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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1h

Mine for @theipaper.com

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Trump’s haste to take a victory lap in Israel is a huge gamble

Most of Trump's predecessors would have likely waited before getting on a place to Tel Aviv

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 1d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 7h

Special relationship, eh?

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 11h

Yes. Cocksure in haste, repent at leisure.

Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1d

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1d

Another bad day at the Old Gray Lady.

David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 1d

A classic case of irresponsible both-sidesism from the NYT. The story is that Trump and MAGA propagandists are lying about Portland to incite a conflict, not that there are different views of the matter.

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1d

It’s an interesting thought, Lisa. Back in 2016 (the final days of thr election) we did exactly that on @lbc.co.uk. Even called it “American Day”. Will think on it.

Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday call for my "American Week" for @lbc.co.uk. (No visualised version on YouTube this week, I'm afraid...but we'll be back there in glorious technicolour with next week's episode).

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October 10, 2025 - "American Week": Trump brokers peace in Gaza, but warmongers at home

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwa...

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1d

It's all just "exceptional". The heart of a man 14 years his junior. The mind of a swami.

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 1d

Shocker.

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 2d

My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's
Friday drivetime programme on @lbc.co.uk. Listen live every Friday at 5.50pm, or find it here on catchup afterwards.

This week: Trump brokers peace in Gaza, but warmongers at home.

🎧: audioboom.com/posts/878991...

October 10, 2025 - "American Week": Trump brokers peace in Gaza, but warmongers at home

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwa...

audioboom.com

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 2d

But first....the weekend.

Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 2d

Not sure this is true. For something to "elude" you, first you must at least attempt to find it, no?

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 3d

Mine from Paris for Newzroom Afrika #Dstv405

youtu.be/ob07JliqLXU

Mthethwa's remains heading home

YouTube video by Newzroom Afrika

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 3d

Oh.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Q: What is your view on a two state solution?

TRUMP: I don't have a view. I'm gonna go with what they agree to.

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 3d

Trump proclaims breakthrough in Gaza. Mine for @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk

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October 9, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump announces breakthrough over Gaza

Simon's live update for "Nick Ferrari at Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

Etoile. And thanks!

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

And not giving Jolene any room for manoeuvre.

Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

Best news of the week.

Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 4d

Dolly Parton:

“There’s just a lot of rumors flying around, but I figured if you heard it from me, you’d know that I was okay. “I’m not ready to die yet. I don’t think God is through with me and I ain’t done working. So I love you for caring, and keep praying for me.”
#DollyCon4

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for listening!

Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

Biden, of course, can also be fairly accused in this regard?

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

And mine for @theipaper.com

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Kushner leading the Gaza talks shows there is more than peace at stake for Trump

The President is turning to his son-in-law to get the peace deal over the line

inews.co.uk

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

Just remembered that it's LBC's 52nd birthday today. So I'm even more chuffed than usual to have been on with @mrjamesob.bsky.social this morning @lbc.co.uk, albeit talking about the evisceration of US democracy.

🎧: audioboom.com/posts/878880...

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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 4d

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Chicago journalists, protesters sue Trump administration, alleging ‘extreme brutality’

The organizations are urging the court to protect the First Amendment rights of protesters to peacefully protest and journalists to “observe, record, and report on the federal agents’ activities and t...

www.politico.com

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