Here's what is popular in the TWS Newsroom today:

Lee Smith @ Tablet: The Strange Tale of Jay Solomon: Iran Deal Expert, Arms Runner, or Dupe?

Texas Tribune: Texas liquor agency rebuked in case of regulatory overkill (read: extortion).

National Review: In California, a lone judge defends the second amendment.

FEE: A hilariously truthful defense of Waffle House goes viral.

Examiner: Rep. Ann Wagner decides not to challenge Senator Claire McCaskill.

LawNewz: Judge rules Florida's new "stand your ground" law is unconsitutional.

Atlas Obscura: The logistics behind D.C.'s annual 4th of July fireworks display.

BusinessWeek: Secret BBQ tips you may not know. (You can never have too many onions!)

AdWeek: Embattled Fyre Festival organizer arrested, charged with fraud.

Variety: The White House briefing room seating chart recently got a makeover.

NPR: Rescued D.C. eagle successfully makes its way to rehab.

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