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U.S. to Send 200 Troops to Israel in Support Roles

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 51m

U.S. to Send 200 Troops to Israel in Support Roles www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/w...

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 52m

Israeli Military Says Cease-Fire Is in Effect in Gaza

Scenario-Based Learning and Assessment (Part 3 of a Series)

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 15h

Scenario-Based Learning and Assessment (Part 3 of a Series)
@alpsblog.bsky.social
Ray Mikell

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This guest post is by Dr. Ray Mikell, an assistant professor of political science at Jackson State University, a historically black institution and urban research university in Jackson, Mississippi…

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 16h

N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump's Pressure Campaign: Live Updates
Ms. James is accused of committing mortgage fraud, and her indictment follows a case brought against the former F.B.I. director James Comey.
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Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 17h

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 20h

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Live Updates: Israel-Hamas Deal Paves Way for Gaza Cease-Fire

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Live Updates: Israel-Hamas Deal Paves Way for Gaza Cease-Fire www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Reach Deal on Hostage Release and Troop Pullback

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Live Updates: Israel and Hamas Reach Deal on Hostage and Prisoner Exchange www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

For Trump’s perceived enemies, the process may be the punishment

Cynthia Miller-Idriss @milleridriss.bsky.social · 1d

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Jen Evans @jennifervevans.bsky.social · 1d

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Jen Evans @jennifervevans.bsky.social · 1d

Thrilled to say that Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social will also speak at @milleridriss.bsky.social's Ottawa talk October 30th.

Free and open to the public.

www.eventbrite.com/e/man-up-the...

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

For Trump’s perceived enemies, the process may be the punishment
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Paul M. Collins Jr.

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Even when a prosecution fails to convict someone, the process of defending against charges can itself can be a form of punishment.

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James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians
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The former FBI director’s indictment breaks a principle that has protected American democracy for 50 years.

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

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Flight delays roil major U.S. airports amid government shutdown

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Flight delays roil major U.S. airports amid government shutdown

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The delays came after Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy warned the shutdown could add to the strain on air traffic controllers and lead to cancellations.

Russia escalates warning as Trump considers sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Russia escalates warning as Trump considers sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine

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The warning is part of a concerted Russian effort to deter President Donald Trump from giving Ukraine access to the missiles, repeating a tactic Moscow has used throughout the war.

Opinion | Why the White House might dial up the shutdown pain

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Why the White House might dial up the shutdown pain

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Democratic leaders play a dangerous game as Trump threatens not to pay furloughed federal workers.

Column | Why this one area of cities is usually the poorest

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Why this one area of cities is usually the poorest

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The Department of Data went looking for geographic patterns in poverty, and stumbled upon a surprising culprit.

Officials Make an Arrest in Palisades Fire

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Officials Make an Arrest in Palisades Fire www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Trump Takes Aim at Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Takes Aim at Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor
In an early morning Truth Social post, the president said Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago should be jailed for failing to protect ICE officers.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Voters Favor Deporting Those in U.S. Illegally, but Say Trump Has Gone Too Far

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

Voters Favor Deporting Those in U.S. Illegally, but Say Trump Has Gone Too Far www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

VA’s disability program is an ‘honor system.’ These veterans are defrauding it.

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 1d

These veterans are defrauding VA's 'honor system' disability program - Washington Post

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Post investigation finds VA’s $193 billion disability program has turned into a rich target for fraudsters. Some fake blindness or paralysis to get as much as $1 million.

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 2d

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Opinion | What my captivity taught me about Hamas and its hateful ideology

Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 2d

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Victor Asal @victorasal.bsky.social · 2d

Opinion | Former hostage Eli Sharabi: What captivity taught me about Hamas - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

My captors’ cruelty revealed an obsession with death. Lasting peace will demand more than diplomacy.