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Justin Fleenor 🔁

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Award-winning freelance photojournalist; meteorology enthusiast; politico; Advanced Skywarn storm spotter; MCU fan; #SWVA➡️#HRVA➡️#SWVA SeeDisclaimer.com He/Him

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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base.
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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford bas...
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died.
wtkr.com
Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
BREAKING: OpenAI says it will not release its newest artificial intelligence model because of security concerns raised by its researchers. During testing phase for GPT-6.1 Astra, it showed high levels of what the company saw as deception, or a willingness to mislead users about its actions. GIFT:
nytimes.com
OpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest Astra A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns (Gift Article)
The company’s researchers raised questions about the security of the model, known as GPT-6.1 Astra.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A federal judge just blocked FEMA from withholding anti-terrorism funds from local governments that don't change how they run elections. It's the latest blow to Trump's attempts to rewrite election rules.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE: Andrew Bailey, a deputy director of the F.B.I., said on Monday that he would leave the job after a little more than a year, the second such departure amid the turbulence in federal law enforcement under the Trump administration. GIFT ARTICLE:
nytimes.com
Andrew Bailey, a Deputy Director at the F.B.I., Leaves His Job (Gift Article)
Mr. Bailey, who was part of a three-person leadership team atop the bureau, lasted barely a year.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
UK counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation after several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses and locals were evacuated near Royal Air Force Base Fairford, used by US B-1 bombers to launch long-distance strikes against targets in Iran.
cnn.com
UK counter-terror police investigate after several arrested near base used by US forces | CNN
UK counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation after several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses near an air base used by US forces.
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Andy Snyder @wxandbiscuits.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
WPC upgraded to huge moderate risk areas for excessive rain Monday into Tuesday as a predecessor rainfall event (PRE) occurs ahead of Polo’s remnants. Odalys playing a part too. Super concerning given how wet it’s been, recent burn scars and how much rain is to come.
WPC excessive rain risk Monday and Monday night showing a red moderate risk area over the four corners. WPC excessive rainfall outlook Tuesday and Tuesday night showing a red moderate risk area from Arizona and New Mexico into the southern plains.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
hey quick question chat, are we absolutely and positively cooked? www.axios.com/2026/09/26/o...
Madison Mills
@MadisonMills22

SCOOP: OpenAI, Anthropic and security researchers are investigating tens of thousands of incidents - not dozens - in which their frontier models took steps that outside evaluators would consider problematic, sources told Axios.

The sheer volume of incidents found in our reporting indicate that the problem is orders of magnitude more complex than what is currently publicly known and disclosed.

The findings also raise questions about what level of control anyone working on AI development can expect to have over their own technology, and whether these kinds of incidents are becoming synonymous with frontier deployment.

