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UPDATE: Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California | AP News (Given my initial comment just below, this doesn't surprise me.)

While I think that Trump's deployment of the Marines to Los Angeles is likely illegal, I think the judge has overreached here and will be overturned. That's not to say this is a slam-dunk for either side and it would be foolish to offer high confidence in a prediction: Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control | AP News

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Safeway workers could strike this weekend: Safeway, Albertsons workers prepare to strike after rejecting offer

Another annoying thing this weekend: "No Kings" protest tests Denver's new police response - Axios Denver

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Trump's not wrong, but why stop with agriculture and hotels? What about construction, for example? Trump says too many migrant farmers, hotel workers are being deported

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Great news...we covered this somewhat on yesterday's show as the signing was happening:

Unsurprising reaction: Colorado sues to preserve EV mandates after Trump cancels them - The Colorado Sun

(It's not impossible that CA and CO win the lawsuit against the Trump administration and the Senate, but I think the action is more likely than not to be upheld eventually.)

Trump signs repeal of California rules that would ban gas cars

More info on just what he signed: Senate votes to undo California plan to ban gas cars

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A lot of Trump haters are very angry, and plenty of other folks are at least uncomfortable, about a parade celebrating the 250th birthday of the US Army because it's also on Trump's birthday and they see it as a parade honoring, and ordered by, Trump.

As of this writing, there's a significant chance that the parade gets rained out.

Army Birthday Media Resources | Article | The United States Army

Trump's military parade: What to know about the Army anniversary event - ABC News

What will (or would) be in the parade: equipment-at-army-festival-parade.pdf

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I'm glad she's doing better but will voters really believe she's better enough to be re-elected? Yadira Caraveo “hit a wall” during reelection campaign last year

And, by the way, if you were in her position and knew what the getting the job the first time had done to yourself, would you really seek it again at the risk, potentially, of your life?

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Just another challenge posed by AI:

Senators Demand Meta Answer For AI Chatbots Posing as Licensed Therapists

Complaint and Request for Investigation: Unlicensed Practice of Medicine and Mental Health Provider Impersonation on Character-Based Generative AI Platforms · Consumer Federation of America

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We might not like the outcome, but the ruling seems correct: Judge bars evidence from pat-down in firearms case | Courts | coloradopolitics.com

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Sanity is breaking out (a little) regarding energy and climate (which are really the same issue)

Chain Reaction - Doomberg

Companies Quietly Water Down Climate Claims in Latest Investor Reports - WSJ

World Bank lifts ban on nuclear funding ban in developing countries

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Israel strikes Iran

Other headlines about the Israeli attack on Iran:

Israel clearly had remarkably precise intelligence, resulting in this: Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami killed in Israeli strike, says Iranian state media | The Times of Israel

And this: Report: Iran's military chief Bagheri killed in Israeli strike | The Times of Israel

And this: Who were the Iranian military chiefs and nuclear scientists killed by Israel? | World News | Sky News

And this: Report: Mossad carried out covert sabotage operations against Iranian air defenses, long-range missiles | The Times of Israel

Wow: Mossad set up drone base in Iran; UAVs were activated overnight to strike surface-to-surface missile launchers aimed at Israel | The Times of Israel

And this: Iran state media names two nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strike | The Times of Israel

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Iran remains defiant. The question is whether they have any significant capabilities remaining. They probably do have some. Iran's Khamenei: Israel will face a 'bitter and painful fate' for strikes | The Times of Israel

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A somewhat surprisingly isolationist statement from Rubio, a bit different in tone from what Trump said this morning. (I like Trump's statement better.)

Statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio – The White House

Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel.

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61 days ago, Trump gave Iran 60 days to make a deal: Trump tells Iran ‘make a deal or it’s war’

Just a few hours prior, when President Trump was asked about the possibility of an imminent Israeli attack, he said it wasn't imminent. I'm guessing he knew it was. Not sure we'll ever know.

Trump says he doesn't want Israel to attack Iran, but strike 'could very well happen' | The Times of Israel

Donald Trump: Israeli strike on Iran not imminent, but could happen | The Jerusalem Post

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