul voted 'present' instead with the Democrats, as he has on other anti-war measures.]
From Newsweek: Woman Adopts Chihuahua After Old Owner Passes Away, Then Realizes Something
From GB News: Britons ordered to remove air conditioning from homes in 40C heat under Net Zero crackdown
Housing Bill & SAVE Act. From Mish Talk: Trump Refuses to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill Passed by Congress AND Trump’s Demand on SAVE Act Makes Passing Any New Reconciliation Bill Difficult From NPR: Trump keeps sabotaging legislation over a voting bill. Here's what's in it.
From AP News: State's 'Star DNA Scientist' Is Going to Prison for Years. Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst manipulated data to speed up cases
The Coming Elections. From Resist the Mainstream: Obama Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Bid to Require Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration. [Ed: in short, the judge ruled that Trump was violating the separate of powers.]
From Moneywise: Florida man accused of $3.7B Medicare scam gets dragged back to US by FBI — here's the threat to millions of taxpayers. A businessman accused of orchestrating one of the largest Medicare scams in history is back on American soil. [Ed: depleting funds for people who are actually in need of care.]
Climate Change. From Watts Up With That?: Lies, Damn Lies, and Climate Stats. Unfortunately, all too frequently I see the same flawed (but popular) metrics used to support the narrative that certain forms of severe weather are becoming significantly worse due to global warming AND Climate.gov Rides Again: A Sign That the Climate Debate Is Far From Over
From Dog Beast: 6-Yr-Old With Cerebral Palsy Receives Dream Gift After Learning To Walk.
Ukraine-Russia. From Remix News: EU Commissioner Claims That Ukraine Is Gaining The Upper Hand On The Battlefield, In the Air, And At Sea. He also emphasized that the EU should integrate Ukraine within the framework of a future defense union... From the Telegraph: The battle to bring Europe’s biggest military into the EU. Volodymyr Zelensky has the green light for formal membership negotiations – but a long road lies ahead. [Ed: the EU is a fool if it lets this scam artist in.] From Events in Ukraine: Not quiet on the western front. From Andrew Korybko: Trump 2.0’s Escalation Strategy Against Russia Is Starting To Take Shape. [Ed: a must read.]
From Just the News: Supreme Court rules in favor of gun owners in challenge to Hawaii law. The decision is an important win for Second Amendment advocates.
Pink Flamingo Protests. From Zero Hedge: Albanian PM Pooh-Poohs 'Pink Flamingo' Protesters Opposing Jared Kushner Resorts. He's blaming Iran? From Newsweek: How a Jared Kushner-Backed Resort Is Putting Albania’s EU Bid at Risk. [Ed: the resort is putting the Albanian gov. at risk.]
America’s 250th Anniversary. From the Washington Examiner: Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair kicks off 16-day festival on National Mall: ‘America come to life’. From antiwar: Congress Is Preparing To Surrender American Sovereignty on the Eve of America’s 250th Anniversary.
From Pierre LeMieux: Speaking Precisely Is Useful. Writing to be understood is the name of the game, but there is a limit to dumbing down non-dumb ideas. [Ed: it is good to see Pierre about and kicking. It has been a while since I've seen his name.]
From People: Krypto the Superdog Gets Even More Screen Time in Supergirl, Including a Fetch Scene in Space
From Zero Hedge: US Humanitarian Response Begins In Quake-Ravaged Venezuela, Are Hospital Ships Next? "We're already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles."
Thursday 25 June 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026, News and CommentaryFrom the Scotus Blog: What to know about the court’s five latest rulings
From Coin Telegraph: Here's What Andy Burnham Means For Crypto In The UK. Burnham brings a dose of optimism to the UK crypto industry, having previously supported the blockchain industry as mayor of Manchester... [Ed: the likely successor to Starmer.] From PJ Media: Can Anyone Govern Britain... Or America? What we're seeing now is how parliaments die...
From Doog Lovers: Incredible Rescue of a Terrified Pit Bull Found Beneath a Train Thanks to Officers and an Unlikely Lunch
From Reason: SCOTUS Unanimously Ruled That the Second Amendment Trumps Anti-Drug Sentiment. The decision is a modest but welcome step toward rectifying the injustice of criminalizing conduct that violates no one’s rights.
From Naked Capitalism: After the US President Ordered the British Prime Minister Out of Office, What’s Left of the Anglo-American Special Relationship?
