Gettin’ decorated for the 4th of July.

Huge, huge turnout for Trump's Great American Fair on the Mall. (I count 8 spectators, about a third as many people as are on the stage performing). Wow. bsky.app/profile/dave...

Steve Bannon says convicted election cheat Tina Peters had lunch with Trump at the WH today. Thanks a lot, Governor Polis.

A semiquincentennial history of American food by decade. Gift article for my foodie friends. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

He took three months off because he was depressed. www.npr.org/2026/06/30/n...

Donald is considering granting 250 pardons to “honor” the nation’s 250th anniversary. Why let a golden grift opportunity like this get away?

BREAKING: They’ve been using the self deleting Signal app all along in apparent violation of the Federal Records Act. Gift article. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

Bill Bramhall, New York Daily News

Fox “news” reporting

On this date in 1613, a theatrical cannon misfired during a performance of William Shakespeare’s "Henry VIII" at the Globe Theater in London. The cannon’s malfunction started a fire that quickly destroyed the wooden playhouse, which had been built by the actors who performed Shakespeare’s work. #OTD

Pope Leo at the Angelus address: “Love is also loss.  We find it difficult to understand this, especially in a world where losing is seen as weakness and we are obsessed with having and possessing.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

Oh what a beautiful morning…

“He castigated his predecessors for their shortcomings, and especially for their neglect of the capital. He ..railed about the supposed vandals who wrecked the Reflecting Pool. DC, he said, was now the safest, prettiest, cleanest city in America.. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

DJT will reportedly roll out his new AF1 07/03 on a flight to Mt Rushmore. Meidas Touch’s Ron Filipkowski predicts he will call for his visage to be added to the mountain that day. Sounds right.

”Trump called the antique golden urns plucked from the WH collection ”cash” and would tell people “See that cash? People look at it and all they see is cash.” -Regime Change by Haberman and Swan.

"No one gives a shit about housing." Only ballrooms.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed July 4th at Madison Square Garden, scoops NYT. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/n...

Hegseth fires another general. A four star. Gift article. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

Donald having a hissy fit. No housing leg until he fixes the midterms. www.politico.com/news/2026/06...

“Trump abruptly canceled a bill signing for major bipartisan legislation on housing affordability on Wednesday, saying he wouldn’t back the law until Congress passes his elections bill.” -Politico

This is almost certainly a violation of the 1964 Civil Righto Act which prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

I hope the next president pardons these people. www.politico.com/news/2026/06...

“The Senate has voted to cut off the U.S. military campaign against Iran, handing a fresh loss to President Donald Trump despite his attempts to convince lawmakers and the public that a deal to end the war is at hand. Four Republicans broke ranks to block further military action.” -Politico

I’m enjoying the new Trump book published today. Regime Change fills in behind the scenes of events everyone remembers. Reminds you we’re living through an unforgettable chapter in American history.

Acting DNI Director Bill Pulte has started mass firings. Hundreds targeted. -CNN

He didn't have it easy. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Robinson Brooklyn, NY 1949

If only there had been places where such sporting events are hosted regularly, quickly and cheaply. If only the sport events brought people together in any significant way like the Knicks, the Finish wife carrying competitions or Brockworth cheese roll.

BREAKING: A federal judge has just rejected the Trump Justice Department's attempt to force Maryland election officials to turn over the state's complete voter registration list.

Timothy Snyder: "Trump is ludicrously weak, and everything he touches turns to loss. He went to Madison Square Garden and the Knicks lost. I mean, more seriously, he tries to help Russia win a war, and even there he fails. Like, he has sort of incredible power to turn people into losers."

Et tu, Ruben? “And Federal Election Commission records show that on one such occasion, Gallego used a joint campaign account with disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell to attend the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona with his wife, Sydney.” www.politico.com/news/2026/06...

Yes indeed and you'll be in the history books.

This government is completely out of control. Gift article. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/u...

This government is completely out of control. Gift article. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/u...

Harper Collins Discovers Misprint stevebrodner.substack.com

The amount of money we’re going to send to Iran to rebuild the shit we blew up -$300 Billion - is enough to pay for ACA subsidies for TEN YEARS.

Painted Francolin. This is a species of francolin found in grassy areas in central and southern India and in the lowlands of southeastern Sri Lanka. They are easily detected by their loud calls especially during the breeding season. 📸: @kranti_flamingo_point

“The Road” by Chinese artist Tianhao 田浩

Gift article on Donald’s humiliation. Onward. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

Gift article. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/u...

I can't understand why President Zelensky bothers to meet with Trump. Trump has all along made clear that he supports Russia & opposes Ukraine. He should be boycotted, not courted.

#WASP Pilots at Long Beach AAF, California #WW2 - Top #The38 Virginia Carolene Moffatt 43-2 31 May 1912 – 5 Oct 1943 Cummings Critchell 43-2 21 Dec 1920 - Ruth Roberta Thompson Hawkins 43-2 21 Apr 1913 – 21 Mar 1984

Meryl Streep once said: Let things fall apart — stop exhausting yourself trying to hold them together. Not everything is meant to last forever, and forcing what is already breaking will only drain you. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is let go.

There he is. He fell asleep at his own birthday party. Who is surprised?

Congressional Rs wary of secret deal. ” If it is a secret deal, then how can I take it seriously?” Senator Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina, said Monday.” “I look forward to reviewing the actual document rather than relying on Iranian propaganda reports,” Senator Lindsey Graham…” -NYT