Presidential historian and brilliant writer Tim Naftali explains why, historically, US has been hemmed in by Kremlin aggression and how to break the cycle now. A must read! foreignaffairs.com/articles/russi…

Note that Naftali sees ways US can be more helpful to Ukraine with a humanitarian air lift. Putin wouldn’t dare shoot unarmed aircraft and the world would further aid Kyiv and frustrate Putin

JUST IN: NY State Supreme Court Judge holds Donald Trump in civil contempt, fines him $10,000 a day until he complies with subpoena

I can’t. Really. I can’t thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-c…

No truth - mass graves, cities turned to rubble, millions fleeing - is sacred to this thing/man that poisons minds every night. Would dead child placed in his arms stop him? I think not…Tucker Says Helping Ukraine Is Revenge On Russia For Clinton's Defeat huffpost.com/entry/tucker-c…

This is the kind of company the GOP keeps these days. thedailybeast.com/neo-nazis-demo…

Of course this: Russia bans 963 Americans, including Biden, Harris, Morgan Freeman but not Trump washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/…

Me: Has the Jan 6 Cmte found evidence of criminal behavior by fmr President Trump? Adam Kinzinger: “Standby for what we’re going to present in June…we’re going to put in front of the American people everything we know. And the DOJ will be able to see that and make decisions.”

Sarah Palin Didn't Supply 'Even A Speck' Of Proof In New York Times Lawsuit: Judge | HuffPost Latest News huffpost.com/entry/sarah-pa…

Trump has lied about his net worth for decades. (I was among many he showed false docs.) He even testified under oath that his mood is worth billions. Best line in Judge Engeron's finding of fraud is his note that Trump's claims come from "a fantasy world, not the real world."

Adam Kinzinger (with a bit 'o help from me) has a new Substack that brings some sanity, insider perspective and humor to even the ghastlier aspects of our politics. Check it out at adamkinzinger.substack.com PS And look for the book Renegade coming soon!

Imagine an episode of the Twilight Zone in which a disturbed child inhabits a politician’s body in order to foment violence — shoplifters should be shot — and grown-ups cheer him. Nah. Never woulda happened. Too implausible.

Another s*show from Trump today as he flung verbal feces around a NY courtroom. It was all about playing to the press and the base. It has ever been thus with this "nepo" baby. So boring.