So where was I before being rudely interrupted by taking the weekend off to travel to Pennsylvania? Oh yeah, on Friday, President Trump was scheduled to meet with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, in Alaska, with the goal of settling the Russian war against Ukraine. It went off as scheduled, with Putin being feted to a show of force as F-35s and a B2 stealth bomber while still on the tarmac. Stacy McCain takes note that After Alaska Summit Meeting, Putin Confirms Ukraine War Was Biden’s Fault. “I’d like to remind you that in 2022, during the last contact with the previous administration, I tried to convince my previous American colleague the situation should not be brought to the point of no return when it would come to hostilities,” Putin, speaking in Russian, said according to a translator. “And I said it quite directly back then that it’s a big mistake.” Matt Margolis at PJM, Did This Remark at Trump and Putin’s Presser Send Democrats Into Meltdown? At Am Great, Roger Kimball Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Shifts Talk From Ceasefire to Peace. "Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin didn’t end the war, but it may have opened the door—from ceasefire talk to the possibility of peace in Ukraine," and Fred Fleitz, The Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Is About More Than the Ukraine War. Sarah Arnold at TownHall hears Trump Push for Real Peace in Russia-Ukraine War: 'Not a Ceasefire, A Full Agreement to End It'. According to NewsMax, Trump Now Open to US Security Guarantees for Ukraine. But Fox reports Putin demands control of key Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace: European diplomat, "Trump reversed his position on a ceasefire and now leans more toward a peace agreement after Putin talks." At NYPo, Ukraine won’t give up land that Russia doesn’t already occupy, Zelensky says after Putin’s demand. From Fox Bus, Putin pushes trade cooperation in Alaska summit with Trump as Ukraine war looms, "Russian president suggests turning page on competition as his nation faces economic pressures from ongoing war." From Althouse, "We are ready to put UK boots on the ground in part to reassure Ukrainians but in part to secure safe skies, safe seas and regenerate Ukraine’s armed forces." "Said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, quoted in "Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin ‘should not be rewarded’, Zelensky says/Ukrainian leader has denounced ‘cynical’ Russian attacks before his meeting with Trump in Washington, which have killed at least nine" (London Times). . . Let that stand in for all the many headlines I'm seeing this morning about the White House meeting today. It's more optimistic than most. There are reasons to go negative before the meeting, but I think it's bad form." At Breitbart, Ukraine Closer to Peace After Trump-Putin Summit, UK Prime Minister Starmer Says. Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47 @SecRubio: "Putin's not going to meet with Macron, he's not going to meet with the UK... There's only one leader in the world that has any chance of bringing these two sides together... that's President Trump, and you forfeit that role the minute you put additional sanctions on." At ET, First Lady Melania Trump Pens Letter to Putin About Protecting Children. ‘As leaders, the responsibility to sustain our children extends beyond the comfort of a few.’ At USA Today, CNN anchor Jake Tapper caught on hot mic during Trump, Putin coverage: 'Give me my show'. At WokeSpy, Adam Schiff Struggles Live on CNN When Asked About Trump’s Peace Efforts.
Sarah Anderson at PJM, MUST WATCH: Rubio Turns Sunday Morning Into a MSM Reality Check. Sarah Arnold, Rubio Torches CBS Host Over Ukraine Peace Talks: 'Stupid Media Narrative'. Sundance at CTH has a bunch, a Complicated Business – Secretary of State Marco Rubio Outlines Big Picture Issues of Ukraine -v- Russia Conflict, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Outlines Some Unexpected Russian Concessions, Secretary Marco Rubio -vs- Margaret Brennan, Sunday Talks – Marco Rubio Outlines Trump-Putin Summit and Next Steps for Ukraine Conflict Resolution, Sunday Talks – President Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Outlines Framework of Russian Terms for Ukraine Peace Agreement, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen Hold a Press Conference to Outline Ukraine Terms for Peace. From WokeSpy, Zelensky to Meet Trump in Washington Following Putin Summit.
