TOP O’ THE MORNIN’
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CNN is still under fire for their criticism of Mamdani and his proposal for city-owned grocery stores if he is elected. They continue to rely on “experts,” even though public trust in them has dwindled.
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We’re not putting aside facts, reality, or anything else because of your feelings, nor should we.
Recent stories have focused on the challenges faced by Gen-Z office workers. In San Francisco, some managers are opting to hire equity coaches rather than addressing these issues themselves.
One memorable account involves Usha, who was moved when JD opened up about his past to her, despite his usual reluctance to do so. She described the experience as special and meaningful.
Yeah, man, this isn’t going to fly. The terrorist, Mohamad Soliman, attacked this event as part of the campaign to “globalize the intifada.” A phrase you refuse to condemn.
We would think that by now, our pals on the Left would have learned to observe the 24-hour rule, but they’re so determined to make every terrible thing MAGA’s fault that they can’t help themselves.
WHAT’S ON TAP?
Today on Capitol Hill…
We are in that pre-Fourth-of-July home stretch, and things are winding down on the Hill — or they would be if it weren’t for the One Big Beautiful Bill struggle session. The Vote-a-rama in the Senate has been going on now for 22 hours. I suspect they’ll eventually get there, but until then, we wait and watch the drama. (And, of course, when/if they do, back to the House it goes for more drama.)
White House What’s Up
President Donald Trump is en route to “Alligator Alcatraz” in Ochopee, Florida. He’ll participate in a guided walking tour of the new facility and then a round table discussion before returning to D.C. and the White House. I expect he’ll have a few things to say today, both about Alligator Alcatraz (and about which Congress critters he might like to see residing there if the OBBB doesn’t get done soon).
Vice President JD Vance is on the Hill as I compose this, attempting to whip OBBB votes and preparing to break a Senate tie should it be necessary.
Full Court Press…
The Supreme Court actually sneaked a stealth opinion in on us Monday. Goldey v. Fields is a brief three-page Per Curiam decision smacking down the Fourth Circuit on a prisoner’s excessive force claim. (It will be included in my final installment of Skinny on SCOTUS.)
The court also agreed to hear a campaign finance case next term, which could be of some interest.
And while we wait to see what the court might do in response to the Trump administration’s motion to clarify its order in the D.V.D. case (involving removal to third countries), the administration has now filed an amended notice of appeal with the 1st Circuit in that one, to include all subsequent orders related to the district court’s preliminary injunction, just so that there’s no confusion/wiggle room.
Last, but not least, I found this amusing yesterday (because I have law nerd humor): Kilmar Abrego Garcia, back in the states to face criminal charges, will now remain in U.S. Marshals custody in Tennessee until at least July 16. This, despite the fact that he initially argued he should not be subject to pre-trial detention. Once the government indicated releasing him from the Marshals’ custody would likely subject him to Department of Homeland Security custody and removal to a third country (not El Salvador), he suddenly decided jail in Tennessee wasn’t so bad after all and asked the judge overseeing his criminal case to reconsider ordering his release — which she did.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
While we await the fate of the OBBB with bated breath, D.C. is gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July.
White House is ready for the 4th! pic.twitter.com/ihJ9ThoFjy
— Allison Schuster (@AllisonSchuste) June 30, 2025
Note: The photo initially threw me off as I’ve never seen this referred to as the White House — it’s the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (part of the White House complex.)
Rumor also has it there will be a B-2, F-35, F-22 flyover in D.C. on the Fourth to honor the successful Iran strike.
MORNING MUSING
June, in recent years, has become known for all manner of controversies related to LGBTQ issues, thanks to it being designated as “Pride Month.” Maybe it’s just me, but this year, that seemed muted and a bit overshadowed by a different sort of pride celebration — namely, pride in the country. We had the big 250th birthday celebration for the Army in mid-June, the installation of the giant flag poles at the White House, the monumentally successful Iran strikes — lots of big moments leading up to our celebration of Independence Day.
That’s why the recent Gallup polling on pride in the country paints quite a picture.
Notice how Republicans’ pride in America doesn’t fluctuate too dramatically with a Democrat president in office https://t.co/Caqfyo27gw
— Micah Rate (@Micah_Rate) June 30, 2025
I’m an eternal optimist. Even with that significant divide, I still have great hope for our country. And next June, as we gear up to celebrate its 250th birthday, I’d like to think most Americans — regardless of their political proclivities — will be feeling a great deal of pride in it as well.
LIGHTER FARE
Now that looks fun!
Dog pool party.. 😅 pic.twitter.com/pwjpXg6Owj
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) June 30, 2025
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