Extra, Extra
Shooting Down Theories: Since the Trump assassination attempt, there have been many efforts to politicize the motives of the shooter or to use the incident as a representation of something broader. Maybe the only broader thing it represents is the easy access to guns and gun violence in America. “The gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden, repeatedly looked up information about explosives and saw the Pennsylvania campaign rally where he opened fire last month as a ‘target of opportunity,’ a senior FBI official said Wednesday.”
+ Taking the Fifth: “Court papers say the superseding indictment was presented to a new grand jury that had not previously heard evidence in the case. The papers say the new indictment ‘reflects the Government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings and remand instructions.'” Jack Smith files superseding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case. This replaces the original indictment after the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision. It’s the fifth grand jury that has heard evidence against Trump and decided to indict. (Of course, none of this will mean anything if Trump wins the election.)
+ Cemetery Plot: “A source with knowledge of the incident said the cemetery official tried to prevent Trump staffers from filming and photographing in a section where recent U.S. casualties are buried. The source said Arlington officials had made clear that only cemetery staff members would be authorized to take photographs or film in the area, known as Section 60.” Trump campaign staff had altercation with official at Arlington National Cemetery. (Another day, another obscenity.)
+ State Lines: “The center is afraid of triggering an investigation from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who has threatened to bring criminal conspiracy charges against organizations that help Alabamians get the procedure out of state.” Alabama is a test case for efforts to help women get abortions in states where it’s legal.
+ Silencers: “Women’s voices are also deemed to be potential instruments of vice and so will not be allowed to be heard in public under the new restrictions. Women must also not be heard singing or reading aloud, even from inside their houses.” Taliban law bans women from speaking in public.
+ Warren’s Commission: “Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s sprawling Omaha-based conglomerate, reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion Wednesday, becoming the first U.S. company outside of the tech sector to reach the milestone.”
+ Soda Pop: “A Swedish company’s baking soda formula was the hottest supplement at the Olympics. And now a new study finds that it really works.” Outside: Why Top Olympic Athletes Use Baking Soda to Boost Performance.
