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Alex Plitsas

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#CNN National Security Analyst | #SOAAorg Board | #AtlanticCouncil |Fmr: Bridgewater Associates, Pentagon, IC, U.S. Army, #NorthropGrumman | Iraq & Afghanistan

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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17h
Recently: Iran backed Iraqi militias struck the Saudi East West pipeline Iran backed Houthis broke through to the coast and attacked Saudi Arabia U.K. foiled plot to attack air base used by U.S. forces the PM said appears linked to Iran FlyDubai hijacking under investigation
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17h
Third carrier without explicit statement for relief of one of the others currently deployed is a signal to Iran and also providing additional firepower after leaks that POTUS is considering resuming strikes if Iran doesn’t make a deal.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
‘U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador’ Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Operator in the photo
wsj.com
U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The majestic natural beauty that is Norway is beyond words
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Statements about from Iranian civilian leaders about intentions and timing of returning to negotiations are meaningless without the backing of the IRGC, Supreme National Security Council, and the rest of the security apparatus — who remain hostile.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Zelensky Warns That Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Spreading
nytimes.com
Video: Zelensky Warns That Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Spreading
During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke of North Korea’s assistance to Russia in the war.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on
apnews.com
Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on
NATO's deputy commander in Europe is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming increasingly reckless as the war in Ukraine drags on and as he seeks to divide Western allies.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
2 days ago on #CNN w/ #DannyEFreeman outlining the 7 day ceasefire plan, what lead to it, what’s holding it up Part of 3 phase plan pushed by GCC 1. Agree to plan to manage the strait 2. 7 day ceasefire 3. Return to negotiations IRGC has been the issue
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Year 5 of Putin’s 3 day operation to take Kyiv
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As I said last night, was told that the POTUS meeting at Camp David was to deliberate and review Yemen strike options. Today, U.S. embassies in Middle Eastern countries that are likely to be targets of retaliatory strikes issued warnings. Now POTUS head to the White House early.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’m told the flurry of comments from European/NATO leaders to be prepared for Russia is purposeful and a clear deterrence message to Putin that Europe/NATO remains united and will defend against Russian aggression.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Creates quite the predicament. Attacking Saudi oil raises prices. Saudi is also a major US ally. Failing to respond to that is problematic for the alliance, but also could cause a second choke point in the Bab el Mandeb, also causing prices to rise. Six weeks before elections.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
America has a free press for a reason: truth and accountability are foundational to our republic. Our Founders considered a free press so essential to liberty that they enshrined its protection in the First Amendment — shielding it from government interference and overreach.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
On #CNNTheStoryIs with host #CNN ’s #Elex_Michaelson discussing the latest on Iran, potential U.S. military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, & a new deal between the U.S., Denmark, & Greenland that ends tension between allies and secures U.S. basing for Golden Dome
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
washingtonpost.com
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today on #CNNSitRoom with co-host #CNN’s #wolfblitzer and colleague #CedricLeighton discussing Russian intelligence and satellite imagery support that Moscow provided to Iran which was then used to strike U.S. forces and military assets in the region
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 17/09/2026
Robert Kraft is in the Epstein Files He was arrested in February 2019 for solicitation of a sex worker Epstein on Feb 22: "if your buddy kraft needs local palm rep let me know" Feb 23: "Dealing with bob kraft"
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To: Karp, Brad S
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He can deal with his own shit.

