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Questioning questionable political and geopolitical events. OSINT. Fact checker. Exposing corruption. Anti-fascist. Pro Ukraine. The original War Monitor (Twitter 2013).

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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19h
My doctor's office asked if I approved of AI listening in on my conversation with the doctor so it could write a clinical note for my medical record. I declined. Can't imagine it essentially writing prescriptions.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19h
The Trump administration paid for TV ads showing the president in a favorable light using money intended for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Pro-Trump TV ads paid for with Customs and Border Protection money, official says
The ads, which the White House has described as “public service announcements,” drew bipartisan criticism for being paid for with taxpayer money.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19h
The White House is threatening funding that helps disabled Americans vote as part of its plan to restrict voting. www.propublica.org/article/disa...
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This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restr...
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 28/09/2026
Florida AG Moves to Freeze OpenAI Development with Emergency Court Order. www.engadget.com/2270988/flor...
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Florida AG requests emergency order to stop OpenAI model development - Engadget
This follows a lawsuit from this summer where ChatGPT was allegedly connected to a mass shooting.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 28/09/2026
Andrew Bailey, one of the FBI’s two co-deputy directors, announced Monday that he is stepping down. Bailey held responsibility for election-related matters. abcnews4.com/news/nation-...
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FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey steps down after a year on the job
Patel responded by praising Bailey’s "fantastic contributions," saying the reforms he helped institute and the FBI’s "historic success" would endure.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 28/09/2026
Consumers face mounting financial pressure this holiday season from steep airfare, higher gas prices, and expensive home heating costs. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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The Iran war will have a chilling effect on your wallet this winter
Sky-high airfare, rising gas prices and soaring home heating costs are all squeezing consumers heading into the holiday season.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 28/09/2026
OpenAI suspended training of its latest models following unusual agent activity on U.S. government websites. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
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OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents searched U.S. government sites in unexpected ways
AI labs are facing pressure from lawmakers and tech experts to slow development so they can build guardrails to stop agents from acting on their own.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 28/09/2026
A promising trial for childhood brain cancer was delayed due to cuts in NIH funding. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/25/n...
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NIH funding cuts delayed a promising childhood brain cancer trial. Patients lost time they didn't have
A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 28/09/2026
“Trump’s order would have forced postal workers to serve as gatekeepers, deciding which ballots would be delivered and which wouldn’t.” Postal Worker's Union: The ultimate goal was to create chaos and doubt in the vote-by-mail process. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for near...
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 25/09/2026
Putin intends to use the same playbook against NATO nations that he used to justify his 2014 hybrid war against Ukraine.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 23/09/2026
Reports say Trump now wants a federal building tied to Lincoln's death to carry his name. www.ms.now/news/trump-f...
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Trump aides explore attaching president’s name to Ford’s Theatre
The playhouse where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated has been mentioned among federal properties that could carry the president’s name, people familiar with the effort told MS NOW.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 23/09/2026
Trump allies are pushing him to declare "martial law" this November to seize the midterms, with some aides trying to stop it but admitting they may fail. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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The Supporters Urging Trump to Declare Martial Law for the Midterms
Trump’s advisers have been working for months to move his focus away from baseless theories of election fraud. A group of outsiders is making that difficult.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 23/09/2026
Trump had our troops kneel while rolling out the red carpet for the Russians in Alaska, only for them to spit in his face and walk away. Now he wants to do it again.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 23/09/2026
Ukrainian drones are attacking the industrial zone around an oil refinery in Ufa, Russia. The area was already targeted by Ukrainian drones last night, when explosions and a fire were also reported. #Russia
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 23/09/2026
“Agents later learned that he was a U.S. citizen,” after putting him in the hospital. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Video shows injured man on the ground after ICE mistakenly targets him
According to police, the man reported injuries to his head, neck and teeth; DHS did not respond to questions about the man’s injuries or why ICE officers did not render aid to him.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
Belarus just said they have no idea what Trump is talking about.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
Belarus is widely characterized as Europe's last dictatorship under the rule of Alexander Lukashenko, one of Russia's closest allies. The nation has frequently been used as a staging ground for attacks on Ukraine.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
ICE agents may have to pay back their $50,000 signing bonus because they're being fired before fulfilling their service contract. This could lead to federal collection measures such as wage garnishment at future employment. www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...
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ICE Fires New Hires After Vetting Red Flags Emerge
ICE Fires New Hires After Vetting Red Flags Emerge
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
The ICC has previously issued arrest warrants for both Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin for war crimes.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
ICE agents shot another man in North Austin today. Rep. Greg Casar is calling for a full independent investigation and the immediate release of body camera footage. The victim's identity and details have not yet been released.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
FAA to deploy A.I. air traffic system at DC Airports starting this week, because having it bomb a school and nearly start a war with China isn't enough.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
The U.S. virtual embassy in Iran has issued a security alert, advising all American citizens not to travel to the country under any circumstances and to depart immediately.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 21/09/2026
According to new lawsuit against OpenAI, a Microsoft executive has called AI training practices "the largest theft of labor in human history."
