Thanks to everyone who’s contributed so far in this year’s Annual TPM Journalism Fund drive. We truly can’t thank you enough. Milestones are important in these drives — marks progress, builds momentum. We’re on the cusp of a big one: 50% of the way toward our goal of raising $500,000 in this year’s drive. If you’ve been planning on contributing, please make today the day. It’s very important for this organization. Just click right here. We make it super easy. Every amount is greatly appreciated.

Now at $244,060.

CNN is reporting new information about a sprawling and intensive leak investigation at the White House, with officials being asked to turn in phones, all to figure out who embarrassed the president by reporting on the fiasco about Qatar Force One. The probe is being led by Kash Patel (who holds some role at FBI) and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

If you haven’t heard, we’re hosting our next event Wednesday July 29 at Crystal Lake in Brooklyn. We’re partnering with Marisa Kabas, founder of The Handbasket, for a conversation about everything going on in politics at the moment. Josh Marshall and Marisa will share their experience running successful, independent media outlets. We only have about 20 tickets left, so get yours here before they are gone!