Well, howdy there, Internet people, it's Bell again. And welcome to the Roads with Bell. Today is June 29th,

2025, and this is episode 97 of The Roads Not Taken, which is a weekly series where we go over the news.

That was unreported, underreported, didn't get the coverage we thought it deserved, or we just

found it interesting.

And then we go through some questions from y'all.

Today is June 29th, and it's San Francisco's birthday, back in 1776.

And on this date, in 1863, George Armstrong Custer, who was only 23 years old, was appointed a Union

Brigadier General. Yes, this is the same Custer from Custer's last stand, where he and his troops were

defeated by warriors from multiple native tribes. And starting with foreign policy.

Trump decided to end all trade discussions with Canada.

Canada responded by imposing quotas on steel and a 50% surcharge on imports beyond that.

The Republican Party co-signed Trump's actions in Iran by refusing to support an effort to limit his authority.

Lawmakers were reportedly told by defense officials that the U.S. didn't use the mop bunker buster at the Isfahan site in central Iran because it was too deep.

Russia and Ukraine have been continually trading hits with long-range drones.

North Korea is reported to be sending more of its troops to fight in Ukraine.

Trump seems to be getting ready to scrap protections for Haitian refugees.

In U.S. News, Trump is celebrating the Supreme Court limiting district court judge's ability to place nationwide injunctions against his orders.

Senator Schumer defended New York mayoral candidate Zoron Moundani against GOP attacks.

It surprised many observers who expected centrist Dems to totally disavow the progressive candidate.

The Birdbath was still going on Friday.

Trump's budget bill is still struggling, even as it faces constant changes.

Republican Representative Don Bacon has announced he won't seek re-election.

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