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The Reflecting Pool story is about Trump’s grip on reality, but the press corps won’t go there

Journalists are treating his ‘vandalism’ claim as if it were a normal, disputable argument. But it’s completely delusional.

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The Trump administration may have agreed to scrap the proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, but there’s a major loophole. The order rescinds the fund for now, but it may not permanently amend or terminate the underlying settlement that created it.

Ars Technica
Text • Jeremy Hsu

Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.

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Text • Jeremy Hsu

Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.

SCOTUSblog
Text • Amy Howe

Court announces cases it will hear in October, which include significant disputes on climate change and immigration detention

The Supreme Court is pictured on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The Supreme Court is pictured on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Political Wire
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Mike Lindell Stepping Down as MyPillow CEO

“Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota,” CBS News reports.

Political Wire
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The High Stakes Midterms

I joined the great Julie Mason this afternoon for a conversation about the high-stakes midterm elections — and the scandals that seem to be piling up by the day. You can listen here.

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Tom Selleck Won’t Weigh In On Politics

“Tom Selleck is well known for his past friendship with the Reagans, and his passion for politics. But, with Donald Trump in office now, the actor is staying more quiet these days,” The Wrap reports. Said Selleck: “I stay out of the current political world. Why piss off half the country when you’re in the […]

Political Wire
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Paul Sets Fauci Committee Vote for Thursday

“Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will hold a committee vote Thursday morning on whether to hold Anthony Fauci — the former Covid czar who Paul has long reviled — in contempt of Congress,” Politico reports.

Political Wire
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Todd Blanche Is One Vote Away From Confirmation

“Todd Blanche picked up an important GOP vote Tuesday for his nomination as attorney general — Sen. John Curtis of Utah — likely leaving him just one vote shy of securing confirmation,” Politico reports. “The remaining undecided Republican senators are Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. Lisa Murkowski of […]

Political Wire
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Pressley Breaks with Jeffries Over Missouri Primary Race

“Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) has once again broken ranks with House Democratic leadership over endorsements, this time to support former Missouri Rep. Cori Bush over incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell,” Politico reports.

Electrek
Text • Peter Johnson

Toyota announces 2027 bZ prices start at $35,000

The 2027 Toyota bZ will begin arriving at dealerships in September, starting at $34,980.

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Text • Bobby Welber

NY Alert: FDA Looking For Source Of New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The FDA is investigating a separate cyclosporiasis outbreak not linked to lettuce. Continue reading…

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Uncovered, the Amazonian civilisation comparable to ancient Greece (thetimes.com)

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Falcons' Walker injured (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Middlesbrough close to permanent deal for Manchester United’s Radek Vitek (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Column: What is ‘Forgottonia’ and how did it get to Steppenwolf? (chicagotribune.com)

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Is This The End For Gianni Infantino?

Is This The End For Gianni Infantino?
All Gianni Infantino needed was patience. Memory for scandal is short, even in a sport as massive as soccer, and whatever controversies the FIFA president willingly courted during the 2026 World Cup would have soon faded into the background as he won what was going to be an ...

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Park Service says Trump’s proposed arch could diminish Washington landmarks.

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Are You Good at Mowing Lawns?

I don’t know what sort of neurodiverse bucket this puts me in, but I think a lot about mowing the lawn1 relative to how much time I actually spend mowing lawns (~6-7 hours per year). And so I was completely fascinated by The Pudding’s latest post on optimal lawn mowing pat...