Last night, before supper, reading this. (UPDATE: In truth, watching the embedded video)
Over morning first cup of coffee, checking AJ these -
Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters
and -
Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?
Wow, Musk in a suit. And -
Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway
Well, wanting it posted for readers before even reading, just guessing, BRICS - Russia has oil with others at risk; Trump accompanied by the usual suspects; and words are words but from leadership people of the world's two biggest economies, the item is a must read - taking all statements at face value of course.
Posting that exhausted the first cup of coffee, but before tapping the second, go to EmptyWheel, and see that Wheeler, who lives in the Irish time zone, has already posted:
Gatekeeper to Narcissistic Meltdown
A detailed post, presumably from its length - again get the link to readers promptly - and already a commentary thread there.
A holdover AJ item from yesterday, yet to be read by Crabgrass:
Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit key waterway
Such a positive sign, they did not spend the first day only exchanging gifts and photo ops, but there likely was that (AJ did post a photo).
Second cup, and begin reading. Strait seems a key topic.