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“Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.” — Things you won’t see trending on X • L.A./N.Y./London/Rome & NOLA. Energy transition, Silicon Valley technofile, aerospace, filmmaker, writer ✍️, former producer, foreign policy and dolphin hugger. #RESIST

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 3h
“Incompetence’: Massive FBI hack hit most employees and extends to local officials www.ms.now/news/fbi-hac...
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‘Incompetence’: Massive FBI hack hit most employees and extends to local officials
The hackers expressed disbelief that such sensitive information was available to them so easily, an FBI agent told MS NOW.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 4h
What kind of world leader deals with nations in this mafia shake-down way? It's an international disgrace. President Trump has issued a blunt ultimatum to South Korea: finalize billions in investments for a $54 billion Alaska natural gas pipeline or face doubled tariffs & financial levies. 🧵
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트럼프 “한국, 알래스카 투자 합의 안하면 두 배로 청구”
트럼프 대통령이 한국에 알래스카 LNG 프로젝트 투자를 요구하며 불이행 시 보복 관세 및 부담금 증액을 시사함. 이는 선거를 앞둔 정치적 목적과 에너지 정책 추진이 복합적으로 작용한 결과로 해석됨.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 4h
For a second day, Russian strikes have hit a bridge linking Kyiv’s east and west banks. Ukraine says the attacks are part of a broader campaign to disrupt daily life and increase pressure on civilians. | DW www.dw.com/en/russia-ta...
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Russia targets Kyiv bridge network
For a second day, Russian strikes have hit a bridge linking Kyiv’s east and west banks. Ukraine says the attacks are part of a broader campaign to disrupt daily life and increase pressure on civilians...
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 4h
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Respond As Putin Vows To Escalate Air Strikes, Warns Foreigners | RFE www.rferl.org/amp/putin-ze...
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MJ @bstnboy.bsky.social · 4h
Fucking morons. Republican accomplishments to date: 🔹Mass Detention/Immigration Enforcement 🔹Gutting Federal Government 🔹Big Disastrous Bill Congressional Republicans were 100% complicit. They deserve everything that's about to happen to them November 3rd. www.thebulwark.com/p/skittish-r...
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Skittish Republicans Discover That ICE Is Bad—for Their Campaigns
Some endangered incumbents are trying to outrun the electoral consequences of Trump’s immigration agenda.
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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 4h
Keep working! Don’t rest on polls!
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 5h
“Vladimir Putin instructed his generals to abandon the rules of war … in intensified Russian aerial strikes on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and key bridges.” So, Trump’s pal is Vlad the impaler now 😠 www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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Putin tells generals to abandon rules of war as Russia targets Kyiv civilians
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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 6h
Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo “said the idea for the citizenship-for-investment program emerged during Milei's July 2024 visit to Sun Valley, Idaho, when ***tech executives*** expressed interest in obtaining Argentine citizenship.” 10/3/25 … 1/ share.google/N7XP8wxC0vzz...
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Argentina offers citizenship to wealthy foreigners | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina on Friday announced plans to offer citizenship to wealthy foreigners in exchange for cash contributions or investments in government bonds, as libertarian Presiden...
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Jon-Christopher Bua @jcbua.bsky.social · 6h
Is Anyone Surprised That These Tech Executives Bought Off Trump “The King Of Corruption” - To Ensure That AI Would Not Face Regulation?
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 6h
OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’ | Tech Crunch techcrunch.com/2026/10/03/o...
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OpenAI safety employee resigns, claiming the company’s ‘culture is broken’ | TechCrunch
By his own admission, David Robinson is “something of a cliché”: an employee at a leading AI company who issues a dire warning while resigning from their job.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 7h
I've been all over Florida getting to know the folks that make our state so spectacular. I've been listening to your stories and loving every moment. Get involved, sign up to volunteer and canvass with our team at AngieNixon.com. #AngieforFlorida
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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 6h
Felon is a failure, and we pay the price Thx to Republicans. Vote Blue
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 6h
Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike abcnews.com/amp/US/tenne...
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Tennessee Correction commissioner to resign days after botched execution of Christa Pike: Governor
Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada he will resign days after the execution of Christa Pike was botched, the governor said.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 8h
Talarico is winning around 10 percent of Republican voters in the Fox poll, versus only 1 percent of Democrats going to Paxton (not a typo). trib.al/uYLNMry
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New Fox Poll—a Disaster for Trump—Rattles Fox Anchors: “Wake Up!”
They were freaking out on Fox News Friday morning over a new Texas poll. A look at the internals shows they had every reason to.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 7h
Democratic Senate nominees are now leading or tied in five reliably Republican states, according to a new NYT/Siena poll. Kansas 45% Adam Hamilton (D) 45% Roger Marshall (R) Texas 51% James Talarico (D) 45% Ken Paxton (R) Alaska 50% Mary Peltola (D) 43% Dan Sullivan (R)
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7h
OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’
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OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’