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Dealing with bob kraft

On Fri. Feb 22. 2019 at 9:01 PM Kathy Ruemmler .
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Checking on you.
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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ICE is still kidnapping people.
nytimes.com
Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns (Gift Article)
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ICE routinely moves detainees multiple times to distant locations, "creating vast distances between them, their loved ones and the lawyers fighting for their freedom.... A Banner analysis of ICE records found that a person first detained in Maryland is typically transferred more than 1,200 miles."
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 17/09/2026
Minnesota law enforcement arrested an ICE agent Wednesday in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge last winter, culminating months of delays and legal maneuvers in efforts to bring him to the state to answer to charges.
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ICE agent wanted in Metro Surge shooting is booked into Hennepin County Jail
Christian Castro will now appear in state court one day ahead of his federal court proceedings.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today on #CNNSitRoom with co-host #PamelaBrownCNN discussing Artificial Intelligence, recent comments from AI executives about risk, and the potential for regulation
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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
After getting conflicting answers, Rep. Beatty's attys are seeking an emergency hearing to clarify why & for how long Kennedy Center has been closed. Gates going up. Odd detail: "I saw the forklift run into and hit the pillars on the bldg several times." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I walked around to both the north and south sides of the building and saw that the
gates wrapped all around there, too, and blocked all the staircases leading to the building.
18. I also saw that there were four gates blocking the main walkway to the building.
19. I saw that the door under the scaffolding on the east side of the building was open,
but it appeared that workers were waiting for more gates to arrive to close it. Later, I saw that they
closed off that gap with gates.
20. While I was standing outside the gates, I saw forklifts bringing more gates to the
front of the building. These gates were white and orange and looked like those used on construction
sites.Afterward, I saw a forklift carrying what appeared to be a more permanent form of
fencing drive over to the north side of the building. I saw the forklift run into and hit the pillars on
the building several times.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Furious that Canada may become the EU’s first “associate member,” Trump signs an order removing Canadian goods from federal procurement. ca.news.yahoo.com/cp-newsalert...
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Iran war will enter ‘much different phase in a couple of months,’ JD Vance tells The Post
nypost.com
Exclusive | Iran war will enter ‘much different phase in a couple of months,’ JD Vance tells The Post
“The second phase of this is ensure that they’re not able to rebuild,” Vance said.
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
My office is monitoring this horrific chain of events in the San Fernando Valley which tragically has already taken lives and injured others. Thankful for the swift response of the first responders on the scene. abc7.com/post/los-ang...
abc7.com
3 dead after news helicopter crashes near site of deadly Chatsworth bus collision
A news helicopter crashed and burst into flames near the scene of a deadly bus collision in Chatsworth. At least three people are dead.
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 15/09/2026
I pushed for independent oversight. Now, for the first time, we have an official glimpse at the damage—and it’s still an underestimate. Resources drained. Munitions depleted. Diplomacy wrecked. Troops exhausted. The American people deserve the full truth. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says
The report by the Pentagon's inspector general also detailed the extent of munitions shortfalls in the first comprehensive public accounting of the cost and military impact of the war with Iran.
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A 44 year old woman in PA died from complications of measles. Measles isn't just a childhood illness, it can affect non immune adults as well with severe consequences even death. You can be sure MAHA will lie about the cause of death and blame her co-morbidities www.cnn.com/2026/09/13/h...
cnn.com
Adult woman dies of measles complications in growing Pennsylvania outbreak | CNN
A 40-year-old woman who lived in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from measles complications, the county coroner confirmed Sunday. It’s the third measles-associated death in a fast-growing out...
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
washingtonpost.com
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Officials said the center is facing “certain fiscal collapse” within weeks, insist that adding President Donald Trump’s name may be the only way to avoid bankruptcy.
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Jesse Eisinger @jeisinger.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“This should be unthinkable for the son of the president. End of story.” A Russian oligarch close to Putin bankrolled Don Jr.’s wedding. www.propublica.org/article/dona...
propublica.org
Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
On #CNN with host #BenInLDN discussing the latest on Iran and the talks over the Strait of Hormuz that have been postponed
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Territory Russia hasn’t taken militarily, including a strategic piece in Donetsk that has a superhighway on the other side, which would allow Putin to stop, rebuild, and make a future run on Kyiv. Suggesting that there is a deal if Ukraine just does that is foolish.
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Jared Kushner is an anemic weasel. He's telling Ukraine that if they want peace, they should surrender part of their country to the thug who attacked them. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
yahoo.com
US envoy Kushner: If Ukraine agreed to give up territory demanded by Putin, we would already have a deal
US envoy Jared Kushner has said a peace deal is prepared but stalled by Ukraine's refusal to cede territory along lines demanded by Putin.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I can’t believe it’s been 25 years. The overwhelming majority of those folks would still be alive today had they not been killed. Where would they be? What would they be doing? Whose lives would they have changed in the interim? Lost to the sands of time but never forgotten.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🧵 9/11 🧵 25 years ago, I was a NYC resident. Our neighbor in the condo next door, Bronx Borough President Fernando “Freddy” Ferrer, was running in the Democratic primary for Mayor on 9/11. He could be Mayor, I thought! I went to bed not having any idea what was to come. 1/
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We had moved into a building in the Riverdale section of the Bronx directly on the Hudson River a few years prior. My parents were oncologists working at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. We were in 5C and Freddy was in 5B. 2/
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 10/09/2026
Despite claiming victory in public, Trump's advisors are preparing themselves for the war to last through the rest of his term. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
wsj.com
Exclusive | Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term
The president still says he expects the war will end “immediately” after midterm elections this fall.
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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 10/09/2026
Trump claims that his illegal and unwinnable Iran war will end right after the midterm elections. He’s lying. His own advisors know better. This war of choice will drag on until Trump leaves office unless Congress cuts off funding. We cannot wait two more years to end this disaster.
Trump’s Top Advisers Confront Possibility That Iran War Lasts Through End of Term
The president still says he expects the war will end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections this fall
By 
Alexander Ward
, 
Shelby Holliday
 and 
Michael R. Gordon
Sept. 9, 2026 7:00 pm ET
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Counterterrorism Project team: ‘The state of terrorism, 25 years after 9/11’
atlanticcouncil.org
The state of terrorism, 25 years after 9/11
A quarter century after the deadly attacks against the United States, Atlantic Council experts answer twenty-five pressing questions about terrorism today.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Yemen: Houthi ground forces are close to taking Mokah near the Bab el Mandeb. If there are not serious airstrikes support in the next day or so this is going to be a big problem.
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Update: I’m told that it was U.S. Navy EOD and SWCC who were responsible for helping to clear the mines in the Strait of Hormuz
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tonight on #TheLeadCNN with host #CNN ’s #jaketapper discussing the latest round of escalation between the U.S. and Iran after Iran fired on U.S. Navy warships twice over the past few days, prompting the U.S. to strike tankers near Iran's Kharg Island
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Earlier tonight on #CNN discussing the latest on Iran and Russia & Ukraine on the eve of the Special Envoy’s first trip to Kyiv following his 9th visit to Moscow
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Putin has killed hundreds of thousands while his troops rape and pillage their way across Ukraine. Heinous war crimes. Americans are wrongfully detained in Russia. Putin is providing support to Iran. This is a terrible message and signal. It will be read as weakness. This must end.
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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This begins to just wash over you as if we're in a sort of perma-war. Remember what Trump called it in March: a “little excursion." “Short-term. Short-term.” U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/w...
nytimes.com
U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level, but it will not be the biggest attack of them all, that is waiting in the wings and, when it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran!”
Trump: The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians' failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines (They have been completely removed or detonated!), and the Iranians shooting eight missiles, all successfully knocked down, at our Military Base in Jordan. If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level, but it will not be the biggest attack of them all, that is waiting in the wings and, when it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran! President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
#NewsCentralCNN with host #CNN’s #sarasidnerCNN discussing the latest on Iran, Gaza, and weapons shortages
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Alex Plitsas @alexplitsas.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Leaving Afghanistan in 2012 as a civilian working for the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, almost 9 years to the day before Kabul fell.
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