Zelensky. From Andrew Korybko's Newsletter: Zelensky Lied Through His Teeth About What Happened During Budanov’s Trip To Poland. [Ed: of course he was lying. His mouth was moving.] From Euractiv: Zelensky to skip Ukraine conference in Poland amid diplomatic spat. Despite being an ally of Ukraine, Tusk has said the blame for the diplomatic crisis lies with Kyiv.
From AP News: Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas. [Ed: 7.2 and 7.5.] From Townhall: Caracas in Ruins: Up to 100,000 Feared Dead As Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela.
From Reason: Seattle's Sky-High Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers Has Been a Disaster. "We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.
Israel. From the Quillette: An Electoral Reckoning at Last? Benjamin Netanyahu’s unprecedented tenure as Israeli prime minister may be about to end. From the Canadian Press: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats. [Ed: this is a different world for NY.] From Politico: Pro-Israel politics just took a huge hit in New York. Progressives critical of Israel swept a trio of House races in the home of the nation’s largest Jewish population — a stunning shift that carries national implications for the party. From Lew Rockwell: Israel’s Suicidal Rupture With the U.S. Israel is turning on its last important ally in an act of suicidal hubris.
From Big Think: A philosopher’s 5 tips on how to become the most likeable person in the room [Ed: mostly common sense.]
From Orvis News: The Best Way To Find A Lost Dog.
Everyday Expenses. From The Ecologist: Food bills hit by soil and climate crises. [Ed: discusses UK but it is global.] From the Organic Prepper: The Psychology of Survival: “He Who Hesitates Is Lost”. From the Vodka Pundit: How Government 'Affordability' Turns an $18 Antibiotic Into $2,500 From the Daily Economy: When Congress Waged War on Cheap Groceries.
SAVE Act. From the New York Post: Furious Trump abruptly cancels housing bill signing, demands GOP move on voter ID bill [Ed: there is overwhelming public support for this bill. Just not support among politicians. What does this say?] From the Post Millennial: Trump cancels signing of bipartisan bill to prevent corporations from buying up housing—DEMANDS SAVE Act be passed. "Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency."
AI. From Ars Technica: How to burst the AI bubble: Strike at its roots. Sci-fi author/tech journalist Cory Doctorow on his new book, The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI.
Antifa. From the Post Millennial: DOJ vows to DISMANTLE Antifa networks after 8 militants sentenced for Texas anti-ICE terror attack. From FOX News: Tlaib defends antifa members convicted in shooting of Texas cop, calls sentences a 'travesty'. Benjamin Song received the maximum 100-year sentence after being convicted of attempted murder of a police officer. [Ed: reminds me of the Weathermen.]
From the Bored Panda: “Told My Wife I Didn’t Want Another Dog, I Was Wrong”: 50 Of The Purest Dog Photos
From Real Clear Wire:Fauci, the CIA, and the Unanswered Questions of COVID
From the Hollywood Reporter: Hollywood and Big Tech Are Preparing for War. Meta wants to steal TV viewers, Amazon and Apple are meddling with content, and traditional media companies are pursuing megadeals to try and survive.
Coming U.S. Elections. From Reuters: US Postal Service defends plan to require states to disclose mail voting lists. [Ed: this next election will be insane.] From Bloomberg Law: Trump Voter Identification Order Struck Down by Third US Judge.
From Sunny Skyz: Dog Refuses to Stop Barking and Saves Owner's Life Moments Before Home Goes Up in Flames
From FOX News: DOJ charges 10 Southern California defendants in largest federal healthcare fraud crackdown in US history
From Times Now News: 17-Year-Old Boy Louis Beaten To Death In Narbonne, France; 5 Arrested On Murder Charges. [Ed: the article omits mention of the 5 murderers being Nigerian migrants.]
From Coin Telegraph: Here's What Andy Burnham Means For Crypto In The UK. Burnham brings a dose of optimism to the UK crypto industry, having previously supported the blockchain industry as mayor of Manchester... [Ed: the likely successor to Starmer.] From PJ Media: Can Anyone Govern Britain... Or America? What we're seeing now is how parliaments die...
From Doog Lovers: Incredible Rescue of a Terrified Pit Bull Found Beneath a Train Thanks to Officers and an Unlikely Lunch
From Reason: SCOTUS Unanimously Ruled That the Second Amendment Trumps Anti-Drug Sentiment. The decision is a modest but welcome step toward rectifying the injustice of criminalizing conduct that violates no one’s rights.
