What happened At a Democratic event in South Carolina, President Biden took aim at former President Trump for his long State of the Union speech. Biden joked to the crowd that Trump kept talking and asked aloud if he was still speaking. The remark drew laughs and eyebrow raises. Reporters replayed the moment and social feeds did what they always do. The scene was political theater, stage left and stage right fighting for the next sound bite. The claim Biden said Trump did not mention the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24. That is a plain factual point you can check on the speech transcript. The date matters because it marks the fourth anniversary of the invasion. Biden also reminded the audience that America’s standing in the world was a topic of debate. Both sides use these anniversaries to make their case, and both sides pick the facts that fit their script. The broader context Trump’s State of the Union ran about one hour and 48 minutes, which is longer than most addresses and long enough to give rivals room to score points. If you are looking for mentions of specific foreign policy events you will find…

Viral Reply, Plain and Loud Jimmy's Famous Seafood fired off a blunt reply to outlets that suggested Americans should not celebrate Team USA's Olympic hockey win. The short answer from the owners blew up online and now has millions of views. People reacted like this was a fresh breeze in a stuffy room. That is, they cheered a sports moment without a media referee telling them how to feel. The response was messy, loud, and very public. It made the restaurant an instant talking point and forced a discussion about who gets to decide what counts as patriotism. Family Business, Classic American Story The restaurant has been in East Baltimore since 1974. The founder came from Greece and worked his way up from the kitchen to owning a place many locals call a staple. The current co-owner, his son, describes it as the American dream. That matters because this is not a PR stunt from a faceless corporation. It is a small, family-run place defending how their customers feel when a national team wins. That personal history adds weight when a local business speaks up against a national media narrative. Patriotism Is Not A Short News Cycle The owners said…