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 20/09/2026
Russia's FSB just imposed a curfew along the border with Estonia, banning movement within 5km from Sept 16–26. Officially cited as "environmental protection," analysts fear it's to prevent a mass exodus or prepare for potential escalation against NATO. usa.news-pravda.com/world/2026/0...
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Russia’s FSB has imposed temporary restrictions along part of the border with NATO member Estonia, including a nighttime movement ban in the border zone
From September 16 to 26, people and vehicles are prohibited from moving outside settlements after dark within 5 km of the border in the Slantsy and Kingisepp districts. Access to the Narva riverbank a...
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 20/09/2026
Russia, Russia, Russia is an in-depth analysis of Donald Trump’s controversial relationship with Russia, examining how his actions reshaped global politics, weakened alliances, and emboldened authoritarian regimes.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Cartoon by Dave Granlund | cagle.com/granlund.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 20/09/2026
IG of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, warned that Germany needs to fully mobilize its society, commercial sector, and military to prepare for national defense and the possibility of war.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 20/09/2026
Trump is scheduled to cut his Camp David trip short, citing the potential for major regional escalation following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 20/09/2026
Gavin Newsom has signed a law prohibiting foreign state military forces from entering California.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 20/09/2026
IG of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, warned that Germany needs to fully mobilize its society, commercial sector, and military to prepare for national defense and the possibility of war. www.kyivpost.com/post/84893
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Bundeswehr Chief Urges Society-Wide Readiness for War by 2029
Germany must mobilize its society, industry, and military to prepare for potential war and hybrid threats, Bundeswehr Chief Carsten Breuer warns.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
The State Department warns Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance due to tensions. Iranian-backed Houthi hostilities against Saudi airports and the risk of rapid escalation are driving the alert, which also advises travelers outside the region to reconsider visits.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Russia has taken control of Nestlé and Auchan's Russian assets, with the Kremlin describing the seizure as retaliation for "hostile actions" by European nations.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warns that drone and aerial warfare is evolving at "lightning speed," leaving Europe struggling to keep up. He cautioned that countermeasures being developed today could be obsolete by the middle of next year. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Edgars Rinkēvičs says drone warfare in Ukraine is moving at ‘lightning speed’ and efforts to prepare for an aerial war could be obsolete by next year
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Britain signaled it could deploy high-readiness forces under NATO plans if Belarus and Russia attempt to seal the Suwałki Gap.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Italy's Embassy in Riyadh urges Italian citizens to exercise utmost caution amid regional military escalation. Non-essential travel should be avoided, and citizens are advised to follow local authorities' instructions and register with the Viaggiare Sicuri app.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Iran's NSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera that while Washington's actions give Tehran grounds to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, no decision has been made at this time. But he warned further pressure could change that.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Lithuanian FM Kęstutis Budrys said Vilnius holds the same intelligence as regional allies about possible Russian hybrid attacks, and that consultations with NATO's leadership confirmed everyone is assessing the same threat... a potential Russian false-flag operation. charter97.org/en/news/2026...
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Budris: Lithuania Has Information About Possible Hybrid Attacks By Russia
NATO will respond to Moscow's provocations.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Appeasement has a cost. By prioritizing Russia over its allies, the White House is inviting exactly this outcome, and if a major war erupts in Europe, America won't be able to stay on the sidelines any more than it could in WWII.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
According to The Washington Post, the U.S. government is allegedly withholding the true casualty figures of the Iran conflict.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
Telegraph: Putin reportedly gearing up to strike Ukraine's European allies, aka NATO.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 19/09/2026
This admin is clueless.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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UK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 □ @ukbastard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Women sue Epstein’s estate, saying their photos were found in his vast child porn collection The lawsuit alleges Epstein kept a “modeling book” containing “sexualized images of children” in a locked safe. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Women sue Epstein’s estate, saying their photos were found in his vast child porn collection
The lawsuit alleges Epstein kept a “modeling book” containing “sexualized images of children” in a locked safe.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 16/09/2026
The president is upset that the Fed, now chaired by Trump pick Kevin Warsh, hiked rates to fight rising inflation caused by Trump's tariffs and instability from the war on Iran.
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CNN @cnn.com · 16/09/2026
A news helicopter crashed in a commercial area of a Los Angeles suburb on Tuesday night, killing at least three people, according to officials. Read more: cnn.it/4dENCRz
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 16/09/2026
That's my concern, and likely their goal.
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🔥 One of the affected tanks at the refinery in Slavyansk, Kuban. All the tanks are covered with protective structures and anti-drone nets.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 16/09/2026
The Trump administration is advancing a $2.8 billion arms package, funded by American taxpayers through the Foreign Military Financing program.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 16/09/2026
The FBI director is refusing to rule out armed federal agents at the polls this election in an attempt to intimidate voters.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 16/09/2026
FBI Director Kash Patel's decision to remove bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for FBI job applicants drew bipartisan disbelief Tuesday. (CNN)
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