From Naked Capitalism: After the US President Ordered the British Prime Minister Out of Office, What’s Left of the Anglo-American Special Relationship?
Zelensky. From Andrew Korybko's Newsletter: Zelensky Lied Through His Teeth About What Happened During Budanov’s Trip To Poland. [Ed: of course he was lying. His mouth was moving.] From Euractiv: Zelensky to skip Ukraine conference in Poland amid diplomatic spat. Despite being an ally of Ukraine, Tusk has said the blame for the diplomatic crisis lies with Kyiv.
From AP News: Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas. [Ed: 7.2 and 7.5.] From Townhall: Caracas in Ruins: Up to 100,000 Feared Dead As Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela.
From Reason: Seattle's Sky-High Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers Has Been a Disaster. "We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.
Israel. From the Quillette: An Electoral Reckoning at Last? Benjamin Netanyahu’s unprecedented tenure as Israeli prime minister may be about to end. From the Canadian Press: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats. [Ed: this is a different world for NY.] From Politico: Pro-Israel politics just took a huge hit in New York. Progressives critical of Israel swept a trio of House races in the home of the nation’s largest Jewish population — a stunning shift that carries national implications for the party. From Lew Rockwell: Israel’s Suicidal Rupture With the U.S. Israel is turning on its last important ally in an act of suicidal hubris.
From Big Think: A philosopher’s 5 tips on how to become the most likeable person in the room [Ed: mostly common sense.]
From Orvis News: The Best Way To Find A Lost Dog.
Everyday Expenses. From The Ecologist: Food bills hit by soil and climate crises. [Ed: discusses UK but it is global.] From the Organic Prepper: The Psychology of Survival: “He Who Hesitates Is Lost”. From the Vodka Pundit: How Government 'Affordability' Turns an $18 Antibiotic Into $2,500 From the Daily Economy: When Congress Waged War on Cheap Groceries.
SAVE Act. From the New York Post: Furious Trump abruptly cancels housing bill signing, demands GOP move on voter ID bill [Ed: there is overwhelming public support for this bill. Just not support among politicians. What does this say?] From the Post Millennial: Trump cancels signing of bipartisan bill to prevent corporations from buying up housing—DEMANDS SAVE Act be passed. "Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency."
AI. From Ars Technica: How to burst the AI bubble: Strike at its roots. Sci-fi author/tech journalist Cory Doctorow on his new book, The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI.
Antifa. From the Post Millennial: DOJ vows to DISMANTLE Antifa networks after 8 militants sentenced for Texas anti-ICE terror attack. From FOX News: Tlaib defends antifa members convicted in shooting of Texas cop, calls sentences a 'travesty'. Benjamin Song received the maximum 100-year sentence after being convicted of attempted murder of a police officer. [Ed: reminds me of the Weathermen.]
From the Bored Panda: “Told My Wife I Didn’t Want Another Dog, I Was Wrong”: 50 Of The Purest Dog Photos
From Real Clear Wire:Fauci, the CIA, and the Unanswered Questions of COVID
From the Hollywood Reporter: Hollywood and Big Tech Are Preparing for War. Meta wants to steal TV viewers, Amazon and Apple are meddling with content, and traditional media companies are pursuing megadeals to try and survive.
Coming U.S. Elections. From Reuters: US Postal Service defends plan to require states to disclose mail voting lists. [Ed: this next election will be insane.] From Bloomberg Law: Trump Voter Identification Order Struck Down by Third US Judge.
From Sunny Skyz: Dog Refuses to Stop Barking and Saves Owner's Life Moments Before Home Goes Up in Flames
From FOX News: DOJ charges 10 Southern California defendants in largest federal healthcare fraud crackdown in US history
From Times Now News: 17-Year-Old Boy Louis Beaten To Death In Narbonne, France; 5 Arrested On Murder Charges. [Ed: the article omits mention of the 5 murderers being Nigerian migrants.]