David Robinson joins other insiders in urging industry to take more care over rapidly developing technology A safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “being nearly careful enough” about developing the technology. David Robinson, who led the writing of safety reports that accompanied the ChatGPT developer’s product releases, explained his resignation in an essay headlined, “I quit OpenAI because its culture is broken”. Continue reading...
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 7h
U.S. tightens Cuba embargo, limits travel, cuts bank access for entrepreneurs www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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U.S. tightens Cuba embargo, limits travel, cuts bank access for entrepreneurs
The new regulations prohibit travel to Cuba for professional meetings or conferences and eliminate group travel for “people-to-people” educational purposes.
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Dyan London @dyanlondon444.bsky.social · 10h
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 8h
Homan Warns Larger ICE Crackdown During Doral Speech: "Wait Until You See What We Do in 2027" www.latintimes.com/homan-warns-...
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Homan Warns Larger ICE Crackdown During Doral Speech: "Wait Until You See What We Do in 2027"
Tom Homan promised a larger ICE crackdown in 2027 during a Doral speech — and the numbers he cited don't fully square with independent enforcement data.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10h
Oh, look! The Trump administration is making crossing the US border more onerous for all the millions of Canadians who are no longer doing it. They are smart that way.
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T2inDC @t2indc.bsky.social · 9h
It won’t “blow up in their faces” if we allow them to blame the democrats for data centers. The GOP is releasing new campaign ads blaming democrats for data centers. The DNC needs to be all over this!
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 8h
The Coast Guard is searching off the coast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket, for a medical transport aircraft with six people onboard after the jet went missing early Saturday morning on its way from Bermuda to Boston, the agency said. cnn.it/4i1a0ar
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Coast Guard searches off Nantucket for missing medical transport aircraft with 6 aboard | CNN
The Coast Guard is searching off the coast of Massachusetts, near Nantucket, for a medical transport aircraft with six people onboard after the jet went missing early Saturday morning on its way from ...
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Darrin Hall @darrinhall15.bsky.social · 8h
He's a big fan of Russian grocery stores.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 9h
Corruption IS on the ballot on November 3rd. They Went to Jared How Donald Trump’s son-in-law used his position to hop in bed with autocrats—and sell out America. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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How Jared Kushner used his position to hop in bed with autocrats
And sell out America.
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Ken Auer @kenauer.bsky.social · 13h
Fast track? They were all supposed to have been released last year.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 16h
JUDGE ORDERS DOJ TO FAST-TRACK EPSTEIN FILES MENTIONING TRUMP AND MAR-A-LAGO www.lawcommentary.com/articles/eps...
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Judge Orders DOJ to Fast-Track Epstein Files Mentioning Trump and Mar-a-Lago | Law Commentary
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to fast-track requests for Jeffrey Epstein investigative records that mention President Donald Trump or Mar-a-Lago, along with communications showing...
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026
A deep dive into the Baltic states' extensive preparations for a Russian invasion, from @isaacstanbecker who tracks "the emergence of a new order, in which Ukraine matters as much to the security of Europe as the United States" www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Baltic States Prepare for War
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States, or without it.
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Bill @bdub55.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The name of the game is gonna be distractions and more distractions.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Since taking office, Ken Paxton has spent $1.9 million in taxpayer funds on luxury travel, including to: — China — Israel — India — Italy — Malta — Taiwan — Albania — Greece — Palm Beach — South Africa — Dominican Republic — 25 trips to California — The 2024 Kentucky Derby
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VoteVets @votevets.org · 02/10/2026
More than half of all VA medical centers are now reporting severe staffing shortages. 97% of facilities can't fully staff their doctors, and 58% can't hire enough psychologists. The Trump administration has cut roughly 30,000 VA jobs. Now, Veterans are paying the price. @repvindman.bsky.social
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VoteVets @votevets.org · 02/10/2026
Ashley Hinson cast six votes to continue the Iran war. Now she's flip-flopping and saying it should end. Iowans have two options: believe Hinson's words, or her record. Veterans have had to make this choice before, and it's why they're backing Josh Turek this November.
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Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Accessible childcare, lower grocery prices, economic stability. This is the future we are fighting for. Read more from Max Rego on DWC’s plan to make life more affordable for women and families across the country. thehill.com/newsletters/...
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Democratic Women’s Caucus releases policy priorities
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter{beacon}View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Democratic Women’s Caucus unveils…
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
So honored to serve our communities every day—today here in Placitas! Pueblo Cultural Center bill just passed the Senate, bringing us one step closer to restoring historic lands in downtown Albuquerque & support the IPCC’s work to lift up Pueblo culture, and economic development. ❤️
