Extra, Extra

The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Menendez: The legal system still works (at least for people not named Trump). “A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob Menendez guilty on all counts in his federal corruption trial, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer swiftly called on his Democratic colleague to resign.”

+ Security Breach: We continue to learn more (and more disturbing) details from the security failure at Trump’s Butler rally. Police warned Secret Service of a suspicious person at Trump rally before gunman opened fire. And police were stationed in building Trump gunman shot from. (Did the Secret Service cede too much responsibility to local police?) Meanwhile, The Onion nails the broader story: Investigation Finds Secret Service Failed To Account For Nation’s 393 Million Guns.

+ Feeling Down Ballot: As the Trump news cycle accelerates, the Dem infighting about Biden continues. NYT: Schiff Warned of Wipeout for Democrats if Biden Remains in Race.

+ The Bobby Lobby: “When you feed a baby, Bobby, a vaccination that is like 38 different vaccines, and it looks like it’s meant for a horse, not a, you know, 10lb or 20lb baby, it looks like you’re giving, you should be giving a horse this thing, and do you ever see the size of it? It’s massive and then you see the baby all of a sudden starting to change radically. I’ve seen it too many times.” Donald Trump Woos (and Whoas) RFK Jr.

+ Rock Bottom Line: Did I mention the concentration of wealth in today’s lead item? “Assets managed by BlackRock hit a record $10.65 trillion in the second quarter.”

+ Backpact: “More than a simple school bag, the randoseru is a unique Japanese symbol, reflecting the conformity and consistency that is deeply rooted in the culture.” NYT (Gift Article): The Book Bag That Binds Japanese Society. (This is refreshing change from experiencing a society bound by brandname water bottles.)