Today, the top news stories is the highly unusual – many would say wholly unjustified – silencing of Senator Elizabeth Warren by Senator Mitch McConnell. Senator McConnell tried to explain his action, saying “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.” This defense has ignited an amazing response on Twitter.

Well, this morning, famed formicid photographer Alex Wild joined in the fray, with this excellent myrmecological perspective:

Senator Warren is shaping up to be the ant’s politician!