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The Caphe Roasters J Street Sando is one of the best egg sandwiches I’ve ever had. And I’ve had many excellent ones. Their coffee drinks are special as well. A must stop when you are in Philly. Plan accordingly tho. They are mobbed on weekends.

The J St. sandwich at Caphe Roasters in Phila.

The Daily Show@thedailyshow.com · last wk.

Jon is brilliant but even he missses the point here. Trump attacks reporters when he doesn't want to answer the question. He knows the attack will generate a story (he's fine with that) and no one will hear about or remember the question. Case in point right here. He's talking about the attack.

Kaitlan Collins on Trump's verbal attacks: "It's really not about me, and I don't want it to be about my reaction. ... In those moments it's important to put the reminder back on the work, on the question, and on the non-answers that we get." @kaitlancollins.bsky.social

David Roberts@volts.wtf · last wk.

Excellent thread about the information environment and the political ramifications.

A reminder that people who know anything about politics -- what the parties are, what they stand for, their record, who they've elected, how government works -- are a freakish minority. Most people know *nothing at all* past the vague mythologies that sift down through pop culture.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

Serious question: what strategic objective must be met for us to bring troops home? Even if we put aside all the gaslighting about why we are there, can anyone answer: what does “make sure they never have a nuclear weapon” even look like?

Kennedy: "I don't think we ought to just cut and run. If we can stand the pain of the rising cost of energy, we need to stay the course at least for a few more months."

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.

<sigh>I wish there were more questions about the false premise we went to war for (imminent nuclear bomb) or at least the ever changing rationales. It’s gotten completely forgotten in the day to day coverage of on again off again bombing. How do you get out if you can’t agree why you went in?

Kennedy: "I don't think we ought to just cut and run. If we can stand the pain of the rising cost of energy, we need to stay the course at least for a few more months."

Do I have this right? Some AI companies built their models by feeding them every available piece of content without always compensating content owners, but are now upset that Chinese AI companies are building their models by distilling output from their AI. hmm. www.cnbc.com/2026/07/25/h...

From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation

Distillation has long been a topic for AI wonks, but it's become a hot-button issue of late as techies and lawmakers debate how it should be regulated.

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Jan Rosenow@janrosenow.bsky.social · 2w ago

Batteries are coming.

Pornainen, Finland (pop 5,000) is now heated by a silo of crushed soapstone. I spoke to CNBC about it. 100 MWh, charged when power is cheap, emissions down ~70%. Days to weeks of storage, no critical minerals. www.cnbc.com/2026/07/25/f...

Adam Bonin@adambonin.bsky.social · 2w ago

@adambonin.bsky.social is a great follow on this and many other issues. Paying influencers on social media is already a big problem and it’s only going to get worse.

To be clear, paid influencers flacking for candidates without disclosing it is not merely an Establishment vs Progressives thing. In one of the PA primaries this year, an outside group was paying influencers $500 for supportive reels; payment was only disclosed on their FEC IE reporting. 1/2

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Elect clowns to office. Expect a circus.

The FDA has announced that 1.6 million eggs have been contaminated with salmonella, forcing a nationwide recall. Last year, the Trump administration scrapped regulations to limit salmonella and laid off hundreds of food safety inspection workers.

Minnesota Reformer@minnesotareformer.com · 2w ago

Don’t let this story fade.

CNN report: Federal immigration agents lied to prosecutors during Operation Metro Surge minnesotareformer.com/2026/07/23/c...

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

He’s very good at this. Georgia is lucky to have him as a Senator.

OSSOFF: You stated on the 14th day of this conflict that Iran's military was 'destroyed.' Was that an accurate statement -- yes or no? HEGSETH: Iran's ability to challenge the US-- OSSOFF: That's not what I asked. Yes or no? HEGSETH: What the milit--- OSSOFF: Will you answer the question?

Anna O. Law@unlawfulentries.bsky.social · 2w ago

I lived near Herndon, VA 20+ years ago. Back then, there was a little Mexican place that sold simple breakfast tacos to-go. Flour tortilla, eggs, potatoes, cheese. They made them by the dozens and there'd be a stack waiting so you could walk in and grab some. Delicious. We still talk about them.

I went to grad school at UT Austin so am steeped in TexMex. Why have breakfast tacos not made it outside of Texas? It's not rocket science. Why is there not a TacoDeli in every city?? Hrumph.

David Blanchflower BSc@davidbflower.bsky.social · 2w ago

okay, this is pretty cool.

Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century garden. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Daniel Drezner@dandrezner.bsky.social · 2w ago

Republicans will rewrite the Bible before they give up their priors.

Is it me or does this description of “the status quo for decades” bear zero resemblance with reality? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/u...

The break in the weather allowed us to cook outside again yesterday. Smoked pork belly followed by cherry almond pie. #SummerPies

Smoked pork belly covered by dark spices

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3w ago

He always writes about the legislative process like it’s some dark mystery that’s just been explained to him and now he’s explaining it to us.

Seems like only yesterday the Trump Admin was lifting sanctions on Iran and declaring victory.

Mark Chadbourn@chadbourn.bsky.social · 3w ago

One term will not be long enough for the next Dem president to investigate all the crime and corruption of this Trump administration.

More war crimes: In its fourth strike on water infrastructure, the US has destroyed two water tanks in Sirik, Iran, completely cutting off water distribution in all villages of the Bemani district and the city of Kohstak, the Hormozgan Water and Sanitation Authority says.

Right Wing Watch @rightwingwatch.bsky.social · 3w ago

He’s the guy in the horror movie who swims in the lake at night after the sheriff warns everyone not to go swimming in the lake.

MAGA cultist Eric Metaxas was outraged by seeing an air quality alert triggered by the Canadian wildfires that suggested people limit outdoor activity: "How dare they say that. Who has the right to tell me or you or anyone anything? It's a free country. I can do whatever I want."

First peach/blueberry pie of the summer. Not my best lattice top but it was very tasty #SummerPies

George Pearkes@peark.es · 3w ago

Can't wait to see Congressional Republicans tie themselves into knots explaining how Trump has legal authority to do this without Congressional action. 👀

The President just announced a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through Hormuz, payable...to the US>

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran’s ships or customers from entering or leaving. All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait. The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as “THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World. The process and formation will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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Jennifer ♾️ aura points KP@jeniuskp.bsky.social · 3w ago

THIS guy! Until now, I had never received a satisfying answer when I asked why the Liberty Bell is famous. If anyone asks, just point them to this video. (h/t @nlarimer.bsky.social @lindaholmes.bsky.social)

Eric Carbone@ericcarbone.bsky.social · 4w ago

So, after discussing this with folks, our reckless speculation is now that Fetterman will run as an independent. This committee has me wondering if the R's would consider NOT running a candidate to maximize his chances. (Clearly they'd like him to switch parties...)

Sign of the times. Every Dem I know here in PA thinks he's a disaster. This joint committee lets big Republican donors put money into his campaign without him having to solicit it directly (McCormick does that part). R's working hard here to keep his vote.. www.inquirer.com/politics/pen...

Rich Siegel@siegel.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I just watched a 15 minute video of someone taking apart a KitchenAid stand mixer! Fascinating. I did not know you could mod a mixer. (h/t @katzish.bsky.social)

I made a video documenting the disassembly. It has a little more detail, if you feel like sitting through it. youtu.be/5DfvAXKM51U

Democrat John Fetterman launches cross-aisle fundraising committee with Republican Dave McCormick

Fetterman has repeatedly dismissed speculation that he could switch parties in the future after siding with Republicans on major votes.

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