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  [JULY 26, 2026 (18:00 PDT)] CNN:  VANCE CAINE ASSERT PRESSURE TO NEAR AN END IN IRAN MUNNITIONS DEPLETION On Sunday, US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the aid the US has provided to Ukraine in its war depleted a lot of the munitions stockpile. “We inherited a difficult situation with many of our munitions having been given over in Ukraine,” Waltz said during an appearance on Fox News. “A lot of them expended in the Houthis, but we are rebuilding with cheaper, faster, more technologically capable as we are conducting this campaign.” THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY FIRE REPORTEDLY STARTED A 15:00 PDT 165 ACRES View of the Dove Fire on Sunday. As we approach our hottest month--almost on cue and after 3-months of routine 20-30 MPH sustained winds (in SF anyway) everyday--my prediction that the globalist were drying-out the state and at the appropriate time, they would burn it all down seems to be unfolding. KCRA 3 SACTOWN: DOVE FIRE PROMPTS MANDITORY EVACUATIONS IN TUOLUMN...

  [JILY 23, 2026 (9:00 AM PDT)] Grimm morning critical thinkers, We wrapped-up the July 20th post reporting that airtankers and additional fighter planes were surging towards the theater of war. This morning, we have both two Saudi tankers hit by the Houthis in the Red Sea, oil jumping to $100 a barrel, and signs that a further escalation is underway. Image Credit: Drudge Report WSJ: INFLUX OF TROOPS MEDICS SPECIAL OP FORCES Hopefully, the WSJ article will not be paywalled, but there are plenty of other sources: THE TELEGRAPH: OIL SURGES TO $100 AMID TWO SAUDI TANKERS HIT BT HOUTHIS Both of these stories lead Drudge Report at this hour, and I will be back to get into the meat of these news items and other breaking news. Drake (NOON)  Back at the keyboard, Everyone is holding our collective breath regarding sh*t about to hit the fan. HAL TURNER RADIO SHOW:  STATE DEPT TELLS US CITIZENS PREPARE 4 EMERGENCY TRAVEL Meanwhile The stall of electioneering shenanigans continues o...

  [JULY 20, 2026 (11:00 AM PDT)] How Do You Get This Wrong Better Part of the Week Glad I don't have to make that Retraction, critical thinkers, After having their brand (s) damaged, turns out Taylor Farms and Taco Bell are not the source of the outbreak. FOX NEWS: FDA SAYS TAYLOR FARMS LETTUCE TEST WAS A FALSE POSITIVE FILE PHOTO of Iran’s ‘Emad’ ballistic missile during a military parade. © Global Look Press / Iranian Presidency/Keystone Press Agency/Global Look Press RT NEWS: US AIR DEFENSES STRUGGLING AGAINST NEWER MISSILE TECHNOLOGY The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous officials, similarly reported that the Iranian military “has adapted to US defenses, firing missiles that travel at extremely high speeds and can maneuver as they streak toward the Earth.” Multiple media sources have been reporting both Russia and China have supplied the newer hypersonic missiles and are guiding them through use of their satellite systems. Guess the US doing the same now--for years--in the ...

  [July 16, 2026 (17:30 PDT)] Hi there critical thinkers, Lots of intrigue and speculation surrounding the contents and format for tonight's address. Image Credit: CSPAN Here are some fairly neutral media outlets offering a live stream: CSPAN: PRESIDENT TRUMP TO ADDRESS THE NATION THE HILL TRUMP PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS 7.16.2026 If looking for some after speech analysis, CBS NEWS LIVE FEED Lots of speculation on cabinet members being there in the oval office and what role they will play. Getting the wine, dip, and popcorn ready, Drake (18:07) CBS joined while in progress, and apparently, not originating from the oval office.

  [July 13, 2026 (10:30 AM PDT)] Plenty of weighty developments over the weekend, critical thinkers, Namely, waking-up to the news on Sunday, that a US senator had died, I thought, "Oh, Mitch McConnell has passed away."  Wrong Unexpectantly, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has been reported to have died from a ruptured aorta; immediately, Alex Jones led the pack on speculation surrounding when his trip to Kiev was wrapped-up with a tour of a drone factory having had taken place on Thursday and a press event before departing on Friday morning. I am reposting the bazaar photo of Graham [single and long rumored to be a closeted gay] trolling children at Disney World while sporting a pink princess bubble wand DAILY BEAST: MAGA FIGURES QUESTION McCONNELL PHOTO & STATEMENT The Cropped Version Without the Chinese Wife Who Flew to China Days After Hospitalization  TRUMP VOWS WAR BACK ON TO CHARGE 20% FEE FOR PASSAGE I will leave you with the latest on the war with Iran while I ...

  [July 11, 2026 (18:30 PDT)] Back at the news desk, critical thinkers, Here is an ongoing Live thread from CNN on what is transpiring. Image Source: Telegram HOSTILITIES RESUME AFTER IRAN FIRES ON SHIP IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ CNBC: US LAUNCHES AIRSTRIKES AFTER TEHRAN ATTACKS CONTAINER SHIP CBS NEWS: SEVERAL NY TIMES JOURNALIST ISSUED SUBPOENAS AFTER AIR FORCE ONE LEAK That is the latest. See You Later, Drake