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USAID was so effective at advancing American interests in Russia that the Kremlin now wants its own version, Tetiana Kotelnykova writes: "The age of Russian soft power is here."
The U.S. Tactic That Russia Is Using to Hoard Power
As a Ukrainian, I’ve seen firsthand how Russia has learned to emulate American soft power for authoritarian ends.
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Trump has billions of dollars he could use to keep SNAP funded in November, yet he’s choosing not to let these funds get to working families who need them to afford groceries.
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Breaking News: President Trump pardoned the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao. Zhao admitted in 2023 to money-laundering violations that allowed terrorists, drug traffickers and other criminals to move money on the platform. nyti.ms/3J9mazz
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I’m sure my fellow former breast cancer patients were screaming the answer along with me. (It is not elm or oak as the contestants guessed)
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For a govt concerned with countering drug smuggling from South America, this map would make clear why attacking boats off Venezuela is meaningless.

Trump II is not that govt.

The reason it is attacking Venezuelan boats is the same logic guiding all its decisions: They are the easier target.
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Trump commits more murders

"US struck another alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side of S. America

8th known US attack on a boat..2-3 killed...

At least 34 people have been killed in U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats" www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side
This is the first U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel on the Pacific side of South America.
www.cbsnews.com
ICE goes after Chinatown.
Black folk also targets of ICE.
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The Orionids meteor shower has been active since Oct. 2, and is forecast to continue through Nov. 7. It peaks on Tuesday into Wednesday, or Oct. 21 to 22.

The shower can be seen from both hemispheres. Viewing conditions may be excellent this year because the moon is in its new phase.
How to See the Orionids Meteor Shower: Best Time to Watch
The shower is produced by Halley’s comet’s debris, and could offer strong viewing opportunities because the moon is new this week.
nyti.ms
A sign of bad financial management and inability to properly budget.
We are already hurting and overtaxed.
Nevertheless, the county wants to raise our taxes by 20%.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Tuesday proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase for next year, saying it's needed to keep up with rising costs and maintain the county's sterling bond rating.
Salt Lake County mayor proposes nearly 20% property tax increase
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has proposed a nearly 20% property tax increase for next year, saying its needed to keep up with rising costs and maintain the county's bond rating.
www.ksl.com
Yet they fight to keep the records sealed.
Comer: The evidence we gathered does not implicate President Trump in any way. Public reporting, survivor testimony, and official documents show that Bill Clinton had far closer ties to Epstein
The top federal estate tax rate:
Year|Tax Rate|Exmpt Amt

- 1971: 77%, $60,000
- 1984: 55%, $325,000
- 2009: 45%, $3.5 million
- 2025: 40%, $13.61 million

@abigaildisney.bsky.social
Farmer John Bartman and heiress @abigaildisney.bsky.social offer fascinating perspectives on the economic and moral impact of Trump 2.0. All you never knew you wanted to know about scarce combine parts, historic estate tax rates, and much more. @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/heiress-so...
The Disney Heiress, the Soybean Farmer, and Trump’s Dangerous Decisions
Two views of how the president’s senseless economic and moral acts put the country at risk.
www.thebulwark.com
Trump put his cronies in key positions. Now demands $230 million for past investigations into his lapses of unethical behavior. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
Sunday’s 60 Minutes piece (Oct 19, 2025) is worth watching (second story).
The truth about Emil Bove's conduct at DOJ would not have been fully known, if it weren't for a whistleblower.

As this administration makes a habit of misleading the courts, and ignoring court orders, speaking up could mean exposing real lawlessness.
Homeland Security is lying to US citizens. The boat shown is from a 2024 drug bust and has nothing to do with the recent US Navy Task Force strike.
White House East Wing being demolished to make room for Trump’s ballroom. www.bbc.com/news/article...