Greetings on this holiday weekend! The conservative Murdoch-controlled Wall Street Journal has published two editorials critical of Trump’s policies.  The editors give a big thumbs down to POTUS for “stiffing Ukraine on arms.” They predict it won’t produce a lasting peace because the U.S. comes across as weak. In another op-ed, the editors also disapprove of Trump’s lawfare against the press.  “The President is using government to intimidate news outlets that publish stories he doesn’t like,” they write. “It’s a low move in a free country with a free press”...As I reported yesterday, the right-wing website American Greatness has stopped posting articles and the site is basically blank. There’s a bit more to the story, according to this Distractify report....My favorite new tech service: Waymo.  I’ve used the driverless ride-hailing service several times during my current visit to Los Angeles and it’s fantastic.  Think of Uber without the tip (!) and the conversation with driver. Plus the vehicles are all Jaguars so I’m really cruising first class while paying economy.  The future is here (or at least in Los Angeles and four other cities)...Weekend Watch, July 4^th edition: A West Wing marathon seems appropriate to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which established the United States.  The series, available on Max, embodies the inspiring values that our Founding Fathers gave us. May they guide us for another 249 years. Enjoy the holiday weekend.  See ya’ Monday when I’m back in NYC riding the subway...If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard

Greetings! Things may not be so great at the right-wing website American Greatness.  The site has gone dark and there’s a message that says, “This site is for sale.” When I reached out to American Greatness via X, I was told that the “site is being updated.” Not a good sign...Shortly after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that he won’t seek reelection in 2026, Lara Trump, the POTUS daughter-in-law and wife of Eric, was mentioned as a possible GOP candidate for the Tar Heel state.  Toni Williams of the Victory Girls blog thinks it’s a bad idea because she’s fervently opposed to political dynasties...According to a NewsBusters study, 99% of late-night comedy guests in the first half of 2025 were left-wing.  The survey revealed that there were appearances by 106 Democrats and liberals, and just one conservative on the late night shows on the three broadcast networks and Comedy Central....Have to agree with this National Review headline: “Even Presidents Have to Obey the Law.” It’s sad that it needs to be stated...Wanna see the worst portrait of Trump ever?  Check out this image of a painting he posted on Truth Social by Christian worship artist Vanessa Horabuena.  It truly looks like the face of evil (or even a cartoon-like blonde James Bond villain)...Dept. of Corrections: The new POTUS fragrance Trump 45-47 sells for $249, not $199 which I wrote yesterday. No matter what the price, his naked ambition to monetize his presidency still stinks...If you keep reading, I’ll keep writing.