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, News and CommentaryIran. From Zero Hedge: Trump Insists Iran Caved On Nuclear Inspections, As Tehran Touts US To Unfreeze $12BN. Except well, Iran has repeatedly said it has not agreed to this... From Politico: Trump’s Iran endgame grates on Hill Republicans. Many lawmakers want more details on war-ending talks before delivering billions of dollars in new Pentagon spending. [Ed: it is heartening to see Republicans rebelling.] From antiwar: Netanyahu Cannot Have a Veto Over US Iran Diplomacy. [Ed: and, yet, he does.] From Moon of Alabama: War On Iran: – Israel, And Trump Himself, Are Hindering Conflict Solution
From Doog Lovers: A Golden Retriever Spreading Joy Through Heartwarming Kisses and Unforgettable Community Connections
From the Babylon Bee: Time Traveler From Year 3247 Warns They're Still Making 'Toy Story' Movies
Alan Greenspan. From Mises Institute: Greenspan’s Empty Talk. To help mark the passing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, we run this 2001 piece from Dr. Joseph Salerno, who understood the Greenspan fraud long before "The Maestro" tanked the US economy by setting off the Housing Bubble. From NPR: Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends. [Ed: he was once one of her inner circle.] From the Libertarian Institute: My Bête Noire Just Passed Away. [Ed: Tom Woods on Greenspan.]
From the Organic Prepper: 25 Thrifty Ways to Cut Your Water Bill. Need to start saving money on your utilities? Here are a few ways to help you ...
From the Volokh Conspiracy: Supreme Court Issues Terrible Takings Decision in Pung v. Isabella County. The Court ruled that local goverments may pay compensation far below fair market value for property seized in tax foreclosures.
From the Epoch Times: Hundreds Charged in $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown: DOJ. About 450 defendants were charged in a record-setting crackdown on Medicaid and hospice care fraud schemes, officials said.
From the Register: AI and Brain-Computer Interface Allow Speechless ALS Patient To Work a Full-Time Job. [Ed: we live in the age of miracles.]
From the Cradle: Israel Sets 3 Key 'Conditions' For Ending Occupation Of South Lebanon. "until Hezbollah disarms, we aren't moving a millimeter." [Ed: yes, Israel has set a goal that it knows the other side will never agree to.] From the Times of Israel: Report: Netanyahu ‘in panic’ over new US-Iran Lebanon oversight mechanism; US official denies Israel excluded.
From Reason: ABC Asks Viewers To Defend the Network Against the FCC. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is targeting the Disney-owned broadcaster with two different government enforcement actions. [Ed: I genuinely dislike the View but I would fight for its freedom of content.]
From Pupvine: California Workers Could Not Catch A Lonely Pug, So They Gave Him Food And A Bed
From CNN: Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal that forced a review of hundreds of cases
From Zero Hedge: Half Of Crimea Goes Dark After Ukrainian Strike Hits Thermal Power Plant. ..a smoke plume about 47 kilometers long... From Gilbert Doctorow: [link=https://gilbertdoctorow.com/2026/06/23/news-x-world-russia-strikes-zelenskys-home-town-krivyi-rih-again-is-this-the-way-the-kremlin-seeks-to-end-the-war-victoriously/]Russia strikes Zelensky’s home town[/link], Krivyi Rih again! Is this the way the Kremlin seeks to end the war victoriously? From Simplicius: Ukrainian Sources Claim Latest Surge in Attacks on Russia Was "Encouraged" by Trump. [Ed: don't believe anything that comes from Zelensky.]
Mamdani. From the New York Times: Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Pushing His Slate to a Primary Sweep. [Ed: reader friendly.] From Politico: Pro-Israel politics just took a huge hit in New York. [Ed: Mamdani=pro Palestine.] From the New York Post: Mamdani takes the Jew-hate all the way to 11. [Ed: I never thought I would see the rise of antisemitism in North America.] AND Jewish rights group urges Trump admin to probe Mamdani, NYC over ‘failure’ to protect against antisemitic hate
From the Laughing Squid: Mischievous Greenland Sled Dog Steals AP News 360° Camera and Turns It Into an Expensive Chew Toy
Israel. From Washington (DC) Times-World: Israel attacks Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire agreement. [Ed: the only reason Israel makes ceasefire agreements is to present an acceptable 'face' to the U.S.]
From Jama Network: COVID Vaccine Study Blocked by CDC Is Published Elsewhere. 'There was no scientific reason to reject this paper'
From Reason: Trump Says His Task Force Is Fighting a Foreign 'Invasion.' It's Busting Americans for Drugs Instead. How Trump rebranded the war on drugs as a fight against illegal immigration. [Ed: the war on drugs is part of everything statist, it seems.]