From the Peacock, U.S. delegation’s India visit reportedly called off as trade tensions simmer. At JTN, Average American to receive $3,752 tax cut in 2026 from Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill:’ report says. "According to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation report, taxpayers in every state will see reduced taxes." From Althouse, "Mr. Trump’s ideas begin as ridiculous and are easily parodied on the internet — at this point, they’re already affecting our head space." ""When those parodies become a subconscious part of language, their overt power is diluted but the underlying idea remains there, continuing to subtly represent his presence. The fact that we’re talking like Donald Trump could mean that we’re starting to think like him as well." I'm reading "The Insidious Creep of Trump’s Speaking Style" by the linguist Adam Aleksic, in the NYT. That's a free-access link so you can read the whole argument and see all the examples. The quote above is from the very end of the piece." At JTN, Federal government to drop 300,000 workers this year. "About 80% of employees are expected to leave voluntarily while 20% are to be fired."
Ward Clark at RedState notes The Crackdown Continues: Hundreds of West Virginia National Guard Members Ordered to D.C. At Breitbart, Watch the White House Shares Video Showing Nighttime Operation to Make D.C. Safe Again. From LifeZette, Black DC Woman Says She Feels Safer Than Ever Thanks to Trump’s Action. Da Wire, Folks In D.C. Already Feeling Safer, Praise Trump For Crime Crackdown. NotTheBee, This account asked people to share stories to prove DC crime isn’t so bad and the exact opposite happened. Sarah Anderson, CNN Admits That Americans 'Vastly Prefer' Trump's Approach to Crime. WokeSpy, CNN Admits Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown is Working. From Althouse, Maureen Dowd's sister got her car stolen in Washington D.C., "The final line is: "Even if Trump is being diabolical, Democrats should not pretend everything is fine here. Because it’s not,"" and "I can tell you firsthand here in downtown DC where we work, right here around our bureau, just in the past six months, you know, there were two people shot, one person died..." "Said ABC News anchor Kyra Phillips, quoted in the NY Post. But the numbers!" Dr. Interracial@billysandytodd, "Notice no black people are protesting against safe communities." Quote Julio Rosas @Julio_Rosas11, "Ant-Trump protest marching towards the White House chanting, “Free D.C.” and calling for the National Guard to go home. @theblaze" Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh "Why is almost every Washington DC liberal protestor out this weekend white? 90%+. DC is 50% black or brown and Hispanic. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? These people don’t live in DC. They’re paid. Who brought them in?" At ET, Washington Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Takeover of Police Department, of course. From Twitchy, Peter Baker's Smug Fumble: Daring Trump to Tame Democrat-Run Violent Cities in Red States Peter Baker @peterbakernyt "Washington's homicide rate is the 11th highest among large US cities, but eight of the 10 with higher rates are in red states — Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio and Louisiana. Trump has not sent National Guard to any of them. @RussContreras". Razor @hale_razor, "Those aren’t federal districts, but if your point is the Republican governors should take control of the Democratic-mismanaged crime cesspools… your terms are acceptable." Nick Arama at RedState thinks the 'Fight the Trump Takeover' Protests on Saturday Over TX Redistricting, D.C. Safety Issues Fall Flat.
