Abbott’s Border Stunt

Political theater on the southern border.

Chip Roy’s Texts

More willingness to subvert the election.

Mike Lee’s Texts

He was clearly willing to subvert the election.

Feinstein is Declining But What About Tuberville

A twist on an evergreen debate.

Ukraine War Ruining Biden’s Plans

Crises tend to be distracting.

Is this Cancel Culture? (Unicorn Edition)

An irregualr, ongoing series.

Musk, Twitter, and “Legal Speech”

A brief obeservation.

President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden participates in a virtual call with the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission team members Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Biden Often Rejects Unanimous NSC Advice

An interesting statement from his National Security Advisor.

Russia Warns US Against Arming Ukraine

The proxy war is working.

Protesting the New Superintendent

An odd kerfuffle in local education politics.

A Photo for Friday

“Library Table”

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Ukraine and the ‘New Rules of War’

Many and small beats large and heavy. Finding beats flanking. Swarming beats surging.

NATO Has Been Training Ukrainian Forces for Years

A fascinating report from the WSJ.

Want a Cheap, Disposable Razor?

Strapped for cash? Environmentally conscious?

Russian Flagship Sunk by Ukraine

Another morale booster for the good guys.

A Toxic Mix of Overcharging And Punitive Bail

An extraordinary example shines light on coercive factors that incentivize plea deals

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in front of the Cross Hall of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in front of the Cross Hall of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Biden Condemns Russian ‘Genocide’

Whether deliberate or another ‘gaffe,’ he’s likely right.

Defending the F-Word

It’s the Swiss army knife of profanity.

Prince Charles as Co-Monarch

His 95-year-old mom is still Queen but has handed off many of her duties.

Capitol Rioter Convicted of Six Felonies

A former Virginia police officer has been found guilty, partly on the testimony of a former colleague.

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Another Aspect Of The Trial Tax

Some of the other costs that come with exercising a constitutional right

Russia’s Brain Drain

Intellectuals are fleeing as Soviet-style censorship returns.

Saudis Give Jared Kusher $2 Billion

The real crime is what’s legal.

Has Trump Finally Gone Too Far?

Republicans are aghast that he’s abandoned his principles.

French Presidential Elections Today

The first round is currently being held.

Voters in Sour Mood Ahead of Midterms

The polls do not bode well for Democrats.

Least Shocking Headline of the Day

Ethics, schmethics.

Whitmer Kidnap ‘Plotters’ Acquitted

A Michigan jury believed the FBI created the crime.

A “Fairer” Map for the 2022 House?

A potentially more representative map that still underscores deep flaws in our system.

Proud Boys Leader Turns Rat

A key planner of the Capitol riot has agreed to testify against others in exchange for a lighter sentence.

11 Million Displaced

The horrific tallies of Putin’s war of choice continue to mount.

COVID Normalcy and the American Gerontocracy

Speaker Pelosi has it. Is President Biden next?

US Acknowledges Providing ISR Support to Ukraine

The Defense Department shares the worst-kept secret about the war effort.

Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation

The West continues to close Moscow off.

A Photo for Friday

The Oculus

Trump Judge Acquits January 6 Non-Rioter

Two hundred-odd people have pled or been found guilty. One has been acquitted.

Republican Congresspeople Can’t Define ‘Woman’ Either

Hoisted by their own petard.

FBI Preempted Russian Cyberattack

The US conducted a preemptive strike against the GRU’s systems.

Covid Continues not to be Done with Us

Lots of folks at the Gridiron dinner are positive.