(0726) Overslept, which these days is a blessed relief … morning all. (0746)
5. Do not let these bstds in

4. The Beckhams

3. Steve at 1269
- The Logic Behind Trump’s Push for US Control of Greenland
- DOJ Issues Subpoenas to Walz, Frey and Other Far-Left Minnesota Officials Amid Federal Investigation Into Their Role Impeding ICE Operations – Frey Responds
- Norway Notifies Citizens Their Homes and Vehicles May Be Seized in Case of War Against Russia
- Trump Humiliates Starmer Macron; Again Demands Greenland; Russia Destroys Kiev AD Ahead Of Offensive
- Hearing for High Court case to compel New Zealand government to release the Pfizer Covid vaccine contract schedule for Jun
- Holy Land patriarchs denounce ‘Christian Zionism’ as a ‘damaging ideology’ (JH: I’m going to read this one first)
- Much more.
2. As one usually does

1. DAD at 1269
a) France: A Budget at Last? After months of fierce debate, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has decided to go back on his promise and push through the 2026 budget using Article 49.3, which allows him to override opposition from MPs.
b) UK. A High Court ruling has cleared the way for Reform to challenge the cancellation of local elections in May. Mr Justice Chamberlain presiding today…
c) Is this the end for Geert Wilders? Is the Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, heading for the abyss or merely suffering a temporary dip?
d) The Bulgarian President resigns: he is expected to form New Party. Sofia may align more closely with Orbán, Fico, and Babiš if former president Rumen Radev wins the spring parliamentary elections.
e) French automobile maker Renault is reportedly starting production of long-range drones for military use at two of its plants in France.