Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp, 07/08/26
Source: Antiwar.com
“Trump Says MoU ‘Over,’ Bombs Iran for Second Night, Backs Long-Range Strikes in Russia, and More.” (07/08/26)
The US Team’s Loss Hasn’t Shamed America in the World Cup, Trump’s Conduct Has
Source: The UnPopulist
by Berny Belvedere
“On Monday night in Seattle, Belgium dismantled the United States 4-1 in their Round of 16 matchup—the worst 90 minutes the U.S. played all tournament, and a stunning collapse from the team that had swashbuckled through Paraguay, dispatched Australia, battled Turkey to the wire, and outclassed Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first knockout round to get here. So what happened? What happened is the president of the United States turned a red card into an international incident. The U.S. lost because it played poorly and Belgium played superbly—that’s not in dispute. But one contributing factor that led to that outcome was surely the brouhaha over Trump’s meddling in FIFA’s enforcement of World Cup rules.” (07/08/26)
https://www.theunpopulist.net/p/the-us-teams-loss-hasnt-shamed-america
Homeownership Or Stocks: What’s The Better Path To Building Wealth?
Source: Independent Institute
by Scott Beyer
“While homeownership is touted as the main wealth-building tool, renting plus stock investing may be the best path for young workers.” (07/08/26)
US, Iranian regimes exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf
Source: Associated Press
“The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire. The U.S. struck a variety of military sites and port facilities early Wednesday after Iran targeted several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman, sparking Iranian fire then as well. But Thursday’s attacks appeared bigger all around, with sirens sounding at least three times in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters. There was no immediate word of damage in the three Gulf Arab countries from attacks claimed by Iran’s military.” (07/09/26)
https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-oil-july-9-2026-0472764b119d7aa204de4f7f5e44a9bf
LPR cameras are watching you
Source: Eastern New Mexico News
by Kent McManigal
“One of the most important fights in our lifetime, a fight for the future of America, is shaping up right over our heads. It’s the fight against license plate reader cameras and the related spyware that is already being used against you and your liberty. This may even be more important and urgent than defending the natural human right to own and to carry weapons without government interference. These data collectors will be used to violate your right to bear arms and all your other rights as well. If this is to be stopped, it must be stopped now. Before long, it will be too entrenched to stop.” (07/08/26)
The Science of Politics, 07/08/26
Source: Niskanen Center
“The rise of small donors is mostly making politics worse.” (07/08/26)
https://www.niskanencenter.org/the-rise-of-small-donors-is-mostly-making-politics-worse/
Russia: Ukrainian drones batter oil facilities, set more tankers ablaze
Source: AOL
“Ukrainian drones on Thursday hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defense systems. … Early Thursday, a Ukrainian drone strike triggered a fire at an oil depot in the city of Tver in western Russia, according to acting regional Gov. Vitaly Korolyov. And in the southern Stavropol region, Gov. Vladimir Vladimirov said oil reservoirs has been set ablaze by Ukrainian drones in Vyazniki. … In the Sea of Azov, Ukrainian drones set two oil tankers ablaze, according to Rostov Gov. Yuri Slusar, who said that one of the ships was still burning and the crews were evacuated.” (07/09/26)
https://www.aol.com/articles/ukrainian-drones-batter-russian-oil-075400000.html
The Economic Morality of Rotisserie Chicken
Source: Libertarian Institute
by Angelo Monaco
“Inflation has hit grocery bills hard over the last four years, making it incredibly difficult for middle- and lower-income families to stretch a budget. For $4.99, a family can provide a meal by buying a whole, fully cooked, three pound chicken. Pound for pound, it is one of the most efficient, nutritious, and accessible sources of lean protein available in the modern marketplace; it costs significantly less than one Big Mac while providing vastly superior nutritional value. … When describing my observation to a group of academics, rather than commenting on the economics of this phenomenon they angrily asked, ‘Do you consider the treatment of all those chickens to be fair?’ Huh?” (07/08/26)
https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/the-economic-morality-of-rotisserie-chicken
ME: Platner drops out of Senate race, allowing Democrats to replace him
Source: NBC News
“Graham Platner announced Wednesday he’s ending his Senate campaign, capping a chaotic few days of uncertainty and Democratic infighting and leaving the party without a candidate in the vitally important Maine race this fall. The announcement by the populist [sic] progressive [sic] came after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in 2021, causing his support to hemorrhage even among top Democratic allies, who rescinded their endorsements and called on him to drop out.” (07/08/26)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/graham-platner-drops-senate-bid-maine-rcna353199
Warren’s Plan To “Fix” Social Security Would Be Largest Tax Increase in Over 40 Years
Source: Reason
by Eric Boehm
“Her plan is being pitched as a tax on the wealthy, but half the burden would fall on businesses. That would have dire consequences for the economy.” (07/08/26)