Balm Sources — Saturday, June 13, 2026 PM

1

Ukraine Depleting US-Made Air Defense Interceptors Amid Russian Missile Pressure

The New York Times — “Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.”

2

Ukraine Reports Strike on Russian Oil Facility in Volgograd Region

Usnews — “Ukrainian Military Hits Russia's Oil Infrastructure in Volgograd Region, Kyiv Says”

3

Trump Nominates James McDonald to Lead Southern District of New York

Fox News — “Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure”
Fox News Politics — “Trump picks James McDonald to lead powerful Southern District of New York after Jay Clayton's departure”

4

New York Enacts First Law Requiring 3D Printers to Block Gun Manufacturing

PBS NewsHour — “First-of-its-kind law in New York could block 3D printers from making guns”

5

Five Lupus Patients Enter Remission After Experimental Cell Therapy Trial

The Guardian — “Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy”

6

Advances in Embryo Gene Editing Prompt Debate Over Medical Use and Genetic Enhancement

The New York Times — “Medical Cure or Designer Baby? A New Approach to Editing Embryos Ignites Debate.”