Extra, Extra

Concept of a Surrender Plan: “We’re going to work very much with both parties to try and get this settled and get it worked out.” Yes, Donald Trump has a concept of a plan for how to “negotiate a Ukraine-Russia deal ‘that’s good for both sides.” In this case, both sides refers to Putin and Trump. Just look at what Zelensky is forced to endure during the press conference that followed the meeting. What a terrible shame that we allowed this awful imbecile to represent us on the world stage and what an immeasurable tragedy that he’s got a chance to return to the White House. Seriously, here he is bragging about his very good relationship with Putin while standing next to Zelensky.

+ Political Hack: “The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Friday against three Iranian operatives suspected of hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and disseminating stolen information to media organizations.” (Something tells me this won’t be described as a hoax.)

+ Adam’s Apple: “I am not guilty, your honor.” New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions. (In retrospect, he would have been a lot more at home as a Supreme Court justice…)

+ Child Wife: “Underage marriage is illegal in South Sudan yet so commonplace it rarely attracts attention. But the case of Athiak Dau Riak, whose mother says she is only 14, has gone viral, polarizing her family and the country.” A teenage bride wed for a record price: the ‘marriage competition’ that divided a nation. (Ever notice that a lot of “cultural traditions” involved old men being able to have sex with young girls?)

+ Maggie: “Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar and four-time Emmy winner whose work in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Downton Abbey — plus everything before and after — made her one of the most formidable British actors of all time, died Friday. She was 89.”