From Paws So Cute: Yorkie Dog Found Protecting Missing 3 Year Old Girl In Cornfield
From the Post Millennial: Trump reveals admin is working on creating 'national right to carry' firearms. "National right to carry, we’re working on it."
Platner. From Breitbart: Graham Platner Hit with Yet Another Controversy Over Graphic Reddit Comments (so graphic I am sickened and repulsed. Beware) From Maine AFL-CIO: Graham Platner Clinches Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate with 72% of the Vote
From Just the News: Taxpayers stuck paying off student loans for nonprofits’ employees: ‘It’s about who you work for’. Employees at any organization designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit is eligible for a federal student loan forgiveness program, even organizations who are avowedly anti-American.
From CBS News: Leader of group convicted in antifa-inspired attack on Texas ICE facility handed 100-year prison sentence. From the Independent: Trump DOJ’s first-ever Antifa case sees judge ‘send a message’ with 100-year sentence in ICE shooting. Critics fear prosecution of nearly two dozen people serves as ‘template’ to go after antifascist protesters
From Andrew Korybko: Zelensky’s Interview Poured Fuel On The Flames Of His Spiraling UPA Dispute With Poland.
From the Daily Caller: Judge Shuts Down Trump Admin Database Used To Remove Non-Citizens From Voter Rolls
From Doog Lovers: A Golden Retriever Spreading Joy Through Heartwarming Kisses and Unforgettable Community Connections
From the Babylon Bee: Time Traveler From Year 3247 Warns They're Still Making 'Toy Story' Movies
Alan Greenspan. From Mises Institute: Greenspan’s Empty Talk. To help mark the passing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, we run this 2001 piece from Dr. Joseph Salerno, who understood the Greenspan fraud long before "The Maestro" tanked the US economy by setting off the Housing Bubble. From NPR: Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends. [Ed: he was once one of her inner circle.] From the Libertarian Institute: My Bête Noire Just Passed Away. [Ed: Tom Woods on Greenspan.]
From the Organic Prepper: 25 Thrifty Ways to Cut Your Water Bill. Need to start saving money on your utilities? Here are a few ways to help you ...
From the Volokh Conspiracy: Supreme Court Issues Terrible Takings Decision in Pung v. Isabella County. The Court ruled that local goverments may pay compensation far below fair market value for property seized in tax foreclosures.
From the Epoch Times: Hundreds Charged in $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown: DOJ. About 450 defendants were charged in a record-setting crackdown on Medicaid and hospice care fraud schemes, officials said.
From the Register: AI and Brain-Computer Interface Allow Speechless ALS Patient To Work a Full-Time Job. [Ed: we live in the age of miracles.]
From the Cradle: Israel Sets 3 Key 'Conditions' For Ending Occupation Of South Lebanon. "until Hezbollah disarms, we aren't moving a millimeter." [Ed: yes, Israel has set a goal that it knows the other side will never agree to.] From the Times of Israel: Report: Netanyahu ‘in panic’ over new US-Iran Lebanon oversight mechanism; US official denies Israel excluded.
From Reason: ABC Asks Viewers To Defend the Network Against the FCC. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is targeting the Disney-owned broadcaster with two different government enforcement actions. [Ed: I genuinely dislike the View but I would fight for its freedom of content.]
From Pupvine: California Workers Could Not Catch A Lonely Pug, So They Gave Him Food And A Bed
From CNN: Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal that forced a review of hundreds of cases
From Zero Hedge: Half Of Crimea Goes Dark After Ukrainian Strike Hits Thermal Power Plant. ..a smoke plume about 47 kilometers long... From Gilbert Doctorow: [link=https://gilbertdoctorow.com/2026/06/23/news-x-world-russia-strikes-zelenskys-home-town-krivyi-rih-again-is-this-the-way-the-kremlin-seeks-to-end-the-war-victoriously/]Russia strikes Zelensky’s home town[/link], Krivyi Rih again! Is this the way the Kremlin seeks to end the war victoriously? From Simplicius: Ukrainian Sources Claim Latest Surge in Attacks on Russia Was "Encouraged" by Trump. [Ed: don't believe anything that comes from Zelensky.]