Hans Mahncke at Da Fed, shows Bombshell DNI Emails Expose Fraud That Sabotaged 2018 Trump-Putin Summit. LifeZette, Newly Declassified FBI Timeline Exposes 19 Clinton Foundation Bank Accounts Under Review. Drew Berquist reports Kash Patel Details FBI HQ Discovery of Hidden Hard Drives and Burn Bags. Dan Chaitin at Da Wire, Trump Weaponization Czar Puts January 6 Committee Associates On Notice, "There's a lot to be asked about." Sundance hosts Maria Bartiromo Interviews Ed Martin About ongoing DOJ Investigations. John Kass argues Obama is the New Nixon. "It was Obama who orchestrated the FBI and CIA to create what is now understood as the “Russia Collusion Hoax” and used it in attempts to destroy his political rival President Donald Trump. He set them like attack dogs on the American presidency, to rip it apart after the American people had elected Trump as their president. Once Obama’s cabal of Deep State secret intelligence chiefs were exposed, their methods opened to public scrutiny, the public began asking questions. The fall from grace is impossible for a political immortal." At Am Great the Great Victor Davis Hanson looks at Who Has Been Busy Destroying Democracy? "Democrats decry “destroying democracy” while dismantling long-standing institutions, weaponizing agencies, and undermining the very systems they claim to defend."
From the Pop Times Pam Bondi Pressed to Investigate Letitia James Over Terror Funding Cover-Up and Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James Heats Up as Special Attorney Spotted at Property.
At ET, Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid to End Child Detention Policy Seen as Fueling Illegal Immigration "The Trump administration blames the decades-old policy for incentivizing families to cross with children so that they will be released quickly."
From Althouse, "The success rate of getting to a candid place with politicians is very small... and this is somebody who’s divisive and controversial and has a history that’s somewhat sordid..." ""... not by any fault of her own, but I just didn’t see where I could go with that." Said Marc Maron, quoted in "Liberal comic Marc Maron who helped popularize podcasting explains why he turned down Hillary Clinton interview" (NY Post)," and "The reason Chuck and Hakeem have been so slow to endorse Zohran is because they don’t want to harm their moderate candidates all around the country...", ""... which are the ones they need to take back the House and Senate. That’s a political question for them." Said Anthony Weiner, quoted in "Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner makes blunt prediction about Zohran Mamdani, top Dems in NYC mayoral race: 'It’s inevitable'" (NY Post)." At NYPo, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s financial disclosure filings filled with discrepancies: ‘Understating his wealth.’
Lee Harris @addicted2newz, "We are witnessing a turning point. Concerned locals and families are now outnumbering the far-left by a HUGE margin at protests against illegal migrant hotels. This is happening across the entire country. I hope this continues. Change is coming." From TNP, Trump DOJ Gives Sanctuary Jurisdictions One Week to Submit to Immigration Law. Or what? "“Any sanctuary Jurisdiction that continues to put illegal aliens ahead of American citizens can either come to the table or see us in court.” – Pam Bondi" At Seattle Red, Rantz: No, ICE didn’t deport a 4-year-old with cancer, as Rep. Pramila Jayapal claimed. Nick Arama sees Karen Bass Leveled by US Attorney After Meltdown Over Border Patrol Arrests Near Newsom Rally. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli @USAttyEssayli, "The Mayor and other California officials are under the false impression that they are an actual sanctuary from federal law. No person or state is above the law. Federal agents will operate anywhere and anytime within the United States." Quote L.A. TACO @LATACO, "@MayorOfLA shows up to Little Tokyo and reacts to the 100 agent ICE/BP raid during @CAgovernor ‘s press conference about redistricting." From WokeSpy, Gavin Newsom Appears to Make Damning Confession About Illegal Aliens and CA Elections. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli @USAttyEssayli, "The only people who should be concerned when they see a border patrol agent are illegal aliens. Why would they be at voting booths and polling places, Governor?" Quote FOX 11 Los Angeles @FOXLA, "Governor Gavin Newsom told @Elex_Michaelson that #California will "punch back" against the #Trump administration https://foxla.com/news/newsom-ca."@UVA: don't take legal advice from professor in the English, Media Studies, and Education departments." Quote ((( C'villeBubble ))) @CvilleBubble, "Three UVA faculty urge peers to ignore guidance sent by UVA's own legal counsel in response to @CivilRights investigations -- "We must resist" The trio assert "academic freedom" & "autonomy" are more important UVA faces loss of $1B+ in fed funds--per year--if it doesn'tShow more"
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