Read my latest for Axios here: axios.com/2026/09/26/ope…
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Reporters from three news outlets banned from the White House by President Donald Trump were back on the grounds Thursday afternoon, hours after a federal judge ordered the administration to reinstate their access.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House, hours after judge ordered Trump to lift ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico returned to the White House hours after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of the three news outlets.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/09/2026
MS NOW reports that their White House reproter was denied access to the White House this morning despite a court order demanding she have access
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
BREAKING: A POLITICO reporter was denied access to the White House Thursday and his press credentials confiscated after a judge ordered the Trump admin to immediately restore access for news organizations that Trump banned.
politico.com
POLITICO barred from White House after court ruling restoring access
The Secret Service confiscated a POLITICO reporter's press pass Thursday morning despite a federal judge’s decision hours earlier that a media ban appeared to violate the constitutional due process ri...
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (CNN) — Federal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House after they were banned from the premises by President Donald Trump.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
.. “If managed poorly, I even believe AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole,” said Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of Anthropic. And from his competitor Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, came this assessment: “We could lose control of the future to AI.” @apnews.com apnews.com/article/ai-a...
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
WASHINGTON POST EXCLUSIVE: The White House cited anonymous quotes in defending its Politico ban. The White House was the source. GIFT ARTICLE:
wapo.st
The White House banned Politico, citing anonymous sources. It provided the quotes.
In a letter defending its ban of Politico, the White House critiqued a report based on a press call it conducted, where reporters were told not to name the speaker.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23/09/2026
So far this year, lightning activity across Florida has been 28 percent above the 10-year average, said safety specialist Chris Vagasky. Florida averages more than 3,200 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes each day, according to Vaisala data from 2009 to 2018. wapo.st/4y4n2JP
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The first architect of the White House ballroom resigned after warning repeatedly that Trump was insisting on designs that violated fire and safety codes, the Washington Post reports. “I am the code,” Trump said www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
By Sarah Blaskey and Jonathan O'Connell
In the weeks leading up to his resignation last year, the first architect on the White House ballroom clashed with President Donald Trump over design features that the architect believed violated building safety codes, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions and corroborating documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
James McCrery II withdrew from the project last October after warning repeatedly that Trump was insisting on a preliminary design that did not provide adequate emergency exit routes or fire-containment measures, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the private discussions.
Trump brushed off McCrery's concerns, they said, and the president countered that no building codes apply to White House construction.
"I am the code," Trump said.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Justice Department said late Tuesday that three major national media can be shut out from areas of the White House at the president’s will, and because their coverage could be a threat to national security.
cnn.com
Justice Department says president can shut out reporters from the White House at his will, for national security | CNN Politics
The Justice Department said late Tuesday that three major national media can be shut out from areas of the White House at the president’s will, and because their coverage could be a threat to national...
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Anthony Edwards @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The central pressure of Hurricane Polo is measured to be 889 millibars. That means more than 11% of the typical atmosphere at sea level is missing from the storm's center. It is the second strongest storm on record in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and one of the strongest in Earth's modern history.
A map showing aircraft observations inside Hurricane Polo. Credit: Tomer Burg/Polar WxA chart showing various weather data from an aircraft sample of Hurricane Polo. Credit: Levi Cowan/Tropical Tidbits
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Kim Wood @drkimwood.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Since 1988 when the NHC took responsibility for the eastern North Pacific, 44 hurricanes have intensified by 60+ kt in 24 hours (double the 30kt/24h threshold for RI). However, Hurricane Polo is in rare territory at +85 kt in 24 h. Only Linda (1997), Otis (2023), and Patricia (2015) outpaced this.
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Brendon 🐻🌪️❄ @brendonme.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Absolutely zero expectations of anything cool today and then I run across this
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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What a day: We started the morning by reporting that CNN is suing the president over an unprecedented White House ban. Now we're reporting that CNN is about to have a new owner, Paramount, which is expected to combine CNN with CBS News down the road. Full recap here: www.cnn.com/newsletters/...
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
BREAKING: The White House has announced new state-run news called Trump TV
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The White House press pool, a rotating cast of news outlets that covers the president, is now a battleground over free speech rights between President Donald Trump and the media
apnews.com
What is the White House pool? These days, it's a battleground between Trump and free press rights
The White House press pool is at the center of a free speech battle between President Donald Trump and news outlets.
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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Viewers have been asking me if the other major TV networks will stand in solidarity with CNN over the president's ban. The answer is yes. The other networks are declining to assign a different “TV pool” camera crew to cover Trump "effective today" >>>
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
BREAKING: Major television networks agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Trump after the White House refused to allow CNN to serve as a pool representative on Monday. GIFT ARTICLE: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/b...
nytimes.com
Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After White House Bans CNN (Gift Article)
The move was an escalation of President Trump’s showdown with the White House press corps after he moved to bar journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A thread 🧵 of how news organizations are reporting the lawsuit against President Trump and the White House for an assault on the First Amendment: cc: @brianstelter.bsky.social
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 20/09/2026
BREAKING: An ICE agent shoots and wounds a man in Austin, Texas, officials say.
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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
A local official says a federal immigration agent has shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas. City Councilmember Mike Siegel says the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer rammed the man’s car then got out of his federal vehicle and opened fire at least five times.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
For those in the know, there are already missile batteries set up around the District for direct action to inbound threats. This arch setup appears to be something else entirely.
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Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Netanyahu will cut his planned trip to the U.S. short by arriving, giving his speech in NY, and returning same day Thursday. 6/
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Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Important note on U.S.-Houthi posture. 5/
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Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
SECDEF Hegseth and returning delegation from Copenhagen back to DC currently. 3/
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Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Evergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Thread. Middle East signs. 1/
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 19/09/2026
The average global temperature so far this year (for the January-August period) is now up to the 2nd warmest on record since the start of this dataset... This data is using NOAAGlobalTempv6.1.0: www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
Line graph time series of global land mean surface temperature anomalies for each January-August period from 1850 through 2026. There is a long-term increasing trend and large year-to-year variability. The mean surface temperature anomaly averaged for January-August 2026 was 1.16°C for global land areas. Anomalies are computed relative to a 1901-2000 climate baseline. Data from NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI NOAAGlobalTemp v6.1.0.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It appears that multiple NATO countries are preparing for seemingly imminent war in the European theater based on alleged intelligence of Russia launching an "accidental" attack by drones or ballistic missiles and testing Article 5, including *checks notes* The Swiss?!
@SwissGov
In response to the deteriorating security situation, 🇨🇭 has three objectives: strengthen resilience, improve protection and enhance defence capabilities. The Federal Council has adopted Switzerland’s Security Policy Strategy 2026. admin.ch/en/newnsb/zR3t… @vbs_ddps
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A massive group of demonstrators is currently forming a human chain around the Kennedy Center following Trump’s threats against it
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Emily Atkin @emorwee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A few weekends ago I went to Miami and attended 9 open houses in extremely high-risk flood areas to see what agents are telling prospective buyers about them. Here is my journey
heated.world
The open houses at the edge of disaster
What are buyers being told about climate risk in Miami? I posed as one to find out.
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Karen Travers @karentravers.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Statement from WHCA President Jacqui Heinrich -
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
oh. i'm sure this won't backfire at all. (yes it will)
BREAKING NEWS: I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America. Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval. For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it. I am proud to be the President that permanently and conclusively addressed this very important situation. This is an "Infinite Life" Agreement, there is no end! We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies. We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. We will be very protective of it! This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
CNN Statement on White House Access
CNN stands fully behind our White House team and their fair and accurate reporting. We have a right under the U.S. Constitution to do that reporting without hindrance or interference from the government. Should the ban which President Trump threatened go ahead, it would be an illegal assault on that fundamental and constitutionally-protected right.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Thanks, Obama!" was cool and funny. This is not.
@PopCrave
Wendy's revives its iconic yellow packaging by popular demand. 

@WhiteHouse
Thank you, President Trump!!!!!
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before major physical changes to building, including demolition.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump's legacy in the first 3 words
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Stress level is up first thing this morning seeing this.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ms rachel responding to ed sheeran, probably
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Wisc-Satellite @wisc-satellite.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It was all water, with tears in its eyes.
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ms rachel responding to ed sheeran, probably
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Justin Fleenor 🔁 @justinfleenor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BREAKING: OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new instances in which artificial intelligence systems hid mistakes, made up data and moved files onto the open internet without permission, amid an ongoing industrywide debate about A.I. safety. GIFT ARTICLE:
nytimes.com
OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior (Gift Article)
The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.
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