Mamdani. From the New York Times: Mamdani Emerges as Kingmaker, Pushing His Slate to a Primary Sweep. [Ed: reader friendly.] From Politico: Pro-Israel politics just took a huge hit in New York. [Ed: Mamdani=pro Palestine.] From the New York Post: Mamdani takes the Jew-hate all the way to 11. [Ed: I never thought I would see the rise of antisemitism in North America.] AND Jewish rights group urges Trump admin to probe Mamdani, NYC over ‘failure’ to protect against antisemitic hate
From the Laughing Squid: Mischievous Greenland Sled Dog Steals AP News 360° Camera and Turns It Into an Expensive Chew Toy
Israel. From Washington (DC) Times-World: Israel attacks Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire agreement. [Ed: the only reason Israel makes ceasefire agreements is to present an acceptable 'face' to the U.S.]
From Jama Network: COVID Vaccine Study Blocked by CDC Is Published Elsewhere. 'There was no scientific reason to reject this paper'
From Reason: Trump Says His Task Force Is Fighting a Foreign 'Invasion.' It's Busting Americans for Drugs Instead. How Trump rebranded the war on drugs as a fight against illegal immigration. [Ed: the war on drugs is part of everything statist, it seems.]
From Paws So Cute: Yorkie Dog Found Protecting Missing 3 Year Old Girl In Cornfield
From the Post Millennial: Trump reveals admin is working on creating 'national right to carry' firearms. "National right to carry, we’re working on it."
Platner. From Breitbart: Graham Platner Hit with Yet Another Controversy Over Graphic Reddit Comments (so graphic I am sickened and repulsed. Beware) From Maine AFL-CIO: Graham Platner Clinches Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate with 72% of the Vote
From Just the News: Taxpayers stuck paying off student loans for nonprofits’ employees: ‘It’s about who you work for’. Employees at any organization designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit is eligible for a federal student loan forgiveness program, even organizations who are avowedly anti-American.
From CBS News: Leader of group convicted in antifa-inspired attack on Texas ICE facility handed 100-year prison sentence. From the Independent: Trump DOJ’s first-ever Antifa case sees judge ‘send a message’ with 100-year sentence in ICE shooting. Critics fear prosecution of nearly two dozen people serves as ‘template’ to go after antifascist protesters
From Andrew Korybko: Zelensky’s Interview Poured Fuel On The Flames Of His Spiraling UPA Dispute With Poland.
From the Daily Caller: Judge Shuts Down Trump Admin Database Used To Remove Non-Citizens From Voter Rolls
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, News and CommentarySNAP. From Townhall: USDA Uncovers Hundreds of Thousands of SNAP Fraud Cases As Blue States Continue to Resist Federal Audits... [Ed: once this program is open to auditing, it will be revealed as incredibly fraudulent.] From Politico: Judge scraps SNAP junk food rules, dealing a blow to MAHA. Limits of soda and candy in the nation's largest anti-hunger program have been a cornerstone policy achievement of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
From Pawbuzz: Stray Dog Waits By A Fence Every Day As If Looking For Someone — Then Rescuers Change Her Life
From Reason: Can You Un-Impeach a President? Democrats may revive impeachment if they take Congress in November. Trump and his allies, meanwhile, want his two impeachments erased. [Ed: they'll try, I suppose, but this move will be a big vote loser.]
From Deadline News: ABC Runs Appeals for Help in FCC Fight Over The View. Spots urge public comments supporting network. [Ed: I dislike the View but this is a dangerous precedent.]
Deal, No Deal, Some Deal? From Zero Hedge: Tehran Disputes Vance Claims On Nuclear Inspections & Assets For Agriculture Funding Amid Oil License Deal. "There was no talk of the presence of inspectors in the country in the Swiss negotiations." [Ed: this is such a mess...but, strangely, holding together better than I expected.] From antiwar: Trump’s Attempt To End the Iran War Infuriates the Uniparty. [Ed: by Ron Paul.] From Phoenix Capital Research: Iran Just Humiliated the U.S. From Breakthrough News:
Despite disruptions caused by Trump’s threats, Iran and US claim ‘major progress’ in talks. Qatar and Pakistan claimed a “de-confliction cell” has been formed between Iran and the US, with Lebanese representation, to ensure the proper observation of the ceasefire.
