I need your help. In what is a rather shocking turn of events, the son of a famed leader is begging Trump to step in and stop the bloodshed. Read more…

• He wants to take it all back. Barack Obama nearly broke the internet this week with a statement, but it now appears the former president is hoping to walk it back. Read more…
• Top Democrat flips. What do you do when a very powerful person in the party turns on state leaders and decides to become a whistleblower? A deep blue state is now dealing with that exact problem. Read more…

Video of the Evening

This is comical, and I cannot understand why the media does not ask a simple question: Why won’t they be able to get an ID? Birth certificate and social security card, the same documents you need to get a driver’s license or state ID, are all that is needed. Calling this Jim Crow 2.0 is utterly ridiculous.

Reader Comment of the Day

Today’s “thought” was inspired by a quote from Voltaire about being right when the establishment is wrong. Our response today comes from Brady H. of my home state of Texas, who stated:

“Voltaire could have been writing about the last five years. We watched in real time as doctors, scientists, and regular citizens were de-platformed, fired, and mocked simply for asking logical questions during the pandemic. They were labeled ‘conspiracy theorists’ for stating things that are now admitted as facts.

“The authorities didn't care about the truth; they cared about compliance. When you expose their incompetence or their lies, you become a threat to their power. It is a badge of honor to be ‘dangerous’ to a system that demands blind obedience.”

Well said, Brady, well said! And remember, your comment could be featured on these pages if you respond to the “Thought of the Day” in our early afternoon newsletter.

Have you seen this?

• He’s been disqualified. This is the year of some really bizarre Olympic disqualifications, but this one really takes the cake. To be honest, I did not even know this was a thing. Read more…
• Clean up your trash, or else. That is a warning being given by a historic town that wants to make sure trash is not seen on the streets for fear it could mess up Instagram posts from visitors. This is something Philadelphia needs! Read more…
• A legend is gone. A California surfing legend appears to have been brutally murdered, while his girlfriend was zip-tied and watched it all take place, in what is being described as a horrific scene. Read more…