Our Stack of Stuff: July 29
President Trump posted on 7/28/2026: “BREAKING NEWS: The Failing New York Times, after 10 years of harassment, slander, and libel, just failed again in their desperate attempt to have our powerful Defamation Lawsuit against them dropped. As we requested, the Highly Respected Judge has called for an updated complaint, which will lay out, in extreme detail, all the ways in which The Times has repeatedly and consistently acted, with actual malice in defaming me, my family, our Great MAGA Movement, and America, itself. We will continue to hold The Times and their ‘comrades’ in the Mainstream Media accountable for publishing, promoting, and dealing in Fake News. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Klein: Netanyahu, Trump Meeting in D.C. ‘Positive, Productive’ — Reaffirmed Iran Nuclear Red Line
[…] Iran dominated the discussions, according to Israeli and White House officials, after Trump warned just hours before the meeting that the United States would strike Iran’s suspected Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility if Tehran refuses to reach an agreement over its nuclear program. Following the talks, Netanyahu called the meeting “one of the best conversations” he has ever had with an American president, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt likewise described the meeting as “positive and productive.” Read more.
Cody: US, Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes on Iran’s terrorist proxies in Iraq in response to drone attacks
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-aligned terrorists in Iraq on Tuesday in response to dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-directed attacks targeting US forces. American and Saudi fighter jets took out terrorist logistics and weapons sites during the operation, which was launched shortly after US Central Command announced Iran attempted a “surprise attack” on US forces in the Middle East. CENTCOM said that the IRGC directed more than 30 drone attacks in the last three days – all of which were unsuccessful. Read more.
Reuters: Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks: report
Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters, as it rebuilds its defenses amid war with the United States. Read more/Watch thew 1:20 minute video.
Laila: NEW: Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The US Senate on Tuesday evening in a 51-47 vote confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. Clayton was the former SEC Chairman and former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Read more.
Nick Shirley: Welcome to a public park in California: – Taken over by drug addicts and dealers – Cartels control the surrounding area – People using fentanyl in the open – No police anywhere We don’t have to live like this. Watch the 1:41 minute video.
Stepman: Mamdani’s Tax List Reveals the Dark Side of Socialist Class Warfare
[…] The New York Post ran a very New York Post headline, “Pied-A-Terror,” and noted that the database is a “comprehensive list—which purports to cover all unoccupied, non-primary residences in the five boroughs worth north of $1 million—including the full names and addresses of every property owner.” Some of the names on this list were big time Mamdani cheerleaders like actress Cynthia Nixon and fashion icon Anna Wintour. There are many, many other celebrities on the list too. They have only themselves to blame for the price they’ll pay for their support. More on that in a bit. But it wasn’t just obnoxious celebrities and the uber wealthy who made the cut. But it wasn’t just obnoxious celebrities and the uber wealthy who made the cut. “Citywide, The Post counted over 960,000 residences and individuals listed as potentially in line to be hit with Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax, even though just 31,000 homes were supposed to be subjected to the new levy as he and [New York Gov. Kathy] Hochul initially sold it to the public,” the New York Post reported. Read more.
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