The world outside my temporary bubble

As much as I'm enjoying this conference, including the History of Cyber Warfare talk a colleague just presented, the rest of the world continues to smolder:

• Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won nomination to the US Senate over US Representatives Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi in yesterday's Illinois Democratic Primary. Other winners include Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss for the US House (9th district) and Melissa Bean for her old seat in the 8th district.
• James Fallows wraps his head around how badly the OAFPOTUS has screwed up in his completely unnecessary war against Iran.
• Radley Balko has some questions for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullins in his upcoming Senate hearings.
• Francis Fukuyama outlines "what AI hypists miss."
• Adam Kinzinger provides "a blueprint for staying in the fight."

Finally, citing the insanity of the Persian Gulf situation, the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged this morning. "The decision marks the second meeting in a row in which the central bank has opted against a policy move, instead voting to keep rates unchanged at a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. Stephen I. Miran, a governor appointed by President Trump last year, issued his fifth straight dissent and voted for a quarter-point cut."