Starmer. From Human Events: Nigel Farage demands snap election after Keir Starmer resigns. "Westminster wants to crown Andy Burnham off the back of a single by-election." [Ed: I walk away from the news for 3 days and this happens. That said...I hope Farage grabs the chance.] From Newser: A Look at Britain's PM Frontrunner. Andy Burnham is seen as to the left of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. From Zero Hedge: Starmer's Gone, But UK's Right May Have Little To Cheer About. The combined effect of vote splitting on the right and Burnham leading Labour could deliver a shock upset in favor of Labour and end Farage's dream of winning the office of prime minister...
From Jonathan Turley: “F… Around and Find Out”: Philly D.A. Krasner’s Campaign Slogan Comes Back to Haunt Him. [Ed: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.]
From Reason: 35 Retired Federal Judges Slam Trump's 'Laughable' Defense of His 'Obviously Collusive' IRS Settlement. The DOJ's unilateral abandonment of the Anti-Weaponization Fund "makes it crystal clear that these parties were never adverse," the former judges argue.
From Zero Hedge: These Are The Countries Where $1,000 Takes The Longest To Earn. Workers in Colombia need 86 hours to earn $1,000, compared with just 16 hours in Luxembourg and Iceland... [Ed: I would be interested in how the worker keeps in each country.]
From Daily Paws: 11-Year-Old Hero Reunites Veteran With His Lost Support Dog and We Couldn't Be Happier
AI. From Ends Don't Justify the Means: why ai obviously isn't going to take all the jobs. stop and think about some basic concepts! [Ed: AI will no more eliminate jobs than computers did.] From the National Bureau of Economic Research: Task-Specific Technical Change and Comparative Advantage.
From the Post Millennial: Bill Pulte begins carrying out 'deep state firings' in DNI office: report. From the Hill: Intelligence Democrats warn Trump nominee Bill Pulte as ODNI braces for firings. [Ed: I hope this happens across the board.]
From Zero Hedge: "But A Whimper": Retail Euphoria In SpaceX Fizzles After Stock Loses $600 Billion In One Day. “Sellers are back in control... anyone in the world who wanted to buy this has bought it already.” From Eciks: SpaceX launches Starfall reentry capsule from Cape Canaveral. "...scheduled to lift off at 6:43 a.m. EDT on June 23, 2026."
From Townhall: Federal Judges Just Ruled on Biden's Request to Conceal Ghostwriter Tapes. [Ed: might be interesting.]
From the Daily Economy: The Hidden Driver of Social Security’s Fiscal Crisis. Social Security’s financing problems stem not only from an aging population but also from benefit formulas that grow more generous with each generation.
From the Good News Network: 30,000 Scottish Descend on Boston for World Cup–And the Amazing Viral Videos Remind Us We’re All Neighbors
From Semaphor: Fauci Subpoenaed After Release of New Documents. Sen. Rand Paul said he issued the subpoena because Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to voluntarily testify to his committee. From AOL: Anthony Fauci committed clear perjury in COVID-19 origin remarks. [Ed: the man deserves to burn in hell for the misery and death he has caused the world.]
From People: Dog Being Hailed a Hero After Alerting Her Owners to a Neighbor in Distress. “Of all the dogs we’ve had, we knew from the start that there was something special about her, and we found out now for sure," the dog's owner said
From James Bovard: The Demented Origin of the Drugs-Terrorism Nexus AND From the Libertarian Institute: Supreme Court Ends Federal War on Gun-Owning Potheads. [Ed: also by Bovard.]
From the Organic Prepper: 7 Lies People With Money Problems Tell Themselves
From Politico: Trump May Not Like His Senate Visit This Week. Republicans plan to make clear the SAVE America Act doesn't have the votes to pass
From Pawbuzz: Stray Dog Waits By A Fence Every Day As If Looking For Someone — Then Rescuers Change Her Life
From Reason: Can You Un-Impeach a President? Democrats may revive impeachment if they take Congress in November. Trump and his allies, meanwhile, want his two impeachments erased. [Ed: they'll try, I suppose, but this move will be a big vote loser.]
From Deadline News: ABC Runs Appeals for Help in FCC Fight Over The View. Spots urge public comments supporting network. [Ed: I dislike the View but this is a dangerous precedent.]
