Donald Trump is a master strategist. After 9 days of war, 7 American service members killed, a billion dollars a day in costs, and the Middle East in flames, Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei has been killed and replaced by … wait for it … Supreme Leader Khamenei. Clausewitz wept. (h/t The Economist)

Treason. Giving aid and comfort to the enemy.

"US and Qatari officials are in talks with Ukraine to purchase Ukrainian interceptor drones to intercept Iranian Shahed drones." Today's reminder that we needs Ukraine as an ally not so we can defend Ukraine but so Ukraine can help defend us and our allies. #NAFO understandingwar.org/research/mid...

Charlotte Howard, executive editor of the Economist, on Maj. Pete Hegseth: “Rarely has a man with more confidence and less experience held such power … becoming the only public figure whose ‘Saturday Night Live’ caricature seems more sensible than the original.” 1/2

The Economist: “Russia’s Economy Has Entered the Death Zone.” Trump administration: “How can we snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?” #NAFO

Watching the Guardians spring training game today, and really liking Petey Halpin. If he can keep hitting like this, his speed and defense make him a great candidate to fill the gaping hole in center field. #GuardsBall

Very sad to wake up this morning to the news that the Capitals traded John Carlson, the greateast defenseman in franchise history. A Norris Trophy finalist in his prime, and at 36 still ranks 11th in scoring by NHL D-men. End of a 17-year era. #ALLCAPS russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2026/03/06/j...

You do not need to be a pacifist to question Trump's war against Iran. It has serious shortcomings when examined through the lens of just war theory, says Fr. Thomas Reese.

Today's reminder that securing unconditional surrender from Nazi Germany, a country of 79 million people, took the United States 3 1/2 years, 250,000 deaths in theater, and 46 allies, including the UK and USSR. Iran has 92 million people, and Israel is the only US ally. www.axios.com/2026/03/06/t...

“[Brady] Tkachuk was clearly troubled by the video. … And yet Tkachuk cannot seem to bring himself to say that the president of the United States did something wrong. … Trump ritually humiliated Tkachuk, as he does to all who acknowledge his strength.” snyder.substack.com/p/the-transi...

"Trump added that Noem ... will take over a new role called 'Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.' ” So, there will be plenty more cosplaying opportunities for Kristi with the [dramatic pause] SHIELD of the AMERICAS!

Today's tiny glimmer of hope ... www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

"A combat-unit commander told non-commissioned officers at a briefing Monday that the Iran war is part of God’s plan and that Pres. Donald Trump was 'anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth.' ” jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-...

“start by clearly understanding three realities: First, Iran is a terrible regime that deserves to fall. … Second, “success” is not impossible … Third, Trump has not offered a strategy or identified any conditions that would signal U.S. goals have been achieved.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Timothy Snyder: “… the facts that we do know … suggest two interpretive frameworks: a foreign war as a mechanism to destroy democracy at home; and a foreign war as an element of personal corruption by the president of the United States.” open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

Santa Fe’s Archbishop Wester: “We’re living in ‘a Dietrich Bonhoeffer moment,’ invoking the 20th-century Lutheran pastor killed for his anti-Nazi activism.” www.ncronline.org/news/border-...

Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church is leading the resistance to Donald Trump.

“We’ve been raising the alarm about Trump’s attacks on our elections and now we’re seeing reports that outline how they may be planning to do it. This is a plot to interfere with the will of voters and undermine both the rule of law and public confidence in our elections.” archive.is/202602262005...

t’s nice to be feted as a winner, as the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team has been. But who’s celebrating you – and why they’re doing it – matters more. Athletes would be wise to recognize that, in this climate, celebration is easily repurposed into political capital.

Four Minnesota guys and an Michigander standing up for decency.

Today's reminder that athletes are not role models.

Your regular reminder that athletes are not role models. www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

“A future administration should task a … group with determining what kinds of institutional structures will best serve U.S. democracy promotion efforts.… [to] identify ways to make the provision of American assistance more efficient and effective and less bureaucratic.” www.notus.org/perspectives...

Great reporting by The Guardian on the events and mistakes that led to Russia's full-scale invasion. “I felt the evidence we presented to them was overwhelming,” said Jake Sullivan. “They were just seized with the conviction that this simply made no sense.” #NAFO www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Just say no to American concentration camps. I can’t believe I need to write those words.

Quietly, the Trump administration is now ending even the life-saving aid that they had promised would be preserved Reporting from @hana-kiros.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...

Two things we love: 1;Our Gold medal hockey teams 2: the entire nation of Canada

Watching the USA men's hockey team win the gold medal today, I was reminded of all the work that USA Hockey put into developing the American Development Model back in 2009, to help develop the next generation of youth players who could compete for Olympic gold. Today it paid off. #USAHockey

Jack Hughes just wanted to end the game quickly so he could get to the dentist. #USAHockey

Best hockey tournament ever!

Jack Hughes, American Hero!

There is something funny about 33-year-old Blake Butera, the youngest manager in MLB in 50 years, wearing an AARP patch on his uniform. #Nationals

After six straight Olympic elimination games that were decided in the final minute or overtime, the USA men post a low-stress 6-2 semifinal win over Slovakia. Very relieved to end the streak of exciting games. Best three days of hockey ever. Best Olympic hockey tournaments ever. #USAHockey

Wilson, Marchand and Bennett on a forward line? Sandpaper quotient off the charts. #ALLCAPS

Can’t understand why Canada isn’t playing Tom Wilson more. Good things happen when he’s out there. One assist, one penalty drawn, lots of puck battles won. #ALLCAPS

Why are immigration agents assaulting, detaining and arresting American citizens? "We found more than 170 cases this year where citizens were detained at raids and protests. ... Agents have arrested about 130 Americans, including a dozen elected officials ..." www.propublica.org/article/immi...

This is how you deal with a former president who leads an insurrection.

put it in the Louvre

Megan Keller, American hero. cdn-media.theathletic.com/cdn-cgi/imag...

Cleveland Heights’s own Laila Edwards with the primary assist on the game-tying goal. #USAHockey www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...

Next goal wins the gold medal. Fifth consecutive sudden-death OT elimination game of these Olympics. Maybe the two best days of hockey ever. #USAHockey

Are you kidding me? More Olympic overtime hockey? Swiss women win the bronze over Sweden with a last minute OT goal. Alina Muller with the medal-winning goal for the second time, having scored the GWG 12 years ago as a 15-year-old.

Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians. This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture — the kind that comes from the top. The real fight in this country is not left vs right; it’s top vs bottom.

How much money would you need to reclaim your balls from the blind trust you put them in last year? CBS President George Cheeks made $22 million in 2024. And still: “Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians.” m.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...

Was that the best day of hockey ever? Eight best teams in the world, four games, three late tying goals, three OT games, USA advances. Quinn Hughes, American hero. (Move over, T.J. Oshie.) And we will see you Friday afternoon. #USAHockey

Best day of hockey ever? Eight best teams in the world, four games, two late tying goals, two overtime games. So far. And the USA hasn’t even played yet. #USAHockey

Canada is going to regret keeping Logan Thompson on the bench.

Today is the last day of my Washington Post subscription. For 55 years, I’ve started my morning with a printed newspaper at breakfast, starting with the sports section. I was excited to move here 30 years ago and have the Post as my local paper. Closing the sports department was the last straw.

Had to wake up early today and was very excited to find 6 am Olympic hockey on. Every morning should start with Olympic hockey. Slovakia beating Germany 4-1 after two periods. Pulling for the Caps’ Martin Fehervary and his mates.