Read my full statement on the protests in Washington, D.C. yesterday.

This is crazy. Signed, a childless lady with a cat sleeping on her lap right now.

“I have an unwavering commitment to the security of Israel and the people of Israel” VP Harris’ full statement after meeting with Netanyahu today.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 – The following is a statement from Emily Wilkins , president of the National Press Club on the news that The Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich has been released from prison in Russia.

It’s Thursday August 1, 2024 AND EVAN IS FREE!!!! Detained by the Russian FSB Mar 29, 2023, 1 year & 124 days ago, today in a prisoner swap, EVAN HAS BEEN FREED! JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME! #IStandwithEvan

White House statement on the release today:

After enduring unimaginable suffering and uncertainty, the Americans detained in Russia are safe, free, and have begun their journeys back into the arms of their families.

My sister (with whom I traveled internationally this summer) just called me out on this one!! 🤣

Well if this isn’t just the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! 🥺😍

“We need to coordinate a whole bunch of decisions across the surface fleet, the subsurface fleet... across construction, across deep maintenance, across everyday maintenance” Hellyer told Breaking Defense. “And guess what? They’re all in competition.” *checks notes* Yup they are!

Cannot stop laughing!

Wow, this is a really remarkable and insightful piece from Davis Winkie on part-time soldiering.

...is this 50 states playlist on Spotify

For those who have asked…a table with every state and territory's song title and artist at tonight's #DNC2024 roll call.

A really good segment, if you have 11 minutes to think about Israel and Gaza.