Deal, No Deal, Some Deal? From Zero Hedge: Tehran Disputes Vance Claims On Nuclear Inspections & Assets For Agriculture Funding Amid Oil License Deal. "There was no talk of the presence of inspectors in the country in the Swiss negotiations." [Ed: this is such a mess...but, strangely, holding together better than I expected.] From antiwar: Trump’s Attempt To End the Iran War Infuriates the Uniparty. [Ed: by Ron Paul.] From Phoenix Capital Research: Iran Just Humiliated the U.S. From Breakthrough News:
Despite disruptions caused by Trump’s threats, Iran and US claim ‘major progress’ in talks. Qatar and Pakistan claimed a “de-confliction cell” has been formed between Iran and the US, with Lebanese representation, to ensure the proper observation of the ceasefire.
Starmer. From Human Events: Nigel Farage demands snap election after Keir Starmer resigns. "Westminster wants to crown Andy Burnham off the back of a single by-election." [Ed: I walk away from the news for 3 days and this happens. That said...I hope Farage grabs the chance.] From Newser: A Look at Britain's PM Frontrunner. Andy Burnham is seen as to the left of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. From Zero Hedge: Starmer's Gone, But UK's Right May Have Little To Cheer About. The combined effect of vote splitting on the right and Burnham leading Labour could deliver a shock upset in favor of Labour and end Farage's dream of winning the office of prime minister...
From Jonathan Turley: “F… Around and Find Out”: Philly D.A. Krasner’s Campaign Slogan Comes Back to Haunt Him. [Ed: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.]
From Reason: 35 Retired Federal Judges Slam Trump's 'Laughable' Defense of His 'Obviously Collusive' IRS Settlement. The DOJ's unilateral abandonment of the Anti-Weaponization Fund "makes it crystal clear that these parties were never adverse," the former judges argue.
From Zero Hedge: These Are The Countries Where $1,000 Takes The Longest To Earn. Workers in Colombia need 86 hours to earn $1,000, compared with just 16 hours in Luxembourg and Iceland... [Ed: I would be interested in how the worker keeps in each country.]
From Daily Paws: 11-Year-Old Hero Reunites Veteran With His Lost Support Dog and We Couldn't Be Happier
AI. From Ends Don't Justify the Means: why ai obviously isn't going to take all the jobs. stop and think about some basic concepts! [Ed: AI will no more eliminate jobs than computers did.] From the National Bureau of Economic Research: Task-Specific Technical Change and Comparative Advantage.
From the Post Millennial: Bill Pulte begins carrying out 'deep state firings' in DNI office: report. From the Hill: Intelligence Democrats warn Trump nominee Bill Pulte as ODNI braces for firings. [Ed: I hope this happens across the board.]
From Zero Hedge: "But A Whimper": Retail Euphoria In SpaceX Fizzles After Stock Loses $600 Billion In One Day. “Sellers are back in control... anyone in the world who wanted to buy this has bought it already.” From Eciks: SpaceX launches Starfall reentry capsule from Cape Canaveral. "...scheduled to lift off at 6:43 a.m. EDT on June 23, 2026."
From Townhall: Federal Judges Just Ruled on Biden's Request to Conceal Ghostwriter Tapes. [Ed: might be interesting.]
From the Daily Economy: The Hidden Driver of Social Security’s Fiscal Crisis. Social Security’s financing problems stem not only from an aging population but also from benefit formulas that grow more generous with each generation.
From the Good News Network: 30,000 Scottish Descend on Boston for World Cup–And the Amazing Viral Videos Remind Us We’re All Neighbors
From Semaphor: Fauci Subpoenaed After Release of New Documents. Sen. Rand Paul said he issued the subpoena because Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to voluntarily testify to his committee. From AOL: Anthony Fauci committed clear perjury in COVID-19 origin remarks. [Ed: the man deserves to burn in hell for the misery and death he has caused the world.]
From People: Dog Being Hailed a Hero After Alerting Her Owners to a Neighbor in Distress. “Of all the dogs we’ve had, we knew from the start that there was something special about her, and we found out now for sure," the dog's owner said
From James Bovard: The Demented Origin of the Drugs-Terrorism Nexus AND From the Libertarian Institute: Supreme Court Ends Federal War on Gun-Owning Potheads. [Ed: also by Bovard.]
From the Organic Prepper: 7 Lies People With Money Problems Tell Themselves
From Politico: Trump May Not Like His Senate Visit This Week. Republicans plan to make clear the SAVE America Act doesn't have the votes to pass
Friday 19 June 2026
ON SUMMER VACATION UNTIL TUESDAY! SEE YOU THEN!
Thursday 18 June 2026
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