The worst president and an even worse media. He couldn’t do what he’s doing if he weren’t being given such benign media coverage by the American media that is laughably supposed to speak truth to power. The stories are from Powerline Picks at the moment, with links only to the ones that are not covered in the headline. They media know everything we know, but they won’t say a thing. And we know they know because of the way they avoid every issue that might damage their president. But if the shape of the world as outlined below doesn’t spook you, I don’t know what will.

US begins Tikrit air strikes — NORDLAND & BAKER, NY TIMES

Saudis begin air assault in Yemen — MAZZETTI & KIRKPATRICK, NY TIMES

Bergdahl charged with desertion — D. LAMOTHE, WAPO

American chutzpah — Y. AMIDROR, ISRAEL HAYOM

Kerry off to close deal — MATTHEW LEE, AP

In nuke talks, Iran avoids specifics — SANGER & GORDON, NY TIMES

Obama snubs NATO chief — JOSH ROGIN, BLOOMBERG

Google makes most of close WH ties — B. MULLINS, WSJ