Kitchen Briefs - August 2, 2026

Kitchen Briefs - August 2, 2026Trump has called off strikes on Iran after Saudi Arabia’s crowned prince called him and tried to speak to his egoGaza’s death toll has risen to at least another 18 due to Israeli strikesIsraeli forces set fire to houses in Lebanon and 5 Lebanese Army soldiers have been injuredIsrael’s Energy Minister says Israel currently controls 70% of Gaza and should take full controlThree people have been killed in Moscow after a bomb detonated at a restaurant which was a Ukrainian drone strikeWildfires are raging in Washington with over 250,000 acres burned, 600 structures have been burned and 5000 people have been evacuated A mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho Falls killing 3 and injuring 7Louisiana and Alabama are joining Florida to investigate Dr. Anthony FauciCapitol One is seeking the dismissal of Trump’s latest suit along with Eric TrumpThe administration is working to rollback federal requirements of Head Start next week potentially dismantling the 60 year old anti-poverty program. It’s all part of Project 2025The Department of “War” took to social media this weekend posting “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said ‘Here I am. Send me.’ with images of soldiers and the words Send MeGood news for Exxon Mobil and Chevron who reported massive profits last quarterCalifornia minimum wage will go up to $17.40 on January 1st while the federal minimum wage continues to be stuck at $7.25 since 2009A huge thank you to John for supplying me with both coffee and wine this week