Harlan Peppernut

Gavin Newsom confirms he is a Zionist. He says he “reveres the State of Israel” and is “proud to support the State of Israel.” He also says he regrets using the word apartheid to describe the current state of Israel and clarifies that he was only channeling Tom Friedman’s concerns about where Israel was headed under Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

Iran is the head of the snake for global terrorism, and through President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, we are winning this critical fight at an even faster pace than anticipated. In response to Iran’s terrorist attacks against global energy infrastructure, the Trump Administration will continue to deploy America’s economic and military might to maximize the flow of energy to the world, strengthen global supply, and seek to ensure market stability. Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea. At present, sanctioned Iranian oil is being hoarded by China on the cheap. By temporarily unlocking this existing supply for the world, the United States will quickly bring approximately 140 million barrels of oil to global markets, expanding the amount of worldwide energy and helping to relieve the temporary pressures on supply caused by Iran. In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down as we continue Operation Epic Fury. This temporary, short-term authorization is strictly limited to oil that is already in transit and does not allow new purchases or production. Further, Iran will have difficulty accessing any revenue generated and the United States will continue to maintain maximum pressure on Iran and its ability to access the international financial system. So far, the Trump Administration has been working to bring around 440 million additional barrels of oil to the global market, undercutting Iran’s ability to leverage its disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump’s pro-energy agenda has driven U.S. oil and gas production to record levels, strengthening energy security and lowering fuel costs. Any short-term disruption now will ultimately translate into longer-term economic gains for Americans – because there is no prosperity without security.

KenPom may be the most bearish on the 2025-26 Jays of anyone I’ve seen. He’s projecting them to be 41st overall (22nd offense, and 65th defense) with a projected record of 18-12, and 11-9. He thinks the Jays are missing the dance. I’m keeping receipts on this one.

Billionaire Marc Andreessen says he has "zero" introspection, and that the idea itself is a modern invention.