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Didn’t they learn the first time Elon Musk got involved in American politics? -Dismantled life saving agencies -Fired thousands of Americans -Stole our data -Gave himself millions in federal contracts They want him to advise the Pentagon on the future of war?!?!
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Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 10h
On Thursday October 8th Women are taking to the streets to rage against rape. I encourage everyone especially us men to use your voice to speak out against sexual assault/ violence. There are events happening all across the US . You can find an event close to you at womensmarch.com
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Join our feminist movement.
The mission of Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change.
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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 10h
"Rent is out of control." As Florida's housing crisis worsens, @jordanchariton.bsky.social speaks with everyday locals across the state to get their raw thoughts on how the economic squeeze is impacting their daily lives. Video by Phillip Hawkins
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Immigration has been a major influence on population growth in the U.S. For the first time in a long, long time, it's nearly stagnant. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This labor market has a type, and it's not a guy with a hoodie and a laptop. Its eyes are still on healthcare newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 13h
My investigators have confirmed the Trump administration is hiding interview documents it conducted with some of Epstein’s banks, and there could be more. There’s no limit to how far Scott Bessent, Kash Patel and Todd Blanche will go to continue this cover up.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 15h
The White House and Kremlin are undermining democracy in Europe and promoting the far right. Check out this interview with @tashisonam.bsky.social about the rise of the Neo-Nazi threat in Germany. @meidascanada.ca @meidastouch.com is a global conversation on democracy. youtu.be/dMggjsZHVe0?...
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EXPOSED: THE NEO-NAZI THREAT IN GERMANY
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 11h
Following a chaotic scene yesterday in Delray Beach, where a far-right extremist led a mob of anti-Muslim protestors to disrupt a public meeting regarding a proposed Islamic center, U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon released this statement. #AngieForFlorida #DelrayBeach
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Laura Rodríguez Presa @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A year ago, Dasha, 8, was arrested alongside her family by Border Patrol agents downtown Chicago. Her photo, clutching a doll, became a symbol of who was being swept up. Today, the family is home. Dasha is back in school, but she still remembers that Sunday. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/06/c...
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P Maroney @patrickmaroney.bsky.social · 12h
DO NOT GET LOST IN A SEA OF DESPAIR. DO NOT BECOME BITTER OR HOSTILE. BE HOPEFUL, BE OPTIMISTIC. NEVER, EVER BE AFRAID TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND GET IN GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE. WE WILL FIND A WAY TO MAKE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY~REP. JOHN LEWIS #GOODTROUBLE #getInGoodTrouble #goodTroubleSquad #gts
DO NOT GET LOST IN A SEA OF DESPAIR. DO NOT BECOME BITTER OR HOSTILE. BE HOPEFUL, BE OPTIMISTIC. NEVER, EVER BE AFRAID TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND GET IN GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE. WE WILL FIND A WAY TO MAKE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY.
~REP. JOHN LEWIS
#GOODTROUBLE
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12h
Katie Phang: "Get the fuck out of here. Are you kidding me? You think it's a good use of taxpayers time and money to be able to do illegal redactions and withholds that are now forcing me to have to go and sue? Are you joking? But this is how Todd Blanche thinks."
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 12h
Apparently in their “Big Beautiful Bill” Trump and his Republican enablers wrote in a law giving massive tax breaks for data centers. How The GOP’s Signature Law Is Fueling One Of Its Biggest Political Problems www.huffpost.com/entry/data-c...
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An Obscure Part Of Republicans' Tax Law Is Now Blowing Up In Their Faces
Republicans are scrambling to deal with a data center boom they cheered on not long ago.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Of course Trump flatters AI. It flattered him first.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 12h
How many more First Amendment violations are we going to have to endure by this regime really? A military PAO misquoting scripture now in official DoD communications? Seriously?
Sean Parnell Y
@SeanParnellASW
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"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?'
And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'
SEND ME:


SEND ME!
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NEXT STOP ON THE SEND ME TOUR: AIR FORCE ACADEMY.
AIR FORCE VS. NAVY SEEConstitution of the United States

First Amendment

First Amendment Explained

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 12h
Hey Colby: are you and Dear Leader gonna green light dictators in NK again with your rhetoric? How is that working out for you? North Korea claims “intermediate-range strategic missile” launch during drill. flipboard.social/@newsguyusa/...
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Steve Herman (@newsguyusa@flipboard.social)
North Korea claims “intermediate-range strategic missile” launch during drill. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261003004100315
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13h
“Folks who own these companies have an interesting perspective on the first amendment.” - a UTA agent & ‘MUSK’ producer on social media platforms blocking promotion of the doc👇🏽🤔 www.instagram.com/p/Dd1KmuTF3Y...
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 13h
This one is for you Colby and your NATO 3.0 BS: The next time you decide to exclude the UK, France, and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) from an upcoming Pentagon-led NATO future-planning meeting in Poland. Just remember — you flunked out of the Musketeers lesson of the day. 😉 😘
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